to feel pain, usually one that is weak and constant
A broken bone can ache for months even after it is treated.
acquire
to get something
Because of his business sense, Bill Gates acquired billions of dollars as the leader of Microsoft.
across from
on the side (of something) that another thing is not on
The hospital is on Rainier Street, across from the bank.
actual
real
The actual examination will be held tomorrow morning.
ad
a public notice or advertisement
I saw a funny ad on TV last night.
ahead of
in front of
There is a river ahead of you.
along with
in company with or at the same time as
You should bring your sister along with you.
appointment
an agreement to meet someone at a specific time and place
My appointment is at 3:00 this afternoon.
at a time
at the same time
You should take the steps one at a time.
autograph
signature of a famous person
Can you at least sign my autograph book?
available
being possible to use or obtain
Most breakfast foods are only available during the morning hours.
break
to burst or become damaged
I break the brick to throw it away.
cause
to create an effect or result
The gloomy weather caused her to be depressed.
check out
to borrow something like a book for a set amount of time
I checked out a couple of new DVDs from the video store.
chips
strips of potato fried in deep fat
I like a lot of ketchup on my chips.
colorful
including many colors, especially bright ones
I drew a picture that was very colorful.
come along
go together
Do you want to come along with me to the park?
concentrate
to think closely and with great attention
I have to concentrate more on my future plans.
concert
a musical performance
Next weekend there is going to be a concert at the new concert hall.
convenient
suitable; not causing trouble or difficulty
The delivery service in Korea is very convenient and fast.
crowded
full of people
The subways are very crowded in the morning.
crutch
a stick or sticks which you lean on for support when you have an injured leg or foot
She has crutches. Fauntleroy gave the boy some crutches from the Earl.
daughter
a female child (when spoken of in relation to her parents)
She has two daughters.
deliver
to take something to a person or place
Now, instead of going to school, the school is delivered to the students!
descriptive
describing, or giving detail to something
His descriptive account of the accident was very helpful.
fall
to drop to the ground
Because of the strong wind, the apples fell off the tree.
floor
the bottom surface of a room
The floor of the barn is tilted.
funny
causing one to laugh
This idea seemed funny to the lion.
hang on to
to hold something or somebody tightly
Don't hang on to him, he has many things to do.
hire
(especially American) to employ (a workman,etc)
I hired someone to teach me English.
imagine
to think about something imagine a ship on the ocean.
improve
to (cause to) become better, of higher quality etc
His work has greatly improved.
in addition to
as well as
He is going to enroll in Advanced Biology in addition to Physics II.
in front of
directly before or ahead of
What is in front of the school?
individual
intended for one person
Mrs. Smith wrote the words small, round, and individual in the circle.
information
facts told or knowledge gained or given
The princess got an information about the two doors.
jealousy
an angry, upset feeling or attitude that is caused by desiring what somebody else has
The black dog feels jealousy over the white dog’s bone. The other was the fire of jealousy.
kid
to make a joke
I wasn’t kidding when I invited Becky to go with us.
kite
a kite is an object, usually used as a toy, which is flown in the air
A kite can be a lot of fun to play with on a windy day.
ladder
a structure used for going up and down
These people climb a ladder to get inside their house!
last
coming after everything or everyone else
The last sheep is black. Peter looked at his home one last time.
lovely
being beautiful, attractive, and stylish in a graceful manner
That's a lovely hair style!
make fun of
to laugh at somebody
Her childhood friends used to make fun of her.
meaningful
important in some way
The professor didn't really tell us anything meaningful about the final in today's study session. It was a waste of time.
neither
also not or equally not
He doesn’t want it, and neither does she. "neither can I," Nancy agreed.
nervous
rather afraid
She was nervous about travelling by air.
notice
to observe; to become aware of something
I did not notice the color of her eyes because she was wearing glasses.
order
to place a request for a product or food or drink
What did you order for dinner?
pair
two things that match and are used together, such as shoes
Jenny bought a new pair of shoes.
particular
concerned with specific details
There is a particular order that needs to be followed.
pick up
to lift up, to collect something or someone from a certain place
I pick up the phone.
practice
to do something repeatedly in order to improve a skill
I practice the violin every day.
prescription
an official note written by a doctor that states what medicine a patient should receive
Many of the attendees wanted to know the prescription for success.
previous
earlier in time or order
We did not meet this weekend because we had met the previous weekend.
proper
appropriate for a particular purpose
Tilly didn’t have a proper jacket for the cold weather.
propose
to make an offer of marriage
Joseph wanted to propose to Becky, but he was too nervous.
reason
something which makes something happen
He gave no reason for why he was leaving home.
rent
to give the use of something in return for payment
Sarah is looking to rent a house for the summer.
rod
a thin wand usually made of wood or metal
Benjamin Franklin developed an instrument called a lightning rod.
rule
an official statement which explains how things must be done and what is allowed in a particular system or situation
This is a school rule.
secretary
a person employed to write letters, keep records and make business arrangements
He dictated a letter to his secretary.
shelf
a flat piece of wood, metal, or glass which is attached to a wall or to a frame and is used for setting objects on
I keep all my books on a shelf.
spacious
having a lot of room
The queen’s bedroom was roomy and spacious.
stomach
organ inside the body that digests food
The alligator had a clock in its stomach.
stuck
unable to move
The submarine got stuck and couldn’t move.
stuff
material, substance or an object
What is that black, oily stuff on the beach?
surrounded
be all around
When something is all around you, you are surrounded by it.
symbol
a sign or shape that is used to represent a larger meaning
The Eiffel Tower is a symbol of both Paris and France.
technique
the way in which a (usually skilled) process is, or should be, carried out
They admired the pianist's faultless technique.
the elderly
old or aging person
There were special programs for the elderly.
think
to use the mind to decide or solve something
He thinks that he'll swing alone!
thrilling
exciting
The most thrilling camel event is to see how much weight each camel can carry.
trouble
a bad or difficult time
The trouble from the protesters is getting out of control.
vitamin
a necessary part of our diet, often found in fruit and vegetables
A healthy diet is full of vitamins.
wait and see
being patient
Let's wait and see how it ends.
whether
used to introduce two choices or possibilities whether or not he is ready, the test is starting.
winter vacation
a period of vacation between semesters
What are your plans this winter vacation?
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