to have ownership of
Who does this ring belong to?
care for
to tend to the needs of someone
The nurse will care for you.
come out
to appear
The dog wouldn't come out of his doghouse.
for example
for instance
Sara never pays attention. for example, on her last quiz, she got all the questions wrong.
ground
the dry surface of the Earth
After the rain, the ground was soft and muddy.
hair
a substance made up of many pieces, each as thin as a thread, that grows on the skin of a human or animal; especially on a human head
The dog's hair was all over the couch.
include
to contain something as a part or member
The bill includes tax and service.
lay
to put or set something down carefully
The cuckoo usually lays its eggs in other birds' nests.
part
smaller pieces that make up the whole
An automobile is made up of many parts.
protect
(usually followed by "against" or "from" ) to defend against harm or danger
Soldiers help protect their country.
adventure
an unusual, exciting and possibly dangerous activity such as a journey or experience
They had some exciting adventures on their vacation.
cave
a large opening in the ground or in the side of a hill
If you go exploring in a cave, make sure you take safety gear.
common
ordinary, with no special status or rank
Even the common cold is getting harder to cure.
imagine
to realize or understand
Tom imagined himself as an astronaut.
invent
to produce for the first time
Thomas Edison is credited with having invented such items as the light bulb and the phonograph.
piece
a portion of
Sue reached for a piece of cake.
rare
unusual; not common
A blue diamond is rare.
stone
a piece of rock
The ancient stone carvings are magnificent!
village
A small group of dwellings in a rural area
We will go to the village and see what we can do to help.
without
not having or doing something
Can I have my hamburger without onions?
back and forth
backward and forward
We walked back and forth because we couldn’t find the post office.
each other
one another
Remember to hold hands with each other when you cross the street.
email
electronic mail sent and received through computers
These days, more people send emails rather than letters.
for free
without charge
They gave us a sample of ice cream for free.
in fact
in reality or actuality
Monica isn't guilty of the crime. In fact, she was not even in the city when it occurred.
move
"to leave the area where one presently lives
When I was five, my best friend was the boy who lived next door, but when I turned six, he moved away.
often
many times; frequently
I often walk my kids to school in the morning.
reach
to get to
We reached the country side after an hour of driving.
several
being more than two but not a large amount
I saw several styles of sunglasses at the store.
take
to last a certain amount of time
It will take about a half-hour to bake the chicken.
compare
to look at the characteristics of two different things
If you compare the prices of the two shops, you will realize one is much cheaper.
information
knowledge or details that let you know more about someone or something
I couldn't find information or directions when I went on a holiday to Bangladesh.
kindergarten
a school or class for young children between the ages of four and six
My daughter was excited about her first day of kindergarten.
length
the distance from one end of something to the other
The river is 500 miles in length.
lesson
a class period in which something is learned or studied
Exams will be much easier if you attend all your lessons.
own
belonging to or done by a particular person or thing
He spent his own money.
photograph
a picture produced by using a camera
I like to take photographs as a hobby.
recently
of a period of time not long ago
We recently had a severe storm.
side by side
next to each other
The soldiers were standing side by side in neat rows.
useful
being needed; having a purpose
A spoon is useful when I eat soup.
delete
to remove, especially a written word
I'll have to reinstall the program because I deleted it from my hard drive.
fight
an argument
It is not uncommon for siblings to fight with each other.
keep track of
to pay attention to over a period of time
It is important to keep track of how much we spend every month.
mess up
to ruin or complicate things
The rain messed up our plans for a picnic.
online
accessible through a computer network, such as the Internet
You can see if your friend is online when using instant messaging programs.
probably
very likely
Tom probably will go to the party tomorrow.
project
an organized activity undertaken by a student or a group of students
The class was divided into groups of four, and each group was given a project to complete by Friday.
store
to keep
It stores minerals, like calcium and bone marrow; both are necessary for life.
terrible
used to emphasis the degree of something
There was a terrible fire that destroyed 2,000 homes.
work
one's job or profession
I'm not completely satisfied with my work.
as well
also
When heat increases, the absorption rate increases as well.
company
an organization that sells services or goods companies employ many people to work.
even
used to emphasize a comparison
I don't even know where it is.
