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JEALOUS /ˈdʒeləs/
Type: Adjective
Definitions:
Feeling unhappy because someone has something you want.
Feeling afraid that someone you love will prefer another person.
Wanting to protect what belongs to you very carefully.
Key Collocations:
jealous of someone
jealous of something
get jealous
extremely jealous
jealous boyfriend / girlfriend
feel jealous
Emotional Examples:
I felt jealous when I saw my best friend laughing happily with someone else.
She became jealous because her brother always received more attention from their parents.
He tried to hide his jealousy, but his cold voice and distant eyes revealed everything.
I was jealous of her confidence because she could speak in front of hundreds of people without fear.
My little sister gets jealous whenever our parents spend more time with me.
He looked jealous when another man complimented his girlfriend at the party.
I couldn't stop feeling jealous after seeing their perfect vacation photos online.
Her success made some classmates jealous instead of inspiring them.
She smiled politely, but inside she felt jealous and deeply disappointed.
Being jealous only made me feel more lonely and unhappy

EXCEPTION /ɪkˈsepʃən/
Type: Noun
Definitions:
A person or thing that is different from the general rule.
Something that is excluded from a rule or statement.
A special case that does not follow what is normally true.
Key Collocations:
make an exception
with the exception of
no exception
an important exception
rare exception
exception to the rule
Emotional Examples:
The teacher almost never accepted late homework, but she made an exception for me because I had been in the hospital.
Everyone looked nervous before the interview, and I was no exception.
With the exception of one small mistake, her presentation was absolutely perfect.
My father is usually very strict, but this time he made an exception and allowed me to stay out late.
Success usually requires years of hard work, and there are very few exceptions.
She smiled with relief when the manager agreed to make an exception for her situation.
Every student passed the exam with the exception of one boy who had been ill.
The doctor explained that this was a rare exception and that most patients recovered much faster.
I hoped someone would make an exception for me, but the rules remained unchanged.
His kindness was not an exception—it was simply part of his character.

INTIMIDATING /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪŋ/
Type: Adjective
Definitions:
Making someone feel frightened or lacking confidence.
Looking or seeming so powerful, difficult, or impressive that people feel nervous.
Causing fear, anxiety, or hesitation before doing something.
Key Collocations:
intimidating person
intimidating atmosphere
intimidating experience
intimidating look
intimidating task
extremely intimidating
Emotional Examples:
The professor looked intimidating at first, but after the lecture he turned out to be kind and patient.
Standing in front of hundreds of people felt incredibly intimidating, and my hands wouldn't stop shaking.
The dark abandoned house looked intimidating in the heavy rain and thick fog.
His deep voice and serious expression made him seem intimidating to everyone in the room.
Starting my first job was exciting but also extremely intimidating.
She gave me an intimidating look that made me question everything I had just said.
Walking into such a luxurious office was intimidating because I felt completely out of place.
The enormous mountain looked intimidating, yet I was determined to reach the top.
Speaking English with native speakers used to feel intimidating, but now I enjoy it.
Although the situation seemed intimidating, I took a deep breath and moved forward with confidence.

APPROACH /əˈprəʊtʃ/

Part of speech:
Verb (regular: approach — approached — approached)
Noun (countable: approach — approaches)

Definitions (English):

1. (Verb) To come near or nearer to someone or something in distance or time.
2. (Verb) To speak to someone about something, often for the first time, especially to make a request or suggestion.
3. (Verb) To start to deal with a problem or situation in a particular way.
4. (Noun) A way of dealing with a problem or situation.
5. (Noun) The act of coming near or nearer.

Key Collocations:

· approach a problem / issue / task
· approach someone about something
· take a different / new approach
· cautious / direct / practical approach
· approach with caution
· the approach of (spring / winter / night)

Emotional Examples (12):

1. As I approached the old house, the floorboards creaked under my weight — the smell of damp wood and forgotten years filled my nose.
2. She approached me at the funeral with trembling hands — her voice was a whisper, and her eyes were red and swollen.
3. You need to approach this conversation carefully — one wrong word, and he will shut down like a slammed door.
4. The train approached the station with a deafening screech — I covered my ears, and the wind from it hit my face like cold hands.
5. He took a completely different approach to the project — messy, chaotic, but somehow it worked, and I tasted my own jealousy.
6. The cat approached the stranger slowly — nose twitching, tail low, ready to run at the first wrong move.
7. I approached my boss about a raise — my palms were sweaty, my throat dry, and she just stared at me over her glasses.
8. The approach of winter always makes me sad — grey skies, icy winds, and the sound of scraping shovels at 6 AM.
9. She approached the injured bird with a towel — it flinched, its tiny heart beating against her palm like a trapped moth.
10. His approach to parenting is simple — loud commands and silent disappointment, and I still flinch when someone raises their voice

