Each
(i) (Used as countable nouns) every one considered individually or one by one: ‘Each person is mortal.’ (ii) To or…
Tag: academic
Drunken
Drunken is rarely used to describe a person. It usually describes an action or event: ‘drunken driving’, ‘drunken laughter’, ‘a…
Dream
(i)Dream of doing sth = think about something pleasant that you would like to happen: ‘As a child, I used…
Doubt
(Be) in doubt about something (= the state of being unsure of something): ‘Is anyone in doubt about the job…
Dispose
(i) Dispose of sth (= get rid of): ‘The quickest way to dispose of the rubbish is to burn it.’…
Discuss
Discuss is a transitive verb and needs an object: ‘I’d like to discuss my problem with you.’ Discuss sth (WITHOUT…
Disappeared
Disappeared (from the verb disappear) is not used like an adjective: (i) Get lost, as without warning or explanation: ‘His wife…
Difficulty
Have difficulty/difficulties (in) doing sth (NOT a difficulty): ‘Sometimes he has difficulty in making himself understood.’ Have difficulty/difficulties (in) doing…