comfortable /ˈkʌmftəbl/
(adjective) making you feel physically relaxed; pleasant to wear, sit on, etc.
Example: A sofa is more comfortable than a chair.
(adjective) making you feel physically relaxed; pleasant to wear, sit on, etc.
Example: A sofa is more comfortable than a chair.
own /əʊn/
(adjective, pronoun) used to emphasize that something belongs to or is connected with somebody
Example: Do you own your house or do you rent it?
(adjective, pronoun) used to emphasize that something belongs to or is connected with somebody
Example: Do you own your house or do you rent it?
upset /ˌʌpˈset/
(adjective) unhappy or disappointed because of something unpleasant that has happened
Example: There's no point in getting upset about it.
(adjective) unhappy or disappointed because of something unpleasant that has happened
Example: There's no point in getting upset about it.
mark /mɑːrk/
(verb) to write or draw a symbol, line, etc. on something in order to give information about it
Example: Detectives found no marks on the body.
(verb) to write or draw a symbol, line, etc. on something in order to give information about it
Example: Detectives found no marks on the body.
appear /əˈpɪr/
(verb) to start to be seen
Example: She appeared not to know what was happening.
(verb) to start to be seen
Example: She appeared not to know what was happening.
equipment /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
(noun) the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
Example: The company is in need of new office equipment such as computers, printers and photocopiers.
(noun) the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
Example: The company is in need of new office equipment such as computers, printers and photocopiers.
shout /ʃaʊt/
(verb) to say something in a loud voice; to speak loudly/angrily to somebody
Example: I shouted for help but nobody came.
(verb) to say something in a loud voice; to speak loudly/angrily to somebody
Example: I shouted for help but nobody came.
sound /saʊnd/
(noun) something that you can hear
Example: That plan sounds interesting, doesn't it?
(noun) something that you can hear
Example: That plan sounds interesting, doesn't it?
fit /fɪt/
(verb) to be the right shape and size for somebody/something
Example: This skirt does not fit me.
(verb) to be the right shape and size for somebody/something
Example: This skirt does not fit me.
marry /ˈmæri/
(verb) to become the husband or wife of somebody; to get married to somebody
Example: Men tend to marry later than women.
(verb) to become the husband or wife of somebody; to get married to somebody
Example: Men tend to marry later than women.
rope /rəʊp/
(noun) very strong thick string made by twisting thinner strings, wires, etc. together
Example: A sailor threw a rope ashore, and we tied the boat to the post.
(noun) very strong thick string made by twisting thinner strings, wires, etc. together
Example: A sailor threw a rope ashore, and we tied the boat to the post.
cruel /ˈkruːəl/
(adjective) having a desire to cause physical or mental pain and make somebody suffer
Example: She was often cruel to her sister.
(adjective) having a desire to cause physical or mental pain and make somebody suffer
Example: She was often cruel to her sister.
escape /ɪˈskeɪp/
(verb) to get away from a place where you have been kept as a prisoner or not allowed to leave
Example: They narrowly escaped being killed.
(verb) to get away from a place where you have been kept as a prisoner or not allowed to leave
Example: They narrowly escaped being killed.
unfortunately /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
(adverb) used to say that a particular situation or fact makes you sad or disappointed, or gets you into a difficult position
Example: Unfortunately, I didn't have my credit card with me.
(adverb) used to say that a particular situation or fact makes you sad or disappointed, or gets you into a difficult position
Example: Unfortunately, I didn't have my credit card with me.
stripe /straɪp/
(noun) a long narrow line of colour, that is a different colour from the areas next to it
Example: The pattern of stripes on his shirt makes him look like a zebra.
(noun) a long narrow line of colour, that is a different colour from the areas next to it
Example: The pattern of stripes on his shirt makes him look like a zebra.
lay /leɪ/
(verb) to put somebody/something in a particular position, especially when it is done gently or carefully
Example: His chickens lay many eggs.
(verb) to put somebody/something in a particular position, especially when it is done gently or carefully
Example: His chickens lay many eggs.
modern /ˈmɑːdərn/
(adjective) of the present time or recent times
Example: Hanoi is more modern than Yen Bai.
(adjective) of the present time or recent times
Example: Hanoi is more modern than Yen Bai.
tie /taɪ/
(verb) to attach or hold two or more things together using string, rope, etc.; to fasten somebody/something with string, rope, etc.
Example: He was dressed impeccably in a suit and tie.
(verb) to attach or hold two or more things together using string, rope, etc.; to fasten somebody/something with string, rope, etc.
Example: He was dressed impeccably in a suit and tie.
discover /dɪˈskʌvər/
(verb) to be the first person to become aware that a particular place or thing exists
Example: The programme helps us discover strange facts about the animal life.