less
present participle of lessen
My mom gave me less juice than my brother.
maybe
perhaps
You look tired. maybe I should take you home now.
past
the time gone by
Everyone's past is filled with decisions that we'd like to change.
person
(plural: people) a human being; an individual
Stand behind the person in front of you.
receive
to get something
The handsome baby received a lot of attention wherever he went.
record
the history of a person or group's past actions or achievements
This museum houses a library with historical records dating back over 1,500 years!
send
to send a letter, email etc. to someone
Tom sent off a package to his mum for her birthday.
anyone
some unspecific person
If you don't lock the garage door anyone can enter and steal your things.
around
close to a place or time
He will be home around 7 o’clock.
birth
any coming into existence
With the birth of the industrial age, life would never be the same.
exist
to be present physically or emotionally
Many non profit organizations exist to serve the community.
mind
the part of a person that thinks and feels emotions
The mind needs to be exercised, just like the body.
nowadays
in present times; these days nowadays, most children have cell phones and laptops.
organize
to put things in order or in a structured way
She desperately needs an assistant to organize her schedule.
personal computer
a computer one can use in the privacy of their own home
The Mac was one of the first successful personal computers.
scientist
a scholar who works in one of the sciences scientists perform many experiments to make sure their discoveries are accurate and safe.
work out
to figure out answers to problems
By referring to some old texts, I was able to work out the code.
audience
a group of people watching something
The audience waited for the movie to begin.
be about to
to be going to do something very soon
Hurry up, the show is about to start.
certain
referring to someone or something without being specific
I only enjoy certain types of citrus fruits .
classical
of or relating to ancient Greece or Rome, especially with regard to art,literature, and architecture
I attended the symphony where I enjoyed classical music.
effect
a change caused by something else; a result
The severity of greenhouse effects is still being studied.
horror
inspiring or creating horror, loathing, aversion, etc.
Do you like to watch horror movies?
nervous
feeling uncertain about future events or results
I was so nervous during the audition that I couldn’t stop my knees from shaking.
notice
to have something catch one's attention
Did you notice the new trees planted in the playground?
powerful
being able to control or influence people, events, or things
Tornado storms, hurricanes, and earthquakes are very powerful natural disasters.
relax
to rest and enjoy
A massage will relax my muscles.
famous
known by a lot of people; easy to recognize
Starbucks is a famous coffee shop.
favorite
best-liked; preferred
My favorite movie is 'The Godfather'.
honor
to treat with respect
The professor was honored for his dedication to human rights in a ceremony Friday night.
karaoke
an act of singing along to a music video from which the original vocals have been electronically eliminated
In Japan and Korea, karaoke is a popular pastime.
leader
the person who is in charge of a group or task
The leader of Australia, changes every three years.
musician
a person who writes, sings, or plays music, often as a profession
I think most musicians can play more than one instrument.
of course
without a doubt
A. Do you think we will finish the project on time? B. of course we will, think positive.
prime minister
the chief executive and, usually, head of the cabinet
Margaret Thatcher was the first woman and longest serving prime minister in Britain.
remember
to hold a thought or image from the past in one's mind
As it is difficult to remember everything in detail, it is useful to write down important information.
saxophone
a musical wind instrument consisting of a conical, usually brass tube with keys
Charlie Parker was a popular jazz musician who played the saxophone.
blow
to make a stream of air with one's mouth
I made a wish and blew the candles out on my cake.
carefully
with great attention
Please review the manuscript carefully and make all necessary changes.
cello
the second largest member of the violin family, rested vertically on the floor between the performer's knees when being played
Unlike the violin, the cello produces a very deep sound that is very pleasing to me.
depend on
to rely; place trust
What college you get accepted to usually depends on your academic performance in high school.
either
in both circumstances
Will you stay home or go abroad for school? either way, you'll learn a great deal.
in order to
the reason why some action was committed
In order to improve safety, car makers have included air bags in their cars.
instrument
something that makes music
A piano is a very popular instrument with black and white keys.
sign up
to formally agree, in writing, to participate in something
I decided to sign up for scuba lessons this summer.
string
thick thread
As the string on the guitar snapped, we had to replace it.
