Lesson 1C, Practical English Episode 1, Lesson 2C and 19 More Topics · New English File Elementary Vocabulary List

an electronic device that stores and processes data

"He spends all day working at his computer."

"A quantum computer performs incredibly complex calculations not with simple bits"

the thing we move to enter, exit, or access a place such as a vehicle, building, room, etc.

"Close the door."

"The front door was open when I arrived home."

a flat and hard tool made of wood, plastic, paper, etc. that is designed for specific purposes

"Write on the board."

"The teacher wrote the math problem on the board and asked the students to solve it themselves."

furniture with a back and often four legs that we can use for sitting

"Please sit on the chair."

"The chair is comfortable enough for long meetings."

furniture we use for working, writing, reading, etc. that normally has a flat surface and drawers

"The desk is near the window."

"I organized my books on the desk before studying."

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."

furniture with a usually flat surface on top of one or multiple legs that we can sit at or put things on

"Put it on the table."

"The antique mahogany table served as the centerpiece of the dining room, displaying a magnificent floral arrangement."

an upright structure, usually made of brick, concrete, or stone that is made to divide, protect, or surround a place

"The wall is white."

"They painted the wall of the living room a soft gray color and hung several family photos in black frames to make the space feel more personal and welcoming."

a space in a wall or vehicle that is made of glass and we use to look outside or get some fresh air

"Open the window."

"She opened the window to let some fresh air into the stuffy room because the heater had been on all day and made it feel too warm and dry inside."

a hotel room or bedroom used by just one person

"The single room was quiet."

"She booked a single room because she values her privacy and does not like sharing spaces with strangers while traveling alone."

a room in a hotel suitable for two people, typically has a larger bed

"The double room costs more."

"They requested a double room with a view of the ocean but unfortunately only rooms facing the parking lot were still available."

the floor of a building at ground level

"The shop is on the ground floor of the building."

"The apartment on the ground floor had a small patio that opened onto the garden."

the place or desk usually at a hotel entrance where people go to book a room or check in

"The reception was very friendly."

"The hotel reception was understaffed causing long queues of tired guests who just wanted to check in after their flights."

a box-like device that goes up and down and is used to get to the different floors of a building

"Take the lift up."

"He pressed the button for the lift, anticipating a swift ascent to the penthouse apartment on the thirtieth floor."

a place where alcoholic and other drinks and light snacks are sold and served

"Go to the bar."

"They decided to meet at the local bar for a casual evening drink after work."

the floor of a building which has the same level as the street level

"The shop is on the first floor."

"The entrance to the museum is conveniently located on the first floor, accessible directly from the street."

feeling very annoyed because of something that we do not like

"He is angry."

"The angry customer demanded to speak with the manager after receiving the wrong order for the third time."

feeling afraid, often suddenly, due to danger, threat, or shock

"The rabbit is frightened."

"The frightened rabbit ran into the bushes when it heard the dog barking loudly."

needing or wanting something to eat

"I am hungry."

"The hungry child ate his entire dinner in five minutes and then asked for more because he had not eaten anything since breakfast."

tired and unhappy because there is nothing to do or because we are no longer interested in something

"The student is bored."

"The bored children complained that there was nothing to do on the rainy afternoon at home."

emotionally bad or unhappy

"The movie is sad."

"The sad dog waited by the door every day for its owner who never came home again."

needing to sleep or rest because of not having any more energy

"I am tired."

"After working twelve hours straight without a break she felt completely tired and exhausted beyond words."

feeling unhappy and afraid because of something that has happened or might happen

"She looks worried."

"The worried expression on the mother's face showed her concern as she watched her son climb the tall tree without any safety equipment."

wanting or needing a drink

"I am thirsty."

"After running five miles in the hot sun she was extremely thirsty and drank an entire bottle of water in just a few seconds."

emotionally feeling good or glad

"The child is happy."

"The happy couple celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a big party and all their friends."

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

"The drink is cold."

"The cold wind cut through his jacket like a knife and he wished he had worn a warmer coat."

having a higher than normal temperature

"The soup is hot."

"The hot soup burned his tongue because he was too impatient to wait for it to cool down properly."

feeling so anxious that makes one unable to relax

"She is stressed."

