(with adv. or prep.) to move very slowly and quietly
I called the police after I noticed someone creeping behind my bushes.
desire
to wish or hope for something
The hotel had everything you could possibly desire.
enough
a sufficient amount
Students often do not have enough money to pay for expensive things.
escape
to leave a place, particularly when someone or something is keeping you there
The criminal had escaped from prison.
handle
a part of a larger object that is designed to be held by the hands in order to use a device, tool, instrument, or door
I can't handle all of this work by myself. I need some help.
necessary
being needed or required
He lacks the necessary skills for the job.
order
to place a request for a product or food or drink
What did you order for dinner?
produce
to manufacture something using machines
I have produced many pamphlets for you to use.
scarce
being very little in amount
Food was scarce during the war, so people mainly ate potato soup.
steal
to take something wrongfully or illegally from someone else
Who stole my pen?
cover
to form a layer over something
The snow covered the entire landscape.
hop
to make a small jump
Sue hopped all the way home.
million
the number 1000000
If I had a million dollars, I would buy 100 puppies!
mud
earth that is wet, soft, and usually brownish in color
Pigs like to roll around in the mud.
realize
to understand or sense something
When it started to rain, he realized that he should have brought his umbrella.
rest
to stop working; avoid activities
We should rest for a bit before we continue our hike up the mountain.
tired
wanting to rest or sleep
I was so tired after school, I went to sleep straight away.
turtle
an animal that lives in water and has a hard shell covering a soft body
Is a turtle faster on the land or in the sea?
village
a very small community or town in the country
We will go to the village and see what we can do to help.
well
a deep hole in the ground that is used for removing water and other liquids such as oil
When my grandparents were young, they used to get water from a well.
buy
to trade money for something
It's impossible to buy something if you have no money.
daily
occurring, used, or done every day
There is a daily bus that stops here at 10:30 am.
feed
to give someone or something food
They feed the pigs corn and rice every day.
full
completely filled to capacity
My childhood was full of wonderful memories of trips to the park.
goose
(plural: geese) a large water bird related to a duck
I saw a goose in my backyard last week.
lay
to bring something forth
The cuckoo usually lays its eggs in other birds' nests.
lucky
experiencing good things, results, and successes as a result of chance alone
People who win the lottery are very lucky.
no longer
not now; not anymore, no more
People no longer believe that the world is flat.
ordinary
being not exciting or impressive
The queen was very upset because her son had married an ordinary girl.
stupid
foolish; unintelligent
It was a stupid decision to let him go.
apologize
to express regret for a fault, mistake or error
You need to apologize for what you have done.
copy
to create something that is indistinguishable from something else
I need to copy this document for my school report.
forget
not to remember something
Sue always forgets to do her homework.
handwriting
manner of writing
Your handwriting is terrible. I can barely read what you've written.
important
having great meaning or influence
Winning is not important as long as you have fun.
mark
a line or spot on the surface of an object that damages it or makes it look dirty
Put marks on the road so I know which path to follow.
matter
to be of importance or concern
It does not matter which doctor you see. They are all good.
neat
being clean and organized
Since he came home from the military, my son has become so neat.
quickly
in a rapid manner
She is a very smart student and learns quickly.
try
to make an attempt
What are you trying to do?
flame
the part of a fire that can be seen
Cindy burnt her finger on the flame of the match.
ground
the dry surface of the Earth
The ground was wet after the rain.
keep
to stay in a certain place or condition
It looks like you are having trouble keeping your balance on those skates.
move
to change to a different position or place
The flag was moving in the breeze.
polite
showing respect and consideration for the needs or feelings of other people
The polite gentleman kindly offered to let the pregnant woman have his seat on the subway train.
pour
to cause a liquid or other substance to flow downward in a continuous stream out of or into a container or place
I poured some juice into a glass.
promise
to tell someone that something will happen or that you will do something
I promise to bring back your laptop by tomorrow afternoon.
ruin
to damage or completely destroy something
Her dress was ruined when the red wine got spilled on it.
surprised
not expecting
I was surprised when I found out about the death of my friend's mom.
yell
to shout or make a loud noise, usually because of fear, anger, excitement or urgency
I got yelled at for misbehaving.
declare
to make a statement in a strong and confident manner to someone else
After declaring his love for her, he got down on one knee and proposed.
