Unit 8 - Lesson 3

a time that is arranged to meet a person with whom one is in a relationship or is likely to be in the future

She was excited about her date with him at the new Italian restaurant.

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

He managed to catch some sleep during the long flight.

a period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys

Taking a holiday in the mountains is a great way to escape the city and unwind.

a journey that you take for fun or a particular reason, generally for a short amount of time

The family planned a trip to the beach for their summer vacation.

the days of the week, usually Saturday and Sunday, when people do not have to go to work or school

I like to sleep in and have a late breakfast on the weekends.

able to make people laugh

He's a funny character, always coming up with quirky ideas.

having a great distance from the surface to the bottom

The ocean is incredibly deep, with some parts reaching depths of over 36,000 feet.

to or at a great distance

She could hear the music from far down the street.

having a lot of weight and not easy to move or pick up

He felt the weight of the heavy burden on his shoulders.

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

The necklace she wore had a long chain adorned with intricate charms.

(of a person) having a height that is greater than what is thought to be the average height

He is a tall basketball player, perfect for the sport.

having a large length from side to side

The river was wide, spanning several hundred meters across.

a specially designed structure that holds water for people to swim in

The hotel had a large swimming pool where guests could relax and swim.