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Knights wore [armour] to protect themselves in battles. = wapenrusting
A knight's weaponary [consists of] a sword, a lance and a shield. = bestaan uit
A [celebrity] is someone who is famous for doing something interesting. = beroemdheid
Every knight had his own [coat of arms] to identify himself on the battlefield. = wapen, wapenschild
The [Roman] empire stretched from Britain to North Africa. = Romeins
When the Spanish arrived in America, they took the land from the [native] people. = inheems
A [century] is a period of one hundred years. = eeuw
If you go backpacking across Australia alone, you will have to [fend for yourself]. = voor jezelf zorgen
There is no proof in historical [records] that King Arthur actually existed. = gegevens
You need to put your signature in the [blank] box at the bottom of the form. = onbeschreven, leeg
The University of Oxford [library] is the largest university library system in Britain. = bibliotheek
When you write an essay, you should always include the [source] of your information. = bron
Historians have made [reference] to various historical documents about King Arthur. = verwijzing
How can you [seduce] readers to buy a book? = verleiden
Many people believe that social media is a [threat] to privacy. = bedreiging
The French [resistance] played an important role in France during the Second World War. = verzet
Merlin made [prophetic] statements about the future. = profetisch
Can you [cobble together] an email we can send to everyone? Just a quick cut and paste? = in elkaar flansen
If we all work together and contribute, we can make a better [society] for everyone. = maatschappij, samenleving
There is [mention] of the sword Excalibur in various documents. = vermelding
Historians cannot decide whether King Arthur was real or [mythical]. = mythisch
The new King Arthur film shows it is fascinating to [blend] fact and fiction. = vermengen
The policeman gave an [account] of what happened during the prisoner's arrest. = verhaal, verslag
In the Middle Ages, knights went on a [crusade] to win back Jerusalem for Christianity. = kruistocht
Excalibur protected the bearer from death and gave him or her [immortality]. = onsterfelijkheid
Merlin is the name of the [wizard] in King Arthur stories. = tovenaar
The [Dark Ages] was the period of time from the late 5th century A.D. to around 1000 A.D. = middeleeuwen
The time after the birth of Christ is known as [A.D.] (Anno Domini). = na Christus
This document is a [translation] from German. = vertaling
Lancelot was the first [knight] of King Arthur's Round Table. = ridder
Use your [imagination] and you'll be able to visualise the scene. = verbeelding
Harrold is an English [poet] who writes and performs for adults and children. = dichter
The king or queen's eldest child is normally the [heir] to the throne. = erfgenaam
During a battle the first thing a knight would do was [draw a sword] ready to fight. = een zwaard trekken
[Gather] the soldiers and tell them we will attack at dawn. = verzamelen
You go on ahead and get help and I will [remain] here with the victim. = blijven
Parts of Italy came under the [rule] of Austria for a short time in the nineteenth century. = bestuur
Let's cut the pie down the middle so we have two [equal] parts. = gelijk
Knights were always [chivalrous] towards women. = ridderlijk
A woman who needed help was known as a [damsel in distress]. = dame in nood
The [reign] of Queen Victoria ended in 1901. = heerschappij
London has a high crime rate and is the worst place to [raise] children in England. = opvoeden
If you [are of noble birth], you have been born into an upper class family. = van adel zijn
If you give evidence, you can [swear an oath] on a holy book. = een eed afleggen
In the Middle Ages, many Kings engaged in [warfare] to protect their kingdoms. = oorlogvoering
In Islam, Mecca and Medina are [sacred] places. = heilig
A [prophet] is someone who makes predictions about the future. = profeet
Shepherds have to [watch over] their flocks of sheep all day and night. = letten op
The university professor had to [teach] his classes online. = lesgeven
He has been a [loyal] supporter of his football team for over forty years. = trouw
Egyptian pharaohs were buried in a grand [tomb], along with many precious objects. = graf
I hope I can [rely on] you to tell me the truth. = vertrouwen op
[Eternal youth] is impossible as everyone ages with time. = eeuwige jeugd
Annabel has a friendly [personality] and everyone likes her. = persoonlijkheid, karakter
A knight must be daring and [courageous] at all times. = moedig
The police offered a ten thousand dollar [reward] for information about the crime. = beloning
Only very [wealthy] people can afford a private jet. = rijk
For added security, extra soldiers will [guard] the president. = bewaken
If you have [valour], you are not afraid of anything. = moed
Politeness is an important [virtue] for everyone. = deugd
The child's [wicked] and nasty behaviour meant he was expelled from school. = boosaardig
She risked her mother's [wrath] by not tidying up her bedroom. = woede, toorn
I'm in bed with the flu, so I'm too [weak] to go to school. = zwak
The design is much too [elaborate] for me and I would prefer something more simple. = uitgebreid
Tennis player Nadal showed no [mercy] and won 6-0, 6-0. = genade
King Arthur showed [humility] and did not believe he was better than others. = nederigheid
It's an [honour] to fight for your king and country. = eer
You must [obey] my orders, or I will have you arrested. = gehoorzamen
The body was placed in a [coffin] and taken back to the US. = doodskist
[In spite of] the rain, we still went for a walk. = ondanks
Legends are usually made up stories that do not [reflect reality]. = de werkelijkheid weerspiegelen
The president did not [live up to] the expectations of the people. = voldoen aan
A first [requirement] for a website is to have a unique address. = eis, voorwaarde
The children study at different levels depending on their [ability]. = vermogen