"The stressed student stayed up all night studying for the final exam and drank five cups of coffee to stay awake."

used to talk or ask about the number of things or people that are involved or concerned

"How many students are there?"

"How many people are coming to the party because I need to buy enough food for everyone?"

used in questions to ask for information or for someone’s opinion

"What do you want?"

"What he said about the new policy surprised everyone in the room because it was so unexpected."

used when we want to ask at what time something happens

"When will you arrive?"

"When will you arrive at the station so that I can come and pick you up in my car?"

in what place, situation, or position

"Where is my umbrella?"

"Where is my umbrella because I thought I left it by the door but I cannot find it anywhere now."

used to ask or talk about one or more members of a group of things or people, when we are not sure about it or about them

"Which color do you?"

"We need to decide which of the proposed strategies will be most effective in achieving our long-term goals."

used in questions to ask about the name or identity of one person or several people

"Who is that person?"

"Who is the person standing over there by the entrance to the building?"

used for asking the purpose of or reason for something

"Why did you leave early?"

"Why did you leave early without saying goodbye to anyone at the party last night?"

a child's female parent

"Her mother held her hand when she felt scared."

"My mother always makes the best chocolate chip cookies in the neighborhood."

a person's female child

"Their daughter learned to read before she even started school."

"Their daughter graduated from medical school last spring and is now working as a resident at the city's largest hospital."

the man who is our mom's or dad's father

"My grandfather is kind."

"Her grandfather shared many fascinating stories from his youth during their visit."

the woman who is our mom or dad's mother

"My grandmother bakes the best cookies in the whole world."

"My grandmother taught me how to bake chocolate chip cookies when I was only seven years old using her secret recipe."

the sister of our mother or father or their sibling's wife

"My aunt lives in Florida."

"My aunt lives in Florida and sends me a birthday card every year with a twenty dollar bill tucked inside the envelope."

the brother of our father or mother or their sibling's husband

"My uncle taught me how to fish at the lake last summer."

"My uncle always tells the funniest jokes at family gatherings."

our sister or brother's son, or the son of our husband or wife's siblings

"My nephew loves to play football in the park with his friends."

"His nephew visited them every weekend and enjoyed playing video games together."

our sister or brother's daughter, or the daughter of our husband or wife's siblings

"My niece drew a pretty picture just for me at school."

"His little niece loves to sit on his lap while he reads her bedtime stories about dragons and princesses in faraway kingdoms."

our aunt or uncle's child

"My cousin lives in another city."

"I am going to visit my cousin who lives in another city next week."

the lady you are officially married to

"His wife is a doctor at the big city hospital."

"His wife supported him through all of his difficult career changes."

a child's male parent

"My father taught me how to ride a bike."

"Her father taught her how to ride a bicycle when she was very young."

a man who shares a mother and father with us

"His older brother helped him learn to kick the ball."

"My brother and I used to build elaborate forts in the backyard."

a lady who shares a mother and father with us

"My sister and I shared a room when we were small kids."

"My older sister always gives me good advice because she went through the same struggles when she was my age."

a person's male child

"Her son joined the army when he turned eighteen years old."

"Their son graduated from university and started working at a technology company."

to make a short, loud sound that is typical of a dog

"The dog barks at strangers loudly."

"The neighbor's dog started to bark loudly in the middle of the night and woke everyone up."

producing or having a lot of loud and unwanted sound

"The city is noisy."

"The noisy construction work outside made it impossible for her to concentrate on her online class assignments."

people or things in large numbers or amounts

"She has a lot of friends."

"There are a lot of interesting places to visit in this city so bring your camera."

to have tears coming from your eyes as a result of a strong emotion such as sadness, pain, or sorrow

"The baby began to cry loudly."

"The baby began to cry loudly because she was hungry and wanted her mother to feed her."

the act of repeatedly doing something to become better at doing it

"Practice makes you better."

"She needs regular practice to improve her speaking skills."

to hold or arrange an event

"We have a party."

"The company decided to have a grand celebration to honor their employees' hard work."

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

"They argue about money often."

"The siblings argued loudly about who would get the front seat in the car during the long family road trip."

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

"She makes delicious cakes."

