I. noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a coffee cup/mug
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Kate put down her coffee cup.
a cup game (= played as part of a cup competition )
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He hopes to play in the cup game on Wednesday.
a cup/mug of coffee
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Jake had a quick breakfast and a mug of coffee.
a cup/mug of soup
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He got a cup of soup from the machine.
a cup/mug of tea
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Would you like a cup of tea?
cup and saucer
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a china cup and saucer
cup final
cup football (= in a competition to win a cup )
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It was an exciting match in the best traditions of cup football.
cup tie
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Saturday’s FA Cup tie against Spurs
measuring jug/cup/tape (= one used for measuring )
sb's cupped hand (= in the shape of a cup )
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Hamil shook the dice in his cupped hand.
the World Cup/Championships etc (= a competition involving people from many countries )
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He won the world title in 2001.
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADJECTIVE
empty
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John took the empty cups down below and placed them quietly in the small sink.
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Two empty coffee cups sat on the table between them.
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Desks were littered with yards of wire stories, celebrity bulletins, picture handouts, telephone messages, and empty coffee cups .
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She spooned more sugar into her empty coffee cup and motioned to the waitress for a refill.
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He placed a few coins by his empty coffee cup and waved at the waiter.
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The affirmations and visualizations are like the beer filling the empty paper cup .
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Under the chair, between his legs, were his helmet and an empty cup and saucer.
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Jesse Johnson tipped back his empty coffee cup and flicked his tongue at the last drop.
little
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What will happen if you try to pour the contents of the big jug into the little cup ?
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She studied me for a bit, passing me a sad little cup of water, as well.
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The little cups occupied by the polyps in life have been exposed by the weathering.
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By 4 p. m., I was ready for that intense little cup of coffee and a piece of cake or pastry.
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One produced a half gallon flagon of Johnnie Walker Red Label and six little cups .
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Every one of them had one of those horrid little paper cups that hold wet coleslaw.
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Some one once gave me ever such a lovely little china cup when you was born, with pictures on it.
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It was our little cup final.
nice
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She'd have liked a nice cup of milky tea.
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The memories crowded in around me as I sat with a nice cup of steaming hot water, writing in longhand.
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You could drink a nice cup of tea, couldn't you?
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Or, at least to serve you a yogurt fruit shake and a nice cup of cinnamon-spice tea.
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It's excellent - a nice hot cup of tea.
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I always hang up promptly and go out for a nice cup of coffee to cheer myself up.
plastic
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It was in a plastic ice-cream cup .
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People emerge from the casinos with beers in one hand and plastic cups full of change in the other.
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He brought out the bottle and the plastic cups .
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Douglas kept plastic cups to drink from.
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Give each group a plastic cup with a small amount of the cabbage water in it.
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With each lunge his jaw shot past a plastic cup of coffee which was on the desk.
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I sipped my plastic cup of reconstituted orange juice and took a bite of my over-buttered pumpernickel bagel, smearing my hands.
■ NOUN
china
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Serve chilled, in narrow goblets or white china cups , with a little cream floated on top.
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A man was sitting at a small table in the corner, drinking coffee from a delicate china cup .
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Leary poured coffee into wide china cups and they sat around the rough wooden kitchen table and drank.
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Like a cracked china cup , the continental crust is still fragile where it has been damaged in the past.
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Some one once gave me ever such a lovely little china cup when you was born, with pictures on it.
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Well-manicured hands took her jacket respectfully, offered her a seat, brought her coffee in a china cup with a saucer.
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The next month, china cups clinked again at the White House for Puerto Rican contributors and businessmen.
coffee
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Desks were littered with yards of wire stories, celebrity bulletins, picture handouts, telephone messages, and empty coffee cups .
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Two empty coffee cups sat on the table between them.
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He placed a few coins by his empty coffee cup and waved at the waiter.
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He lined up coffee cups , tea glasses, and dessert plates.
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Had she been wise she would have bought the matching coffee cups .
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She spooned more sugar into her empty coffee cup and motioned to the waitress for a refill.
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It was a cold morning, and a thin jet of steam rose from the pinhole vent on the coffee cup lid.
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Jesse Johnson tipped back his empty coffee cup and flicked his tongue at the last drop.
final
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Getting to a cup final is like a wedding, it s a fantastic day out.
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Reaching the cup final is the best thing ever to happen to me.
