order /ˈɔːrdər/
(noun) the way in which people or things are placed or arranged in relation to each other
Example: The customer placed an order for ten new chairs
(noun) the way in which people or things are placed or arranged in relation to each other
Example: The customer placed an order for ten new chairs
plan /plæn/
(noun) something that you intend to do or achieve
Example: Planning their wedding was a source of tension for the young couple
(noun) something that you intend to do or achieve
Example: Planning their wedding was a source of tension for the young couple
schedule /ˈskedʒuːl/
(noun) a plan that lists all the work that you have to do and when you must do each thing
Example: The meeting is scheduled for Friday afternoon
(noun) a plan that lists all the work that you have to do and when you must do each thing
Example: The meeting is scheduled for Friday afternoon
reader /ˈriːdər/
(noun) a person who reads, especially one who reads a lot or in a particular way
Example: My sister has many readers on her bookshelf.
(noun) a person who reads, especially one who reads a lot or in a particular way
Example: My sister has many readers on her bookshelf.
shelf /ʃelf/
(noun) a flat board, made of wood, metal, glass, etc., fixed to the wall or forming part of a cupboard, bookcase , etc., for things to be placed on
Example: I can reach the bookshelf.
(noun) a flat board, made of wood, metal, glass, etc., fixed to the wall or forming part of a cupboard, bookcase , etc., for things to be placed on
Example: I can reach the bookshelf.
dictionary /ˈdɪkʃəneri/
(noun) a book or electronic resource that gives a list of the words of a language in alphabetical order and explains what they mean, or gives a word for them in a foreign language
Example: To check how a word is spelt, look it up in the dictionary.
(noun) a book or electronic resource that gives a list of the words of a language in alphabetical order and explains what they mean, or gives a word for them in a foreign language
Example: To check how a word is spelt, look it up in the dictionary.
literature /ˈlɪtrətʃər/
(noun) pieces of writing that are valued as works of art, especially novels, plays and poems (in contrast to technical books and newspapers, magazines, etc.)
Example: My sister is very good at Literature.
(noun) pieces of writing that are valued as works of art, especially novels, plays and poems (in contrast to technical books and newspapers, magazines, etc.)
Example: My sister is very good at Literature.
show /ʃəʊ/
(verb) to make something clear; to prove something
Example: I see all the shows of my favorite artists, Westlife.
(verb) to make something clear; to prove something
Example: I see all the shows of my favorite artists, Westlife.
index /ˈɪndeks/
(noun) a list of names or topics that are referred to in a book, etc., usually arranged at the end of a book in alphabetical order or listed in a separate file or book
Example: I am trying to look up a biology book in the index.
(noun) a list of names or topics that are referred to in a book, etc., usually arranged at the end of a book in alphabetical order or listed in a separate file or book
Example: I am trying to look up a biology book in the index.
wear /wer/
(verb) to have something on your body as a piece of clothing, a decoration, etc.
Example: Sometimes, she likes to wear a blue jacket.
(verb) to have something on your body as a piece of clothing, a decoration, etc.
Example: Sometimes, she likes to wear a blue jacket.
physics /ˈfɪzɪks/
(noun) the scientific study of matter and energy and the relationships between them, including the study of forces, heat, light, sound, electricity and the structure of atoms
Example: I’m not good at physics.
(noun) the scientific study of matter and energy and the relationships between them, including the study of forces, heat, light, sound, electricity and the structure of atoms
Example: I’m not good at physics.
quarter /ˈkwɔːrtər/
(noun) one of four equal parts of something
Example: It's a quarter past five.
(noun) one of four equal parts of something
Example: It's a quarter past five.
past /pæst/
(adjective) gone by in time
Example: It's half past seven.
(adjective) gone by in time
Example: It's half past seven.
timetable /ˈtaɪmteɪbl/
(noun) a chart showing the times at which trains, buses and planes leave and arrive
Example: I'm not sure when the train leaves. Do you have a timetable?