"My grandmother makes the best chocolate chip cookies I have ever tasted in my entire life."

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."

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."

filled with fog, creating a hazy atmosphere that reduces visibility

"The morning is foggy."

"The foggy morning reduced visibility to less than fifty feet so drivers turned on their headlights and slowed down to avoid accidents on the road."

having a lot of strong winds

"It is windy outside."

"The windy day made it hard to walk outside without getting blown around and the trees swayed dangerously as the strong gusts continued for hours."

the season after summer and before winter when the leaves change color and fall from the trees

"The leaves turn orange and red in autumn."

"The leaves turn orange and red in autumn and the air becomes cool and crisp."

the season that comes after fall and in most countries winter is the coldest season

"Snow often falls in winter."

"We love building snowmen and drinking hot chocolate together during the long winter months."

things that are related to air and sky such as temperature, rain, wind, etc.

"The weather is improving today."

"We checked the weather before leaving home."

(of water) to fall from the sky in the shape of small drops

"Rain falls from the dark clouds."

"The weather forecast predicted that it would rain heavily all weekend so we decided to cancel our outdoor picnic plans."

(of water) to fall from the sky in the shape of small and soft ice crystals

"It often snows heavily during winter."

"It rarely snows in this region but when it does the entire city shuts down because people are not prepared for icy roads."

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

"The drink is cold."

"The cold wind cut through his jacket like a knife and he wished he had worn a warmer coat."

having a higher than normal temperature

"The soup is hot."

"The hot soup burned his tongue because he was too impatient to wait for it to cool down properly."

having many clouds up in the sky

"The sky is cloudy."

"The cloudy sky threatened rain so they decided to postpone the baseball game until the weather improved later in the week."

very bright because there is a lot of light coming from the sun

"It is sunny today."

"The sunny day was perfect for a picnic and the family packed sandwiches fruit and lemonade to enjoy at the park."

the season that comes after winter, when in most countries the trees and flowers begin to grow again

"Flowers bloom in spring."

"Many people enjoy planting vegetables in their gardens when spring finally arrives."

the season that comes after spring and in most countries summer is the warmest season

"We spend summer at the beach."

"Summer is a perfect time for swimming"

a period of time that a year is divided into, such as winter and summer, with each having three months

"Winter is a season."

"Each distinct season brings its own unique weather patterns and natural beauty to the landscape."

pants made of denim, that is a type of strong cotton cloth, and is used for a casual style

"These jeans are too tight."

"She wears jeans almost every day because they are comfortable."

a piece of clothing usually worn by men on the upper half of the body, typically with a collar and sleeves, and with buttons down the front

"His white shirt was stained with coffee."

"He spilled coffee on his white shirt right before an important business meeting with his boss."

a casual short-sleeved shirt with no collar, usually made of cotton

"I bought a new T-shirt."

"His T-shirt had a simple design and a bright color."

a piece of clothing for girls or women that fastens around the waist and hangs down around the legs

"She bought a blue skirt."

"The school uniform requires girls to wear a knee length blue skirt with a white blouse and a navy blue sweater during the colder months of the year."

something that we wear to cover and protect our feet, generally made of strong materials like leather or plastic

"Put on your shoe."

"These shoes are new and very comfortable."

a piece of clothing worn on the top part of our body that is made of cotton or wool, has long sleeves and a closed front

"The sweater is warm."

"She knitted a sweater for her brother during the winter."

a piece of clothing that covers the body from the waist to the ankles, with a separate part for each leg

"His trousers need ironing."

"He ironed his gray wool trousers carefully so there would be no wrinkles before his important presentation."

a short item of clothing that we wear on the top part of our body, usually has sleeves and something in the front so we could close it

"Wear your jacket."

"She grabbed her light jacket before heading out into the cool evening air."

to reach a location, particularly as an end to a journey

"Passengers arrive at the airport early."

"The train is expected to arrive at the station at exactly nine o'clock so please do not be late for your important appointment."

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

"You must decide your future path."

"After weeks of research she finally decided which university to attend for her graduate studies."

a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand

"The largest hot desert on Earth is the Sahara."

"The Sahara desert is a vast, arid region with extreme temperatures and very little vegetation."

