Learn 61 English words about "Lesson 5A" from the New English File Elementary Vocabulary List list, each with pronunciation, a definition and example sentences.
a set of large folded sheets of paper with lots of stories, pictures, and information printed on them about things like sport, politic, etc., usually issued daily or weekly
"The newspaper arrived late."
"She read the newspaper at breakfast."
to make a phone call or try to reach someone on the phone
"Phone me when ready."
"Could you please phone me later this afternoon to discuss the details of the upcoming meeting?"
a car that has a driver whom we pay to take us to different places
"We took a taxi to the airport."
"She hailed a taxi on the street corner because it was raining heavily and she did not want to walk the fifteen blocks to her apartment in the storm."
to move the body to music in a special way
"They love to dance together."
"The couple danced gracefully across the ballroom floor as the orchestra played a slow romantic waltz."
an area designed so that people could leave their cars or other vehicles there for a period of time
"The parking space is too narrow for his truck."
"The parking space is too narrow for his truck and he has to find another spot on the next street."
to not be able to remember something or someone from the past
"She forgets her password very often."
"Do not forget to lock the front door before you leave for work because there have been several burglaries in the neighborhood recently."
a person whose identity is not specified or known
"Somebody is at the door."
"Somebody must have left their keys on the counter near the entrance this morning."
to give someone what they need
"Can you help me please?"
"Can you help me carry these heavy boxes upstairs because I cannot lift them alone."
to bring a type of information from the past to our mind again
"Remember to lock the door."
"It is important to remember that everyone makes mistakes and we should not be too hard on ourselves."
a written message that one sends or receives using a mobile phone
"Text message is short written note."
"The text message arrived instantly and she replied with a thumbs up emoji to confirm."
to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs
"She swims every morning."
"The children love to swim in the lake during summer because the water is cool and clean."
the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands
"The sea was calm and perfect for sailing."
"The vast blue sea stretched out before them, dotted with small white sailboats."
used to mention a thing that is not known or named
"I need something to eat."
"Something in the financial report triggered an internal audit by the compliance department."
to do something with an object, method, etc. to achieve a specific result
"Use a pen to write."
"You can use my computer to finish your project if yours is not working properly today."
a global computer network that allows users around the world to communicate with each other and exchange information
"I found the recipe on the Internet."
"We use the Internet to send emails and find information from all over the world."
a place with special equipment that people go to exercise or play sports
"He goes to gym three times weekly."
"He joined the gym near his office so he could work out during his lunch break instead of wasting time sitting in traffic."
a musical instrument, usually with six strings, that we play by pulling the strings with our fingers or with a plectrum
"He plays the guitar well."
"She bought a new guitar last week."
to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making
"Listen carefully to the instructions."
"It is important to listen carefully to what others are saying instead of just waiting for your turn to speak."
a special kind of picture that is made using a camera in order to make memories, create art, etc.
"I took a photograph of the sunset."
"She keeps a photograph of her grandmother on the nightstand remembering the happy times they spent together baking cookies."
to get something in exchange for paying money
"I want to buy it."
"We decided to buy the house after a thorough inspection and negotiation."
to telephone a place or person
"Please call me later."
"Could you call the office to confirm our appointment for tomorrow morning?"
a piece of music written for a South American dance called tango in which a male and female hold hands tightly and walk in the same direction
"They danced the tango."
"The dramatic tango music swept the dancers across the floor in a passionate embrace."
to make a picture of something using a pencil, pen, etc. without coloring it
"He can draw well."
"The artist decided to draw a detailed sketch of the ancient ruins, focusing on the intricate architectural lines."
a visual representation of a scene, person, etc. produced by a camera
"Take a picture."
"He captured a stunning picture of the wildlife during his African safari adventure."
to randomly discover someone or something, particularly in a way that is surprising or unexpected
"I find a coin."
"While cleaning the attic, she happened to find a forgotten treasure chest filled with old letters."
the word we call a person or thing
"What is your name?"
"Please write your name clearly so we can contact you later."
to hand a thing to a person to look at, use, or keep
"Give me the book."
"My grandmother gave me a beautiful watch for my birthday and I wear it every day."
a part of a plant from which the seed or fruit develops
"The flower is bright red."
"She picked a flower from the garden."
to notice the sound a person or thing is making
"Can you hear the dog?"
"Can you hear the gentle rain tapping on the roof? It's quite soothing."
sounds that are usually unwanted or loud
"The noise is loud."
"Constant noise from the construction site next door made it impossible for her to concentrate on studying for her final law school exams."
to go away from somewhere
"They leave the house."