such as
for example
I need materials such as bandages, tape and scissors.
agree with
to be in unison or assent with another
I agree with most of the policies that our company has created.
familiar with
used to; knowledgeable about
In order to be a pilot, it's important to be familiar with the workings of the aircraft.
for short
in a way that abbreviates or shortens something
Just refer to them as NASA for short.
however
despite this
I had to cancel my appointment, however I was able to reschedule another for Tuesday.
magazine
a thin book with a paper cover usually sold weekly or monthly
My favorite magazine is 'Elle'.
named
known by
The book is about a young boy named Mike and his friends.
popular
being liked or supported by a large number of people
He is one of the most popular singers around today.
prince
a nonreigning male member of a royal family
The young prince never wanted to be king when he grew up.
still
continuing to be; used to emphasize that something has not changed
Is she still getting ready for the party?
type
a group of things or people that have common features
There are many types of chocolate in the world.
a lot of
considerable a lot of people applied for the management position.
attack
to cause physical harm to a person or damage a place or thing
The soldiers will attack if you threaten them.
hearing
the act of perceiving sound
Your sense of hearing is important when learning to speak.
look after
to take care of
I usually look after my younger brother and sister while my parents are out.
on one's own
unaccompanied by others; alone or unaided
Studying on one's own is not interesting.
spend
to use money in order to buy something
Don’t spend all your money on comic books!
trunk
the long nose of an elephant
An elephant has a long trunk.
usually
under normal conditions; commonly
Dinner at my house is usually at six o'clock.
whole
referring to all of something; entire
Kevin and Frank ate the whole pizza by themselves.
worth
equal in value to something specified
I think the hard work will be worth it.
ability
the power or skill to do something
His ability to speak well extends beyond the classroom.
as long as
provided that
I'll go to the workshop as long as you buy me lunch afterward.
clever
quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; intelligent
He had a clever idea to save the company.
example
a sample of something
For example, many people who live in deserts are nomads.
important
having great meaning or influence
It is important that you remember the promises you make with others.
mad
very angry
I got mad at my sister for taking my cookie and eating it.
mix
to mix together
I mixed elements from both of your plans and they cover all of our needs.
rapper
a person who performs rap music, especially for one's career
She is a young rapper with a lot of potential.
record
a vinyl disc that is played to listen to a song; any song
In the 1970s, vinyl records were the preferred method of listening to music.
sound
to produce noise
The bell sounded and all the children rushed into the classrooms.
bottom
the lowest possible location
The bottom of the soda can had a small amount of liquid left in it.
canyon
a deep and narrow valley
The canyon was deep and wide.
cut through
to go through and separate something
The knife cut through the butter easily.
European
a person native to one of the European countries europeans sometimes find American culture difficult to adapt to.
million
1 000 000
If I had a million dollars, I will buy 100 puppies!
national
(followed by a noun) owned or maintained by the national government
Every country has a national anthem.
native
belonging to a particular place
Vincent is a native of Mexico, he did not immigrate there.
protect
to defend against harm or danger
The Secret Service is an organization designed to protect the President of the United States.
Spanish
the Spainish people collectively
The spanish typically have dinner late in the evening around 9pm.
view
the things that you are able to see from a specific place
The view from the Empire State Building is awesome!
ambulance
an emergency vehicle
The ambulance rushed the injured victim to the hospital.
bridge
a structure built over water or land that allows people to cross over something
The Golden Gate bridge connects San Francisco to Marin County.
cost
to cause someone to lose or destroy something valuable
My job pays very well but it costs me time with my family.
emergency
describing a something that is dire
We exited the building through the emergency exits.
fire department
the department of local government responsible for preventing and extinguishing fires
Every town has their own fire department.
flood
an overflow of water
After the tsunami, the flood added more damage to the island.
passenger
a taxi passenger
The passengers were told to keep their seatbelts fastened until the plane came to a stop.
sidewalk
a path with a hard surface beside one or both sides of a road, that people walk on
I like to keep the sidewalk in front of my house clear so people can pass by easily.
sink
to move down beneath the surface of water, mud, etc.
The water level of the lake sank about six inches during the hot summer.
watery
marked by water
The watery field was not fit to play baseball in.
