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orchard (n) /ˈɔːtʃəd/

resort to something : to make use of something, especially something bad, as a

means of achieving something, often because there is no other possible solution
Ex: They felt obliged to resort to violence.
= have recourse to something : the fact of having to, or being able to, use
something that can provide help in a difficult situation
Ex: The government, when necessary, has recourse to the armed forces.

resolve (v): to find an acceptable solution to a problem or difficulty = settle

 resolve something (to resolve an issue/a dispute/a conflict/a crisis)
 Ex: Attempts are being made to resolve the problem of security in schools.

exert something: to use power or influence to affect somebody/something

 Ex: He exerted all his authority to make them accept the plan.

inclined to do something: tending to do something; likely to do something

 Ex: He's inclined to be lazy.
 Ex: They'll be more inclined to listen if you don't shout.

inclined to agree, believe, think, etc. : used when you are expressing an
opinion but do not want to express it very strongly
 Ex: I'm inclined to agree with you.
 Ex: I'm half inclined to believe him.
out of hand
1. difficult or impossible to control
o Ex: Unemployment is getting out of hand.
2. if you reject, etc. something out of hand, you do so immediately without
thinking about it fully or listening to other people’s arguments
o Ex: All our suggestions were dismissed out of hand.

in hand
1. if you have time or money in hand, it is left and available to be used
o Ex: We managed to redecorate the house and still have some
savings in hand.
o Ex: She completed the first part of the exam with over an hour in
hand.
2. if you have a particular situation in hand, you are in control of it
o Ex: Don’t worry about the travel arrangements—everything is in
hand.

on hand : available, especially to help

o Ex: The emergency services were on hand with medical advice.

at hand: near in time or position

Ex: We want to ensure that help is at hand (= easily available) for all
children suffering abuse.
give off something : to produce something such as a smell, heat, light, etc.
o Ex: The flowers gave off a fragrant perfume.
o Ex: The fire doesn't seem to be giving off much heat.

give out something : to produce something such as heat, light, etc.

o Ex: The radiator gives out a lot of heat.

anxious to do sth: want something very much

 Ex: She was anxious to finish school and get a job.
 Ex: He was anxious not to be misunderstood.

potential (n): qualities that exist and can be developed

 Ex: All children should be encouraged to realize their full potential.
 to reach/ fulfil/ achieve your potential

aptitude (n): natural ability or skill at doing something = talent

surveillance (n): the act of carefully watching a person suspected of a crime or a

place where a crime may be committed = observation
 Ex: The police are keeping the suspects under constant surveillance.
 surveillance cameras/equipment

lend colour to something (idiom)

(formal) to make something seem true or likely
o Ex: Most of the available evidence lends colour to this view.