"supply with -\"Can you supply us with your contact number and email address?\"-" = voorzien van
In this game, you race a Roman [chariot] with four horses against four other players. = strijdwagen
The police found knives, guns and other [lethal] weapons at the scene. = dodelijk
A knight must never be a [coward] and must always be brave and prepared to fight. = lafaard
The sword was [blunt] and would not cut anything. = stomp
Although my [opponent] was strong, I still managed to win the battle. = tegenstander
Imagine you were [invisible] and nobody was able to see you. Cool, right? = onzichtbaar
The wizard seemed to [appear] out of nowhere and scared the life out of me. = verschijnen
The farmer made loud noises to [scare off] the birds. = afschrikken
[Legend has it], King Arthur's castle was called Camelot. = volgens de legende
What is the message you want to [portray] in your film? = uitbeelden
The graphic artist is going to [design] a new, more modern logo for our company. = ontwerpen
I nearly didn't [recognize] my friend because he had grown a beard since we last met. = herkennen
A [quality] of aluminium is that it's very light. = eigenschap
The woman [put up a fight] so the robbers ran away with nothing. = vechten
The building is in a [visible] location, right alongside a busy motorway. = zichtbaar
The king sits on a golden [throne] in the royal palace. = troon
James Bond is probably the most famous [secret] agent. = geheim
Jack the Ripper's [true identity] was never uncovered. = ware identiteit
The local [conflict] quickly escalated into a war. = ruzie
I may not win the competition but I'm definitely a [contender]. = kanshebber, mededinger
I met my friend [by chance]. It was completely unexpected. = toevallig
People went on the protest march to [stand up for] their civil rights. = opkomen voor
The dog ate my homework so I had no [proof] that it was done. = bewijs
We still have to fight for freedom and [justice]. = gerechtigheid
If it's only twenty euros, it can't be a [genuine] Rolex. It must be fake! = echt
Which [historical figure] from the past do you most admire? = historisch persoon
I never received a reply to my invitation, so I [presume] they're not coming to my party. = veronderstellen
It was a very [impressive] performance for such a young musician. = indrukwekkend
Our football team won 10-0, which was our best [victory] ever. = overwinning
The book is a [tale] about two people who fall in love. = verhaal
If you are a [scholar] of classic verse and poetry, this may be the book for you. = wetenschapper
Stonehenge in England is a historic site [shrouded in] mystery. = gehuld in
The eagles on my coat of arms [stand for] protection. = staan voor
We stopped the boat at lunchtime and my daughter dropped the [anchor]. = anker
The knights were a [salvation] to those in need and protected them from harm. = redding
The [eagle] on the American coat of arms symbolizes long life and great strength. = arend
We were filled with [joy] when we were reunited with our lost cat. = vreugde
I'm asking you to show your [loyalty] to your friends and family. = trouw
She was overcome with [grief] when she heard about her brother's death. = verdriet
Over the years, we have learned many skills and gained much [wisdom]. = wijsheid
People often say that [honesty] is the best policy. = eerlijkheid
Thank you for giving me so much money. You are very [generous]. = gul
The lamb is often used as a symbol of [innocence]. = onschuld
The colour purple stands for [royalty] and wealth. = koningschap
Outbreaks of violence [signify] that people are dissatisfied with society. = betekenen
Many people in poor countries are [oppressed]. = onderdrukt
The [desire] to win the league inspired the players to play their best. = wens
[Heraldry] is the study of coats of arms and the symbols used to create them. = wapenkunde
I have been working on so many projects that it's difficult to [keep track of] them all. = bijhouden
The new rule made it [compulsory] for everyone to wear a mask in the shops. = verplicht
Use a [carpenter's square] for a perfect right-angle when cutting or measuring wood. = winkelhaak
When two hands are linked together, they are said to be [conjoined]. = verenigd, verbonden
The [thistle] is the national flower of Scotland, which is why it's on their football shirts. = distel
You need a lot of [patience] when working with young children. = geduld
We need to [take action] now to prevent any further environmental damage. = actie ondernemen
A [bat] is a small animal like a mouse with wings that flies at night. = vleermuis
We handed out leaflets to people to [raise awareness] of environmental issues. = bewustwording creëren
Is flying bad for the [environment]? = milieu
Don't blame other people but take [responsibility] for your own actions. = verantwoordelijkheid
After school, many students go on to higher [education] at college or university. = onderwijs
Your friendship is very [precious] to me. = dierbaar
She didn't believe it was true and nothing could [convince] her. = overtuigen
The [foundation] raises money to provide medical aid to Africa. = stichting
It was an [exceptional] situation because it had never happened before. = buitengewoon
He is a serious, quiet type, but his [fun-loving] sister is the complete opposite. = speels, pleziermakend
A government [spokesperson] announced the new rules to the press. = woordvoerder
The Green Party is [dedicated to] protecting the environment. = toegewijd aan
I hope to [achieve] my ambition to become the best DJ in the world! = bereiken
Every [participant] of the event can win a great prize. = deelnemer
[Climate change] can cause global temperatures and sea levels to rise. = klimaatverandering
I'm going to buy my friend a [gift] for his birthday. = cadeau
Solar and wind energy produce lower [carbon emissions] than fossil fuels. = koolstofuitstoot
The workers decided to [go on strike] to demand better pay. = staken
I wouldn't [dare] to have a party at my house in case something got broken. = durven
How much did people [struggle] to survive severe winter conditions 5,000 years ago? = worstelen