alarm /əˈlɑːm/
(v) a loud noise or a signal that warns people of danger or of a problem
Example: The captain knew there was an engine fault but didn't want to alarm the passengers.
(v) a loud noise or a signal that warns people of danger or of a problem
Example: The captain knew there was an engine fault but didn't want to alarm the passengers.
all /ɔːl/
(adj) the whole number of
Example: He lives all alone.
(adj) the whole number of
Example: He lives all alone.
automatic /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
(adj) having controls that work without needing a person to operate them
Example: automatic transmission (= in a car, etc.)
(adj) having controls that work without needing a person to operate them
Example: automatic transmission (= in a car, etc.)
bone /bəʊn/
(n) any of the hard parts that form the skeleton of the body of a human or an animal
Example: The dog was gnawing at a bone.
(n) any of the hard parts that form the skeleton of the body of a human or an animal
Example: The dog was gnawing at a bone.
chain /tʃeɪn/
(n) a series of connected metal rings, used for pulling or fastening things; a length of chain used for a particular purpose
Example: a short length of chain
(n) a series of connected metal rings, used for pulling or fastening things; a length of chain used for a particular purpose
Example: a short length of chain
climbing /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
(n) the sport or activity of climbing rocks or mountains
Example: a climbing accident
(n) the sport or activity of climbing rocks or mountains
Example: a climbing accident
conclusion /kənˈkluːʒn/
(n) something that you decide when you have thought about all the information connected with the situation
Example: I've come to the conclusion that he's not the right person for the job.
(n) something that you decide when you have thought about all the information connected with the situation
Example: I've come to the conclusion that he's not the right person for the job.
context /ˈkɒntekst/
(n) the situation in which something happens and that helps you to understand it
Example: His decision can only be understood in context.
(n) the situation in which something happens and that helps you to understand it
Example: His decision can only be understood in context.
daily /ˈdeɪli/
(adj) happening, done or produced every day
Example: events affecting the daily lives of millions of people
(adj) happening, done or produced every day
Example: events affecting the daily lives of millions of people
disappear /ˌdɪsəˈpɪə(r)/
(v) to become impossible to see
Example: Lisa watched until the train disappeared from view.
(v) to become impossible to see
Example: Lisa watched until the train disappeared from view.
end /end/
(v) the final part of a period of time, an event, an activity or a story
Example: How does the story end?
(v) the final part of a period of time, an event, an activity or a story
Example: How does the story end?
farther /ˈfɑːðə(r)/
(adj) at or to a greater distance in space or time
Example: the farther shore of the lake
(adj) at or to a greater distance in space or time
Example: the farther shore of the lake
governor /ˈɡʌvənə(r)/
(n) a person who is the official head of a country or region that is governed by another country
Example: a provincial governor
(n) a person who is the official head of a country or region that is governed by another country
Example: a provincial governor
growth /ɡrəʊθ/
(n) the process in people, animals or plants of growing physically, mentally or emotionally
Example: a concern with personal (= mental and emotional) growth and development
(n) the process in people, animals or plants of growing physically, mentally or emotionally
Example: a concern with personal (= mental and emotional) growth and development
hear /hɪə(r)/
(v) to be aware of sounds with your ears
Example: Didn't you hear what I said?
(v) to be aware of sounds with your ears
Example: Didn't you hear what I said?