Chapter 3 - Harmadik fejezet - A szószedethez kattints ide!
Chapter three
| Although | In spite of the fact that; even though | although the sun was shining it wasn’t that warm |
| Though | Despite the fact that; although | you will be informed of its progress, slow though that may be |
| Despite | Without being affected by; in spite of | he remains a great leader despite age and infirmity |
| Despite the fact | Without being affected by; in spite of | he remains a great leader despite age and infirmity |
| after | In the time following (an event or another period of time): | shortly after their marriage they moved to Colorado |
| even though | despite the fact that. | even though he was bigger, he never looked down on me |
| before | During the period of time preceding (a particular event or time) | she had to rest before dinner |
| another | Used to refer to an additional person or thing of the same type as one already mentioned or known about; one more; a further | I didn’t say another word |
| in case | As a provision against something happening or being true | we put on thick jumpers, in case it was cold |
| consider | Think carefully about (something), typically before making a decision | each application is considered on its merits |
| considering the fact | taking into account, | Considering the fact that 50% of kids overweight |
| due to | Caused by or ascribable to | his death was not due to any lack of care |
| moreover | As a further matter; besides | moreover, statistics show that competition for places is growing |
| however | Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously | People tend to put on weight in middle age. However, gaining weight is not inevitable |
| just like | similarly to something | You can`t speak just like that |
| with | Accompanied by (another person or thing) | a nice steak with a bottle of red wine |
| to begin with | first or most importantly | To begin with, I do not want to go |
| firstly | Used to introduce a first point or reason | firstly it is wrong and secondly it is extremely difficult to implement |
| secondly | In the second place (used to introduce a second point or reason) | he was presented first of all as a hopelessly unqualified candidate and secondly as an extremist |
| thirdly | In the third place (used to introduce a third point or reason) | |
| if | ||
| lastly | In the last place (used to introduce the last of a series of points or actions) | lastly, I would like to thank my parents |
| unless | Except if (used to introduce the case in which a statement being made is not true or valid) | unless you have a photographic memory, repetition is vital |
| as long as | Provided that | as long as you fed him, he would be cooperative |
| besides | n addition to; apart from | besides being a player, he was my friend |
| in addition to | As an extra person or thing | members of the board were paid a small allowance in addition to their normal salary |
| but | Used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned | he stumbled but didn’t fall |
| because | For the reason that; since | we did it because we felt it our duty |
| because of | On account of; by reason of | they moved here because of the baby |
| as soon as | Able to be done or achieved | surely it’s not possible for a man to live so long? |
| as far as (I know) | As far as I know" would indicate that you have partial (i.e. not complete) knowledge of the matter being discussed. | As far as I know, winters in North India are terribly cold and would range between 0 degrees to 2 degrees centigrade. |
| provided that | on the condition or understanding | I'll go provided that the others go, too. |
| except | Not including; other than | I was naked except for my socks |
| for example | Used to introduce something chosen as a typical case | many, like Hilda, for example, come from very poor backgrounds |
| yet | Up until the present or a specified or implied time; by now or then | I haven’t told anyone else yet |
| rather than | Used to indicate that the following alternative is less preferred; | We decided to go to the grocery store, rather than a restaurant. |
| like | Having the same characteristics or qualities as; similar to | he used to have a car like mine |
| whenever | At whatever time; on whatever occasion (emphasizing a lack of restriction) | you can ask for help whenever you need it |
| whereas | In contrast or comparison with the fact that: | you treat the matter lightly, whereas I myself was never more serious |
| as though | as would be the case if. | looked as though they had been quarreling. |
| while | A period of time | we chatted for a while |
| during | Throughout the course or duration of (a period of time) | the restaurant is open during the day |
| by the time | means "prior to | I know how to drive by the time I celebrated my fifteenth birthday |
| one thing before the other | Prior in time | |
| One thing after another | After in time | |
| caused by | A person or thing that gives rise to an action | Faye’s condition had given no cause for concern |
| cause of | an event, thing, or person that makes something happen | Main cause of depression |
| As a consequence | A result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant | abrupt withdrawal of drug treatment can have serious consequences |
