Everyday English (Unit 6) · New Headway Elementary Vocabulary List

coming or happening just after the third person or thing

"She lives on the fourth floor."

"The fourth time she tried to pass the driving test she finally succeeded and she cried tears of joy in the parking lot."

coming or happening just after the fourth person or thing

"Today is my fifth birthday."

"The fifth grade students went on a field trip to the science museum and they learned about dinosaurs and space exploration."

coming or happening right after the fifth person or thing

"The sixth person came."

"The sixth runner crossed the finish line with a determined expression, having pushed herself to the absolute limit."

coming or happening right after the ninth person or thing

"She is in tenth place."

"The tenth attempt to climb the mountain was successful and the team finally reached the summit after years of trying and failing."

coming or happening right after the eleventh person or thing

"The twelfth month arrived."

"The twelfth contestant delivered a flawless performance, earning a standing ovation from the impressed audience members."

coming or happening right after the twelfth person or thing

"The thirteenth floor vanished."

"The thirteenth guest arrived unexpectedly, bringing with her a delightful array of homemade pastries for everyone to share."

coming or happening right after the fifteenth person or thing

"The sixteenth century saw."

"He was the sixteenth person to arrive at the party, so he got the last slice of cake."

coming or happening right after the sixteenth person or thing

"The seventeenth century was."

"She was the seventeenth student to successfully complete the challenging advanced mathematics course this semester."

coming or happening right after the nineteenth person or thing

"She lives on the twentieth floor."

"The twentieth century saw incredible technological advances including airplanes computers and the internet that changed human life forever."

coming or happening right after the twenty-first person or thing

"He is the twenty-second student."

"The twenty-second contestant in the talent show delivered a surprisingly powerful and emotional vocal performance."

coming or happening right after the twenty-ninth person or thing

"Today is her thirtieth birthday."

"The thirtieth anniversary of the organization marked a pivotal turning point in its strategic direction."

coming or happening right after the thirtieth person or thing

"This is the thirty-first page."

"He was the thirty-first person to cross the finish line in the marathon, exhausted but proud."

the fourth month of the year, after March and before May

"April brings warm sun and lots of heavy rain showers."

"My grandmother was born in April, and she always celebrates with a big family dinner."

the ninth month of the year, after August and before October

"School begins in September."

"September marks the end of summer and the beginning of autumn."

coming or happening right after the eighteenth person or thing

"The nineteenth century was important."

"The nineteenth century saw the invention of the telephone the light bulb and the car."

the 11th month of the year, after October and before December

"November can be cold and rainy."

"People often stay indoors more during November because the evenings get darker."

coming or happening right after the twenty-second person or thing

"This is the twenty-third page."

"She reached the twenty-third milestone in her career by receiving a prestigious award for her groundbreaking research."

the sixth month of the year, after May and before July

"June is my favorite month."

"We usually plan our summer holiday in June because the weather is warmer."

a holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, often marked by gift-giving, feasting, and family gatherings

"Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25th."

"Christmas Day is celebrated on December twenty fifth and families gather to exchange gifts and eat a large meal."

a day on which two people celebrate their love toward each other and often buy gifts for one another

"He sent her flowers on Valentine's Day."

"He bought his wife some flowers and chocolates for Valentine's Day to show his love for her."

the day and month of your birth in every year

"My birthday is in May."

"We celebrated her birthday at a restaurant with close friends."

a day that is legally recognized as a day off from work or school

"New Year's Day is a public holiday."

"New Year's Day is a public holiday and most businesses and schools are closed."

having a lot of value

"This is important."

"It is very important to drink enough water every day because dehydration can cause serious health problems over time."

a specific day in a month or sometimes a year, shown using a number and sometimes a name

"What is the date today?"

"We set a date for the meeting after discussing everyone's schedule."

(of a person) coming or acting before any other person

"He was first."

"As the first person to arrive at the scene, he immediately called for emergency services and provided assistance."

being number two in order or time

"This is my second choice."

"The second chapter of the book was more exciting than the first and I could not put it down until I finished."

coming after the second in order or position

"He finished third."

"The third chapter of the book was the most exciting because the hero finally faced the villain in an epic battle for survival."

the third month of the year, after February and before April

"March is cold."

"The weather in March can be unpredictable, ranging from cold to surprisingly warm."

the day that is happening right now

"Today is the first day of spring."

"Today is the first day of spring and the weather is finally warm enough to go outside without a coat."

a piece of land with a government of its own, official borders, laws, etc.

"Our country is beautiful."

"They traveled across the country by train."

a period of one hundred years

"The book is one century old."

"The industrial revolution transformed society over the course of the nineteenth century."