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

"The mountain is tall."

"Climbing the mountain was a challenging experience that required careful preparation and great physical strength."

to give something to someone in exchange for money

"They sell fresh fruit here."

"The farmer sells fresh vegetables at the local market every Saturday morning."

having unusual, unexpected, or confusing qualities

"The sound is strange."

"She heard a strange noise coming from the basement but when she went to check nothing was there at all."

feeling or showing shock or amazement

"I was surprised."

"She was surprised to see her brother at the party because he had told her that he would be out of town on a business trip all week."

in the direction of a particular person or thing

"He walked toward the door."

"He walked slowly toward the door because he did not want to leave the party."

worth a large amount of money

"The ring is valuable."

"The valuable painting was insured for millions of dollars and guarded by a state of the art security system."

a very small town located in the countryside

"The village is small."

"The small village had only one school and one grocery store but the residents were friendly and always willing to help their neighbors in need."

physically feeling relaxed and not feeling pain, stress, fear, etc.

"The bed is comfortable."

"She felt comfortable and relaxed in her new, cozy apartment."

in or into a room, building, etc.

"Please come inside it is cold."

"Please come inside it is cold out there and I have made some hot soup for you."

to the inner part or a position inside a place

"She walked into the room."

"He jumped into the cold river to save the drowning child without any hesitation."

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."

a large building that is the official home of a powerful or very important person such as a king, queen, pope, etc.

"The palace was enormous."

"We toured the palace and admired its decorated rooms and grand halls."

used to indicate movement into one side and out of the opposite side of something

"The train passed through the tunnel."

"We walked through the forest and saw many birds and small animals along the way."

a box-like musical instrument that is held in both hands and is played by squeezing and stretching it while pressing its keys

"She plays the accordion."

"The accordion added a lively sound to the traditional music performance."

a musical instrument consisting of a hollow, round frame with plastic or skin stretched tightly across one or both ends, played by hitting it with sticks or hands

"The drum sounded loud."

"He hit the drum hard with his stick and made a loud booming sound."

a curved metal wind instrument that is played by blowing into it while pressing its buttons

"He played the saxophone."

"The saxophone made the jazz performance sound smooth and expressive."

a musical instrument with a curved metal tube and one wide end, which is played by blowing into it while pressing and releasing its three buttons

"He played the trumpet."

"He practiced playing the trumpet every day for two hours annoying his neighbors but eventually earning a seat in the city youth orchestra."

a musical instrument that we play by holding it under our chin and moving a bow across its strings

"The violin was very expensive."

"She plays the violin in the school orchestra."

someone who plays a musical instrument or writes music, especially as a profession

"The musician practiced every day."

"The talented musician played the violin beautifully for a large audience at the concert hall."

a type of electric guitar that produces the lowest pitch in the family of guitars

"The bass guitar is loud."

"She played the bass guitar in the band."

a type of electronic musical instrument with keys like those of a piano, which is able to make many different sounds

"She plays the keyboard."

"He learned to play the electronic keyboard, mastering its diverse range of synthesized sounds and rhythms."

a musical instrument we play by pressing the black and white keys on the keyboard

"The piano sounds beautiful."

"He learned to play the piano as a child."

an object or device used for producing music, such as a violin or a piano

"Play the instrument."

"He learned to play the complex stringed instrument by practicing for several hours daily."

used when referring to a person or thing that was previously mentioned or one that is identified easily

"The sun is bright."

"The sun rises in the east and sets in the west every single day without fail."

a set of lights, often colored in red, yellow, and green, that control the traffic on a road

"The traffic lights changed from red to green."

"The traffic lights malfunctioned flashing red in every direction causing confusion at the busy intersection."

used to show a day or date

"The party is on Saturday."

"We have a crucial exam scheduled on the third Monday of next month."

a point or area at which two edges, sides, or lines meet

"Turn the corner."

"The shop is on the corner of the street."

used to show a particular place or position

"Meet me at the station."

"Meet me at the station at six o'clock so we can catch the train together."

a structure built over a river, road, etc. that enables people or vehicles to go from one side to the other

"The bridge is long."

"Engineers are constructing a new bridge to alleviate traffic congestion in the city."

located across from a particular thing, typically separated by an intervening space

"He sat on the opposite side."

