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I . fast1 <-er, -est> [fæst, Brit fɑːst] ADJ

2. fast clock, watch:

to be fast
estar adiantado

3. fast (firmly fixed):

fast
preso(-a)

II . fast1 [fæst, Brit fɑːst] ADV

1. fast (quickly):

fast
rapidamente
fast
depressa

2. fast (firmly):

fast
firmemente

I . fast2 VB intr

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II . fast2 N

fast food N no pl

fast-talk N no pl

fast-talk VB trans

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Means employed may also include fasting, sleeplessness, sensory deprivation and hypnotic or trance inducing drugs.
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However, when the glucose level of in the cell drops in situations like fasting, white adipose tissue generates glycerol 3-phosphate.
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She spent her last days in prayer, mediation and fasting.
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He made a tent in the eastern part of the temple and started fasting unto death.
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This is a fasting month when people should be seeking forgiveness and expiation for past sins.
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Acetoacetate breaks down spontaneously into acetone, and the acetone is released through the urine and lungs to produce the acetone breath that accompanies prolonged fasting.
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In traditional observances of the fast, the fasting woman does no housework.
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There was also no lack of grumbling about the rigors of fasting among the laity.
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Many vegetarian dishes are available since a majority of the population observe fasting at some time during the year.
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During water fasting, no energy is spent on digestion other than to heat any cold water to reach homeostasis of a uniform body temperature.
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