deserve
to be worthy of something
He deserves a raise in his salary for all his contributions to the company.
healthy
being free from illness, disease, and other physical problems
The farm was noted for its healthy cattle.
persimmon
an edible fruit that resembles a large tomato and has very sweet flesh
Sam found a small persimmon tree growing by his house.
reward
something, often money, given or received in return for good work or behavior
She was given a reward for all of her hard work.
ripe
(for fruits and vegetables) being completely developed and ready to be eaten
Check to see if the tomatoes are ripe.
servant
a person who works in another person's house and usually is responsible for cooking, cleaning and other tasks
Can you tell the servant to cook something for me?
share
to divide something between two or more people and each take a part
Would you like to share this pizza with me?
tiny
being extremely little
It is impossible to find the tiny diamond in the carpet!
water
to pour water onto a particular object, plant, or surface
You only have to water a cactus plant about once a month.
determine
to cause a particular result
It's difficult to determine if someone is telling the truth or not.
even
used to place emphasis on the differences between two things being compared
She's even more intelligent than her sister.
excitement
the state of being excited
There was a lot of excitement before the championship match.
jealous
feeling envy; envious
I'm so jealous of all the happy people and families.
look for
to try to find
I was looking for a scarf to buy as a present for my friend's birthday.
ox
a male cow who has had his sex organs removed
Some people still use ox to carry things.
pleased
happy or content
The entire research team was pleased with the positive results of the experiment.
recently
of a period of time not long ago
We recently had a severe storm.
rub
to spread something along a surface while applying pressure
My mother rubbed some lotion onto my back.
travel
to journey through somewhere
I would like to travel to Europe some day.
always
at all times or on every occasion
I always wear my red T-shirt on Monday.
cross
to go from one place to another
We crossed the river in a small boat.
delighted
very pleased
I was delighted to receive a letter from Sue.
follow
to be guided by something or someone follow the signs to the concert.
rush
to move forward or do something too quickly
Don't rush your project because that's how you make mistakes.
skirt
the part of a garment, such as a dress or coat, that hangs freely from the waist down
Your skirt is very pretty.
stream
a small river
It's fun to play by the stream in summer.
through
within a particular area, referring to the movement of someone or something
We have to walk through the park to go home.
wet
being full of, containing, or covered with water or other liquids
If you walk in the rain, you will get wet.
without
in the absence of something
Can I have my hamburger without onions?
annoyed
a little angry
The dog looked annoyed when the children were teasing it.
ashamed
feeling guilt and regret
I was ashamed of myself for tripping down the stairs.
carefully
in a manner that involves focus and care
Please review the manuscript carefully and make all necessary changes.
chew
to bite food multiple times with your teeth in order to make it small enough to swallow chew your food more than twenty times before swallowing it and your body will be healthier.
depart
to leave
The plane departed on time this morning.
fly
a small, common, flying insect
I don't like it when flies are near my food.
mean
not being kind to anyone or anything
The old man who lives at the end of the block is so mean to the children.
purchase
to buy something with money
When you purchase something, make sure its something you need.
save
to prevent time, money, or effort from being lost or wasted
Walking to work saves gas money.
scale
one of many small, thin, hard plates that cover the body of some animals, such as a fish
A snake's body is covered in smooth scales.
supper
a meal eaten in the evening supper is the third meal of the day, coming after breakfast and lunch.
a bit
a small amount of anything or a short period of time
The soup was good but just a bit too salty for me.
afterward
at a time following something that has already happened
Afterwards, we all went out to dinner together.
early
before expected
If you wake up early you can get a good start on the day.
especially
in a manner that is greater, more significant, or important than usual
I like all of Woody Allen's films, but I especially like Annie Hall.
grumble
to be displeased about something
Garret grumbled about having to finish his homework before going outside to play.
happen
to take place, often unexpectedly or by chance
When did the accident happen?
hate
to feel a severe, deep sense of dislike or anger towards someone or something
I hate going to school so early in the morning.
lazy
not willing to act or work lazy people usually watch television all day.
rooster
an adult male chicken
That rooster is very loud in the morning.
smart
being wise and clever; done after much thought
A dolphin is an incredibly smart animal.
afford
to have enough money to purchase something
Some students can afford to eat out every day because their parents pay for their tuition.
agree
to say yes
I did not agree with his decision.
