Text “The Bridge” p. 41
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Part F p. 40
| 26. | To glimpse | To see briefly ( often before it disappears) | |
| 27. | To gaze (positive meaning) | To look at steadily in surprise or admiration | |
| 28. | To stare (neutral or negative meaning) | To look at intently with eyes wide open | |
| 29. | To glance | To have a quick look (through) | |
| 30. | To peep | To take a quick look when you shouldn't, e.g. through a keyhole | |
| 31. | To blink | To close one eyelids rapidly | |
| 32. | To peer | To look closely at ( as if trying to see more clearly) | |
| 33. | To make out | To see with difficulty | |
| 34. | To weep | To cry quietly | |
| 35. | To wink | To close only one eyelid only |
Expressions with DO p. 40
| 36. | To do the donkey work | To be responsible for all hard work | |
| 37. | To do up | To redecorate, to repair, to make yourself look neat and attractive | |
| 38. | To do with one's eyes closed | To be second nature for someone | |
| 39. | To do more harm than good | To damage | |
| 40. | To do a good turn | To help | To do a favour |
| 41. | To do good | To be useful | |
| 42. | To do time | To serve time in jail, prison |
| 43. | Daunting | Scaring Frightening Afraid of | That makes you feel slightly afraid or worried about dealing with it. |
| 44. | To step out | To leave office or home for a short time | |
| 45. | Reckless mission | Crazy idea, goal | |
| 46. | To climb to the summit | To reach the highest top or point | |
| 47. | An exhilarating feeling of conquest | The feeling of victory | |
| 48. | To be flushed with excitement | To be overwhelmed with | |
| 49. | A stroll | To ramble, wander | To walk in a leisurely way |
| 50. | To be tethered to | To be fixed | |
| 51. | Millpond | The pool which is created by a dam to provide the head of water that powers a watermill | |
| 52. | To drain out | To disappear |
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