EXPLORE /ɪkˈsplɔːr/

Part of speech:
Verb (regular: explore — explored — explored)

Definitions (English):

1. To travel through an unknown area in order to learn about it.
2. To examine or think about something carefully in order to understand it better.

Key Collocations:

· explore the city
· explore new ideas / possibilities
· explore a topic in depth
· explore options / alternatives
· explore your feelings

Emotional Examples (11):

1. We explored the abandoned hospital at midnight — my torch flickered, the floor was sticky, and every door creaked like a scream.
2. She explored every corner of the tiny apartment with her fingertips — cold walls, dusty shelves, and a crack in the window that let in the rain.
3. I need to explore why I always fall for the wrong people — it feels like picking at a scab, painful but I can't stop.
4. The children explored the tide pools with squeals of delight — cold water splashing, tiny crabs pinching, salt spray on their lips.
5. He explored the cave alone — the darkness was so thick I could taste it, like wet stone and ancient dust.
6. We explored the possibility of moving abroad — but every conversation ended with the same silence, same fear, same cup of cold tea.
7. The therapist encouraged me to explore my childhood memories — like opening a rusted box and touching each sharp, broken piece.
8. She explored the forest floor with her nose — smelling moss, wet earth, and the sweet rot of fallen apples.
9. I spent the whole afternoon exploring his face — the scar on his chin, the grey at his temples, the way his left eye twitches when he lies.
10. They explored every option before declaring bankruptcy — the smell of burnt coffee in the boardroom, the weight of signatures on paper.

ABILITY

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ABILITY /əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Part of speech:
Noun (countablencountable: ability — abilities)

Definitions (English):

1. The power or skill to do something — physically, mentally, or socially.
2. A natural talent or acquired competence in a particular area.

Key Collocations:

· have the ability to do something
· demonstrate / show ability
· natural ability
· ability in (something)
· beyond one's ability
· mixed ability (classroup)

Emotional Examples (11):

1. My grandmother had the ability to make the worst day feel warm — just her hand on my cheek and the smell of her lavender soap.
2. He lost his ability to speak after the stroke — his eyes still told stories, but his mouth was locked, and I had to learn to read silence.
3. I don't have the ability to forgive you yet — my chest still burns when I hear your name, and my hands remember shaking.
4. The child showed an amazing ability with numbers — at six years old, she could count the stars and cry because they were infinite.
5. She demonstrated her ability to calm any crying baby — a low hum, a gentle bounce, and suddenly the screaming stopped.
6. His ability to lie is almost beautiful — smooth voice, steady eyes, and the faint smell of sweat that gives him away every time.
7. I tested my ability to hold my breath under water — 90 seconds of panic, bubbles tickling my nose, and then the glorious gasp for air.
8. The teacher put me in the mixed ability group — I felt stupid next to the others, but they laughed at my jokes and shared their snacks.
9. My ability to feel joy is broken — I try, I really do, but happiness slips through my fingers like wet soap.
10. She has a natural ability to find the best coffee shops — just by following the smell of roasted beans and the sound of a good grinder.

INTRODUCE /ˌɪn.trəˈdjuːs/

Part of speech:
Verb (regular: introduce — introduced — introduced)

Definitions (English):

1. To tell two or more people each other's names for the first time.
2. To bring something new into use, operation, or a place.
3. To present a new topic, product, or idea for the first time.
4. To make someone familiar with something for the first time.