(noun) a chart showing the times at which trains, buses and planes leave and arrive
Example: I'm not sure when the train leaves. Do you have a timetable?
set /set/
(verb) to prepare or arrange something so that it is ready for use or in position
Example: He bought Mandy a set of cutlery for her birthday.
(verb) to prepare or arrange something so that it is ready for use or in position
Example: He bought Mandy a set of cutlery for her birthday.
music /ˈmjuːzɪk/
(noun) sounds that are arranged in a way that is pleasant or exciting to listen to. People sing music or play it on instruments.
Example: I listen to music every day.
(noun) sounds that are arranged in a way that is pleasant or exciting to listen to. People sing music or play it on instruments.
Example: I listen to music every day.
receive /rɪˈsiːv/
(verb) to get or accept something that is sent or given to you
Example: She received her prize from the manager
(verb) to get or accept something that is sent or given to you
Example: She received her prize from the manager
area /ˈeriə/
(noun) part of a place, town, etc., or a region of a country or the world
Example: All areas of the country will have some rain tonight.
(noun) part of a place, town, etc., or a region of a country or the world
Example: All areas of the country will have some rain tonight.
chemistry /ˈkemɪstri/
(noun) the scientific study of the structure of substances, how they react when combined or in contact with one another, and how they behave under different conditions
Example: I like learning Chemistry in the laboratory.
(noun) the scientific study of the structure of substances, how they react when combined or in contact with one another, and how they behave under different conditions
Example: I like learning Chemistry in the laboratory.
geography /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/
(noun) the scientific study of the earth’s surface, physical features, divisions, products, population, etc.
Example: We know more about the countries through Geography.
(noun) the scientific study of the earth’s surface, physical features, divisions, products, population, etc.
Example: We know more about the countries through Geography.
adventure /ədˈventʃər/
(noun) an unusual, exciting or dangerous experience, journey or series of events
Example: Do you like the cartoon “The adventure of yellow bee”?
(noun) an unusual, exciting or dangerous experience, journey or series of events
Example: Do you like the cartoon “The adventure of yellow bee”?
capital /ˈkæpɪtl/
(noun) the most important town or city of a country or region, where the government operates from
Example: Paris is the capital of France.
(noun) the most important town or city of a country or region, where the government operates from
Example: Paris is the capital of France.
label /ˈleɪbl/
(noun) a piece of paper, etc. that is attached to something and that gives information about it
Example: He'll only wear clothes with a designer label.
(noun) a piece of paper, etc. that is attached to something and that gives information about it
Example: He'll only wear clothes with a designer label.
employee /ɪmˈplɔɪiː/
(noun) a person who is paid to work for somebody
Example: This company has about 200 employees.
(noun) a person who is paid to work for somebody
Example: This company has about 200 employees.
biology /baɪˈɑːlədʒi/
(noun) the scientific study of the life and structure of plants and animals
Example: What day do you have biology?
(noun) the scientific study of the life and structure of plants and animals
Example: What day do you have biology?
contain /kənˈteɪn/
(verb) if something contains something else, it has that thing inside it or as part of it
Example: This drink doesn’t contain any alcohol.
(verb) if something contains something else, it has that thing inside it or as part of it
Example: This drink doesn’t contain any alcohol.
break /breɪk/
(verb) to be damaged and separated into two or more parts, as a result of force; to damage something in this way
Example: We'll take another break at 3.30.
(verb) to be damaged and separated into two or more parts, as a result of force; to damage something in this way
Example: We'll take another break at 3.30.
history /ˈhɪstri/
(noun) all the events that happened in the past
Example: My mother is a history teacher.
(noun) all the events that happened in the past
Example: My mother is a history teacher.
author /ˈɔːθər/
(noun) a person who writes books or the person who wrote a particular book
Example: He is the author of two books on French history.
(noun) a person who writes books or the person who wrote a particular book
Example: He is the author of two books on French history.
copy /ˈkɑːpi/
(noun) a thing that is made to be the same as something else, especially a document or a work of art
Example: I need to copy these papers.
