Glossary The Kafenion

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ceiling
noun
the inside surface of a room that you can see when you look above you
Example: The ceiling was embellished with flowers and leaves.
en: techo
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Concealed
adjective
kept hidden or where it cannot easily be seen
Example: The robbery had been recorded on a concealed security camera.
en: Oculto
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dozen
noun [ C ], determiner
a group or set of twelve
Example: a dozen eggs
en: docena
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Lace
noun
a very thin material made from threads of cotton, silk, etc. that are made into a pattern with holes
Example: He's still a bit young to tie his own laces
en: cordón
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modicum
noun
a small amount of something good such as truth or honesty
Example: There's not even a modicum of truth in her statement.
en: cantidad mínima
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Outlying
adjective
far away from main towns and cities, or far from the centre of a place
Example: Many of the students travel in by bus from outlying areas
en: periférica
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Retreat
verb
to go away from a place or person in order to escape from fighting or danger
Example: Attacks by enemy aircraft forced the tanks to retreat (from the city)
en: retirada
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Searing
adjective
If something, such as a feeling or temperature, is described as searing, it is extreme
Example: A searing pain shot up her neck
en: Agudo
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Tablecloth
noun
a large piece of cloth that covers a table during a meal and protects or decorates it
Example: The tablecloth becomes a significant way to honor the deceased.
en: Mantel
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Whether
conjunction
(used especially in reporting questions and expressing doubts) if, or not
Example: I wasn't sure whether you'd like it.
en: Si
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