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paperwork [Am ˈpeɪpərˌwərk, Brit ˈpeɪpəwəːk] N U

paperwork (red tape): trámites mpl burocráticos

paperwork (red tape): papeleo m inf

paperwork (administrative work): papeleo m inf

spadework [Am ˈspeɪdˌwərk, Brit ˈspeɪdwəːk] N U

spadework: trabajo m preparatorio

stonework [Am ˈstoʊnˌwərk, Brit ˈstəʊnwəːk] N U

stonework: cantería f

stonework: mampostería f

telework [Am ˈtɛləˌwərk, Brit ˈtɛlɪwəːk] VB intr

telework: teletrabajar

telework: trabajar a distancia

framework [Am ˈfreɪmˌwərk, Brit ˈfreɪmwəːk] N

1. framework (basis):

framework: marco m

they tried to create a framework for negotiations: trataron de establecer un marco para las negociaciones

we have to operate within the framework of the law: debemos operar dentro del marco de la ley

2. framework (plan):

framework: esquema m

to draw up a framework for an essay: elaborar un esquema para un trabajo

3. framework → frame of reference

4. framework MECH:

framework: armazón m or f

frame of reference <pl frames of reference> N

1. frame of reference:

frame of reference: parámetros mpl

frame of reference: marco m de referencia

2. frame of reference:

frame of reference MATH, PHYS: sistema m de coordenadas

firework [Am ˈfaɪ(ə)rˌwərk, Brit ˈfʌɪəwəːk] N

1. firework:

firework: dispositivo m pirotécnico form

he threw a firework at me: me tiró un buscapié (or cohete etc.)

fireworks: fuegos mpl artificiales or de artificio

to watch the fireworks: mirar los fuegos artificiales or de artificio

attr firework(s) display: fuegos mpl artificiales or de artificio

2.1. firework <fireworks, pl > (noisy scene):

firework: trifulca f inf

there will be fireworks if her husband comes home drunk: se va a armar la gorda si el marido vuelve borracho inf

2.2. firework <fireworks, pl > (virtuosity):

firework: virtuosismo m

housework [Am ˈhaʊsˌwərk, Brit ˈhaʊswəːk] N U

housework: tareas fpl domésticas

housework: trabajo m de la casa

housework: quehaceres mpl domésticos

to do the housework: hacer las tareas domésticas

he doesn't do any housework: no hace nada en la casa

homework [Am ˈhoʊmˌwərk, Brit ˈhəʊmwəːk] N U

homework: deberes mpl

homework: tarea f

I've given them three chapters to read for homework: les he mandado que se lean tres capítulos como deber(es)

to do one's homework (for school): hacer los deberes

to do one's homework (for school): hacer la tarea

to do one's homework (for job, speech): prepararse

to do one's homework (for job, speech): documentarse

it was obvious she hadn't done her homework: se notaba que no se había preparado or documentado bien

rework [Am riˈwərk, Brit riːˈwəːk] VB trans

1. rework (use in altered form):

rework: utilizar una adaptación de

2. rework (revise):

rework: cambiar

rework: adaptar

lifework [Am ˈlaɪfwərk, Brit lʌɪfˈwəːk], life's work N

lifework: trabajo m de toda una vida

in the PONS Dictionary

paperwork N no pl

paperwork: trabajo m administrativo

paperwork: papeleo m inf

piecework [ˈpi:swɜ:k, Am -wɜ:rk] N no pl

piecework: trabajo m a destajo

to do piecework: trabajar a destajo

housework N no pl

housework: tareas f pl del hogar

rework [ˌri:ˈwɜ:k] VB trans

rework: revisar

rework theme: adaptar

framework [ˈfreɪmwɜ:k, Am -wɜ:rk] N

1. framework (supporting structure):

framework: armazón m o f

2. framework fig (set of rules, principles):

framework: sistema m

spadework [ˈspeɪdwɜ:k, Am -wɜ:rk] N no pl

spadework: trabajo m preparatorio

stonework [ˈstəʊnwɜ:k, Am ˈstoʊnwɜ:rk] N no pl

stonework: cantería f

homework [ˈhəʊmwɜ:k, Am ˈhoʊmwɜ:rk] N SCHOOL

homework: deberes m pl

firework N

1. firework:

firework: fuego m artificial

2. firework pl fig:

firework: explosión f (de cólera)

tapeworm [ˈteɪpwɜ:m, Am -wɜ:rm] N

tapeworm: tenia f

tapeworm: solitaria f

in the PONS Dictionary

paperwork N

paperwork: trabajo m administrativo

paperwork: papeleo m inf

homework [ˈhoʊm·wɜrk] N SCHOOL

homework: deberes m pl

homework: tareas f pl Col

lifework N

lifework: trabajo m de toda una vida

piecework [ˈpis·wɜrk] N

piecework: trabajo m a destajo

to do piecework: trabajar a destajo

rework [ˌri·ˈwɜk] VB trans

rework: revisar

rework theme: adaptar

framework [ˈfreɪm·wɜrk] N

1. framework (supporting structure):

framework: armazón m o f

2. framework fig (set of rules, principles):

framework: sistema m

housework N

housework: tareas f pl del hogar

housework: el oficio m

tapeworm [ˈteɪp·wɜrm] N

tapeworm: tenia f

tapeworm: solitaria f

dye-works [ˈdaɪ·wɜrks] N

dye-works: tintorería f

fireworks N pl

1. fireworks:

fireworks: fuegos m artificiales pl

2. fireworks pl fig:

fireworks: explosión f (de cólera)

Present
I	telework
you	telework
he/she/it	teleworks
we	telework
you	telework
they	telework

Past
I	teleworked
you	teleworked
he/she/it	teleworked
we	teleworked
you	teleworked
they	teleworked

Present Perfect
I	have	teleworked
you	have	teleworked
he/she/it	has	teleworked
we	have	teleworked
you	have	teleworked
they	have	teleworked

Past Perfect
I	had	teleworked
you	had	teleworked
he/she/it	had	teleworked
we	had	teleworked
you	had	teleworked
they	had	teleworked

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More than 300 persons are employed in these factories, to which are attached blue dye-works; and in the village and neighbourhood are 942 hand-looms employed in the weaving department.

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To the dye-works there was added in the 16th century a manufactory of tapestry.

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A moving frame is then a frame of reference which moves with the observer along a trajectory (a curve).

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They are intended, however, to serve as a frame of reference for interpreting the whole constitution.

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When referred to new frame of reference performance analysis of machine becomes much simpler, smoother and faster.

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