gather /ˈɡæðər/
(verb) to come together, or bring people together, in one place to form a group
Example: We gathered information for our plan from many sources
(verb) to come together, or bring people together, in one place to form a group
Example: We gathered information for our plan from many sources
pick up /pɪk ʌp/
(phrasal verb) to get better, stronger, etc.; to improve
Example: I'll pick you up at fiveo'clock.
(phrasal verb) to get better, stronger, etc.; to improve
Example: I'll pick you up at fiveo'clock.
blanket /ˈblæŋkɪt/
(noun) a large cover, often made of wool, used especially on beds to keep people warm
Example: The snow blanketed the windshield making it difficult to see the roads
(noun) a large cover, often made of wool, used especially on beds to keep people warm
Example: The snow blanketed the windshield making it difficult to see the roads
entitle /ɪnˈtaɪtl/
(verb) to give somebody the right to have or to do something
Example: During the holiday rush, a train ticket entitled the passenger to a ride, but not necessarily a seat
(verb) to give somebody the right to have or to do something
Example: During the holiday rush, a train ticket entitled the passenger to a ride, but not necessarily a seat
admire /ədˈmaɪər/
(verb) to respect somebody for what they have done or to respect their qualities
Example: I admire all the effort the museum put into organizing this wonderful exhibit
(verb) to respect somebody for what they have done or to respect their qualities
Example: I admire all the effort the museum put into organizing this wonderful exhibit
collection /kəˈlekʃn/
(noun) a group of objects, often of the same sort, that have been collected
Example: The museum's collection contained many works donated by famous collectors
(noun) a group of objects, often of the same sort, that have been collected
Example: The museum's collection contained many works donated by famous collectors
highway /ˈhaɪweɪ/
(noun) a main road for travelling long distances, especially one connecting and going through cities and towns
Example: There have been many accidents on this highway.
(noun) a main road for travelling long distances, especially one connecting and going through cities and towns
Example: There have been many accidents on this highway.
rest /rest/
(noun) the part of something that remains
Example: Try to get some rest. You have a busy day tomorrow.
(noun) the part of something that remains
Example: Try to get some rest. You have a busy day tomorrow.
locate /ˈləʊkeɪt/
(verb) to find the exact position of somebody/something
Example: The Temple of Literature is located in the centre of Hanoi.
(verb) to find the exact position of somebody/something
Example: The Temple of Literature is located in the centre of Hanoi.
feed /fiːd/
(verb) to give food to a person or an animal
Example: Mai is feeding the chickens.
(verb) to give food to a person or an animal
Example: Mai is feeding the chickens.
entrance /ˈentrəns/
(noun) a door, gate, passage, etc. used for entering a room, building or place
Example: The entrance to the theatre is full of people.
(noun) a door, gate, passage, etc. used for entering a room, building or place
Example: The entrance to the theatre is full of people.
grocery /ˈɡrəʊsəri/
(noun) a shop that sells food and other things used in the home. In American English ‘grocery store ’ is often used to mean ‘supermarket’.
Example: There is a grocery near my house.
(noun) a shop that sells food and other things used in the home. In American English ‘grocery store ’ is often used to mean ‘supermarket’.
Example: There is a grocery near my house.
role /rəʊl/
(noun) an actor’s part in a play, film, etc.
Example: The role of the teacher in the classroom
(noun) an actor’s part in a play, film, etc.
Example: The role of the teacher in the classroom
relax /rɪˈlæks/
(verb) to rest while you are doing something that you enjoy, especially after work or effort
Example: Just relax and enjoy the vacation.
(verb) to rest while you are doing something that you enjoy, especially after work or effort
Example: Just relax and enjoy the vacation.
lie /laɪ/
(verb) to be or put yourself in a flat position so that you are not standing or sitting
Example: My brother often lies on this sofa.
(verb) to be or put yourself in a flat position so that you are not standing or sitting
Example: My brother often lies on this sofa.
contest /ˈkɑːntest/
(noun) a competition in which people try to win something
Example: He won second place in the singing contest last year.
(noun) a competition in which people try to win something
Example: He won second place in the singing contest last year.
like /laɪk/
(preposition) similar to somebody/something
Example: Do you like learning English?
(preposition) similar to somebody/something
Example: Do you like learning English?
exchange /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
(noun) an act of giving something to somebody or doing something for somebody and receiving something in return
Example: Everyone in the group exchanged email addresses.
(noun) an act of giving something to somebody or doing something for somebody and receiving something in return
Example: Everyone in the group exchanged email addresses.
comment /ˈkɑːment/
(noun) something that you say or write that gives an opinion on or explains somebody/something
Example: His critical comments have contributed to my success.
(noun) something that you say or write that gives an opinion on or explains somebody/something
Example: His critical comments have contributed to my success.
tip /tɪp/
(noun) a small piece of advice about something practical
Example: He gave the waiter a generous tip.