| as a result | A thing that is caused or produced by something else; a consequence or outcome | the tower collapsed as a result of safety violations |
| in contrast | The state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association | the day began cold and blustery, in contrast to almost two weeks of uninterrupted sunshine |
| furthermore | In addition; besides (used to introduce a fresh consideration in an argument) | It was also a highly desirable political end. Furthermore, it gave the English a door into France |
| what`s more | the next fact is at least as important or even more importan | Military action will hurt ordinary people, and what's more, it won't solve the problem |
| likewise | n the same way; also | the programmes of study will apply from five years of age, likewise the attainment targets |
| on top of | knowing about the current state of something. | Ask Mary. She's on top of this issue. This issue is constantly changing. |
| In my view | my opinion; in my view | In my view, you are wrong. |
| According to me | As stated or indicated by; on the authority of | according to historians. |
| I think | In my view, my opinion | I think it is a good idea |
| From my perspective | from where I stand; from my point of view | From my perspective, it is just excellent. |
| I understand | Perceive the intended meaning of (words, a language, or a speaker) | he didn’t understand a word I said |
| such as | Of a kind that; like | an event such as we’ve shared |
| On the other hand | a phrase introducing an alternate view. | On the other hand, this is nice too. |
| For instance | For example | I've lived in many cities, for instance, Boston, Chicago, and Detroit. |
| similar to | Having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity, without being identical | a soft cheese similar to Brie |
| in the same way | In a similar way | The diaries of politicians tend to be self-justificatory. In the same way, autobiographies may be idealized |
| either/or | An unavoidable choice between alternatives | an either/or situation |
| neither/nor | Not clearly either of two things: | he saw herself as neither wife nor mother |
| Otherwise | In circumstances different from those present or considered; or else | the collection is a good draw that brings visitors who might not come otherwise |
| Instead of | As an alternative or substitute | do not use lotions, but put on a clean dressing instead |
| Nevertheless | In spite of that; notwithstanding; all the same | statements which, although literally true, are nevertheless misleading |
| Overall | Taking everything into account | the governors and head have overall responsibility for managing the school |
| In general | Usually; mainly | our understanding of culture in general and of literature in particular |
| Essentially | Used to emphasize the basic, fundamental, or intrinsic nature of a person or thing | essentially, they are amateurs |
| Speaking of which | efer to something that has just been said | I won't be home when you get in from school tonight. Speaking of which, don't forget your keys |
| Generally speaking | in most cases; usually | the term of a lease is generally 99 years |
| definitely | Without doubt (used for emphasis) | I shall definitely be at the airport to meet you |
| Undoubtedly | Without doubt; certainly | they are undoubtedly guilty |
| To some extent | to some degree; in some amount; partly. | I've solved this problem to some extent. |
| Therefore | For that reason; consequently | he was injured and therefore unable to play |
| Thus | As a result or consequence of this; therefore | Burke knocked out Byrne, thus becoming champion |
| Thereby | By that means; as a result of that | students perform in hospitals, thereby gaining a deeper awareness of the therapeutic power of music |
| Hence | As a consequence; for this reason | many vehicle journeys (and hence a lot of pollution) would be saved |
| For this reason | That is why | Fro this reason a man should leave his parents |
| First of all | To begin with | To begin with, it was a long trip |
| Meanwhile | (also in the meanwhile) In the intervening period of time: | meanwhile, I will give you a prescription for some pills |
| Then | After that; next; afterwards | she won the first and then the second game |
| To sum up | To present the substance of (material) in a condensed form | um up the day's news |
| Since | intervening period between (the time mentioned) and the time under consideration, typically the present | [AS PREPOSITION]: she has suffered from depression since she was sixteen |
| Simultaneously | At the same time | it works simultaneously as character study, teen drama and sci-fi thriller |
| After this | In the time following (an event or another period of time) | shortly after their marriage they moved to Colorado |
| whether | Expressing a doubt or choice between alternatives | he seemed undecided whether to go or stay |
| not only…but also | construction is showing a relationship | He’s not only funny, but also he’s intelligent. |
| Finally | After a long time, typically when there has been difficulty or delay | he finally arrived to join us |
| In short | To sum up; briefly | we hope, in short, to bring theory and practice together in each session |
| tends to be | end to do something | He tends to exaggerate. |
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