Englishfor English speakers
threshold
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noun
the starting point for a new state or experience
on the threshold of manhood
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noun
the smallest detectable sensation
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noun
(= doorsill)
the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway
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noun
(= doorway, door)
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
he stuck his head in the doorway
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noun
(= brink)
a region marking a boundary
of
Preposition
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Made using.
It is a house of cards.
hearing
Verb
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If you hear something, you use your ears to get a sound from it.
Are you hearing the music clearly enough, or must I make it louder?
hearing
Noun
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The act of hearing or the quality of being able to hear.
I'm worried about my son's hearing -- maybe his ears were hurt by music that was too loud.
Hearing is necessary to be a sign language interpreter.
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A trial in a court of law or another kind of event where a group listens to people and makes a formal decision.
Next week I have an immigration hearing to decide whether I can stay in this country.