return /rɪˈtɜːrn/
(verb) to come or go back from one place to another
Example: Some investors are satisfied with a 15 percent return, while others want to see a much larger return
(verb) to come or go back from one place to another
Example: Some investors are satisfied with a 15 percent return, while others want to see a much larger return
diary /ˈdaɪəri/
(noun) a book in which you can write down the experiences you have each day, your private thoughts, etc.
Example: I have a small diary.
(noun) a book in which you can write down the experiences you have each day, your private thoughts, etc.
Example: I have a small diary.
quite /kwaɪt/
(adverb) to some degree
Example: I quite agree.
(adverb) to some degree
Example: I quite agree.
trip /trɪp/
(noun) a journey to a place and back again, especially a short one for pleasure or a particular purpose
Example: Did you have a good trip?
(noun) a journey to a place and back again, especially a short one for pleasure or a particular purpose
Example: Did you have a good trip?
cap /kæp/
(noun) a type of soft flat hat with a peak (= a hard curved part sticking out in front) . Caps are worn especially by men and boys, often as part of a uniform
Example: Boys often wear a cap.
(noun) a type of soft flat hat with a peak (= a hard curved part sticking out in front) . Caps are worn especially by men and boys, often as part of a uniform
Example: Boys often wear a cap.
welcome /ˈwelkəm/
(exclamation) used as a greeting to tell somebody that you are pleased that they are there
Example: What do you do to welcome a new year?
(exclamation) used as a greeting to tell somebody that you are pleased that they are there
Example: What do you do to welcome a new year?
recent /ˈriːsnt/
(adjective) that happened or began only a short time ago
Example: Recent research has shown that the earth is seriously polluted.
(adjective) that happened or began only a short time ago
Example: Recent research has shown that the earth is seriously polluted.
wonderful /ˈwʌndərfl/
(adjective) very good, pleasant or a lot of fun
Example: We had a wonderful time last night.
(adjective) very good, pleasant or a lot of fun
Example: We had a wonderful time last night.
material /məˈtɪriəl/
(noun) a substance that things can be made from
Example: Clothing has been made from many different kinds of materials.
(noun) a substance that things can be made from
Example: Clothing has been made from many different kinds of materials.
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.
hairdresser /ˈherdresər/
(noun) a person whose job is to cut, wash and shape hair
Example: My new hairstyle is made by the hairdresser next to my house.
(noun) a person whose job is to cut, wash and shape hair
Example: My new hairstyle is made by the hairdresser next to my house.
dress /dres/
(noun) a piece of clothing that is made in one piece and hangs down to cover the body as far as the legs, sometimes reaching to below the knees, or to the ankles
Example: She can make a dress for herself.
(noun) a piece of clothing that is made in one piece and hangs down to cover the body as far as the legs, sometimes reaching to below the knees, or to the ankles
Example: She can make a dress for herself.
gift /ɡɪft/
(noun) a thing that you give to somebody, especially on a special occasion or to say thank you
Example: Thank you for your generous gift
(noun) a thing that you give to somebody, especially on a special occasion or to say thank you
Example: Thank you for your generous gift
improve /ɪmˈpruːv/
(verb) to become better than before; to make something/somebody better than before
Example: I am improving my English skills.
(verb) to become better than before; to make something/somebody better than before
Example: I am improving my English skills.
exit /ˈeksɪt/
(noun) a way out of a public building or vehicle
Example: There are four emergency exits in the department store.
(noun) a way out of a public building or vehicle
Example: There are four emergency exits in the department store.
friendly /ˈfrendli/
(adjective) behaving in a kind and pleasant way because you like somebody or want to help them
Example: They are very friendly to me.
(adjective) behaving in a kind and pleasant way because you like somebody or want to help them
Example: They are very friendly to me.
move /muːv/
(verb) to change position or make somebody/something change position in a way that can be seen, heard or felt
Example: He is moving to a corner of the house.
(verb) to change position or make somebody/something change position in a way that can be seen, heard or felt
Example: He is moving to a corner of the house.
sew /səʊ/
(verb) to use a needle and thread to make stitches in cloth
Example: I want to learn how to sew.
(verb) to use a needle and thread to make stitches in cloth
Example: I want to learn how to sew.
cheap /tʃiːp/
(adjective) costing little money or less money than you expected
Example: Cycling is a cheap way to get around.