Key Collocations:

· introduce someone to someone
· introduce a new law / policy / technology
· introduce yourself
· introduce an idea / concept
· introduce a topic / subject
· be introduced to (something)

Emotional Examples (12):

1. I introduced my new girlfriend to my parents — my mother's handshake was ice cold, my father looked through her like glass.
2. He introduced himself with a shy wave — his voice cracked on his own name, and I smelled his nervous cologne from six feet away.
3. The teacher introduced the topic of death to a class of seven-year-olds — one girl cried, and I couldn't even breathe.
4. They introduced a new rule at work — no personal calls, no tea breaks over five minutes, and the atmosphere turned sour like old milk.
5. Let me introduce you to real coffee — not that brown water from the machine, but this dark liquid that tastes like burnt caramel and hugs your throat.
6. She introduced the dog to the baby with gentle caution — the dog sniffed, the baby grabbed its ear, and both froze in pure confusion.
7. I was introduced to classical music by my grandfather — his dusty records, the crackle of the needle, and the smell of old paper and pipe tobacco.
8. The mayor introduced the new project with a long speech — his voice was flat, and I could hear people yawning and shuffling their feet.
9. He introduced me to the taste of wasabi — my eyes watered, my nose burned, and he laughed so hard he choked on his own sushi.
10. She introduced the idea of moving to Canada over dinner — my fork dropped, the gravy went cold, and I said "are you serious?"

INNER

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INNER /ˈɪn.ər/

Part of speech:
Adjective (comparative: more inner — most inner, but usually not compared)
Noun (inner — the inner part, rare)

Definitions (English):

1. Located on the inside or closer to the centre of something.
2. Relating to the mind, emotions, or spiritual self — not visible to others.
3. More private, hidden, or secret.

Key Collocations:

· inner self / inner child
· inner peace / calm
· inner strength / courage
· inner circle (close group of people)
· inner voice / inner critic
· inner meaning / life

Emotional Examples (12):

1. The inner walls of the cave were wet and cold — I ran my fingers over them, and they smelled like ancient rain and sleeping bats.
2. I found my inner peace in the middle of a screaming argument — I just closed my eyes and imagined the sound of waves.
3. She spoke from her inner child — a small, trembling voice that said "I don't want to be alone", and I hugged her so tight.
4. You need to listen to your inner voice — not the loud one that says "stay safe", but the quiet one that whispers "jump".
5. The inner part of the apple was rotten — brown, soft, and bitter on my tongue, even though the skin was shiny and red.
6. He has an inner strength that scares me — even when his leg was bleeding, he smiled and said "it's just a scratch".
7. Only her inner circle knew the truth — three people, a locked room, and the smell of cigarette smoke and unspoken secrets.
8. My inner critic is louder than any boss I've ever had — it tells me I'm not enough, even when I'm holding a trophy.
9. The city's inner neighbourhoods are where the real life happens — not the shiny skyscrapers, but the alleyways with clotheslines and the sound of cooking oil.
10. She painted her inner world on canvas — dark swirls, bright explosions, and one tiny figure standing alone on a cliff.

REACH iːtʃ/

Part of speech:
Verb (regular: reach — reached — reached)
Noun (uncountable/countable: reach — reaches)

Definitions (English):

1. (Verb) To stretch out your arm to touch or take something.
2. (Verb) To arrive at a place after a journey.
3. (Verb) To achieve a particular level, goal, or stage.
4. (Verb) To communicate with someone, especially by phone.
5. (Noun) The distance within which you can touch or take something.
6. (Noun) The limit of someone's power, influence, or ability.

Key Collocations:

· reach for something
· reach an agreement / decision
· reach a goal / target
· reach out to someone
· within / beyond reach
· reach a conclusion

Emotional Examples (12):

1. I reached for her hand in the dark cinema — my fingers brushed hers, warm and soft, and she squeezed back without looking.
2. The child reached for the cookie jar on the highest shelf — standing on tiptoes, fingertips scraping the glass, then the crash and the tears.
3. We finally reached the top of the mountain at sunset — my legs were burning, my throat was dry, and the view tasted like victory and cold wind.
4. I tried to reach him all night — his phone rang and rang, each ring a little knife in my chest, until the voicemail cut me off.
5. The medicine was just beyond my reach — I stretched until my shoulder ached, but the bottle stayed there, mocking me with its rattle.
6. She reached a decision after three sleepless nights — her eyes were red, her voice cracked, and she said "I'm leaving".
7. The fire reached the second floor while we watched — the heat on our faces was unbearable, and the smoke smelled like burnt photographs.
8. I reached out to an old friend after ten years — my hand trembled over the keyboard, and her reply came with the smell of coffee from my childhood kitchen.
9. The goal is within reach now — three more days, two more exams, and I can taste the freedom like cold lemonade.
10. He reached for the knife without thinking — instinct, not rage, and then the blood on his shirt and the sound of his own horrified gasp.

