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pile
US /paɪl/
・UK /paɪl/
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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Large amount of something
I have a pile of things to do this weekend
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)(E.g. of problems) to increase; get more or worse
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Group of things one on top of another
Please wash this pile of dirty clothes
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Long post used to support something
You will need a hammer to drive in that pile in the ground
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Carpet, rug consisting of usually short threads
The pile of the carpet was described as one inch shag
adj.Adjective(Surface) consisting of usually short threads
It was a short pile carpet and was easy to clean
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To place things on top of each other; to heap up.
They are piling wood on the fire.
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Let's Learn English in the Garden! ???
- But if you look over here, I have this pile of compost.
But if you look over here, I have this pile of compost.
- If I wanted to put these in a pile,
If I wanted to put these in a pile,
3 ways English learners shoot themselves in the foot!
- You're adding to this huge, potentially overwhelming pile of things that you have not done, that you haven't ticked off.
You're adding to this huge, potentially overwhelming pile of things that you have not done, that you haven't ticked off.
- I know from personal experience that that huge pile of things creates guilt, it creates shame, it creates a whole lot of negative self-talk.
I know from personal experience that that huge pile of things creates guilt, it creates shame, it creates a whole lot of negative self-talk.
The Most Radioactive Places on Earth
- it down there. (Inaudible) But you can see there's a huge pile of their gear there. Right
it down there. (Inaudible) But you can see there's a huge pile of their gear there. Right
- it down there. (Inaudible) But you can see there's a huge pile of their gear there. Right
it down there. (Inaudible) But you can see there's a huge pile of their gear there. Right
Strangers Trying to Sell You Stuff
- and then put their pamphlet into the pile.
and then put their pamphlet into the pile.
- So for now, I've just got to pretend I'm interested, tell them I'll give them a call, and then put their leaflet into the pile.
So for now, I've just got to pretend I'm interested, tell them I'll give them a call, and then put their leaflet into the pile.
Rescue operation underway after Baltimore's Key Bridge collapses
- THE PILE LON OF THE BRIDGE'S
THE PILE LON OF THE BRIDGE'S
- ONE OF THESE PILE-ONES.
ONE OF THESE PILE-ONES.
Should You Trust Your Gut Instinct?
- would select a card from any pile which would either be good or bad. Without them knowing
would select a card from any pile which would either be good or bad. Without them knowing
- reaching for pile A&B. Their skin was already making unconscious signals about the right
reaching for pile A&B. Their skin was already making unconscious signals about the right
Michelle Obama Oregon State Commencement Address
- I sleep on the pullout couch in Craig’s guest room and my daughters pile into the
I sleep on the pullout couch in Craig’s guest room and my daughters pile into the
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- Big pile up in front of you, prepare to meet your God.
Big pile up in front of you, prepare to meet your God.
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- The kids got to choose which pile of anagrams they would like to do and they even got to choose which marker they would write their answers with.
The kids got to choose which pile of anagrams they would like to do and they even got to choose which marker they would write their answers with.
Manor Lords - Before You Buy
- You start off with just a basic camp, handful of families, and a pile of starter resources, and depending on the scenario, some of these things can vary a bit.
You start off with just a basic camp, handful of families, and a pile of starter resources, and depending on the scenario, some of these things can vary a bit.
- Just a pile of wood, some tools, a few loaves of bread, and a dream.
Just a pile of wood, some tools, a few loaves of bread, and a dream.