(adjective) costing little money or less money than you expected
Example: Cycling is a cheap way to get around.
skirt /skɜːrt/
(noun) a piece of clothing that hangs from the middle part of the body
Example: I like the red skirt more than the blue one.
(noun) a piece of clothing that hangs from the middle part of the body
Example: I like the red skirt more than the blue one.
sewing /ˈsəʊɪŋ/
(noun) the activity of making, repairing or decorating things made of cloth using a needle and thread
Example: Sewing is a useful and interesting hobby.
(noun) the activity of making, repairing or decorating things made of cloth using a needle and thread
Example: Sewing is a useful and interesting hobby.
Rent /rent/
(noun) an amount of money that you regularly pay so that you can use a house, room, etc.
Example: Rent is S1,900 a month
(noun) an amount of money that you regularly pay so that you can use a house, room, etc.
Example: Rent is S1,900 a month
Dolphin /ˈdɑːlfɪn/
(noun) a sea animal (a mammal ) that looks like a large fish with a pointed mouth. Dolphins are very intelligent and often friendly towards humans. There are several types of dolphin .
Example: Dolphins are sometimes hunted in places such as Japan
(noun) a sea animal (a mammal ) that looks like a large fish with a pointed mouth. Dolphins are very intelligent and often friendly towards humans. There are several types of dolphin .
Example: Dolphins are sometimes hunted in places such as Japan
Shark /ʃɑːrk/
(noun) a large sea fish with very sharp teeth and a pointed fin on its back. There are several types of shark , some of which can attack people swimming.
Example: Sharks are a group of elasmobranch fish characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton
(noun) a large sea fish with very sharp teeth and a pointed fin on its back. There are several types of shark , some of which can attack people swimming.
Example: Sharks are a group of elasmobranch fish characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton
Turtle /ˈtɜːrtl/
(noun) a large reptile with a hard round shell that lives in the sea
Example: Turtles have appeared in myths and folktales around the world.
(noun) a large reptile with a hard round shell that lives in the sea
Example: Turtles have appeared in myths and folktales around the world.
temple /ˈtempl/
(noun) a building used for religious worship , especially in religions other than Christianity
Example: This temple is big and old.
(noun) a building used for religious worship , especially in religions other than Christianity
Example: This temple is big and old.
aquarium /əˈkweriəm/
(noun) a large glass container in which fish and other water creatures and plants are kept
Example: My father has bought a new aquarium.
(noun) a large glass container in which fish and other water creatures and plants are kept
Example: My father has bought a new aquarium.
crab /kræb/
(noun) a sea creature with a hard shell, eight legs and two pincers (= curved and pointed arms for catching and holding things) . Crabs move sideways (= towards the side) on land.
Example: There are many kinds of crab.
(noun) a sea creature with a hard shell, eight legs and two pincers (= curved and pointed arms for catching and holding things) . Crabs move sideways (= towards the side) on land.
Example: There are many kinds of crab.
cushion /ˈkʊʃn/
(noun) a cloth bag filled with soft material or feathers that is used, for example, to make a seat more comfortable
Example: There is a cushion on the sofa.
(noun) a cloth bag filled with soft material or feathers that is used, for example, to make a seat more comfortable
Example: There is a cushion on the sofa.
dressmaker /ˈdresmeɪkər/
(noun) a person who makes women’s clothes, especially as a job
Example: My aunt works as a dressmaker.
(noun) a person who makes women’s clothes, especially as a job
Example: My aunt works as a dressmaker.
keep in touch /kiːp ɪn tʌtʃ/
(v. phr.)
Example: We have kept in touch for a long time.
(v. phr.)
Example: We have kept in touch for a long time.
poster /ˈpəʊstər/
(noun) a large notice, often with a picture on it, that is put in a public place to advertise something
Example: A poster is advertising the circus.
(noun) a large notice, often with a picture on it, that is put in a public place to advertise something
Example: A poster is advertising the circus.
seafood /ˈsiːfuːd/
(noun) fish and sea creatures that can be eaten, especially shellfish
Example: I like seafood.
(noun) fish and sea creatures that can be eaten, especially shellfish
Example: I like seafood.
think of /θiɳk əv/
(phrasal verb) to consider somebody/something when you are doing or planning something
Example: I think of you all the time.
(phrasal verb) to consider somebody/something when you are doing or planning something
Example: I think of you all the time.
welcome back /ˈwelkəm bæk/
(verb)
Example: They welcomed me back.
(verb)
Example: They welcomed me back.