(1) My painting looks childish beside yours.
(2) Yes, I know it was an accident, but that's beside the point.
(3) He was beside himself with rage when I told him what I had done.

(1) the fight against terrorism
(2) We're playing against the league champions next week.
(3) We were rowing against the current.

(1) She has lived here for 10 years...
(2) She always said I ought to live alone...
(3) We lived quite grandly...

(1) He ignores the traditional christian dualism between body and soul.
(2) The magazine's aim is to discuss topical issues within a christian framework.
(3) These ceremonies were already part of pre-christian ritual in Mexico.

(1) What time do you usually wake up in the morning?
(2) I always wake early in the summer.
(3) wake up! It's eight o'clock.

(1) In June 1942, the british 8th Army was in full retreat.
(2) Of course, the british will suffer such daily stresses patiently.
(3) the british media is in the hands of clubby men.

(1) My hands were balled into fists.
(2) He sent over a high ball.
(3) They've offered me the job, so the ball's in my court now.

(1) to memorize a poem
(2) He studied his map, trying to memorize the way to Rose's street.
(3) Blindfolded contestants attempt to memorize the position of key cubes before covering their eyes.

(1) to play football
(2) a football match/team/stadium
(3) Health care should not become a political football.

(1) I don't know him well; I've only met him twice.
(2) They go there twice a week/month/year .
(3) a twice-monthly/yearly newsletter

(1) above all, keep in touch.
(2) He's above suspicion (= he is completely trusted) .
(3) I couldn't hear her above the noise of the traffic.

(1) sales forecasts
(2) The forecast said there would be sunny intervals and showers.
(3) Experts are forecasting a recovery in the economy.

(1) The dogs are always rubbing against the wall and making dirty marks...
(2) A properly fitting bra should never leave red marks.
(3) Leather overshoes were put on the horses' hooves to stop them marking the turf...

(1) foggy conditions
(2) a foggy road
(3) ‘Do you know where she is? ’ ‘Sorry, I haven't the foggiest. ’

(1) They thought she had married beneath her (= married a man of lower social status) .
(2) Her careful make-up hid the signs of age beneath.
(3) They found the body buried beneath a pile of leaves.

(1) Marina was a confident, happy child...
(2) I'm just happy to be back running...
(3) Except for her illnesses, she had had a particularly happy childhood...

(1) an area of high/low unemployment
(2) rising/falling unemployment
(3) It was a time of mass unemployment .

(1) I made it especially for you.
(2) I wasn't feeling especially happy that day.
(3) ‘Do you like his novels? ’ ‘Not especially. ’

(1) The camera is guaranteed for twelve months.
(2) twelve men voted for the motion and three against it.
(3) The clock was striking twelve.

(1) John Major and the Duke of Edinburgh led the mourners...
(2) He walks with a stick but still leads his soldiers into battle...
(3) He took Dickon by the hand to lead him into the house...

(1) to win a gold medal in the Olympics
(2) to award a medal for bravery
(3) Evans has medalled at several international events.

(1) He came along the sideroad.

(1) The volcano could erupt at any time.
(2) Ash began to erupt from the crater.
(3) An immense volume of rocks and molten lava was erupted.

(1) She accepted the criticism with quiet dignity.
(2) the dignity of work
(3) The terminally ill should be allowed to die with dignity.

(1) Is that book yours?
(2) Is she a friend of yours?
(3) My hair is very fine. yours is much thicker.

(1) the vertical axis of the graph
(2) The cliff was almost vertical.
(3) There was a vertical drop to the ocean.

(1) ...a leg of mutton.
(2) ...mutton stew.
(3) Full name Lee ge grasping mutton, are Qinshui snacks in a wonderful work.

(1) a Spanish-English dictionary
(2) a dictionary of mathematics
(3) ...the dictionary of National Biography.

(1) a wall socket
(2) an aerial socket on the television
(3) His eyes bulged in their sockets.

(1) a bus/theatre/plane, etc. ticket
(2) free tickets to the show
(3) tickets are available from the Arts Centre at £2.50.

(1) It gives me great pleasure to welcome you here today.
(2) Her death was a great shock to us all.
(3) a matter of great importance

(1) the introduction of new technology into the workplace
(2) ...the difficulties facing women in the workplace...
(3) Their houses were workplaces as well as dwellings...

(1) They arrived in Belgium by airplane .
(2) an airplane crash/flight
(3) a commercial/jet/military airplane

(1) He always goes to bed at ten─he's a creature of habit (= he likes to do the same things at the same time every day) .
(2) The dormouse is a shy, nocturnal creature.
(3) respect for all living creatures

(1) Sam cautioned him against making a hasty decision.
(2) The government cautioned that pay increases could lead to job losses.
(3) Suspects must be cautioned before any questions are asked.

(1) adolescent boys/girls/experiences
(2) adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18 and the problems they face
(3) It is important that an adolescent boy should have an adult in whom he can confide...

(1) It's obvious that she adores him.
(2) I simply adore his music!
(3) She adores working with children.

(1) a pair of grey trousers
(2) I was still in short trousers (= still only a boy) at the time.
(3) He dropped his trousers.

(1) I've lent the car to a friend.
(2) Can you lend me your car this evening?
(3) Has he returned that book you lent him?

(1) We are recruiting a sales manager with responsibility for the European market.
(2) They have responsibility for ensuring that the rules are enforced.
(3) It is their responsibility to ensure that the rules are enforced.