(verb) to be the first person to become aware that a particular place or thing exists
Example: The programme helps us discover strange facts about the animal life.
servant /ˈsɜːrvənt/
(noun) a person who works in another person’s house, and cooks, cleans, etc. for them
Example: They treat their mother like a servant.
(noun) a person who works in another person’s house, and cooks, cleans, etc. for them
Example: They treat their mother like a servant.
traditional /trəˈdɪʃənl/
(adjective) being part of the beliefs, customs or way of life of a particular group of people, that have not changed for a long time
Example: A group of children will perform traditional dances.
(adjective) being part of the beliefs, customs or way of life of a particular group of people, that have not changed for a long time
Example: A group of children will perform traditional dances.
prince /prɪns/
(noun) a male member of a royal family who is not king, especially the son or grandson of the king or queen
Example: Once upon a time, there lived a king who had seven princes.
(noun) a male member of a royal family who is not king, especially the son or grandson of the king or queen
Example: Once upon a time, there lived a king who had seven princes.
master /ˈmæstər/
(noun) a man who has people working for him, often as servants in his home
Example: They lived in fear of their master.
(noun) a man who has people working for him, often as servants in his home
Example: They lived in fear of their master.
Tiger /ˈtaɪɡər/
(noun) a large wild animal of the cat family that has orange fur with black stripes (= narrow lines) and lives in parts of Asia
Example: The tiger is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus Panthera.
(noun) a large wild animal of the cat family that has orange fur with black stripes (= narrow lines) and lives in parts of Asia
Example: The tiger is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus Panthera.
greedy /ˈɡriːdi/
(adjective) wanting more money, power, food, etc. than you really need
Example: He is greedy for power.
(adjective) wanting more money, power, food, etc. than you really need
Example: He is greedy for power.
excited /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/
(adjective) feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm
Example: The children were excited about opening their presents.
(adjective) feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm
Example: The children were excited about opening their presents.
festival /ˈfestɪvl/
(noun) a series of performances of music, plays, films, etc., usually organized in the same place once a year; a series of public events connected with a particular activity or idea
Example: He had a chance to take part in the World Youth festival.
(noun) a series of performances of music, plays, films, etc., usually organized in the same place once a year; a series of public events connected with a particular activity or idea
Example: He had a chance to take part in the World Youth festival.
folk tale /ˈfəʊk teɪl/
(noun) a very old traditional story from a particular place that was originally passed on to people in a spoken form
Example: He is telling me a long folk tale.
(noun) a very old traditional story from a particular place that was originally passed on to people in a spoken form
Example: He is telling me a long folk tale.
foolish /ˈfuːlɪʃ/
(adjective) not showing good sense or judgement
Example: I was foolish enough to believe what Jeff told me.
(adjective) not showing good sense or judgement
Example: I was foolish enough to believe what Jeff told me.
graze /ɡreɪz/
(verb) to eat grass that is growing in a field
Example: The cows continued to graze.
(verb) to eat grass that is growing in a field
Example: The cows continued to graze.
great-grandfather /ɡreɪt ˈɡrænfɑːðər/
(noun)
Example: My great-grandfather was a peasant.
(noun)
Example: My great-grandfather was a peasant.
great-grandmother /ɡreɪt ˈɡrænmʌðər/
(noun)
Example: My great-grandmother was a housewife.
(noun)
Example: My great-grandmother was a housewife.
magically /ˈmædʒɪkli/
(adverb) in a way that cannot easily be explained and seems to involve the use of magic
Example: Some people think garlic is magically powerful.
(adverb) in a way that cannot easily be explained and seems to involve the use of magic
Example: Some people think garlic is magically powerful.
rag /ræɡ/
(noun) a piece of old, often torn, cloth used especially for cleaning things
Example: A magical power turns her rags into beautiful clothes.
(noun) a piece of old, often torn, cloth used especially for cleaning things
Example: A magical power turns her rags into beautiful clothes.
straw /strɔː/
(noun) stems of wheat or other grain plants that have been cut and dried. Straw is used for making mats , hats, etc., for packing things to protect them, and as food for animals or for them to sleep on.
Example:
(noun) stems of wheat or other grain plants that have been cut and dried. Straw is used for making mats , hats, etc., for packing things to protect them, and as food for animals or for them to sleep on.
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wisdom /ˈwɪzdəm/
(noun) the ability to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of the experience and knowledge that you have
Example: Before I went off to university, my father gave me a few words of wisdom.
(noun) the ability to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of the experience and knowledge that you have
Example: Before I went off to university, my father gave me a few words of wisdom.