noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
an atmosphere of tension
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Voting took place in an atmosphere of tension.
atmosphere...electric
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The atmosphere in the courtroom was electric .
carnival atmosphere
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a carnival atmosphere in the town
charged atmosphere
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the charged atmosphere in the room
congenial atmosphere/surroundings/environment
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The department provides a congenial atmosphere for research.
fraught atmosphere
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a fraught atmosphere
lighten the atmosphere/mood/conversation
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Nora didn’t respond to my attempts to lighten the conversation.
relaxed atmosphere
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There’s a very relaxed atmosphere in the school.
soak up the atmosphere
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Go to a sidewalk café, order coffee, and soak up the atmosphere .
strained atmosphere
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I couldn’t stand the strained atmosphere at dinner any more.
tense situation/atmosphere/moment etc
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Marion spoke, eager to break the tense silence.
the Earth’s atmosphere
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The Earth’s atmosphere blocks off all radiation from space other than light and radio waves.
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADJECTIVE
friendly
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The aim is to create a relaxed, friendly atmosphere which will encourage people to buy.
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It was a relaxed occasion, as it was intended to be, in which to discuss differences in a friendly atmosphere .
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Has the area got a friendly and secure atmosphere ?
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Thoughtful attention to needs of people for satisfying relationships leads to a comfortable, friendly organization atmosphere and work tempo.
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The same leisured friendly atmosphere prevailed among the crowds in the park.
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In short, the Samos is an established hotel which is well run and has a friendly , relaxed atmosphere .
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There are free buses to ferry you from hotel to cable-car stations and the town has a warm, friendly atmosphere .
general
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Until St Paul arrives on the scene, the general atmosphere is one of respectability.
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Radio broadcasts were also made from the court, and the general atmosphere was far from dignified.
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By day the general atmosphere is tranquil, dreamy and unspoilt with long, sandy beaches and clear waters.
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The general atmosphere has certainly changed.
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If there is a local carnival every year, go along and enjoy the costumes and the general atmosphere .
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At breakfast time the general atmosphere among the residents was still subdued, but much less strained than the previous evening.
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There was a general atmosphere of bawdy fun and anticipation.
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The melody and accompaniment can express the general atmosphere of the poem, but can not underline the significance of individual words.
low
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Thus, the lower atmosphere and surface of Venus are far hotter than comparable regions of the Earth and Mars.
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Further, water in the form of rain and snow is very efficient at cleaning dust from the lower atmosphere .
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On the Moon, the gravity is so low that no atmosphere remains.
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The lower atmosphere is so hot that it is simply impossible to have a solid surface.
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It occurs in the Earth's lower atmosphere .
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In sunlight, VOCs can react in the lower atmosphere with nitrogen oxides to generate photochemical smog.
political
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A new political atmosphere was created where minimal government, budget-cutting and low taxation had become the norm.
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The only hope of eliminating the bomb, which in the political atmosphere of 1946 was never very great, was gone.
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Although set in an overtly political atmosphere , its purpose is unashamedly entertainment.
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And the political atmosphere must be able to accept the expression of partisan feelings.
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Much of this is conducted through the news media, where the political atmosphere is reflected quite clearly.
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When the two sides came together, the political atmosphere had changed dramatically.
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As the promises fill the political atmosphere , it is easy to become cynical about the candidates and the process.
relaxed
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Set in substantial mature gardens and possessing a quiet and relaxed atmosphere .
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L'Esquire prides itself on its superlative standards of service and relaxed atmosphere .
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The aim is to create a relaxed , friendly atmosphere which will encourage people to buy.
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This is a family-run hotel with a relaxed atmosphere .
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So the superficially more relaxed atmosphere at home did nothing to modify my anorexic behaviour.
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Raffles A lounge cellar bar with a relaxed atmosphere and a real coal fire.
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Some interviewers address candidates by their first names thinking it encourages a relaxed atmosphere .
tense
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Bored or tense atmosphere . 2.
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I can vividly remember the tense atmosphere prevailing amongst all Washington crews during December 1952 and January 1953.
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I felt a tense atmosphere of anxiousness build between us.
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Humour, too, can be a way of breaking a tense atmosphere .
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There was suddenly a very, very tense atmosphere .
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But today the tense security atmosphere was obvious.
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Such a thin strange quavering noise, and such a tense awkward atmosphere had built up.