SUITS /suːts/

Part of speech:
Verb (regular: suit — suited — suited)
Noun (plural: suits — a set of clothes or playing cards)

Definitions (English):

1. (Verb) To be acceptable, convenient, or right for someone or a particular situation.
2. (Verb) To make someone look attractive or look good (clothes, colours, styles).
3. (Noun) A set of matching jacket and trousers (or skirt), usually worn for formal occasions.
4. (Noun) One of the four sets in a deck of cards (hearts, diamonds, clubs, spades).

Key Collocations:

· suit someone / suit a purpose
· suit your needs / tastes
· suit yourself (informal)
· well-suited / perfectly suited
· a business suit
· (cards) a full suit / follow suit

Emotional Examples (12):

1. That red dress really suits you — it brings out the warmth in your skin and makes your eyes look like autumn leaves.
2. He wore a grey suit to the interview — stiff collar, polished shoes, and the faint smell of mothballs and nervous sweat.
3. Does 7 PM suit you for dinner? — my stomach is already growling, and the thought of hot soup makes my mouth water.
4. The hotel suited our needs perfectly — soft beds, quiet walls, and the sound of waves at night, like a lullaby.
5. She suits the role of a leader — her voice is calm, her decisions are quick, and she never flinches when people scream at her.
6. I followed suit and ordered the same pasta — the garlic smell hit me first, then the creamy sauce, and I regretted it only after the heartburn.
7. The job suits me — I like the early mornings, the coffee machine, the way my desk faces the window and the rain.
8. He wore a bright pink suit to the wedding — everyone stared, but he laughed and danced like nobody was watching.
9. You don't have to change for me — just be yourself, that suits me more than any fake smile or forced laugh.
10. The cards gave me a full suit of hearts — I held them in my hand, warm from the game, and I knew I would win this round.

DISORDER /dɪsˈɔː.dər/

Part of speech:
Noun (countablencountable: disorder — disorders)

Definitions (English):

1. A state of confusion, lack of order, or untidiness.
2. An illness or condition that affects the body or mind, often causing problems with normal functioning.
3. Violent or disruptive behaviour, especially in public (public disorder).

Key Collocations:

· mental / eating / sleep disorder
· in disorder
· throw into disorder
· disorderly conduct / behaviour
· genetic / neurological disorder
· public disorder

Emotional Examples (12):

1. The papers on her desk were in complete disorder — coffee stains, torn edges, and one letter that smelled like her dead husband's cologne.
2. He was diagnosed with a sleep disorder — he lies awake every night, staring at the ceiling, counting the cracks like old friends.
3. The classroom was thrown into disorder when the fire alarm went off — screaming children, falling chairs, and the acrid smell of smoke.
4. My mind is in disorder these days — thoughts jump like frightened frogs, and I can't hold one long enough to understand it.
5. She suffers from an eating disorder — her hands shake when she holds a fork, and she counts every single crumb on her plate.
6. The riot caused public disorder for three days — broken glass in the streets, car alarms screaming, and the smell of tear gas in my throat.
7. His speech was a disorder of half-finished sentences — he started with hope, ended with rage, and I couldn't find the connection.
8. The books were in such disorder that I couldn't find the one I needed — spines cracked, pages bent, and the one I wanted was under a cold coffee cup.
9. My mother was diagnosed with a neurological disorder — her hands forget how to hold things, and she looks at me like I'm a stranger.
10. The kitchen was a disorder of flour and butter and burnt sugar — I stood in the middle and cried because the cake was for my daughter's birthday.

BELONGING ɪˈlɒŋ.ɪŋ/

Part of speech:
Noun (usually uncountable: belonging)
Preposition phrase (be + belonging to — from verb belong)

Definitions (English):

1. The feeling of being accepted and comfortable in a group, place, or relationship.
2. (Usually plural: belongings) Personal possessions — things that belong to someone.

Key Collocations:

· sense of belonging
· feeling of belonging
· belong to (someone / something)
· personal belongings
· belong together
· where do I belong?