Antarctica
the continent that contains the South Pole antarctica is the southern most continent.
billion
the number 1000 000 000 in America and 1 000 000 000 000 in Britain
I wish I had a billion dollars in my bank.
bounce off
to be deflected off something
Sound bounces off objects so that they can be heard.
degree
a measure of progress or importance
environment
all the things that affect the health, growth or progress of something
This natural environment is often described as a green world.
impossible
something that can't be done, not able to happen
Many people thought that landing men on the moon would be impossible.
in order to
as a means to
You have to do your best in order to succeed.
planet
a massive round object in space which moves around a star
Pluto is no longer considered a planet in our solar system.
serious
being dangerous or having a potentially negative effect
This is a very serious thing.
shade
an area in which sunlight has been blocked
It is cooler if you sit in the shade of the tree.
canal
a large, man-made channel made for boats to travel along or for taking water from one area to another
The water was funneled into a canal.
complete
to make something whole or fill in what is missing
Were you able to complete the entire survey?
connect
to join or be joined with something else
Before turning on the computer, you should connect the cord to the printer.
convenient
suited to a person's comfort or ease of use
Because both parents work, it is convenient for the family to eat fast food.
direct
going in a straight line toward somewhere or someone without stopping or changing direction
We traveled in a direct route all the way home.
disease
an illness
Modern medicine can help treat or cure many diseases that were always fatal in the past.
due to
"because of due to the chance of thunderstorms, the game will be postponed until tomorrow.
expensive
being costly; having a high price or value
Diamond rings are expensive.
Pacific Ocean
the largest ocean in the world that is bordered by the American continents, Asia, and Australia
There are several small island in the Pacific Ocean like Fiji, Samoa, and Guam.
provide
to give or supply
The school provided the students with new text books.
allow
permit; to let
We allowed our son to start driving when he turned 16 years old.
cure
to fix or solve a health problem
I was cured of my cancer through chemotherapy.
cut down
to remove or make smaller by cutting or chopping
They cut down many trees to build the log cabin.
demand
an urgent requirement
The toy makers did not expect the high demand for their new product.
government
a group of people who control the laws and policies of a country
We pay more taxes and get less services. What is the government doing with our money?
local
of or relating to a particular area; nearby
Tom walked to the local market and bought some food.
major
very important; chief; principal
Fresh fruits are a major source of vitamin C.
rainforest
a dense forest that is usually seen in hot humid areas
One of the largest rainforests in the world is in Brazil.
rate
speed
The train was traveling at a very fast rate.
rich
abounding in natural resources
Saudi Arabia is rich in fossil fuels.
all the time
happening at the same time as something else
The faucet in the bathroom leaks all the time.
cause
to make something happen, usually something bad
The storm caused a blackout in many towns.
in order to
the reason why some action was committed
In order to improve safety, car makers have included air bags in their cars.
medicine
a substance that you take to treat an illness
Although medicine doesn't taste nice, it helps you feel better.
natural
normal or expected
It is natural to get nervous before a big test.
nearby
not far off
Japan is nearby the coast of Korea.
pour
to send something, usually a liquid, from one container to another or into, over, or on something
I poured some juice into a glass.
safely
secure from liability, harm, risk, or danger
I was happy to hear that everyone arrived safely.
sometimes
at times; now and then
I sometimes take a cab to work when I'm running late.
take away
to remove something or someone
His computer was taken away from him as a form of punishment.
catch cold
to contract the common cold
Dress warmly or you will catch cold.
contain
to hold; to have within
Each box contains all the ingredients you need for making a cake.
cough
an illness in which you cough often and your chest or throat hurts.