another
one more of something
David greedily had another slice of pizza.
both
used to stress the fact that two objects, people or places are being referred to
Would you like milk or sugar or both in your coffee?
during
from the beginning to the end of something
We spent all our free time during the week trying to finish the project.
half
one of two equal parts that make up something half of the employees at the office were out sick.
instead
as a replacement; because another thing is not possible or not preferable
We decided to take a walk in the park instead of watching a movie.
neither
not one or the other of two people or things neither Tom nor Nancy can make the meeting tonight.
shoes
an outer covering for the human foot usually having a thick and somewhat stiff sole and heel and a lighter upper part
I got mud on my new black shoes after walking through the garden.
take off
to remove
It was so hot in the classroom that I had to take off my sweater.
add
to give more information or comment on something already stated
You can add some salt and pepper if you like.
bring
to take something or someone to a certain place
Shylan brought his grandma to the hospital.
delicious
extremely good tasting
Wow! This spaghetti is delicious.
disappear
to stop being visible
The rabbit disappeared under the magician's hat.
homeless
having no home
After losing his job, the man was suddenly homeless.
knock
to strike something with a hand or an object in order to attract the notice of the people
I heard a knock on my door last night.
neighbor
a person who lives near another person
My next-door neighbor makes too much noise on the weekends.
reply
to respond by speech, writing or action
I asked her what she does, but she didn't reply.
return
to put, bring, take, give, or send something back to its original place
May I return these pants if they don’t fit?
vegetable
a plant that is raised and eaten as food vegetable soup is actually very delicious.
below
in a lower position, place, or level
The lake was below its normal height due to the drought.
clean
to remove dirt, dust, and other impurities
I cleaned my room before going out with my friends.
field
an area in which sports are played
When the players took the field, the game was ready to begin.
hide
to place a person or object somewhere out of sight, that is hard to find
I hid my letter so nobody can find it, but I can't find it as well!
lonely
causing feelings of sadness because one is alone
Wendell felt so lonely after everyone had left the classroom.
snail
a small creature with a soft body that lives in a shell and moves very slowly
The French have a dish made from snails.
sweet
making one feel happy, pleased or content
It was sweet of you to remember my birthday.
voice
the sound that a person or animal makes with their mouth and throat when they communicate
Who was the voice for the lion in the movie?
wonder
to desire to know something
Patty wonders if she can be a rock star.
wonderful
creating feelings of enjoyment and delight
That was such a wonderful film! The plot was interesting, and the actors were great.
appear
to act in a play or movie; to have a piece of writing printed in a book, magazine or newspaper
The guest star is going to appear in a couple of minutes.
enormous
very large; unusually large
The stadium was enormous; it can seat 90,000 people.
find
to become aware of something that is currently happening
I find his book to be very interesting.
fisherman
a person who catches fish
How much fish did the fisherman catch yesterday?
furious
extremely angry
Rudy was furious after learning that someone stole his car.
hurry
to rush or move quickly
I need to hurry to the bathroom.
hut
a small and simple shelter or house
We slept in primitive huts at the local village.
magic
the art or skill of performing seemingly impossible tricks for the purposes of entertainment
People who perform magic are called magicians.
suddenly
in an unexpected or extremely quick manner suddenly, a bird flew into the house and then out.
terrified
very frightened
The monster movie completely terrified me.
throw
to move an object through the air by pushing it quickly and forcefully from the hand throw me the ball as hard as you can.
bury
to put something into the ground and cover
We buried the dog in the backyard when it had passed away.
decide
to make a choice after thinking about something
Sue still hasn't decided what she will eat for dinner.
dig
to move soil using one's hands or a tool in order to make a hole
My children love to dig holes in the sand.
learn
to gain knowledge
I learned many simple but useful things in kindergarten.
loudly
in a manner that produces or causes a large amount of noise
I think it is rude for people to talk loudly on their cell phones while they are on the bus or subway.
melt
to turn from solid into liquid when heated
You have to put the ice cream in the freezer before it melts.
notice
to observe; to become aware of something
I noticed that my room didn’t look the same way as it did in the morning.
piece
a small part that has broken off of something larger
Tommy gave me a piece of his watermelon.
to feel concerned or troubled about something
Think about your successes and don't worry about your failures.
