a way of doing sth that is the usual or expected way in a particular organization or situation

a situation in which two or more things are not the same size or are not treated the same, in a way that is unfair or causes problems

all the plants, animals and things that exist in the universe that are not made by people

the place where a particular type of animal or plant is normally found

an amount of food that is large enough for one person

a meal that you buy at a restaurant that you eat somewhere else

the powerful effect that sth has on sb/sth

a small meal or amount of food, usually eaten in a hurry

all the plants and living creatures in a particular area considered in relation to their physical environment

a supply of sth that a country, an organization or a person has and can use

a request for food or drinks in a restaurant, bar, etc.

flames that are out of control and destroy buildings, trees, etc.

a creature that is not a bird, a fish a reptile, an insect or a human

food that is offered as a meal

to try to do sth as hard and as long as you possibly can but without success

a group into which animals, plants, etc. that are able to breed with each other and produce healthy young are divided

food prepared in a particular way as part of a meal

a fi ed amount of food, fuel, etc. that you are officially allowed to have when there is not enough for everyone to have as much as they want

causing great pain, anxiety or difficulty

strong criticism of sb/sth in speech or in writing

making you feel respect and admiration

to cook food in an oven without extra fat or liquid

a formal meal for a large number of people, usually for a special occasion

an outdoor meal or party when food is cooked in this way

if one thing is based on another, it uses it or is developed from it

used to say that sb is/would be happier or more satisfied if they were in a particular position or did a particular thing

to cook or wash sth in boiling water

carbon gas that is sent out into the atmosphere

from or connected with China

with all the features you would expect to fi , typical

showing no feelings or pity for other people

worried and feeling concern about sth

too many to be counted or mentioned

extremely important because a future situation will be affected by it

to rely on sb/sth and be able to trust them

making you feel extremely upset, especially because of sb's suffering

a sudden serious and dangerous event or situation which needs immediate action to deal with it

the ability to understand another person's feelings, experience, etc.

to accept and deal with criticism or punishment for sth you have done

to accept and deal with sth that is difficult or unpleasant

a small part or amount of sth

to cook sth in hot fat or oil

to cook food under or over a very strong heat

despite problems, difficult , etc.

connected with one person/thing

one of the things from which sth is made, especially one of the foods that are used together to make a particular dish

used to convey that one must be realistic about an unwelcome fact or situation

small in quantity, easy to digest

considered to be shocking and unacceptable because it is morally wrong or unfair

used to say that sth seems to be good, true, etc. but that this opinion may need to be changed when you know more about it

to make sth illegal

to cook food gently in a small amount of liquid

to pretend that you feel confi t and happy when you do not

to make sth happen

an increase in an amount, a number or a level

to cook food, especially meat, without liquid in an oven or over a fi e

to cook an egg by mixing the white and yellow parts together and heating them, sometimes with milk and butter

a dish that is served with, but is subordinate to, a main course

a formal meal that has six courses

the killing of animals for their meat

to place food over boiling water so that it cooks in the steam

to cook sth slowly, or allow sth to cook slowly, in liquid in a closed dish

to cook thin strips of vegetables or meat quickly by stirring them in very hot oil

used to say that sth has happened because of sb/sth

to say that you will cause trouble, hurt sb, etc. if you do not get what you want

to make sth, especially bread, turn brown by heating it in a toaster or close to heat

poisonous waste materials

to destroy or remove sb/sth completely