I have a bad cough because I smoke too much.
especially
with special emphasis
I like all of Woody Allen's films, but I especially like Annie Hall.
extra
more than what is necessary
Having a part time job will give you extra money.
get rid of
to remove; to eliminate
The school board member wanted to get rid of school sports, but the community protested against his proposal.
headache
a pain in the head
Do you have any pain killers? I have a terrible headache, and I can't concentrate.
runny
liquidy
The smoke made my eyes red and runny.
syrup
a thick liquid that contains medicine or flavoring
I put maple syrup over my pancakes.
variety
a wide range of differences; a certain type
There is a huge variety of music genres, but I can't tell the difference between some of them.
doctor's note
a medical notice excusing a person for illness
A man used a fake doctor's note to explain why he missed his class.
expect
to think that something or someone is likely to happen or come
Don’t expect me to call you ever again!
explain
to make understandable
Whenever I don't understand a concept, my tutor is happy to explain it to me.
liquid
being a substance that is neither a gas nor a solid, which flows freely but without separating
We use liquid soap to wash dishes.
pharmacist
a person licensed to prepare and dispense drugs and medicines
The pharmacist recommended some tablets for my cold.
pill
medicine that has been concentrated into a small portion that can be swallowed
If you feel ill, take this pill and then get some rest.
serious
involving or requiring great thought or study
He’s a very serious young man. He never smiles.
side effect
an unpleasant effect of a drug that happens in addition to the main effect
One of the side effects of the drug is sleepiness.
stomach
an organ in the body where food is digested
My stomach hurts from eating too much.
take
to receive into the body or system, as by swallowing or inhaling
I have to take one pill every hour for eight hours.
accident
something that happens without being planned and that is not expected
There are many car accidents in this area, so be careful when driving.
all day
lasting for the duration of the day time hours
I had to stay at the office all day.
all night
lasting for the duration of the evening hours
Jane was up all night working on her project.
drop off
to deliver or deposit at a specific place
Could you please drop me off at the next corner?
emergency room
the section of a health care facility for providing rapid treatment to victims of sudden illness or trauma
When I broke my arm my wife rushed me to the emergency room.
happen
to take place or occur by chance
When did the accident happen?
rush
to do something very quickly
The two inventors rushed to complete and submit their patent applications ahead of one another.
scary
frightening
The scary monster is living in my closet!
stay up
to remain awake
Jill and Whitney stayed up all night talking about boys.
take care of
to look after
The mother had to quit her job and take care of her son when he became disabled from the accident.
breathe
to take air into and push it out of the lungs
It's important to breathe properly when doing yoga.
chase
to run after or follow someone or something very quickly
I chased the bus down the road, but it was too fast for me to catch up with.
deal with
to handle or manage a difficult situation
I don't like dealing with rude customers at the cinema.
feather
one of many thin tubes with soft hairs on each side that birds are covered by
The peacock's feathers are amazing!
get through
to succeed in reaching a destination
The wind could not get through the well constructed house.
interesting
causing someone to feel excitement or want to know more about something
Baseball is a very interesting sports.
layer
the amount of something that covers the surface of an area; one of many levels or folds covering an area
They painted the basketball court with four layers of paint.
produce
to make
I have produced many pamphlets for our customers to review.
rub
to spread something along a surface while applying pressure
My mother rubbed some lotion onto my back.
share
to have or use something that is also used or had by others
Would you like to share some dessert?
affect
to cause a change in or have an effect on something
The people were badly affected after the tornado ripped through their homes.
afraid
frightened
David pretended he wasn't afraid but he couldn’t hide his expression.
bird flu
a serious disease that affect birds but can be transferred to people
Many countries around the world were affected by the bird flu a few years ago.
illness
the condition of being in poor health
Mike couldn’t go to work for over a week because of his illness.
mainly
usually, for the most part
She owns several homes, but mainly lives in her house in New York.
normal
common; expected
It is normal in northern Sweden to only see the sun for a few hours a day during the winter months.
prevent
to stop something from happening
The reason for wearing safety gear is to prevent major accidents from occurring.
shot
an injection of something, usually medicine
I got a flu shot last week.
spread
to gradually affect a larger area or a larger number of people or things
Hollywood rumors, spread all over the world.
within
inside the limits of time
I was able to finish the test within the time limit.
almost
not quite; very nearly
He almost hit me in the head with the baseball bat.
care
to tend to the needs of someone
If I get you a puppy then you have to care for all of its needs.
in addition to
as well as
He is going to enroll in Advanced Biology in addition to Physics II.
keep
to stay edible: to not become bad
Put the milk back in the fridge so that it will keep.
living
having life
It must be hard living alone.
redwood
a tree with a red color that can reach great heights
The state of California is noted for its towering redwood trees.