(noun) a small piece of advice about something practical
Example: He gave the waiter a generous tip.
journey /ˈdʒɜːrni/
(noun) an act of travelling from one place to another, especially when they are far apart
Example: Have you ever had a journey to England?
(noun) an act of travelling from one place to another, especially when they are far apart
Example: Have you ever had a journey to England?
Route /ruːt/
(noun) a way that you follow to get from one place to another
Example: Our route will take us through Germany and on to Poland.
(noun) a way that you follow to get from one place to another
Example: Our route will take us through Germany and on to Poland.
Bus route /bʌs/ /ruːt/
(noun)
Example: There will soon be a new bus route circuiting the old city.
(noun)
Example: There will soon be a new bus route circuiting the old city.
pagoda /pəˈɡəʊdə/
(noun) a temple (= religious building) in South or East Asia in the form of a tall tower with several levels, each of which has its own roof that extends beyond the walls
Example: We have a big pagoda in the centre of our town.
(noun) a temple (= religious building) in South or East Asia in the form of a tall tower with several levels, each of which has its own roof that extends beyond the walls
Example: We have a big pagoda in the centre of our town.
snack /snæk/
(noun) a small meal or amount of food, usually eaten in a hurry
Example: I only have a snack at lunchtime.
(noun) a small meal or amount of food, usually eaten in a hurry
Example: I only have a snack at lunchtime.
hike /haɪk/
(noun) a long walk in the country
Example: These strong boots are for hiking over rough countries.
(noun) a long walk in the country
Example: These strong boots are for hiking over rough countries.
banyan /ˈbænjən/
(noun) a South Asian tree with structures that grow down from the branches to the ground and then grow into new roots and trunks
Example: Whenever I think of my hometown, the image of a banyan appears in my mind.
(noun) a South Asian tree with structures that grow down from the branches to the ground and then grow into new roots and trunks
Example: Whenever I think of my hometown, the image of a banyan appears in my mind.
blind man's bluff /blaɪnd mænz blʌf/
(noun)
Example: Blind man's bluff is a favorite children's game.
(noun)
Example: Blind man's bluff is a favorite children's game.
buff /bʌf/
(noun) a person who is very interested in a particular subject or activity and knows a lot about it
Example: Alan is a tennis buff.
(noun) a person who is very interested in a particular subject or activity and knows a lot about it
Example: Alan is a tennis buff.
drop off /drɒp ɒf/
(phrasal verb) to fall into a light sleep
Example: Traffic in town has dropped off since the bypass opened.
(phrasal verb) to fall into a light sleep
Example: Traffic in town has dropped off since the bypass opened.
grocery store /ˈgrəʊs(ə)ri stɔː/
(noun)
Example: Go to the grocery store, you will find it.
(noun)
Example: Go to the grocery store, you will find it.
hamburger /ˈhæmbɜːrɡər/
(noun) beef cut into small pieces and made into a flat round shape that is then fried, often served in a bread roll
Example: This restaurant serves the best type of hamburger.
(noun) beef cut into small pieces and made into a flat round shape that is then fried, often served in a bread roll
Example: This restaurant serves the best type of hamburger.
maize /meɪz/
(noun) a tall plant grown for its large yellow grains that are used for making flour or eaten as a vegetable; the grains of this plant
Example: Some maize will make the soup tasty.
(noun) a tall plant grown for its large yellow grains that are used for making flour or eaten as a vegetable; the grains of this plant
Example: Some maize will make the soup tasty.
plough /plaʊ/
(noun) a large piece of farming equipment with one or several curved blades (= metal cutting parts) , pulled by a tractor or by animals. It is used for digging and turning over soil, especially before seeds are planted.
Example: Plough the fields before it is too late.
(noun) a large piece of farming equipment with one or several curved blades (= metal cutting parts) , pulled by a tractor or by animals. It is used for digging and turning over soil, especially before seeds are planted.
Example: Plough the fields before it is too late.
roundabout route /ˈraʊndəbaʊt raʊt/ /ˈraʊndəbaʊt ruːt/
(noun)
Example: Because of the accident, we had to take a roundabout route.
(noun)
Example: Because of the accident, we had to take a roundabout route.
shrine /ʃraɪn/
(noun) a place where people come to worship because it is connected with a holy person or event
Example: The singer’s grave in Paris has become a shrine.
(noun) a place where people come to worship because it is connected with a holy person or event
Example: The singer’s grave in Paris has become a shrine.
sightseer /ˈsaɪtsɪr/
(noun) a person who is visiting interesting buildings and places as a tourist
Example: All the sightseers are interested in the beauty of this pagoda.
(noun) a person who is visiting interesting buildings and places as a tourist
Example: All the sightseers are interested in the beauty of this pagoda.