dozen
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drama
After the meal, we went to see a drama at the Cambridge Theatre.
After the meal, we went to see a play at the Cambridge Theatre.
drama (uncountable) = a type of literature consisting of plays in general, or a particular group of
plays: ‘She has always been interested in music and drama.’ ‘Elizabethan drama is too
bloodthirsty for my liking.’
play (countable) = a dramatic performance by actors in a theatre or on the radio/television; a
piece of literature that has been written for actors to perform in a theatre etc: ‘The film is a clever
adaptation of Alan Ayckbourn’s popular play.’ ‘The critics have generally been surprised by this
play, which was written to be performed without props or scenery.’
Note that drama is sometimes used as a countable noun to refer to a specific type of play: ‘We
were expecting to see a comedy, not a serious drama.’ When you simply mean ‘a dramatic
performance’ (as opposed to a musical/ballet/opera etc), use play.
dream
I have always dreamed to visit America.
I have always dreamed of visiting America.
dream of doing sth = think about something pleasant that you would like to happen: ‘As a child, I
used to dream of becoming a famous actress and living in a big house in Hollywood.’
dress
1
It took me half an hour to dress the kimono.
It took me half an hour to put on the kimono.
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2
I had a shower and began to dress myself.
I had a shower and began to get dressed.
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3
At work I have to dress a dark blue suit.
At work I have to wear a dark blue suit.
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