remember
to keep a piece of information in your memory
Did you remember to turn off the lights when you left the house?
soil
earth
Good soil is important for growing crops.
turn
to become or change into something
His skin turned brown from spending time in the sun.
vegetable
plant, especially one made for food vegetable soup is actually very delicious.
amount
a quantity; a measure
I drink a large amount of water every day.
desert
a place where there is almost no rain
Australia is mainly desert.
dirt
loose earth
They had dirt on their clothes from working in the garden.
experiment
a test done in order to learn something
The scientist conducted many experiments before reaching a conclusion.
make sense
be intelligible, justifiable, or practicable
It does not make sense to buy something you do not need.
neighbor
a person who lives adjacent or close
My next-door neighbor makes too much noise on the weekends.
on the other hand
from another side or aspect
Donald is quite short. on the other hand, his sister Donna is not.
vacation
a period of time when there is no work or school
It's had to make time for a family vacation.
water
to provide water to something on a regular basis
You only have to water a cactus plant about once a month.
weird
odd; strange
The weird couple stopped coming to our shop.
branch
a woody stem or limb growing from the trunk or main stem of a tree or shrub
That branch looks like it's going to fall off the tree.
cheer up
to make or be happier
It won't rain all weekend so cheer up!
common
ordinary, with no special status or rank
Even a common cold is getting harder to cure.
dangerous
involving or filled with danger
That construction site is very dangerous.
decorate
to make beautiful with; to add; to adorn
Can you help me decorate the tree?
everywhere
in every place
The bag of rice burst open and now rice is everywhere!
field
an expanse of open or clear ground
There was a field of tall grass next to the riverfront.
hill
a slight uprising of the Earth's surface
You could see the gentle rise of the hills on the horizon.
pull out
to remove or take out
He pulled out a few coins from his pocket.
useful
helpful
A spoon is useful when eating soup.
Amazon
relating to the area around the Amazon River in South America or referring to the river itself
The longest river in the world is the amazon.
Black Forest
a wooded mountain region in Southwest Germany
The Black Forest is a wooded range in Baden-Wurttemberg.
develop
to cause to grow or expand
The small village quickly developed after only a few years.
dominate
to rule over
The bigger, stronger kids dominated the basketball game.
forest
a large piece of land covered with trees
I want to go to the black forest in Germany.
Germany
country in central Europe
Cars like the Mercedes Benz and BMW are made in germany.
less
not as great in amount or quantity
My mom gave me less juice than my brother.
rainforest
a dense forest that is usually seen in hot humid areas
One of the largest rainforests in the world is in Brazil.
rich
abounding in natural resources
The land was rich in natural resources like copper and tin.
South America
a continent in the southern Western Hemisphere, southeast of North America between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans
The largest country in South America is Brazil.
break down
to decompose
Saliva helps to break down food so we can swallow it.
except
not including
Everyone was there except for Kent.
lack
a deficiency or absence
A lack of ambition will take you nowhere in life.
make up
to account for
She often eats soy products to get protein to make up for the loss of meat in her diet.
nutrient
any substance which plants or animals need in order to live and grow
The soil was full of nutrients that would help crops grow well.
sensitive
easily affected by something
As Shelly is very sensitive; she was offended by the joke Tom made.
trap
any device, stratagem, trick, or the like to catch something
We set a trap for the enemy that was following us.
Venus flytrap
a bug-eating plant
The Venus flytrap is native to only North and South Carolina in the US.
wondering
to think or speculate curiously
I was wondering how long it would take me to walk home from here.
work
to function
How does a nuclear chain-reaction work?
as well
also
When heat increases, the absorption rate increases as well.
country
a political territory
Many soldiers take pride in serving their country in the military.
develop
to bring to a more advanced or effective state
It took us years to develop a design that would be both efficient and pleasing to the eye.
learn
to acquire information
I learned many simple but useful things in kindergarten.
magazine
a large thin book with a paper cover that is usually published once a month or once a week
My favorite magazine is 'Elle'.
main
most important
His main responsibility is his family.
ourselves
our own selves
We promised ourselves a good holiday this year.
right away
at once; immediately
I need to talk to the principal right away.