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And will tolerate such mistakes as the O'Driscoll try and the cup final throw-in.
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The first half of their attempt was completed when they defeated Hinckley 21-3 in the county cup final .
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Exhibitions, cup finals , race meetings, and great royal occasions drew the excursionists to their local station.
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Both clubs are used to Twickenham cup finals and a fine encounter is in prospect.
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It s funny cos I decided to watch the fa youth cup final from last year on friday ... coincidence or what.
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Reason - I think Harvey only replaced Sprake just before 1972 cup final .
paper
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There's a bit of a lap dissolve and the full moon becomes a paper cup viewed from above.
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In a few moments the waitress returned with the paper cup and knife Miller had requested.
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Hocking calculates that paper cups contain six times as much raw material by weight.
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On Madison Avenue, a burly street beggar holds out a paper cup .
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According to Hocking, paper cups can not be recycled because they contain chemical additives.
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One cradled a paper cup of coffee in both hands, stamping his feet as if it was cold.
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Nor do paper cups break down quickly if buried.
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The affirmations and visualizations are like the beer filling the empty paper cup .
sugar
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Boil it with 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar until transparent.
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Add 1 cup sugar for every pound of fruit, and stir gently.
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Add 4 cups water and 1 cup sugar and heat to a boil.
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Mix flour, baking powder, salt, cup sugar and the poppy seeds in a large bowl.
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Beat together cream cheese, 1 / 3 cup sugar , 1 egg, 2 tablespoons flour and cinnamon until blended.
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If additional sweetness is desired, substitute a syrup made from 3 cups sugar and 1 quart water for the liquid.
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Whisk together 1 cup sugar , cocoa and 1 / 2 cup buttermilk.
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Gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar , beating at high speed until lightened in color and texture, 3 to 5 minutes.
tea
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There was a bench at one side of it with empty tea cups on it and some comic papers.
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So I sat, poured huge mountains of sugar into my tea cup , and drank away.
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It looks equally good on a flowery china tea cup or embroidered on a pretty, decorative pillow.
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Company also sells tea cups and pots as well as baked goods and brewed coffee.
tie
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United lit the fuse for a quality cup tie by giving everything they had against the big boys from the premier league.
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They lead the first division by one point from Gloucester, so it's going to be some cup tie .
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Oxford's cup hopes are on ice, the cup tie with Sunderland at Manor was called off this afternoon.
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And penalties to decide cup ties have also been abolished.
water
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Boil it with 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar until transparent.
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Add wine, chicken broth and 2 cups water .
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Add 4 cups water and 1 cup sugar and heat to a boil.
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Add oxtails, 3 cups water , soy sauce, wine and catsup and bring to boil.
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Mix the potato starch with the remaining half cup water until smooth.
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Blend in the rest of the can of soup and 1 cup water .
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Whisk cup water with lemon juice, flour and salt to taste until smooth.
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Blend flour in remaining cup water until smooth, and gradually stir into the meat mixture.
world
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The answer is that Billy got his hands on the rugby world cup .
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We love the football world cup .
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We adore the rugby world cup .
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The cricket world cup is an absolute must.
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This summer he's off to compete in the world cup .
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He's been to the last 2 olympics, skied in world cups , faced the steepest and fastest of runs.
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Russell was later told he hadn't been selected for the world cup .
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So we have every reason to feel optimistic about the world championships and the rest of the world cup season.
■ VERB
bring
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The slaves were bringing cups of chilled wine to the long table.
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In a large pot, bring 4 cups water to boil.
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They will, for instance, bring an early morning cup of tea to your bedroom.
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Conferees are now advised to bring their own cup or buy one when they get here.
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Can I bring you up a cup of tea or something?
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Trying to be a helpful husband one morning, Gere brought her a cup of tea.
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We must bring that cup back to Oxfordshire.
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She brings a cup of tea from the machine.
drain
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He shot me a look brimful of amusement, then drained his cup and sat back in the chair.
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The pasta and beans should be al dente. Drain and reserve cup of the cooking liquid.
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Ranulf drained his cup in two noisy gulps.
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No, no, they are not willing to drain that cup of hemlock.
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He drained his cup and stared for a moment into its murky bottom for inspiration.
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He drained the cup and unsteadily poured another.
drink
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Out of interest I drank a cup of coffee and watched the pulse zoom up.
