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to bleed
to lose blood, especially because of an injury
brim (n)
the part of a hat that sticks out around the edge
to set up a line of defense
to organise and prepare a system or group of actions to protect against attack, criticism, or danger
liquid asset (n)
an asset that can be easily converted into cash
stuff (v)
to push or put something into a small space, especially in a quick or careless way
to be offended (verb phrase)
to feel upset, annoyed, or hurt because of something someone has said or done that you think is rude or insulting
to nag (v)
to keep complaining or asking someone to do something, often in an annoying way
cello (n)
a large musical instrument in the violin family, played by holding it between the legs while sitting
disgraceful (adj.)
deserving strong criticism or disapproval because it is very bad or unacceptable
humiliating (adj.)
making someone feel ashamed or stupid and lose their respect for themselves
decree (n)
an official order given by a person or authority with power
hereby (adverb)
(formal) used to say that something is done or agreed in this way
severely (adverb)
in a strict or harsh way
go to the gutter (idiom/phrase)
to reside (v.)
to live in a particular place
to turn a blind eye (idiom)
cartloads (noun, plural)
the amount of something that fills a cart
gentile (noun/adjective)
a person who is not Jewish; a person of non-Jewish origin
ghetto (n.)
a poor area of a city
to beat up (phrasal verb)
to hit someone hard and repeatedly in order to hurt them
cesspool (n)
a place or situation that is morally very bad or dirty
to keep somebody’s spirits up (idiom/phrase)
conspirator (n)
a person who takes part in a secret plan with others to do something illegal or harmful
curfew (n)
a rule that says people must stay indoors after a particular time, especially at night
incision (n)
a cut made in something with a sharp tool, especially during a medical operation
to burst (v)
to break open or apart suddenly, or to come out suddenly
anesthetized (verb, past participle, adj.)
to give someone drugs so that they do not feel pain, especially during a medical operation
parasite (n)
a person who lives by taking advantage of others and giving nothing in return
apathy (n)
a feeling of not being interested in or enthusiastic about anything, or not caring about what happens
to get a bite to eat (idiom/phrase)
to have a small meal or snack
to declare (v)
to interfere with other people’s business (phrase)
to insult (v)
to say or do something that is rude or offensive to someone
imperative (adj/noun)
to look on the bright side (idiom/phrase)
stinking (adj.)
having a very bad smell
slaughter (n)
the killing of animals for food or the killing of many people in a violent way
to lead somebody to their death like sheep (idiom/phrase)
to make people go to their death passively, without resistance, like a group that blindly follows
a stain on sth (e.g. on one’s reputation/honour) (idiom/phrase)
something that damages the reputation or image of a person, group, or thing
to wipe somebody out (phrasal verb)
to destroy; to erase
to squander (v)
to waste money, time, or opportunities in a careless or foolish way
cripple (n)
a person who is unable to walk or has a physical disability; considered offensive
log (n)
to smother
to prevent a feeling or reaction from being expressed
rattle (n)
a series of short, sharp sounds or a toy that makes a noise when shaken
to revenge (v)
melting pot (n)
a place or situation in which many different cultures, styles, or people mix together and influence each other
the quicker, the better (phrase / comparative structure)
used to say that something should be done as fast as possible
at ease (phrase / adverbial expression)
in a relaxed position after being told to stop standing at attention
resettlement (n)
the act of helping people to live in a new place, especially after they have been forced to leave their home
to exterminate (v)
to kill all the members of a group of people or animals
to dismiss (v)
to end an official meeting or court case
brimstone (n)
slavery (n)
the system of owning people as property and forcing them to work
rapist (n)
a person who commits rape
to slash sth/sb
to cut someone or something with a sharp object; to reduce something greatly
filthy (adj.)
very dirty
indiscriminately (adverb)
in a way that does not show careful judgment or choice
to draw (the curtains) (v)
to open or close curtains by pulling them across a window
at the heart of the lion’s den (idiom/phrase)
in the most dangerous or hostile place or situation, surrounded by people who are unfriendly or threatening
jaundice (n)
a medical condition that causes the skin and the whites of the eyes to become yellow
to jilt (v)
to suddenly end a romantic relationship with someone, especially in an unfair or unkind way
to beat the shit out of somebody (very informal / vulgar phrase)
to hit someone very hard and violently
on your behalf (phrase)
used to mean that someone does something for you or in your place
inflammation (n, uncountable)
a condition in which a part of your body becomes red, swollen, and painful because of infection or injury
gallbladder (n)
a small organ in the body that stores bile, a liquid that helps digest fat
levulose (laevulose) (noun, uncountable)
an old name for fructose, a type of sugar found in fruit and honey
grenade (n)
a small bomb that is thrown by hand or fired from a gun
attic (n)
the space or room at the top of a building directly under the roof
murderer (noun, plural: murderers)
a person who deliberately kills another person
assassin (n)
a person who kills someone important for political or religious reasons, usually for money or as part of a plan
barbed wire (n, uncount.)
strong wire with sharp points on it, used for fences to stop people or animals from passing through