skill
the ability, coming from one's knowledge, practice, aptitude to do something well
He had a lot of skill in his job.
through
entering from one direction and exiting on the other
We have to walk through the park to go home.
at least
not less than; a minimum of at least they bought something.
at once
immediately
If you try to do everything at once, you will make many mistakes.
confuse
to cause indistinction, to lose differentiation
The two ideas were confused in the mind of the student.
grow up
to mature
I grew up in a small town in the center of the country.
letter
a symbol or character that is used in writing and printing to represent a speech sound and that is part of an alphabet
I learned how to write in cursive letters when I was in elementary school.
sentence
a number of words forming a complete statement
It is hard to construct a good sentence.
step
a level in a set process
They went one step further on the assignment than they should have and are now confused.
step by step
following a method exactly, one level at a time
The program gives step by step instructions about how to install the software.
whole
referring to all of something; entire
Kevin and Frank ate the whole pizza by themselves.
wrong
incorrect
Two of your answers were wrong.
anymore
any longer
Sorry, my brother doesn't live here anymore.
college
an institution where students can study a particular subject or profession and get a degree at the end of their studies
I plan to go to college after I graduate from high school.
gather
to bring things together
We had to gather all the books on the subject.
language
the words and signs that people of a common nation or region use to communicate with each other
Erica can speak two languages.
machine
a device or piece of equipment that does work using moving parts and uses electricity or other forms of power machines make our lives a little bit easier.
mind
the part of a person that thinks and feels emotions
The mind needs to be exercised, just like the body.
point
to extend a finger or other object in a particular direction for the purpose of showing something to someone
I point to the plane flying in the sky.
recognize
to identify or remember someone or something from past knowledge or experience
Although the lady knew me, I couldn't recognize her.
seem
to give a certain impression of something
He's almost 40, but he seems so much younger.
store
to keep
Those animals store up food for the winter.
as well as
a situation where two things share a relationship with each other
Protein is an essential part to a healthy diet as well as an important nutrient for muscular development.
fact
verifiable truth
Her biography is full of facts about her early life.
in front of
facing someone or a group
He stood in front of the class and gave a speech.
list
a group of things arranged in a certain way
We made a list of things we need to take camping.
memory
the mental ability of retaining and reviving facts, events, impressions, etc.
The memory of her face will forever be in my mind.
middle
the central point, position, or part
A scared dog was standing in the middle of the road.
once
occurred one time only in the past
I once had a woman ask me out on a date.
record
to copy sounds or images onto a machine that can play them back
We used the camcorder to record Tom's football game.
repeat
to do again
Tom's teacher had to repeat the instructions several times before Tom understood.
trouble
a state of difficulty or stress
I have trouble paying attention in class.
amphibian
a cold-blooded animal that can live on land or in water
Frogs, toads, and salamanders are a few examples of amphibians.
backbone
the spinal or vertabral column
Some animals like eels do not have a backbone.
come along
go together
Do you want to come along with me to the park?
develop
to create or think of something
A child's motor skills develop with time.
disappear
to stop being VISIBLE
The rainbow disappeared when it started to rain again.
eel
a long, thin fish that looks like a snake
Unlike other fish, eels don't have scales on their bodies.
eventually
at a later time, in the end
He eventually figured out how to use the computer.
instead of
as a substitute or alternative to
We should go to church instead of out to play.
reptile
a class of animal that has a body temperature to match the outside temperature, skin covered with scales, and lays eggs
A Gila Lizard is a large reptile that looks like a dinosaur.
unusual
being rare or uncommon; not ordinary
It was unusual for Tom to do household chores.
bite
to grip, tear or cut with the teeth
Have a bite of my cake.
even though
in spite of the fact even though he wasn’t rich, he had a great deal of pride.
event
things that happen
After a series of events that went wrong, no one wanted to stay at the camp.
face
to deal with or manage a situation
Teenagers have to face many issues about growing up.
fear
feeling of being worried or excited or wanting to run and hide
Sue has a fear of heights.
phobia
an extreme fear
She has a phobia for spiders.
run away
to leave quickly, usually to avoid harm
The cat ran away from the barking dog.