"The restaurant is on the opposite side of the street and you can see the sign from here if you look across the road."

to move in a circular direction around a fixed line or point

"Turn the wheel around."

"Remember to turn the lights off when you leave the room to save energy and reduce your electricity bill."

located or directed toward the side of a human body where the heart is

"My left foot hurts."

"Her left hand was injured so she had to write with her right hand for several weeks until the cast came off."

the direction or side that is toward the east when someone or something is facing north

"Turn to the right."

"He instinctively reached for the door on his right, hoping for a quick escape."

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."

in or along a direct line, without bending or deviation

"Go straight then turn left."

"Go straight then turn left at the traffic lights and you will see the post office on your right."

from one side of something to the other

"Go past the shop."

"He walked quickly past the crowded marketplace, eager to reach his destination without getting delayed by the many people."

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

"They go to church every Sunday."

"The old stone church at the end of the street has stood there for over two hundred years."

the final part of something, such as an event, a story, etc.

"Every difficult journey eventually reaches its end"

"The end of the movie was so surprising that the entire audience gasped in shock at the final plot twist."

used to indicate origin or derivation

"A piece of cake."

"He is a descendant of a long line of esteemed scholars and philosophers."

a public path for vehicles in a village, town, or city, usually with buildings, houses, etc. on its sides

"The street is busy."

"Children play on the street after school."

to reach a location, particularly as an end to a journey

"Passengers arrive at the airport early."

"The train is expected to arrive at the station at exactly nine o'clock so please do not be late for your important appointment."

to really not like something or someone

"I hate waking up early."

"I hate waking up early on weekends because I prefer to sleep late."

to move something like a window or door into a position that people or things cannot pass through

"Close the door behind you."

"Do not forget to close the door when you leave so the cat does not get out."

to move toward a location that the speaker considers to be close or relevant to them

"Come here right now."

"Please come to my party on Saturday night because all of our friends will be there."

to end the life of someone or something

"Farmers kill the harmful insects carefully."

"The hunter was arrested for trying to kill an endangered species of wild animal."

to put our bottom on something like a chair or the ground while keeping our back straight

"Please sit on the comfortable chair."

"The elderly man prefers to sit in the front row of the cinema because his eyesight is poor."

to rest our mind and body, with our eyes closed

"Babies sleep for many hours."

"Most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night to function properly and maintain good health."

to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought

"Please speak more clearly."

"She was too nervous to speak in front of the large audience even though she had prepared her speech thoroughly."

in a position very close to someone or something

"Sit next to me."

"The small cafe was located next to the bustling market, attracting many shoppers with its aroma."

in a position at the front part of someone or something else or further forward than someone or something

"The car stopped in front of the house."

"Please park your car in front of the house and not on the grass."

located across from a particular thing, typically separated by an intervening space

"He sat on the opposite side."

"The restaurant is on the opposite side of the street and you can see the sign from here if you look across the road."

across from one side to the other

"He jumped over the fence."

"He jumped over the fence to escape from the angry dog that was chasing him through the yard."

used to show that something exists or happens inside a space or area

"She lives in London."

"She lives in a small apartment near the city center with her two cats."

in contact with and upheld by a surface

"The book is on the table."

"The book is on the table next to the lamp and the coffee cup."

in or to a position lower than and directly beneath something

"The book is under table."

"The hidden treasure was buried deep under the old oak tree."

at the rear, far side, or back side of something

"The cat is hiding behind the sofa."

"The cat is hiding behind the sofa because it is scared of the loud thunder outside."

in, into, or at the space that is separating two things, places, or people

"The bank is between the cafe and the shop."

"The library is between the bank and the post office on Main Street."

a box made of cardboard or plastic for storing goods, especially liquid

"The carton is empty."

"He opened the carton of milk and immediately noticed a sour smell indicating the product had expired several days before."

a container with a wide opening and a lid, typically made of glass or ceramic, used to store food such as honey, jam, pickles, etc.

"The jar is closed."

"The jar of pickles was sealed so tightly that she had to ask her husband to open it because her hands were too weak."

the white liquid we get from cows, sheep, or goats that we drink and use for making cheese, butter, etc.