Emotional Examples (12):

1. I never had a real sense of belonging in that town — the streets were cold, the people were colder, and even the trees looked like they didn't want me.
2. She found a feeling of belonging in the choir — the warmth of voices around her, the smell of old wooden pews, and the way her heart matched the rhythm.
3. My belongings were in two worn suitcases — one had my books, the other had a photo of my mother and the shirt my father died in.
4. The puppy finally found where he belonged — curled on my lap, nose twitching, his little heartbeat vibrating through my thighs.
5. I don't belong here — everyone's laughter sounds like a language I forgot, and my hands are always empty at dinner.
6. His belongings were scattered across the motel room — one sock on the lamp, a half-eaten sandwich, and a note that said "sorry".
7. The sense of belonging hit me when she hugged me at the airport — her arms smelled like lavender, and the world stopped being so heavy.
8. We belong together — even when we fight, even when the silence stretches for days, I still choose your voice at the end.
9. The old photograph gave me a strange feeling of belonging — I looked at their faces and saw my own nose, my own stubborn chin.
10. She packed her belongings in thirty minutes — clothes, books, a cracked mirror, and the ring he gave her on a Tuesday.

IMPOSSIBLE /ɪmˈpɒs.ə.bəl/

Part of speech:
Adjective (comparative: more impossible — most impossible, but rarely used)

Definitions (English):

1. Not able to happen, exist, or be done.
2. Extremely difficult to deal with or tolerate (about a person or situation).
3. (Informal) Very unreasonable or annoying.

Key Collocations:

· practically / virtually impossible
· absolutely / utterly impossible
· impossible to do something
· an impossible task / dream / choice
· make something impossible
· nothing is impossible

Emotional Examples (12):

1. It was impossible to sleep with that noise — the drilling from next door rattled my teeth and vibrated through my pillow all night.
2. She made an impossible choice — save her dog or save her grandmother's wedding ring, and her hands were shaking as she reached for the fire.
3. He is absolutely impossible to work with — he shouts, he slams doors, and his coffee breath hits you before his first word.
4. My mother's standards are impossible — even my straight A's were never enough, and her sigh still echoes in my dreams.
5. The mountain looked impossible from below — steep, icy, and the wind howled like a hungry wolf, but we climbed anyway.
6. I felt impossible to love — my heart was a locked room, and everyone who knocked eventually walked away.
7. The traffic was so bad that reaching the airport on time was practically impossible — I sat there, watching the minutes tick on the dashboard.
8. He gave me an impossible riddle — "what is always coming but never arrives?" — I smelled the rain outside and thought "tomorrow".
9. It's impossible to describe the taste of that soup — burnt, salty, and yet somehow it reminded me of my grandmother's kitchen.
10. The task seemed impossible until she joined the team — her calm voice, her steady hands, and suddenly the pieces fit.

AVAILABLE /əˈveɪ.lə.bəl/

Part of speech:
Adjective (comparative: more available — most available)

Definitions (English):

1. Able to be used, obtained, or reached.
2. Free to be seen, spoken to, or spent time with (about a person).
3. Not currently in a relationship (romantic sense).

Key Collocations:

· readily / widely available
· available to do something
· available for (a meeting / work / help)
· make something available
· available resources / information
· currently / immediately available

Emotional Examples (12):

1. The hot chocolate was finally available at the café — I held the warm cup in my frozen hands, and the sweet smell melted the tension in my shoulders.
2. She was always available for her children — even at 3 AM, even with a fever, her voice was calm and her arms were open.
3. The medicine was not available in my small town — I drove three hours in the rain, my sick daughter coughing in the back seat.
4. He made himself available for a call at midnight — his voice was tired, but he listened, and I felt less alone in the dark.
5. The information was available online, but I preferred the smell of old library books and the silence of the reading room.
6. She's emotionally unavailable — no matter how close I get, there's always a wall, always a door that stays locked.
7. The apartment is available from next week — I toured it twice, touched the cold kitchen tiles, and imagined my coffee maker on the counter.
8. Are you available for dinner tonight? — my stomach growled, and I could already taste the garlic bread from our favourite place.
9. The data wasn't available in time — the presentation failed, my boss's face went red, and I felt the shame like a slap.
10. He was always available for a quick laugh — even in the worst meetings, his wink made me forget the sinking feeling in my gut

BORROW /ˈbɒr.əʊ/

Part of speech:
Verb (regular: borrow — borrowed — borrowed)

Definitions (English):

1. To take and use something that belongs to someone else, with permission, and with the intention of returning it.
2. To take money from a person or bank with the agreement to pay it back, usually with interest.
3. To take an idea, word, or style from another source and use it as your own.

