Do (or try) one's best [Expression] (to try very hard/ do as much as possible to achieve something). He has tried his best to repair the TV but still is not working.
I tried my best to get here on time.
Disregard [Verb] (to pay no attention to someone or something). She disregarded him, and her words insulted him.
He completely disregarded me and threatened me.
Despite the fact that [Expression] (even though). Despite the fact that Tom studied very hard, he didn't pass the exam.
She is very slim despite the fact that she eats a lot.
Dusk [Noun] (partial darkness; the time when the sun has gone down). The sky at dusk is red.
The street lights come on at dusk and go off at dawn.
Depend on [Verb] (to rely on someone for help). She depends on her parents for her university fees.
He depends on his father for everything.
Distract [Verb] (to prevent someone from concentrating on something). I do not want to distract her mind from her lessons.
The music distracted him from his work.
Draw lots [Verb] (to decide who will do something by picking cards, tickets or numbers from a container by chance). We had to draw lots to decide who would go.
They drew lots to decide who should go first.
Desirable [Adjective] (that you would like to have or do; worth having or doing because it is useful, necessary). Because the concert tickets were desirable, they sold out quickly.
Because he had a pleasant demeanor, he was a desirable friend.
The house has many desirable features, and lots of people would love to buy
it.