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The generally tense atmosphere also gave rise to perceptual errors.
upper
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However, emissions of NOx gases in the upper atmosphere have a greenhouse effect 100 times more powerful than C02.
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The other method is to dissipate the extra 3. 2 kilometers per second by passing through the upper atmosphere .
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During magnetic storms the intense electrical currents that f ow in the upper atmosphere heat the air, causing it to expand.
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But in the cold upper atmospheres of all four planets the heavy elements are almost perfectly condensed and precipitated out.
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This occurs in the upper atmosphere when neutrons produced by cosmic rays interact with nitrogen atoms.
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Temperatures ranged from 227 degrees below zero Fahrenheit in the upper atmosphere to 305 degrees shortly before the probe stopped relaying data.
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However, the net energy transfer between the magnetosphere and the upper atmosphere is downwards.
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With energy supplied by sunlight, some water vapor in the upper atmosphere may have broken down to hydrogen and oxygen.
warm
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Level of service is exceptional combining a warm , friendly atmosphere with real old-world charm and high standards of modern facilities.
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There are free buses to ferry you from hotel to cable-car stations and the town has a warm , friendly atmosphere .
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The cold vast house became warm in atmosphere and hospitable.
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Our Peaches Restaurant is renowned for a warm and welcoming atmosphere with quality and personal attention from Gill and Doug.
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Veal Jurassienne must be ordered! Warm , relaxed atmosphere .
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Proctor's Good ales and snacks in a warm , friendly atmosphere .
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A light interior in combination with pastel colours gives her a warm , mediterranean atmosphere .
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Lawrence was the one who never seemed part of the warm family atmosphere created by his brothers and sisters.
whole
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The island gantry and the whole atmosphere is superbly Victorian.
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The whole atmosphere would tense up.
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It brings the whole atmosphere of the period, as well as the work itself, alive.
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It is the first whole atmosphere / biosphere laboratory.
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The whole atmosphere of the race is very exciting.
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The crowd, the whole atmosphere was really great.
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The whole atmosphere was tastefulness and leisure.
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The whole tempo and atmosphere changed when the Scenes of Crime Officer arrived.
■ VERB
add
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Nearby is a ship in a glass case that adds to the timeless atmosphere of the house.
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Cheerleaders add to the atmosphere of the game.
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I add to the atmosphere by coming back into the room, closing the door and leaning against it, staring.
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And when Sanders intercepts, he also dances, which will add to the atmosphere of Cowboy mayhem.
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Good table linen is also essential-to show off the food and add to the atmosphere .
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The dim arctic twilight added to the discouraging atmosphere .
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This rather cinematic approach adds to the atmosphere of mystery and excitement.
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This will all add to the atmosphere and enable the creation of a distinctive meal experience.
change
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What was needed now was a major legislative victory that would change the atmosphere of political resentment and resistance on Capitol Hill.
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The outlook for the United Nations would be grim in that changed atmosphere .
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In an effort to change the atmosphere last summer Good Vibes supremo Terri Hooley suggested a three-day showcase of local talent.
charge
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An important feature of this research is that it is carried out in a politically charged atmosphere .
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The highly charged atmosphere of the House panel contrasted sharply with a similar investigation being conducted in the Senate, where Sen.
create
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The glamour of limed oak - creating an atmosphere that seems to belong entirely in the country.
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What director Michael Winterbottom excels at, instead, is creating an atmosphere of vague religious resonance.
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We must somehow transcend this and create an atmosphere at our meetings which is welcoming to people from all types of background.
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Coffman, Virginia An expert in creating appropriate atmosphere , Coffman has written more than sixty novels.
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It is the routine and tender loving care of the staff that create the best atmosphere .
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A grand jury was convened; the jury condemned the newspapers for creating the atmosphere which instigated the Saturday night riots.
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The procedures which are set in place when the contract is signed will create an atmosphere for the remainder of the project.
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And nothing creates an atmosphere ripe for mistakes more readily than abuse of power.
enjoy
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Meanwhile, folks, why not relax and enjoy the atmosphere: Jimbo alone in the tower.
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Those that did turn up enjoyed the jovial atmosphere and frantic dancing ensued, except at the home-town concert in Middleton.
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Everyone enjoyed the pleasant outdoor atmosphere and setting without having to forfeit convenience.
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When the attractions become too much, visitors can enjoy the restful atmosphere of the landscaped parkland in between.