Key Collocations:

· borrow something from someone
· borrow money from the bank
· borrow a book / car / tool
· borrow an idea / phrase
· borrow against (property / assets)
· can I borrow...? (polite request)

Emotional Examples (12):

1. Can I borrow your favourite jumper? — I promise I'll return it, I just need to smell your laundry detergent for one more day.
2. She borrowed my car for the weekend — when she brought it back, there was a new scratch on the door, and her eyes were full of guilt.
3. I borrowed money from my brother — his hand was warm on the envelope, and he said "pay me back when you're okay".
4. The writer borrowed the idea from an old folk tale — but he twisted it so beautifully that the original was almost forgotten.
5. He borrowed my favourite pen and never returned it — I still remember the smooth blue ink and the way it wrote my name perfectly.
6. Can I borrow your ear for a moment? — I just need to say something heavy, and your silence is the best gift I can get.
7. She borrowed my recipe for apple pie — hers was a little burnt, but the smell of cinnamon and sugar still filled her kitchen like a hug.
8. I borrowed a suit from my tall cousin — the sleeves were too long, the trousers dragged on the floor, and I felt like a child in my father's clothes.
9. He borrowed the phrase from his favourite poet — "hope is the thing with feathers" — and whispered it to me on a hospital bed.
10. I borrowed a thousand dollars for the treatment — the bank manager's voice was cold, but my daughter's heartbeat was warm against my ear.

STRUGGLE /ˈstrʌɡ.əl/

Part of speech:
Verb (regular: struggle — struggled — struggled)
Noun (countable: struggle — struggles)

Definitions (English):

1. (Verb) To try very hard to do something despite difficulties.
2. (Verb) To fight against someone or something physically or emotionally.
3. (Noun) A very difficult effort or fight to achieve something or stay alive.
4. (Noun) A physical fight.

Key Collocations:

· struggle to do something
· struggle with (something / someone)
· struggle against / for (something)
· a long / uphill / constant struggle
· struggle financially / emotionally
· power / class struggle

Emotional Examples (13):

1. I struggle to get out of bed every morning — my body is heavy, my mind is foggy, and the coffee smells like the only reason to move.
2. She struggled with her mental health for years — some days the world was too loud, and her own skin felt like a cage.
3. The fish struggled on the wet deck — gasping, flapping, its scales catching the sunlight like broken mirrors.
4. He struggled to carry the heavy boxes up the stairs — his back was screaming, sweat dripped into his eyes, and he could taste salt and exhaustion.
5. My parents' financial struggle was invisible — they said "we're fine", but I saw my mother count coins in the kitchen at midnight.
6. She struggled against the hands that held her — kicking, biting, screaming so hard her throat burned, but they didn't let go.
7. The writer struggled to find the right words — pages covered in crossed-out lines, ink smudged with tears, the smell of paper and despair.
8. His struggle with addiction was a long one — I remember his shaking hands, his hollow eyes, and the way he smelled like regret.
9. We struggled through the snow for three hours — my toes were numb, my face was raw, and the silence was broken only by our heavy breathing.
10. She struggles to accept compliments — her eyes drop to the floor, her hands fidget, and she dismisses every kind word like a lie.

STRUGGLE / бороться, пытаться изо всех сил, борьба

Формы:
глагол: struggle — struggled — struggled
существительное: борьба, трудное усилие

Определения (перевод + коннотация):

1. (Глагол) Очень стараться сделать что-то, несмотря на трудности (коннотация упорства, иногда истощения).
2. (Глагол) Физически или эмоционально бороться против кого-то или чего-то (коннотация сопротивления или самообороны).
3. (Существительное) Очень трудное усилие или борьба за достижение чего-то или выживание (экзистенциальная коннотация).
4. (Существительное) Физическая схватка, драка.

