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English Phrasebook
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English (UK)English (UK)
  • localnear this place; nearby​
  • locatedpositioned in a place
  • locationa place or position
  • logicalbased on clear reasoning
  • Londonthe capital city of the United Kingdom
  • lonelysad from being alone
  • longmeasuring much in length or time​
  • long-termlasting a long time
  • longitudelocation east or west of the prime meridian
  • look at thatan expression used to draw attention to something surprising or noteworthy
  • loosenot tight or free
  • Lorda title for someone with authority, control, or power; often used for a deity or nobleman
  • lostnot knowing the way; missing​
  • lots ofa large number of something
  • loudmaking much noise​
  • loudlywith a lot of noise​
  • lovestrong liking or deep care​
  • lovelyvery pleasant or beautiful​
  • lownot high; small in amount​
  • loyalfaithful
  • luckchance, often good or bad​
  • luckyhaving good luck​
  • luggagebags and suitcases used for traveling
  • lunch (midday)meal eaten around noon​
  • luxuryextreme comfort