argue
to contest issues without agreement, often angrily
Tom wanted to leave his house because his parents argued all the time.
bite
the amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
I took a bite of my sandwich and quickly spit it out.
competition
the act or process of trying to win or be better than others at something
The competition was going to be held Saturday afternoon at the school playground.
exclaim
to say or shout something suddenly
Mr. Miller exclaimed that one of the students had cheated on the exam.
greedy
wanting to have more of something than you need or already have
Human beings can be greedy sometimes for they are never satisfied.
shout
to say something in a loud way
He shouted us that we should call the police.
swallow
to move one's throat as if taking in food or drink, particularly when worried or afraid
It was hard to swallow because I had a cold.
valuable
being useful or important
She learned valuable lessons during her internship with the law firm.
whistle
to make a high and often musical sound by forcing air through one's lips
He whistled a song as he walked down the street.
winner
a person or thing that wins something such as a contest or prize
The winner of the marathon was Jerry Chan.
advice
a suggestion or an opinion regarding what someone should or should not do
When making an important decision, people often ask for advice from somebody they trust.
become
to change or grow to a certain condition or thing
You will become fat if you eat too much.
break into
to illegally enter into somewhere
Last night, theives broke into our high school and damaged many of the classrooms.
continue
to keep performing particular actions without stopping
It's better to continue what you are doing to the end, than quitting halfway.
fail
to be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
I was angry because I failed the test.
moment
a short time period
She will be with you in one moment.
release
to free a person or thing from a limited or locked place, such as a prison, a cage or a container
After catching 30 fish, the fisherman released them back into the ocean.
shake
to move something sharply up and down or from side to side
Can you shake the juice before pouring it?
successful
having the desired effect or result
His business trip to Hong Kong was successful.
wealthy
having a great quantity of money or property
Bill Gates is a very wealthy man.
afraid
feeling fear, frightened
David pretended he wasn't afraid but he couldn’t hide his expression.
arrest
to legally take and hold a person believed to have committed a crime
Police arrested the suspect, but he escaped after 3 days.
assistant
a person who is paid to help another person with their work
Susan's assistant is very good at organizing events.
except
not including
Everyone was there except for Kent.
explain
to provide reasoning
I had to explain to my teacher why I was late to class.
forward
towards a place that is in front
The line moved forward slowly.
jail
a place where people who are being charged with or being punished for a crime are held
The criminal has been sentenced to 30 years in jail.
paint
to create art with paint
Sue painted a picture of the beach.
shopkeeper
a person who owns or manages a small shop
My brother is a shopkeeper in a busy area of downtown.
stay
to live somewhere for a short amount of time
Please stay with me. I am afraid to be alone.
allow
to let someone do something
We allowed our son to start driving when he turned 16 years old.
bottle
a glass or plastic storage container, with a narrow neck and no handle, used for holding liquid
Coke in a bottle tastes better than coke in a can.
breathe
to take air into and push it out of the lungs
It's important to breathe properly when doing yoga.
die
to stop living
Some people die of cancer.
famous
known by a lot of people; easy to recognize
Megan is a very famous movie star.
grave
a hole in the ground in which you place a dead body
We bury the dead in a grave.
headache
an ache or pain in the head
Do you have any pain killers? I have a terrible headache, and I can't concentrate.
immediately
without any delay immediately, the children ran outside when the lunch bell rang.
warn
to tell someone about something bad or dangerous
The siren warned the people of danger.
whole
referring to all of something; entire
Kevin and Frank ate the whole pizza by themselves.
arrive
to reach, or be delivered to the point at the end of a journey
We arrived at the hotel two hours ago.
better
in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc
I felt better after I had a good night's sleep.
excited
feeling very happy and enthusiastic
Felix is excited for the big basketball game tonight.
farmer
a person who owns, manages or works on a farm
The farmer worked hard to expand his farm and to be successful.
need
to require something important
Can I borrow your book? I really need it.
pay
to give someone or something money in exchange for products or services
Joe had to pay $300 dollars for his speeding ticket.
plenty
as much or more than is needed
If you travel in the desert, you should take plenty of water.
reach
to be able to touch or hold something by extending the arm
I stretched out my hand to reach the branch.
teach
to give knowledge, information, or lessons in a school setting
She teaches at our local school.
thousand
(often with "a") the number 1000
There are over two thousand people at the conference this year.
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