Ключевые словосочетания (перевод и почему так говорят):

· struggle to do something — пытаться изо всех сил сделать что-то (преодоление препятствий)
· struggle with — бороться с чем-то / кем-то (внутренняя или внешняя борьба)
· struggle against — бороться против (сопротивление силе или системе)
· struggle for — бороться за (цель, свободу, выживание)
· a long struggle — долгая борьба (затяжной процесс, часто изнурительный)
· power struggle — борьба за власть (политическая или социальная коннотация)

Эмоциональные примеры (перевод):

1. Мне тяжело вставать с постели каждое утро — моё тело тяжёлое, ум затуманен, и кофе пахнет как единственная причина двигаться.
2. Она боролась со своим психическим здоровьем годами — в некоторые дни мир был слишком громким, и её собственная кожа казалась клеткой.
3. Рыба боролась на мокрой палубе — задыхаясь, хлопая, её чешуя ловила солнечный свет, как разбитые зеркала.
4. Он изо всех сил пытался донести тяжёлые коробки до лестницы — спина кричала, пот стекал в глаза, и он чувствовал вкус соли и истощения.
5. Финансовая борьба моих родителей была невидимой — они говорили "у нас всё хорошо", но я видел, как мама считала монеты на кухне в полночь.
6. Она боролась против рук, которые её держали — брыкаясь, кусаясь, крича так громко, что горло горело, но они не отпускали.
7. Писатель пытался найти нужные слова — страницы, испещрённые перечёркнутыми строчками, чернила, испачканные слезами, запах бумаги и отчаяния.
8. Его борьба с зависимостью была долгой — я помню его дрожащие руки, пустые глаза и то, как он пах сожалением.
9. Мы пробивались через снег три часа — мои пальцы ног онемели, лицо было обветренным, и тишина нарушалась только нашим тяжёлым дыханием.
10. Ей трудно принимать комплименты — её глаза опускаются в пол, руки нервно перебирают что-то, и она отвергает каждое доброе слово, как ложь.
11. Борьба родителей за то, чтобы накормить детей, была реальной — чёрствый хлеб, разбавленный суп и звук пустых желудков по ночам.
12. Мне трудно простить себя — воспоминание о моих резких словах до сих пор режет меня, холодное и точное, как нож, который я не могу положить.
13. Это была постоянная борьба за сохранение брака — ночные ссоры, хлопающие двери и запах подгоревшего тоста каждое утро.

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5. OFFER

ЛИЦЕВАЯ СТОРОНА

OFFER /ˈɒf.ər/

Part of speech:
Verb (regular: offer — offered — offered)
Noun (countable: offer — offers)

Definitions (English):

1. (Verb) To present something to someone to accept or reject, especially help, food, or an opportunity.
2. (Verb) To say that you are willing to do something for someone.
3. (Verb) To provide or make available.
4. (Noun) A proposal or suggestion to give something to someone.
5. (Noun) A reduced price or special deal (in business).

Key Collocations:

· offer someone something
· offer to do something
· offer help / advice / support
· accept / refuse / reject an offer
· job offer
· special offer / introductory offer

Emotional Examples (12):

1. She offered me her last piece of chocolate — her fingers were sticky, her smile was crooked, and I felt a warmth spread through my chest.
2. He offered to drive me to the hospital at 2 AM — his eyes were sleepy, but his hands on the steering wheel were steady and sure.
3. The waitress offered us a free dessert because we waited so long — the cheesecake was cold, but the gesture tasted sweeter than any sugar.
4. I offered my seat to an old man on the bus — his hands were gnarled like tree roots, and he smiled with a mouth that was missing teeth.
5. She offered a weak apology — her voice was barely a whisper, and her eyes stayed fixed on the floor, avoiding my face.
6. The company offered me the job — I held the letter in my trembling hands, and the smell of fresh printer ink was like victory.
7. He offered his hand to help me up — his palm was rough and warm, and I felt the calluses of hard work against my skin.
8. I offered to cook dinner for her — the kitchen was a disaster, smoke filled the room, and she laughed so hard she forgot her bad day.
9. The school offers free lunches to students in need — the trays are plastic, the food is beige, but for some kids, it's the only meal they get.
10. She offered him a glimpse of her real self — just a crack in the armour, but he saw the fear and the hope and the lonely little girl inside

ACCEPT /əkˈsept/

Part of speech:
Verb (regular: accept — accepted — accepted)

Definitions (English):

1. To take something that is offered to you willingly.
2. To say yes to an invitation, offer, or proposal.
3. To believe that something is true or real, often something unpleasant.
4. To consider something as suitable or adequate.
5. To agree to take on a responsibility or role.

