no le llega ni a la suela del zapato a alguien
V
to not be able to hold a candle to someone else
V
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English Definitions
candle
N
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
candle
N
the basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black body radiating at the temperature of 2,046 degrees Kelvin
candle
V
examine eggs for freshness by holding them against a light
N
the light provided by a burning candle
N
a holder with sockets for candles
N
deciduous aromatic shrub of eastern North America with grey-green wax-coated berries
candlelight
N
the light provided by a burning candle
N
a person who makes or sells candles
Candlemas
N
feast day commemorating the presentation of Christ in the temple; a quarter day in Scotland
N
feast day commemorating the presentation of Christ in the temple; a quarter day in Scotland
N
large tree native to southeastern Asia; the nuts yield oil used in varnishes; nut kernels strung together are used locally as candles
candlenut
N
seed of candlenut tree; source of soil used in varnishes
N
a bowling pin that is thin by comparison with a tenpin
N
a bowling game using slender bowling pins
N
a bowling game using slender bowling pins
candlepower
N
luminous intensity measured in candelas
N
a measure of luminous intensity
N
an implement with a small cup at the end of a handle; used to extinguish the flame of a candle
candlestick
N
a holder with sockets for candles
N
Eurasian tulip with small flowers blotched at the base
candlewick
N
the wick of a candle
candlewick
N
loops of soft yarn are cut to give a tufted pattern
candlewood
N
any of several resinous trees or shrubs often burned for light
English Definitions from WordNet 3.0
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