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We wandered about the town for an hour or two.
- in many directions or places
- on the subject of
- in the character of sb/sth
- a little more or less than
- without doing anything in particular
The house across the road from us is for sale.
- on the other side of sth
- from one side of sth to the other
- straight above sth, but not touching it
- down or sideways from an upright position
I hope to arrive some time after lunch.
- later than sth
- repeated many times or continuing for a long time
- following or behind sb/sth
- looking for or trying to catch or get sb/sth
- because of sth
Her sons will look after her in her old age.
- a particular period in sb's life
- the length of time that sb has lived or that sth has existed
- the state of being old
- a particular period of history
The path ahead looked narrow and steep.
- in front of sb/sth
- before or more advanced than sb/sth
- into the future
- winning in a game, competition, etc.
All the food has gone.
- the whole of a thing or of a period of time
- every one of a group
- the only thing that
- completely
- for each side
I can't run any faster.
- at all; to any degree
- used for saying that it does not matter which thing or person you choose
- (used instead of some in negative sentences and in questions)
- a certain amount of or a number of
Please do as I tell you.
- in a particular way, state, etc.
- used at the beginning of a comment about what you are saying
- while sth else is happening
- used for talking about sb/sth's job, role or function
He was standing at the door.
- used to show where sb/sth is or where sth happens
- used to show when sth happens
- in the direction of sb/sth
- because of sth
- used to show what sb is doing or what is happening
The village is two miles away from the sea.
- at a particular distance from a place
- to a different place or in a different direction
- not present; absent
- in the future
- into a place where sth is usually kept
Is everything all right?
- good enough; OK
- safe; not hurt; well
- showing you agree to do what sb has asked
- yes
I shall always remember this moment.
- for ever
- at all times; regularly
- all through the past until now
- again and again, usually in an annoying way