"The milk is cold."

"He drank a glass of milk before bed."

a natural, white substance, obtained from mines and also found in seawater that is added to the food to make it taste better or to preserve it

"Add a little salt to the dish."

"Adding too much salt to the dish can ruin the flavor and make it unhealthy."

the brand of a sweet and brown drink that has bubbles in it

"Coca-Cola is famous."

"They served Coca-Cola at the party because many guests preferred it."

a glass or plastic container that has a narrow neck and is used for storing drinks or other liquids

"There is water in the bottle."

"The message in the bottle had floated across the ocean for years before a young girl finally found it washed up on the sandy beach near her home."

a container, usually with four sides, a bottom, and a lid, that we use for moving or keeping things

"The box is under the table."

"She opened the box carefully and found old photos."

a container, made of metal, used for storing food or drink

"She opens a can of soda."

"She opens a can of soda and the carbonated drink fizzes as she pours it into a glass of ice."

a small bag typically made of paper, plastic, etc., that can contain various things, such as tea, sugar, or spices

"The packet is sealed."

"The instruction packet included diagrams written in six different languages making it easy for international customers to assemble the furniture correctly."

a metal container in which dry food is stored and sold

"The cookies are stored in a tin box."

"The cookies are stored in a tin box and stay fresh for weeks without becoming stale or soft."

a soft cake that is small and round

"She ate a warm biscuit with butter and jam."

"The buttermilk biscuit was flaky and warm served with butter and honey at breakfast."

food made from grain, eaten with milk particularly in the morning

"I eat cereal for breakfast."

"For breakfast he poured a bowl of crunchy cereal and added cold milk from the refrigerator."

a thin, round piece of potato, cooked in hot oil and eaten cold as a snack

"I like a crisp."

"She reached into the bag and pulled out a perfectly golden, crisp potato chip."

a thick, sweet substance we make by boiling fruit with sugar and often eat on bread

"The jam tastes sweet."

"She spread strawberry jam on her toast and ate it slowly while reading the morning newspaper and enjoying the quiet before her children woke up for school."

a sweet white or brown substance that is obtained from plants and used to make food and drinks sweet

"Too much sugar is unhealthy."

"She added sugar to her coffee."

a type of large fish that is found in warm seas

"I ate tuna for lunch."

"The fisherman proudly displayed the enormous tuna he had caught in the deep ocean."

the number 100

"There are a hundred people here."

"One hundred participants were selected through stratified random sampling for the clinical trial."

used to connect two words, phrases, or sentences referring to related things

"I like tea and coffee."

"I went to the store and bought some milk and bread for breakfast."

the number 5

"I need five minutes."

"Five key indicators were used to evaluate the overall performance of the department."

referring to the numerical value that represents the result of multiplying two by one hundred

"She has two hundred dollars."

"He saved two hundred dollars by buying the plane ticket six months in advance instead of waiting until the last minute."

referring to the numerical value that represents the quantity or value obtained by multiplying three by one hundred

"He needs three hundred euros."

"The three hundred page book took her a week to read because she could only read a few chapters each night."

the number 50

"She saved fifty dollars."

"He saved fifty dollars from his allowance to buy a new video game."

the number 75

"She is seventy-five years old."

"The seventy-fifth anniversary of the organization was celebrated with a landmark global conference."

the number 1 followed by 3 zeros

"One thousand people came."

"The charity managed to raise over one thousand dollars through its annual fundraising event held last Saturday afternoon."

used when we want to talk about a person or thing for the first time or when other people may not know who or what they are

"I have a dog."

"I need a new phone because my old one is broken and the screen is cracked."

the number 1 followed by 6 zeros

"She earned a million dollars."

"Over one million subscribers joined the platform within the first week of its public launch."

the main dish of a meal

"The main course is grilled salmon."

"The main course was the largest and most substantial dish of a meal."

liquid food we make by cooking things like meat, fish, or vegetables in water

"The soup is hot."

"She served vegetable soup for lunch."

having been cooked over direct heat, often on a grill, resulting in a charred or seared exterior

"He ordered grilled fish."

