Unit 4 - 4D

a small, short-tailed, ground-dwelling game bird with brownish plumage

The hunter's dog pointed motionlessly at a quail hiding in the tall grass.

a fruit from the family Cucurbitaceae, characterized by a hard outer shell and a hollow interior

She picked a small gourd from the garden and used it as a decorative vase for fresh flowers on her dining table.

to put water, coffee, or other type of liquid inside of our body through our mouth

He prefers to drink hot chocolate in the winter, not in the summer.

a sign that shows the route of a path or trail

The hikers followed the waymark to stay on the correct trail.

to no longer be able to be seen

The sun disappears below the horizon every evening.

to act in an improper or unacceptable way

The teacher warned the students that they would be sent to the principal's office if they continued to misbehave in class.

to get back something that has been lost, taken away, etc.

After years of legal battles, she finally reclaimed her family's ancestral land.

to regain complete health after a period of sickness or injury

After a week of rest, she started to recover from the flu.

to succeed in solving, controlling, or dealing with something difficult

She overcame obstacles in her career by demonstrating resilience and determination.

to hold the same opinion as another person about something

She agreed with the teacher's comment about her essay.

to hold or give a different opinion about something

He disagreed with the critic's review of the play.

to find a number or amount using mathematics

She calculated the total cost of the groceries before going to the store.

to judge a situation by mistake

The company miscalculated the demand for their new product.

the sum of money that needs to be payed for a thing or service

The hotel room charge included breakfast and Wi-Fi access.

to free or release someone from legal or official confinement

The judge decided to discharge the defendant due to insufficient evidence, clearing them of all charges.

to refill an electronic device with energy

She needs to recharge her phone before going out.

to make a waste product usable again

Recycling paper involves collecting and processing used paper products to make new paper.

to not like a person or thing

He dislikes cold weather; he prefers warmer climates.

to say a word or words incorrectly, especially with regards to the proper pronunciation

During the presentation, she accidentally mispronounced the name of the company she was discussing.

to wake up later than one intended to

Many people tend to oversleep on weekends after a busy week.

to claim and capture something again after losing it

The team trained hard to retake the lead in the championship game.

to use a large farming equipment to dig the ground and make it ready for farming

The farmer plows the field in the spring to prepare for planting crops.