again /əˈɡen/
(adj) one more time; on another occasion
Example: I've told you again and again(= many times) not to do that.
(adj) one more time; on another occasion
Example: I've told you again and again(= many times) not to do that.
although /ɔːlˈðəʊ/
(adj) used for introducing a statement that makes the main statement in a sentence seem surprising
Example: Although small, the kitchen is well designed.
(adj) used for introducing a statement that makes the main statement in a sentence seem surprising
Example: Although small, the kitchen is well designed.
blame /bleɪm/
(v) to think or say that somebody/something is responsible for something bad
Example: She doesn't blame anyone for her father's death.
(v) to think or say that somebody/something is responsible for something bad
Example: She doesn't blame anyone for her father's death.
capital /ˈkæpɪtl/
(n) the most important town or city of a country or region, where the government operates from
Example: Cairo is the capital of Egypt.
(n) the most important town or city of a country or region, where the government operates from
Example: Cairo is the capital of Egypt.
check /tʃek/
(n) to examine something to see if it is correct, safe or acceptable
Example: a health check
(n) to examine something to see if it is correct, safe or acceptable
Example: a health check
constantly /ˈkɒnstəntli/
(adj) all the time; repeatedly
Example: Fashion is constantly changing.
(adj) all the time; repeatedly
Example: Fashion is constantly changing.
definite /ˈdefɪnət/
(adj) sure or certain; unlikely to change
Example: I've heard rumours, but nothing definite.
(adj) sure or certain; unlikely to change
Example: I've heard rumours, but nothing definite.
dentist /ˈdentɪst/
(n) a person whose job is to take care of people’s teeth
Example: You should have your teeth checked by a dentist at least twice a year.
(n) a person whose job is to take care of people’s teeth
Example: You should have your teeth checked by a dentist at least twice a year.
expect /ɪkˈspekt/
(v) to think or believe that something will happen or that somebody will do something
Example: Many people were expecting (that) the peace talks would break down.
(v) to think or believe that something will happen or that somebody will do something
Example: Many people were expecting (that) the peace talks would break down.
expected /ɪkˈspektɪd/
(adj) that you think will happen
Example: this year's expected earnings
(adj) that you think will happen
Example: this year's expected earnings
hold /həʊld/
(v) to have somebody/something in your hand, arms, etc.
Example: The winning captain held the trophy in the air.
(v) to have somebody/something in your hand, arms, etc.
Example: The winning captain held the trophy in the air.
hook /hʊk/
(n) a curved piece of metal, plastic or wire for hanging things on, catching fish with, etc.
Example: a picture/curtain/coat hook
(n) a curved piece of metal, plastic or wire for hanging things on, catching fish with, etc.
Example: a picture/curtain/coat hook
horse /hɔːs/
(n) a large animal with four legs, a mane (= long thick hair on its neck) and a tail. Horses are used for riding on, pulling carriages , etc.
Example: He mounted his horse and rode off.
(n) a large animal with four legs, a mane (= long thick hair on its neck) and a tail. Horses are used for riding on, pulling carriages , etc.
Example: He mounted his horse and rode off.
influence /ˈɪnfluəns/
(n) the effect that somebody/something has on the way a person thinks or behaves or on the way that something works or develops
Example: the influence of the climate on agricultural production
(n) the effect that somebody/something has on the way a person thinks or behaves or on the way that something works or develops
Example: the influence of the climate on agricultural production
left /left/
(n) on the side of your body that is towards the west when you are facing north
Example: Twist your body to the left, then to the right.
(n) on the side of your body that is towards the west when you are facing north
Example: Twist your body to the left, then to the right.