"The grilled salmon had beautiful char marks and a smoky flavor that paired perfectly with the lemon butter sauce."

a list of the different food available for a meal in a restaurant

"The menu looks expensive."

"We studied the menu before ordering dinner."

‌sweet food eaten after the main dish

"We had cake for dessert."

"For dessert we had chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream and fresh strawberries on top."

having been made at home, rather than in a factory or store, especially referring to food

"The cookies are homemade."

"The homemade cookies were much better than the store bought ones because her grandmother used a secret family recipe."

a flavorful liquid, served with food to give it a particular taste

"Serve sauce with pasta."

"He added sauce to the pasta."

new or different and not formerly known or done

"This is a fresh idea."

"The artist presented a fresh perspective on the classic subject matter, captivating the audience with her innovative approach."

a small dish served before the main course

"The soup is served as a starter."

"The starter was a small appetizer served before the main course."

known by a lot of people

"He is a famous singer."

"The famous actor was recognized everywhere he went and fans often asked him for autographs and selfies even when he was trying to eat dinner in peace."

the work that we do regularly to earn money

"He found a new job."

"She applied for twenty different jobs online before she finally received a phone call inviting her to come in for an interview at a small marketing firm."

to legally become someone's wife or husband

"They are going to get married in June."

"My best friend is going to get married next summer and I will be her bridesmaid."

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 start loving someone deeply

"They fell in love quickly."

"Many people believe that when you fall in love, the whole world suddenly looks brighter and more beautiful."

people or things in large numbers or amounts

"She has a lot of friends."

"There are a lot of interesting places to visit in this city so bring your camera."

something that we use to buy and sell goods and services, can be in the form of coins or paper bills

"Money is important."

"She saved enough money to buy a new laptop."

a mild feeling of shock we have when something unusual happens

"The surprise made her smile."

"The surprise party was a complete success because nobody accidentally revealed the secret and the birthday guest genuinely had no idea about the plan."

to start or grow to be

"She wants to become a teacher."

"He wants to become a pilot when he grows up and fly airplanes all over the world."

to receive or come to have something

"I get a present."

"She was thrilled to finally get the promotion she had been working towards for so long."

used when we want to talk about a person or thing for the first time or when other people may not know who or what they are

"I have a dog."

"I need a new phone because my old one is broken and the screen is cracked."

recently invented, made, etc.

"I need a new phone."

"The new smartphone had a better camera and a longer battery life than his old one which was three years old and very slow."

to see and talk to someone for the first time, typically when getting introduced or becoming acquainted

"Let us meet."

"It was a pleasure to meet such an accomplished and inspiring individual at the conference."

to undergo or experience something

"We have a problem."

"The nation had to have a period of national mourning following the tragic event."

used when naming, or giving description or information about people, things, or situations

"This is a cat."

"The ancient artifact is believed to be a ceremonial dagger used by royalty."

having or bringing good luck

"You are lucky."

"He felt lucky to have survived the accident without any serious injuries and he thanked the doctors who saved his life."

to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

"I love to travel abroad."

"She loves to travel to different countries and learn about their cultures and traditions."

to change your position or location

"They move to a new apartment soon."

"The family decided to move to a bigger house in the suburbs because they needed more space for their three growing children."

a building where people live, especially as a family

"They bought a new house."

"The house has three bedrooms and a small garden."

in a manner that is capable of harming or injuring a person or destroying or damaging a thing

"He drove dangerously fast."

"The car was dangerously close to the edge of the cliff and everyone held their breath as it passed slowly."

in a way that shows ease and skill in expressing thoughts clearly and smoothly

"He speaks English fluently."

"The young girl speaks English fluently even though she only started learning the language two years ago."

in a way that produces a lot of noise or sound

"He laughed loudly at the joke."

"The children laughed loudly in the park disturbing the neighbors who were trying to sleep."

in a courteous or respectful manner

"He asked politely."

"The young man politely held the door open for the elderly woman and she thanked him for his kind and thoughtful gesture."

without stress or strong emotion

"She calmly explained the situation."

"She calmly explained the situation to the police and they praised her for being so helpful and cooperative."

to rub the surface of something, often using a brush or a piece of cloth, to make it bright, smooth, and shiny

"Polish your shoes before the interview."