(noun) a thing that is made to be the same as something else, especially a document or a work of art
Example: I need to copy these papers.
secondary school /ˈsekənderi skuːl/
(noun) a school for young people between the ages of 11 and 16 or 18
Example: We all go to the secondary school in town.
(noun) a school for young people between the ages of 11 and 16 or 18
Example: We all go to the secondary school in town.
library /ˈlaɪbreri/
(noun) a building in which collections of books, newspapers, etc. and sometimes films and recorded music are kept for people to read, study or borrow
Example: I often go to the library on Friday morning.
(noun) a building in which collections of books, newspapers, etc. and sometimes films and recorded music are kept for people to read, study or borrow
Example: I often go to the library on Friday morning.
English /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
(noun) the language, originally of England, now spoken in many other countries and used as a language of international communication throughout the world
Example: I like learning English.
(noun) the language, originally of England, now spoken in many other countries and used as a language of international communication throughout the world
Example: I like learning English.
physical education /ˌfɪzɪkl edʒuˈkeɪʃn/
(noun) sport and exercise that is taught in schools
Example: We love Physical education.
(noun) sport and exercise that is taught in schools
Example: We love Physical education.
cafeteria /ˌkæfəˈtɪriə/
(noun) a restaurant where you choose and pay for your meal before you carry it to a table. Cafeterias are often found in factories, colleges, hospitals, etc.
Example: I'll buy a cup of tea in the cafeteria on the next break.
(noun) a restaurant where you choose and pay for your meal before you carry it to a table. Cafeterias are often found in factories, colleges, hospitals, etc.
Example: I'll buy a cup of tea in the cafeteria on the next break.
high school /ˈhaɪ skuːl/
(noun) (in the US and some other countries) a school for young people between the ages of 14 and 18
Example: I am 17 years old and I'm studying at Texas high school.
(noun) (in the US and some other countries) a school for young people between the ages of 14 and 18
Example: I am 17 years old and I'm studying at Texas high school.
novel /ˈnɑːvl/
(noun) a story long enough to fill a complete book, in which the characters and events are usually imaginary
Example: His latest novel is selling really well.
(noun) a story long enough to fill a complete book, in which the characters and events are usually imaginary
Example: His latest novel is selling really well.
rack /ræk/
(noun) a piece of equipment, usually made of metal or wooden bars, that is used for holding things or for hanging things on
Example: We have a plate rack in the kitchen.
(noun) a piece of equipment, usually made of metal or wooden bars, that is used for holding things or for hanging things on
Example: We have a plate rack in the kitchen.
reference /ˈrefrəns/
(noun) a thing you say or write that mentions somebody/something else; the act of mentioning somebody/something
Example: I can send two references from my teachers.
(noun) a thing you say or write that mentions somebody/something else; the act of mentioning somebody/something
Example: I can send two references from my teachers.
shelves /ʃelvz/
(noun)
Example: We have two bookshelves in the reading room.
(noun)
Example: We have two bookshelves in the reading room.
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.
title /ˈtaɪtl/
(noun) the name of a book, poem, painting, piece of music, etc.
Example: Every novel has a title.
(noun) the name of a book, poem, painting, piece of music, etc.
Example: Every novel has a title.
uniform /ˈjuːnɪfɔːrm/
(noun) the special set of clothes worn by all members of an organization or a group at work, or by children at school
Example: Students in Torah school have to wear uniform from Monday to Friday.
(noun) the special set of clothes worn by all members of an organization or a group at work, or by children at school
Example: Students in Torah school have to wear uniform from Monday to Friday.
economics /ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪks/
(noun) the study of how a society organizes its money, trade and industry
Example: She's in her third year of economics at Washington University.
(noun) the study of how a society organizes its money, trade and industry
Example: She's in her third year of economics at Washington University.
math /mæθ/
(noun) mathematics, especially as a subject in school
Example: When we learn Math, we learn numbers.
(noun) mathematics, especially as a subject in school
Example: When we learn Math, we learn numbers.