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Peter routinely drank four or five cups of coffee before a round and he flew around the course.
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Ever found time flying when you're taking a bath or drinking a cup of tea?
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We stretch out our tired legs and drink cups of tea we have brought up from the pantry.
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She was just drinking a second cup of coffee when Julius walked through the doorway.
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Len wasn't there, and the man who was would never drink a cup of tea again.
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I was drinking from a Betty cup .
fill
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She had filled a cup for herself, but made no attempt to drink.
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Meanwhile, fill the cup with water and put the ice cube in it. 2.
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The affirmations and visualizations are like the beer filling the empty paper cup .
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In her apartment she made a pot of herbal tea and filled two cups .
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Have each group fill one cup with water and fill the other half way with vinegar.
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She gave Wade an encouraging smile, filled their cups , and turned back to the kitchen.
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We entered a lobby and his office, which was filled with more huge cups .
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Ultimately you have to be prepared to fill your cup .
hand
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Although his eyes were red, the young man seemed calm - until Huy handed him a cup of beer.
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He took a gulp and handed his cup to her.
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As she handed him his cup the telephone rang.
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She handed them their cups of tea.
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It couldn't have, judging by her expression as she stood there handing him a cup of tea.
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Zahara handed Jane a cup of water.
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Alexei drank a little of the sweet wine, then handed his cup to Jotan.
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Silently she handed him her cup and watched him sip it appreciatively, his eyes on hers the entire time.
hold
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When the tea break comes everybody rushes to the model, holding their cups over the plan.
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Cranston staggered behind him, holding a wine cup in one hand and the jug in the other.
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A set of three, with matching rubber holding cups , is $ 55.
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He held the cup out to her.
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Standing up, he held a piping-hot cup of coffee in his hands.
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In one hand, he held the cup , in the other, an open quarter bottle of Teacher's Highland Cream.
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On Madison Avenue, a burly street beggar holds out a paper cup .
like
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I'd like another cup of tea.
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Would you like a cup of tea?
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She'd have liked a nice cup of milky tea.
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We do what people like - a good cup of tea.
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Claire says she would like that cup of tea now.
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Male speaker I like a cup with a drop of whisky on top.
make
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Dared she make herself a cup of tea in Matey's absence?
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The heat from the water in the ceramic cup traveled through the material of the cup, making the cup hotter.
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I got up as usual at seven o'clock to make Dad his cup of tea and his bread and cheese for dinner.
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I made myself another cup of coffee and finished a drawing I had been working on.
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We argue, but still make each other cups of tea.
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You should make a cup of tea in one break, take a short walk around the block in another.
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Now, if you make a cup very deep and turn the sides over, you eventually make a lensless pinhole camera.
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Electrical input Make yourself a quick cup of tea or coffee with a compact travel kettle.
measure
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Strain sauce and reserve. Measure 1 cup for adding to mushrooms; set aside.
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You will also need a measuring cup , a teaspoon, and a tablespoon.
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Strain fat from skillet and strain through paper towel into heatproof measuring cup .
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Carefully leaving behind any dirt that has settled, pour water through fine-mesh strainer into 4-cup liquid measuring cup .
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Crumble enough of the reserved cornbread to measure 4 cups and add to onion mixture.
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Combine remaining 1 / 2 cup buttermilk and vanilla in another bowl or measuring cup.
offer
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I was offered a cup of tea and stayed ten minutes longer than I thought I'd be.
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The one who talked offered the cup of coffee.
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They talked a little more and he offered her a cup of tea but she was tugged back on to the warm pavements.
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Sometimes they offer a cup of tea, or a cold drink or something to eat.
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I thought you were going to offer me a cup of tea.
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The reader is offered a steaming cup of coffee at the end of Chapter 4 in the Excel book.
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He was so damned humble that O'Hara was obliged to offer him a cup of coffee.
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The slightest word of greeting roused them to stand, bow graciously and offer a cup of coffee.
place
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Water spills Place a plastic cup full of water inside an empty bowl.
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On top of his head was a little platform, and on it, Chucha placed a small cup of water.
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He placed his cup and its flooded saucer separately on the coffee table and sat back in his chair.
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When heated, place about 1 cup of batter in skillet.
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She poured out and, placing one cup in front of him, took hers into the sitting-room.
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She placed her empty cup on the table and rose to her feet.
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They will not be able to because, when you restart, you do not place one cup face upwards.
