Lesson 8A

to reach a location, particularly as an end to a journey

After a long flight, we finally arrived in Paris.

near in distance

The close proximity of the two houses made them ideal for neighbors.

to move toward a location that the speaker considers to be close or relevant to them

Can you come with me to the store?

to really not like something or someone

Can you please stop making that noise?I hate it.

to end the life of someone or something

The hunter aimed carefully to kill the deer for food.

to put our bottom on something like a chair or the ground while keeping our back straight

After a long hike, we found a nice spot to sit and have a picnic.

to rest our mind and body, with our eyes closed

After a long day of work, I like to relax and sleep to recharge my energy.

to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought

He spoke about his experiences during the meeting.