a suggestion for a possible plan or action:
The president’s proposal was to tax a percentage of Social Security benefits for high-income people.
Monday 11 June 2012
stop
to finish doing something or end, or to cause someone or something to finish:
When do you think the snow will stop?
When will it stop snowing?
Please stop pushing.
Fortunately, police stopped the fight before anyone got hurt.
president
the highest political position in the United States and some other countries, usually the leader of the government:
Several people are considering running for president, but none have announced their candidacy yet.
sure
certain; without any doubt:
"No more dessert for me, thank you." "Are you sure?"
I’m sure (that) I left my keys on the table.
I’m not sure where they live.
If there’s anything you’re not sure of/about, just ask.
He said that he wasn’t completely sure of his facts (= not certain that his information was correct)
We arrived early, to be sure of getting a good seat.
She’s sure to win.
If you are sure of yourself, you are confident:
She’s much more sure of herself since she started work.
need
to be necessary to have something, or to want something very much:
To make pastry, you need flour, fat, and water.
Do we need anything from the store?
Will I be needed in the office tomorrow?
I need you to advise me on what to wear.
I need a rest.
If you say that you don’t need something, it can mean that you do not want it because it is causing you trouble:
I don’t need all this arguing.
If you say that someone or something needs something, you can mean that the person or thing should have it or would benefit from having it:
What you need is some hot soup to warm you up.
My hair needs to be washed.
Sunday 10 June 2012
care
the process of providing for the needs of someone or something:
The quality of care at this hospital is very good.
Trees on city property don’t get any care.
deal
an agreement or arrangement, esp. in business:
They bargained with each other but finally agreed to a deal.
She got a really good deal (= paid a low price) on her new car.
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