Key Collocations:

· accept an offer / invitation / proposal
· accept the truth / reality / situation
· accept responsibility / blame
· accept someone for who they are
· reluctantly / happily / easily accept
· accept defeat

Emotional Examples (12):

1. She accepted the ring with shaking hands — her eyes were wet, and the metal was cold against her skin, but her heart was on fire.
2. I accepted the job offer immediately — I screamed in the bathroom, hugged the letter, and smelled the cheap paper like it was perfume.
3. He finally accepted the truth about his father — the old man was never coming back, and the silence in the house was a permanent thing.
4. I accepted his apology even though it hurt — his voice was thick with shame, and I could taste my own bitter tears.
5. She accepted the package from the stranger — her fingers brushed against his, and there was a crackle of static, like lightning under her skin.
6. We had to accept defeat in the final minutes — the scoreboard was glowing red, and the crowd's roar was a dull ache in my ears.
7. He accepted responsibility for the accident — his hand was steady on the paper, and he looked the police officer straight in the eye.
8. I cannot accept that you're really gone — your coffee mug is still in the sink, and your jacket still smells like your favourite cologne.
9. She accepted the criticism without a word — her jaw was tight, her knuckles white, and her silence was sharper than any defence.
10. The school accepted her application with a thin letter — she read it four times, cried into her pillow, and the paper left a grey smudge on her cheek.

ALLOW /əˈlaʊ/

Part of speech:
Verb (regular: allow — allowed — allowed)

Definitions (English):

1. To give permission for someone to do something or for something to happen.
2. To make it possible for something to happen.
3. To set aside or reserve a particular amount of time, money, etc.
4. To admit or accept something in an argument (formal).

Key Collocations:

· allow someone to do something
· allow something (a pet, smoking, etc.)
· allow for (consider / include in planning)
· allow time / space / room for something
· be allowed to do something
· (formal) allow that (admit that)

Emotional Examples (12):

1. My mother never allowed me to eat sweets before dinner — I would sneak a cookie and hide the crumbly evidence under my pillow.
2. He allowed her to cry on his shoulder — his shirt became wet, his chest was warm, and he said nothing, just breathed with her.
3. The school doesn't allow phones in class — I felt the vibration in my pocket, a message from my father, and I couldn't even look at it.
4. She finally allowed herself to feel angry — years of swallowed rage, and now it tasted like battery acid and freedom.
5. The landlord doesn't allow pets — but I hide my cat in a carrier every time he visits, and she meows like a tiny alarm.
6. He allowed me to stay with him for the weekend — his couch smelled like old books, and his cat slept on my chest all night.
7. The accident allowed us to see how fragile life is — one second of metal on metal, and suddenly we were hugging strangers in the rain.
8. They allowed us a fifteen-minute break — I ran to the window, inhaled the cold air, and tasted the snow before it even fell.
9. Please allow me to explain — my voice was shaking, my hands were sweating, and I needed just one minute to tell the truth.
10. The doctor allowed him one last cigarette — the smoke curled around his pale face, and he coughed but smiled like it was heaven.

COMPLAIN /kəmˈpleɪn/

Part of speech:
Verb (regular: complain — complained — complained)

Definitions (English):

1. To say that you are not satisfied with something or that something is wrong.
2. To express pain, discomfort, or annoyance.
3. (Formal/law) To make a formal accusation or complaint (complain to someone about something).

Key Collocations:

· complain about (something / someone)
· complain to (someone)
· complain that (something is wrong)
· constantly / bitterly / loudly complain
· never complain, never explain (motto)
· lodge a complaint (formal)

Emotional Examples (12):

1. She complained about the soup being cold — but the waiter brought her a fresh bowl, and she refused to even taste it.
2. I never complain about the rain anymore — after the drought, the sound of it on my roof is like music and forgiveness.
3. He complained bitterly about his job every single day — same words, same face, and I could smell his stale coffee breath from across the table.
4. The patient complained of a sharp pain in his chest — his face was grey, his hand was gripping the bedrail, and his voice was a thin thread.
5. My grandmother complained about the neighbours until she died — their dog, their music, the way they parked their car, and now she's gone and the street is quiet.
6. I complained to the manager about the noise — her eyes were tired, she apologised in a flat voice, and the noise continued the next night.
7. He complains that I never listen — but I heard every word, I just chose to let his anger dissolve like salt in warm water.
8. The children complained about the long walk — their feet were sore, the sun was hot, and the ice cream shop was still two miles away.
9. She complained that the flowers weren't fresh — I held the wilting bouquet, smelled the faint sweet rot, and cried because he tried his best.
10. We complained about the service, but we left a huge tip anyway — the waitress was exhausted, her hands were red, and her smile was a soldier.