a pair; two or more, but not many a couple of people are still working here.
a few
a small number of
After a few days I called on him again.
a while ago
previously or before
I gave you the test paper a while ago.
absorb
to take in something in a natural way
It rained so much that the rainwater could not be absorbed into the ground.
academy
a school that specializes in one skill or subject
To join the police force, Maria had to go to a police academy.
appreciate
to understand how important something is
Because he had been poor in an earlier life, Kim really appreciated his riches now.
arrest
to take someone away to ask about a crime
They then interviewed and arrested the 58-year-old woman.
at the moment
at this particular time; now
She's rather busy at the moment.
be good at
to do something well
My brother is good at using computers.
be supposed to
something that one is required to do
You were supposed to meet me in two hours. You are late.
bill
an account of money owed for goods etc
Give me an electricity bill.
blame
to find fault with (a person)
I don't blame you for wanting to leave.
brake
a device for slowing or stopping the motion of a vehicle
The brakes don't work on this bike.
bulletin board
a board for posting notices
The teacher put a notice on the bulletin board.
calendar
a table showing the months, weeks, and days
I checked the calendar, but I was busy the day of the big party.
come up to
to reach
We came up to the hill.
confused
not having a full understanding
The message was unclear, so he was confused and not sure what to do.
count
to check one by one
At the end of the day, the farmer counted the number of apples in each boy’s basket.
creative
having or showing the power and imagination to create
Tommy's special dinner was creative and wonderful.
deliver
to take something to a person or place
Now, instead of going to school, the school is delivered to the students!
delivery
(an act of) handing over (letters, parcels etc)
The restaurant has a delivery service.
difference
distinguishing feature
The main difference between the TVs is the price.
direction
the path something is moving on or facing
We had to stop at the gas station to ask for directions to the beach.
discuss
to talk about
We must discuss the issue now while it is still fresh.
engine
a machine that converts heat into energy to produce force and motion
The mixture is then blended with diesel and is used to power engines.
expect
to think that something will probably happen
No one expected so much rain!
fault
a mistake
He was in an accident, but it wasn’t his fault.
favor
support or approval from people
He was doing her a favor by letting her help.
finally
in the end
He finally meets his neighbor.
forest
an area covered with trees
In the forest, there are many types of wild animals.
freezer
a large piece of kitchen equipment which uses electricity to keep food or drinks at a low temperature
This freezer was very useful to keep meats.
grammar
the rules of a language that describe its structure and how words are formed into sentences grammar is necessary in learning a language, but it should not be the most important thing.
have nothing to do with
no relation to
I have nothing to do with her at all.
height
how tall a thing or person is
The height of the table is less than one meter.
in general
usually; mainly in general, nobody uses this room.
in particular
particularly; specifically
There is one book in particular that may help you understand autism more clearly.
instead of
as a substitute or alternative to
We should go to church instead of going out to play.
instead of
as a substitute or alternative to
We should go to church instead of going out to play.
last
to continue in time
This celebration lasted for more than three days.
lost
not to be able to find something or someone
We always get lost in London.
mask
to cover up or conceal
The turtle is wearing a green mask to hide his identity.
most of all
a greater extent than anything else most of all, I'd like to thank my mom for being so special to me.
neglect
to disregard someone or something; not to give someone or something proper care
Be sure not to neglect your parents when they are old.
offer
to give someone the opportunity to accept (something)
The after-school program would begin in January, and it would offer several different after school courses and activities.
oil
a type of liquid that does not dissolve in water
Whale fat was also used for oil.
package
a box or container that items are placed in for mailing
Amy bought a package of gum.
paper
a substance for writing on made from wood
The helicopter was made out of paper, wood, a cork, and a rubber band.
parking lot
space where cars can be left
Where is the closest parking lot.
pay
to give money for something
Once you selected your toy, do you remember paying the store owner for it?
politician
a person who works in the government, usually after being ELECTED by members of a country or community
The politician was campaigning during an election.
possibility
something that is possible; the state of being possible; (a) likelihood
The singer is sick. There's a strong possibility that the concert will be canceled.
proper
suitable
"Both types of animals also need to be in their proper habitats."
quick
moving or doing something rapidly
The cat was very quick to move away from the dog.
rare
occurring infrequently
Gold is one of the more rare metals on Earth.
recently
of a period of time not long ago
We recently had a severe storm.
recommend
to say someone or something has good qualities and perform well at something
The waiter recommended the sirloin steak.
register
list or record of dates
If you register for both programs today, we can give a 10% discount to the swimming program.
relieved
no longer anxious or worried
I was relieved to hear you had arrived safely.
romantic
of, relating to, or involving love; showing love
Male bowerbirds are fairly romantic, creating acolorful bower, or an attractive shelter, for their future mate.
script
the written text of a book, play, film, or speech
Franny and I spent the afternoon reading the script for tomorrow's play.
seem to
impression of being in a certain way
He seems to be happy because of his birthday.
semester
either of two terms of about 18 weeks each that make up a school year
This semester students are learning about fusion music.
sentence
a number of words forming a complete statement
It is hard to construct a good sentence.
summer vacation
school holiday in summer
The teacher told the students to write a diary during their summer vacation.
suspect
one who is suspected, especially of having committed a crime
Unfortunately, an innocent man became a suspect in a murder case.
sweat
to produce salty water through the skin when hot or nervous
Vigorous exercise makes you sweat.
taste
the feeling that is experienced when food or drink is put into the mouth
The taste of the lemon is sour.
trust
to believe
You can’t trust everyone because some people are not honest.
trustworthy
honest and reliable
As Mr. Barns is a trustworthy man, I can recommend him to you.
tuition
the money a student pays to a college, university or private school
How much is the tuition at your university?
weather forecast
a prediction about the weather
The weather forecast calls for sunshine and blue skies on Saturday.
whether or not
no matter if
The children will play tomorrow whether or not it rains.
work on
to spend time making or doing something
I'm busy working on the project.
wrinkle
a line which forms on someone's face as they grow old
I have some wrinkles around the corners of my eyes.
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