scream
to make a loud high cry because you are hurt, frightened, or excited
The people watching the movie screamed when the ghost appeared.
trick
the art or ability of doing something skillfully
The trick to controlling someone is to compliment them.
unlearn
to discard or put aside certain knowledge
I had to unlearn all of my bad habits about speaking French and focus on speaking properly.
actually
existing in reality; in fact; really
We actually had a hard time selling her apartment.
after all
in the end
He was hungry but he couldn't eat anything after all.
equal
a person or thing that is the same
My older brother does not treat me as his equal.
influence
to have some effect on
Her decision to become a doctor was influenced by her uncle.
male
a man or boy
Only males can become priests.
mean
to have something as a necessary part or result
What does that word mean in Korean?
notice
to have something catch one's attention
Did you notice the new trees planted in the playground?
please
to act to the pleasure or satisfaction of
On my birthday, my kids worked so hard to please me.
train
to develop or form habits, thoughts, or behaviors by discipline and instruction
I am being trained to be a police officer.
trick
an act that achieves some end unfairly
My friend can do a magic trick.
discover
to find something for the first time
Did Columbus discover America?
distance
the amount of space between two points
The distance between Newcastle and Sydney is about 160 km.
enter
to come or go into something
We entered the living room and sat on the couch.
fact
something that is true
Even though his novel was a work of fiction, it contained many facts that made it seem so real.
picture
to imagine; to form an image in one's mind
Can you just picture what their baby will look like?
place
a location, such as a building, point, or town
In winter on Mars, it can be much colder than even the coldest place on Earth.
president
the leader of a republic
The president is selected through an election process.
take
to last a certain amount of time
It will take about a half-hour to bake the chicken.
United States
a country in North America that is south of Canada and north of Mexico
Washington D.C. is the capital of The United States.
whether
if it is or was true that
I'm going on my vacation whether you want to come or not.
at the same time
at once, simultaneously
We said the same thing at the same time.
decide
to make a choice after thinking about something
Sue still hasn't decided what she will eat for dinner.
discuss
to talk with a person or persons about something
Let's meet with the others so we can all discuss this issue.
join
to be a part of or participate in something
We've decided to join you in your fight against crime.
look for
seek or to try and find
I was looking for a scarf to buy as a present for Luna's birthday.
make sure
to be certain to do something make sure to put the tools away when you are finished using them.
point of view
an opinion; a perspective
What is your point of view on this matter?
realize
to understand or sense something
When it started to rain, he realized that he should have brought his umbrella.
ruin
to damage or completely destroy something
Her dress was ruined when the red wine splashed all over it.
yet
until or at this time, usually used in negative statements
Has my package arrived in the mail yet?
company
people and things that make up a business
My father works for a computer company.
few
not many few artists live in luxury.
for free
without charge
They gave us a sample of ice cream for free.
future
time that has not passed yet
If he would show some ambition, he could have a bright future.
Internet
a system that allows people to connect to information and other people with a computer
The internet has really changed the way people search for information.
language
the words and signs that people of a common nation or region use to communicate with each other
Learning many languages can be beneficial in life.
library
a room or building where books and other similar materials are available for a person to use or borrow
Studying in the library is best because it is quiet and you have all the resources that you need.
save
to keep for future use
I saved your picture on my computer.
special
being better, more important, or out of the ordinary
I wear that dress only on special occasions.
take a picture
the act of taking a picture
I want to take a picture of the ocean before I leave.
advantage
something that puts a person in a more successful position than others
She had an advantage over other students because she had studied Latin in high school.
another
one more of the same kind
Sue went and bought another cake.
at once
immediately
The phone and doorbell both rang at once.
during
at some time in a period
I woke up many times during the night.
exercise
to perform physical activities in order to make yourself healthier
I like to exercise first thing in the morning because it really gets my body ready for the day.
expect
to believe that something is probably going to happen
Don’t expect me to call you ever again!
forget
to stop thinking about or considering someone or something
Don’t forget to brush your teeth before you go to bed.
go to bed
to go to sleep for the night
I didn't get to bed until very late last night.
let
to allow someone to do something
My brother is going to let me use his car for my date tonight.
possible
being able to be done or achieved
It's not possible to be at two places at the same time.
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