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which Determinative

— You use which to ask for the selection of one or more members of some set. There are a lot of new books this year. Which ones do you like? Excuse me, which way is the toilet? Which of the two wines is cheaper? Which of the following cheeses are usually made from sheep's milk? A. pecorino B. vaccino C. provolone D. chevre. — You use which to add a clause to explain what thing you're talking about. For several seconds he sat in silence, during which time the tea and sandwiches arrived. I'm thinking of getting a new car, in which case I'd get a red one.

which Pronoun

— You use which to add a clause to give more information about the thing you're talking about. We've met some problems which are very difficult to handle. He walked by a door with a sign which reads: PRIVATE OFFICE. He had to leave, which was very difficult. We have to protect the environment in which we live. No art can be properly understood apart from the culture of which it is a part.

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wine Noun

— Wine is an alcoholic drink made from grapes or other fruit. I don't drink wine very often. Usually I prefer beer.

wine Verb

— If you wine and dine someone, you entertain them with dinner and wine.

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can Verb

— If someone can do something, they are able to do it. Most birds can fly. Can you speak English? I can't see it. It's too small. "Can you come?" "Yes, I think I can." This is a service that anyone can easily afford. — If someone can do something, they are allowed to do it. You can't smoke here. Can I go now? — You use can to ask somebody to do something (if you know the person well). Can you open the door for me, please? Can I have the salt, please? — If something can happen, it is possible. It's so small that it can't be seen. There can't be any difference. Can the plan work? That can't be right. Imagine how bad it can get. — If someone tells you something can't happen, they think it's not a good idea. You just can't keep smoking. You can't think things are going to get better. — If something can happen, it happens sometimes. I can get really busy here on weekends. Her classes can be really interesting or really boring.

can Verb

— If someone cans something, they put in a can or jar to keep for a long time. We canned the peas for the winter. — If someone cans something, they stop working on it. The idea was canned. — If someone gets canned they have lost their job. — If you tell someone to can it, you want them to stop talking. Can it, would you? I'm trying to watch TV.

can Noun

— A can is a metal container, usually for holding food or drink. I drink cola from a can. hoops come in a can.

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you Pronoun

— Used instead of the name of the person being spoken to; it is a second-person pronoun. You are my best friend. Can I go to the shops with you? — Used to talk about anyone. You have to be 18 years old to see that film. She has problems with her eyes, and can't see you properly.

you Determinative

— Used before a word that means the person or people someone is talking to. You guys can leave now.

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recommend Verb

— If you recommend something, you tell somebody that it is good or that they should try it. The committee strongly recommended that the head teacher take the lead in defining the aims of the school.

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