a) single and different from others; of a certain sort
E.g. He wasn't watching us at all at that particular moment.
b) Worthy of notice; special; unusual
E.g. The particular nature of his job keeps James Bond on guard all the time.
c) detailed; exact
E.g. Give me a full and particular description of what happened.
d) (about) showing (too) much care or interest; hard to please
E.g. Women are usually particular as to what they wear.
6. case : n.
a) instance of disease or injury
E.g. Emergency cases must be treated first.
b) actual state of affairs, instance of the occurrence of sth.
E.g. Suffering can have beneficial results and certainly I know that was true in my case.
c) question to be decided in a law court
E.g. The case is still under police investigation.
7. constant : adj. & n.
a) (a.) happening all the time
E.g. The rent is low because of the constant noise from the mill.
b) (a.) remaining the same
E.g. I wonder if love is constant.
c) (a.) faithful
E.g. He alone remains constant to the quick-tempered musician.
8. resolve : v. & n.
a) (v.) solve, put an end to
E.g. Acting as an advisor, he resolved the doubts among us.
b) (v.) decide firmly, determine
E.g. He resolved that nothing would hold him back.
c) (n.) sth. that has been decided, decision
E.g. On New Year's Day, he made a resolve to go jogging twice a week.
9. sound : adj.
a) correct, based on good judgement
E.g. You can depend on her for a sound judgement.
b) healthy, in good condition
E.g. Her heart is as sound as a drum.
10. handle : v. & n.
a) (v.) manage, deal with
E.g. An officer must know how to handle men.
b) (v.) touch, take up
E.g. The stamp collector washes his hand before handling stamps.
c) (v.) operate, direct, train
E.g. After two months' training, the worker now handles the machine with ease.
d) (n.) part of a tool, cup, door, drawer, etc. by which it may be held in the hand
E.g. Hold the handlebar of a bike tightly, you won't fall down.
11. anticipate : vt
a) see and do what is necessary
E.g. A good teacher should anticipate what the students need.
b) expect
E.g. I anticipate his arrival with much pleasure.
12. bother : v. & n.