"We must leave the hotel by noon to catch our flight, so please pack all your belongings now."
something made of leather, cloth, plastic, or paper that we use to carry things in, particularly when we are traveling or shopping
"The bag is heavy."
"He put his laptop and a few important documents into his leather bag before leaving the house for his early morning business meeting downtown."
a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive
"The train arrived on time."
"We took a train to the city."
to try to find something or someone
"Look for your keys."
"He had to look for his misplaced wallet in the entire house."
a specially shaped piece of metal used for locking or unlocking a door, starting a car, etc.
"Where is the key?"
"He carefully inserted the key into the lock and turned it to secure the ancient wooden door."
to come together as previously scheduled for social interaction or a prearranged purpose
"Let's meet later."
"They agreed to meet at the coffee shop to discuss the project details."
someone we like and trust
"My best friend and I play football every weekend."
"A friend is a person with whom one shares a bond of mutual affection and trust"
to cover a surface or object with a colored liquid, usually for decoration
"I will paint that wall."
"She decided to paint the entire living room a soothing shade of blue for a calming atmosphere."
to move using our legs, faster than we usually walk, in a way that both feet are never on the ground at the same time
"Running is good exercise."
"She decided to run in the annual charity marathon to raise money for cancer research and treatment programs."
a competition between people, vehicles, animals, etc. to find out which one is the fastest and finishes first
"The race was exciting."
"The marathon race attracted thousands of runners from around the world including both professional athletes and amateurs who ran for charity."
to notice a thing or person with our eyes
"I can see the cat."
"From the mountaintop, we could clearly see the entire valley spread out below us."
a story that we can watch on a screen, like a TV or in a theater, with moving pictures and sound
"I like this film."
"The critically acclaimed film explored complex themes of loss and redemption with stunning cinematography."
to have a person, letter, or package physically delivered from one location to another, specifically by mail
"Send the letter by mail."
"I will send you the photos from our vacation as soon as I download them from my camera."
to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song
"She loves to sing in the choir."
"The talented soprano will sing a beautiful aria that requires exceptional vocal control and emotional expression."
a piece of music that has words
"This song is beautiful."
"The popular song had a catchy melody that stuck in my head all day long."
to tell someone about the feelings or ideas that we have
"Let's talk about your future plans."
"The therapist encouraged her patient to talk openly about his feelings without fear of being judged or criticized."
to use words and give someone information
"Tell me the truth please."
"Please tell me the truth about what happened last night because I deserve to know the facts."
a thing or fact that is known and seen by only one person or a few people and hidden from others
"It is a secret."
"The hidden diary contained a deeply guarded secret that she had kept from everyone for years."
to make an effort or attempt to do or have something
"Try your best on the test."
"You should try the new Italian restaurant downtown because their pasta dishes are absolutely delicious and reasonably priced."
(dummy verb) to perform an action that is specified by a noun
"We do our best."
"She always tries to do her homework thoroughly before the class starts each morning."
needing a lot of work or skill to do, understand, or deal with
"The question is difficult."
"The difficult math problem stumped the entire class and even the teacher had to look up the solution in the answer key."
to not leave until a person or thing is ready or present or something happens
"People wait for the bus patiently."
"The impatient customers had to wait nearly an hour for their food because the restaurant was extremely busy and understaffed that evening."
a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road
"We rode the bus."
"The crowded bus finally pulled away from the station, beginning its long journey across the country."
to travel or move from one location to another
"Let's go to the cinema."
"I will go to the supermarket after work to buy some food for dinner tonight."
a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy
"Exercise keeps you healthy."
"Regular exercise not only improves physical health but also reduces stress and anxiety according to numerous scientific studies published recently."
to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time
"Watch the movie with subtitles."
"The children love to watch cartoons on Saturday mornings while eating a big bowl of sugary cereal."
(of a music player, DVD player, musical instrument, etc.) to generate or produce recorded images or sounds
"The music will play."
"Please insert the DVD so the movie can play on the home entertainment system."
a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to
"She listens to music daily."
"The music at the festival was so lively that everyone started dancing and singing along together."
to eat or drink something
"Let's have lunch."
"After the long hike, they were eager to have a refreshing drink and some snacks."
a drink made by mixing hot water with crushed coffee beans, which is usually brown
"He drinks coffee every morning."
"Coffee helps him wake up before work."
an electronic device with a screen that receives television signals, on which we can watch programs
"We watched television last night."
"The family gathered around the television every evening to watch the news together and discuss current events before eating dinner."
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