Lesson 5A

to get something in exchange for paying money

I need to buy groceries for dinner tonight.

a set of large folded sheets of paper with lots of stories, pictures, and information printed on them about things like sport, politic, etc., usually issued daily or weekly

I enjoy doing the crossword puzzle in the newspaper to challenge my brain.

to telephone a place or person

Can you call me back in ten minutes?

an electronic device used to talk to a person who is at a different location

I picked up the phone and dialed my friend's number.

a car that has a driver whom we pay to take us to different places

I called a taxi to pick me up from my hotel.

to move the body to music in a special way

During the carnival, everyone were dancing in the streets.

a piece of music written for a South American dance called tango in which a male and female hold hands tightly and walk in the same direction

The orchestra played a passionate tango that had the dancers moving gracefully across the floor.

to make a picture of something using a pencil, pen, etc. without coloring it

He drew a cute cat on the paper for his little sister.

a visual representation of a scene, person, etc. produced by a camera

I took a beautiful picture of the sunset at the beach.

to search and discover something or someone that we have lost or do not know the location of

Did you find the remote control for the television?

an area designed so that people could leave their cars or other vehicles there for a period of time

After driving around for ten minutes, she finally found a parking space near the entrance of the mall.

to not be able to remember something or someone from the past

It's easy to forget passwords, so it's essential to use a secure system.

a person whose identity is not specified or known

Somebody left their keys on the table.

the word we call a person or thing

He introduced himself by saying, "Hi, my name is Alex."

to hand a thing to a person to look at, use, or keep

The librarian gave me a book to borrow for my research.

a part of a plant from which the seed or fruit develops

I decided to buy myself a bouquet of flowers to brighten up my home.

to notice the sound a person or thing is making

I heard footsteps behind me and quickly turned around.

sounds that are usually unwanted or loud

The construction site generated a lot of noise, disrupting the neighborhood.

to give someone what they need

She helped him carry the boxes upstairs.

to go away from somewhere

She left her friends at the party without any goodbye.

something made of leather, cloth, plastic, or paper that we use to carry things in, particularly when we are traveling or shopping

Can you hold my bag while I tie my shoelaces?

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

I always enjoy listening to music while traveling on the train.

to try to find something or someone

I've been looking for my keys for the past hour, but I can't seem to find them anywhere.

a specially shaped piece of metal used for locking or unlocking a door, starting a car, etc.

She reached into her purse to retrieve the key to the front door.

to come together as previously scheduled for social interaction or a prearranged purpose

We will meet at the coffee shop for a chat tomorrow.

someone we like and trust

David and Samantha became friends after meeting at a book club and discovered their shared passion for literature.

to cover a surface or object with a colored liquid, usually for decoration

They spent the weekend painting their living room walls a soothing shade of blue.

to bring a type of information from the past to our mind again

Can you remember the name of the book we were talking about?

to move using our legs, faster than we usually walk, in a way that both feet are never on the ground at the same time

When he heard the news, he ran home in a hurry.

to compete against someone to see who is the fastest

The children race each other to the tree.

to notice a thing or person with our eyes

Did you see that shooting star just now?

a story that we can watch on a screen, like a TV or in a theater, with moving pictures and sound

The film we watched last night was a gripping thriller that kept us on the edge of our seats until the very end.

to have a person, letter, or package physically delivered from one location to another, specifically by mail

I need to send this important document to the head office by express mail.

a written message that one sends or receives using a mobile phone

She sent him a quick text message to let him know she'd be late.

to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song

At the karaoke night, everyone got a chance to sing.

a piece of music that has words

Her lullaby is a sweet song that soothes her baby to sleep.

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

My sister swims every morning before breakfast.

the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands

I hear the sound of seagulls near the sea.

to tell someone about the feelings or ideas that we have

He talked to his friend about his recent breakup.

to use words and give someone information

Did he tell you about the new project?

a thing or fact that is known and seen by only one person or a few people and hidden from others

She confided in her best friend, sharing a secret that she had kept for years.

to make an effort or attempt to do or have something

He tried to lift the heavy box but it was too heavy.

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

What are you doing tomorrow?

used to mention a thing that is not known or named

I need to buy something for dinner tonight.

needing a lot of work or skill to do, understand, or deal with

Solving complex mathematical equations can be difficult without a strong understanding of mathematical principles.

to do something with an object, method, etc. to achieve a specific result

He is using his phone to take a picture.

‌a global computer network that allows users around the world to communicate with each other and exchange information

Can you recommend any good websites on the Internet?

to not leave until a person or thing is ready or present or something happens

We're patiently waiting for the rain to stop.

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

I prefer sitting near the window when I'm on the bus.

to travel or move from one location to another

He went into the kitchen to prepare dinner for the family.

a place with special equipment that people go to exercise or play sports

He goes to the gym five times a week.

a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy

He avoids strenuous exercise due to his heart condition.

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

He sat on the park bench and watched the sunset.

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

A group of children were playing on the playground.

a musical instrument, usually with six strings, that we play by pulling the strings with our fingers or with a plectrum

He is practicing fingerpicking techniques on the guitar.

to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making

Listen closely, and you can hear the birds singing in the trees.

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

He plays the piano and enjoys composing beautiful music.

to hold or own something

I have a collection of antique coins that I inherited from my grandfather.

a drink made by mixing hot water with crushed coffee beans, which is usually brown

He savored the aroma of freshly brewed coffee before taking his first sip.

a special kind of picture that is made using a camera in order to make memories, create art, etc.

The photographer captured a breathtaking sunset in a stunning landscape photograph.

an electronic device with a screen that receives television signals, on which we can watch programs

She watched her favorite show on the TV last night.