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Instead this time you place two cups face upwards and one face downwards.
pour
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He poured another cup of coffee, finished the last croissant.
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Then pour in the cup wine and roast for 1 hour longer.
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Helen poured herself another cup of tea in silence.
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The waitress would pour you a cup of coffee.
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She was pouring a cup of tea when the solution came to her.
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He watched Lux pour himself a half cup of coffee and sit down in front of the radios.
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Excuse me while I pour a cup , just to get over the revelation.
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The tin pot of coffee was still warm, and I poured a cup .
put
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She put Jake's cup away in her bedside locker.
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As I sat down on a stool at the counter, Joey immediately put a cup of coffee in front of me.
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The little brown bottle caught my eye again, and putting my cup and saucer down I uncapped and re-examined it.
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Draw a picture of what you actually see. Put the bowl or cup on the table.
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He chuckled to himself, put down the cup he'd been drinking the water from, wiped his lips.
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Wade put the cups in the sink.
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At that hour, Sam McCready put down his second cup of coffee and folded up the map.
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Ballantyne grunted indifferently Mitchell put his cup to his mouth.
set
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Jurnet set the half-empty cup down next to the telephone on a small glass-topped table.
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The table was set with matching cups and saucers, bright silverware, old plates and a small pitcher of milk.
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He took a sip of tea and set the cup aside.
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With an awkward smile he gulped what remained of his moonshine and set the cup on the table.
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As she set down her cup , startling the sparrows, she thought she might even pack his belongings.
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You accomplish this and set up the cups again.
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The grinning waiter set down a cup of coffee by my hand.
win
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Gloucester won 17-10; could this be their year to win the cup ?
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He won more than 1,000 cups and prizes as an amateur, setting records ranging from 1,000 yards to 12 miles.
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For my team to win the league and cup .
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As Strach says, it was like winning the cup or something.
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Also in Featherstone we have a rugby team which will win the cup this year.
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They could well win one of the cups .
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My son was nearly 17, and an all-round sportsman, having won several golfing cups and trophies.
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You've won so many cups , shields and tankards, you've cornered the silver market.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a scant cup/teaspoon etc
drain a glass/cup etc
level teaspoon/cup etc (of sth)
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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a cup and saucer
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The fish came with a little cup of tartar sauce.
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The Queen presented the cup to the captain of the winning team.
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The winner stood on the platform, holding the cup above her head.
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Thoroughly mix the butter with 1 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
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When did Argentina win the World Cup ?
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Have some one put the cup or can about 8 to 12 inches in front of you on the floor.
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He lined up coffee cups, tea glasses, and dessert plates.
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Poor Vanessa was stabbing a cigarette, a cup of tea, another cigarette, hopping from one foot to the other.
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She nodded and put the cup down.
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She put Jake's cup away in her bedside locker.
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Strain fat from skillet and strain through paper towel into heatproof measuring cup .
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The little brown bottle caught my eye again, and putting my cup and saucer down I uncapped and re-examined it.
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You know, what you need is a cup of coffee, Mrs Lueger.
II. verb
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
chin
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Lucy's firm small hand cupped her chin and drew her face upwards.
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The superintendent sat slumped back in her chair, cupping her chin in her hand.
face
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Slowly he raised one hand and gently cupped her face .
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He moved towards her and cupped her face in his hands.
hand
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Lucy's firm small hand cupped her chin and drew her face upwards.
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With his steadfast hand cupped around my shoulders, my father assured me there was nothing to fear.
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Uncle and nephew knelt shoulder to shoulder, hands cupped , heads bowed in the simple position of submission.
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Well, what can one-Her voice broke off, and her hands cupped her ears.
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Slowly he raised one hand and gently cupped her face.
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He drove with one hand , keeping the hand that cupped a cigarette down between his knees.
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His strong hand cupped her fist and held it.
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Ahead on the corner was Jack Flaherty with his hands cupped to his mouth.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a scant cup/teaspoon etc
level teaspoon/cup etc (of sth)
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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He leaned an elbow on the desk and cupped his chin in his hand.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Again she cupped her own mug in both hands and sat there sipping.
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Periodically, Felix will turn to Manny, cup his hand and explain to him what has been said.
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Trying by cupping his hand over the clasps to avoid the penetrating clicks of opening, George lifted the lid.
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Urquhart cupped the glass of wine in his hands.