Unit 9 - 9A

to wake up later than one intended to

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

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

She lost her hearing as a result of the loud explosion.

to go away from somewhere

She left her friends at the party without any goodbye.

a pocket-sized, folding case that is used for storing paper money, coin money, credit cards, etc.

He reached into his back pocket and pulled out his wallet.

to fail to catch a bus, airplane, etc.

I got lost on my way to the airport and I'm going to miss my flight.

a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

The plane soared gracefully through the clouds.

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 be deprived of or stop having someone or something

She lost her hearing as a result of the loud explosion.

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.

a cellular phone or cell phone; ‌a phone without any wires and with access to a cellular radio system that we can carry with us and use anywhere

She always carries her mobile phone with her to stay connected with friends and family.

(of a supply) to be completely used up

The printer ink ran out, so I can’t print these documents.

something that we use to buy and sell goods and services, can be in the form of coins or paper bills

I really need to save money to buy a new bicycle.

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

I need more time to complete this project.

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.

the day and month of your birth in every year

He invited all his friends to his birthday party at the park.

an unexpected and unpleasant event that happens by chance, usually causing damage or injury

She had a minor accident in the kitchen and hurt her foot.

to not be able to move from a place or position

The car got stuck in the mud after the rainstorm.

the coming and going of cars, airplanes, people, etc. in an area at a particular time

The traffic on the highway was heavy during rush hour.