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U11*barely: ad. almost not, not just, hardly Though he seemed barely conscious, I knew he was fully aware of his sufferings. He could barely contain his excitement. *chilly: a. too cold to be comfortable On Sunday, tens of thousands of soldiers massed at the border in the chilly rain. Winter comes earlier this year and it becomes chilly in early November. club: n. the building or place where the members of a particular club meet or play sport The golf club has admitted 100 new members. The club must put forward a clear definition of its goals. Tthoroughfare: n. a public road used by traffic, especially through a place such as a city or town In the former thoroughfare, businessmen and travellers were making for comfortable hotels. stalwart: a. strong in appearance; physically strong Cancer is the one disease that can stop the most stalwart person in their tracks. The prince is tall and stalwart. reassuringly: ad. making you feel less worried ,uncertain or frightened Cathy nodded at her friend reassuringly. *keen: a. wanting to do something or wanting something to happen very much; eager Despite continuing rainfall and low temperatures, fans were enthusiastic and keen to go on enjoying themselves. He wasn’t keen on planning this event, but we managed to bring him round. chum: n. a good friend That lady is an old school chum of Mr. Smith. chap: n. a friendly way to call a guy He’s a dear old chap, but over ninety and in his second childhood. Mike is a nosey chap — he always wants to be in on everything. drag: v. to pull someone somewhere where they do not want to go, in a way that is not gentle It is equipped with two-way radios and can be configured to drag survivors to safety. So did he drag you out of the car, or did you step out freely? correspond: v. to write letters to someone and receive letters from them She stopped corresponding with him after their argument about politics. Jane corresponds with her sister regularly. lose track of: to not have information abo