"You should polish your leather shoes before the job interview to make them look shiny and professional."

in a way that is right or satisfactory

"You did well."

"She handled the difficult situation very well, maintaining her composure throughout the ordeal."

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

"This puzzle is hard."

"The advanced calculus problem proved to be incredibly hard for most of the students in the class."

in a solemn or grave manner, not joking or casual

"You should seriously consider your options."

"You should seriously consider your options before making a decision that could affect your entire future."

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

"She will drive to work."

"It took nearly three hours to drive to the beach because there was heavy traffic on the highway."

to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought

"Please speak more clearly."

"She was too nervous to speak in front of the large audience even though she had prepared her speech thoroughly."

to deal with or behave toward someone or something in a particular way

"Treat people kindly."

"It is fundamentally important to treat all individuals with respect, regardless of their background or beliefs."

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 do certain physical or mental activities in order to achieve a result or as a part of our job

"I work hard every day."

"She decided to work on improving her language skills by immersing herself in the local culture."

to reach for something and hold it

"Please take this book."

"He reached out to take the offered hand and gratefully accepted the assistance."

to put clothes on oneself

"She will dress quickly."

"You should dress appropriately for the job interview to make a good first impression."

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."

to act in a particular way

"Children behave well at school today."

"Parents expect their children to behave politely in public places by not shouting running around or disturbing other people who are nearby."

to think carefully about different things and choose one of them

"You must decide your future path."

"After weeks of research she finally decided which university to attend for her graduate studies."

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."

to want something to happen or be true

"We hope for good weather tomorrow."

"I hope that the weather will be sunny and warm this weekend so we can finally have our long delayed picnic in the park."

to become knowledgeable or skilled in something by doing it, studying, or being taught

"Children learn new things daily."

"Students learn more effectively when they are actively engaged in the lesson rather than passively listening to a lecture."

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

"Plants need sunlight and water."

"Plants need sunlight water and nutrients from the soil to grow healthy and strong."

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."

to decide on and make arrangements or preparations for something ahead of time

"We plan a trip soon."

"We plan to visit our grandparents next weekend if the weather is nice and sunny."

to tell someone that one will do something or that a particular event will happen

"Promise me you will return safely."

"I promise to return your book by Friday because I know you need it for your exam."

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."

to wish to do or have something

"I want a new bicycle."

"The baby wants his bottle right now because he is very hungry and tired."

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."

a vehicle that is powered by electricity and moves on rails in a street, used for transporting passengers

"Tram runs on tracks."

"The tram runs along tracks embedded in the street and stops frequently to pick up passengers."

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."

a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

"The plane is late."

"Her plane was delayed by five hours due to mechanical issues so the airline provided meal vouchers and offered compensation for the long wait."

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."

a bus with comfortable seats that carries many passengers, used for long journeys

"The coach will arrive soon."

"We decided to take the coach for our long-distance journey across the country."

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 quickly move from a higher place toward the ground

"Leaves fall in autumn."

"Be careful not to fall on the ice because the sidewalk is very slippery this morning."

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."

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."

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."

to look at written or printed words or symbols and understand their meaning

"Read the instructions carefully first."

"You should read the instructions carefully before assembling the furniture to avoid making any mistakes."

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."

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."

to receive or come to have something

"I get a present."

"She was thrilled to finally get the promotion she had been working towards for so long."

to hold or own something

"I have a book."

"She was fortunate to have inherited a substantial amount of wealth from her generous grandmother."

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

"Do not lose your keys."

"It is easy to lose your sense of direction when navigating through the dense, unfamiliar forest."

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."

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

"The team wins the championship trophy easily."

"The young athlete trained hard for many years hoping to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games representing her country with pride."

used when naming, or giving description or information about people, things, or situations

"This is a cat."

"The ancient artifact is believed to be a ceremonial dagger used by royalty."

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

"Do the dishes now."

"What do you want to do this weekend because I am free on both Saturday and Sunday."

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

"Eat your vegetables for dinner."

"It is important to eat a balanced diet that includes plenty of fruits vegetables and whole grains for good health."

to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought

"Please speak more clearly."

"She was too nervous to speak in front of the large audience even though she had prepared her speech thoroughly."

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."