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But he seems to enjoy working in an atmosphere of tension.
enter
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Strapped into couches they entered the Earth's atmosphere backs first.
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Water fails to enter the Martian atmosphere because the surface temperature is very low.
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These isotopes begin to decay as soon as the meteorites enter the Earth's atmosphere , where they become shielded from cosmic rays.
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The first views came when the robot had already entered the atmosphere , and had discarded its protective shell.
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Atmospheric entry of the bolide A cosmic object entering the atmosphere loses its kinetic energy through deceleration and ablation.
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I realised what it was: a space shuttle entering the atmosphere on its final run-in to earth.
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Many of the known asteroids are small enough to blow up on entering the atmosphere .
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After about six years of flight, the probe enters the upper atmosphere of Uranus at high speed.
lighten
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I smile at her to lighten the atmosphere .
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There was no breeze to lighten the atmosphere .
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The little mountains of earth scattered around didn't lighten the atmosphere , either.
provide
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A few carefully placed lamps will provide atmosphere and show off the surrounding plants.
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Working at Arky, Freed provided an atmosphere that encouraged me to express my feminism in daily professional dealings.
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His task is to provide a safe atmosphere of love for the mask to be dropped.
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Similarly, the war provided a receptive atmosphere for a reappraisal of the economic and recreational role of the countryside.
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To be successful the hotel will provide a friendly atmosphere , good service and the personal touch.
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At least the stereophonic crickets to provide atmosphere chirped to order.
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To provide an effective working atmosphere , the number of participants will be limited to approximately 50.
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The Market Square is a fascinating mix of ancient and modern combining to provide atmosphere and charm.
relax
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As usual he gave no indication about when he would be coming back, but nevertheless a relaxed atmosphere soon developed.
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Organizers made it a point to include music and poetry to help relax the atmosphere and lure more students.
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As it opened, the cool relaxed atmosphere of executive luxury mixed with an international flair.
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This creates a positive, friendly and relaxed atmosphere where staff have time for students and students enjoy learning.
release
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Sacks of asbestos fibre had been opened in the factory, releasing dust into the atmosphere .
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Officials said they expect that no radioactivity will be released into the atmosphere .
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It is understood samples taken for analysis showed three times more iodine 129 than permitted was released into the atmosphere .
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Examples of chemical poisoning include chlorine-based materials released into the atmosphere .
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Modern equipment is extremely complex and some systems have up to seven separate cleaning stages before any gas is released into the atmosphere .
soak
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So we ordered another Guinness and soaked up the atmosphere some more.
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He was here to soak in the atmosphere of the place.
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When the sound of high-flying aircraft began to soak into the atmosphere people stopped talking but looked more interested than afraid.
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I was just soaking up the atmosphere .
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In spite of his expressed desire to soak up atmosphere , he did not feel at home there.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
heavy silence/atmosphere
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A heavy silence fell upon the room.
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A heavy silence sank down on them.
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For at least two minutes a heavy silence filled the hut.
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He has a ready supply, and despite the heavy atmosphere and flat light it carries us out to Langdale.
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Most unwillingly they went and stood before the hero in heavy silence.
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Not a bird, not an insect, not a zephyr relieves that hot, heavy silence.
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She knew that if she didn't speak Carla would get more and more nervous, eventually breaking the heavy silence herself.
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There is sun, heavy silence, a pervasive scent of parched vegetation, a lizard materialized on a rock.
hothouse atmosphere/environment etc
you could cut the atmosphere with a knife
you could cut the atmosphere/air/tension with a knife
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Dim lighting creates a relaxing atmosphere .
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The atmosphere in the meeting was tense.
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the heated atmosphere of the House of Commons
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The new owners have tried to give the restaurant a more family-friendly atmosphere .
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We're trying to create an atmosphere of trust between management and staff.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Not so long ago he had been uncomfortable in the atmosphere of the seemingly unbridled physicality of Dunham dancing.
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The atmosphere on board the Confederate flagship, the ram Tennessee, was altogether different.
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The colour although simple does give a feeling of the atmosphere and time of year.
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The important differences were in the atmosphere .
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The wine mellowed the atmosphere between them, and Blanche felt less hurried than the week before to extract information from him.
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We can no longer treat the atmosphere above us like a dustbin, and the seas around us like a sewer.
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Why does Venus have a hellish hothouse of an atmosphere and the Moon have no atmosphere at all?