suburbs

the promise husbands and wives make to be faithful and good spouses

24 hours a day, 7 days a week; always open

a job (usual job hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

an estimate

a lot, many

just like a parent

content with a situation

a last choice

a perfect relationship

easy!

something that is wonderful to see

a very good price

on fire, or seeming so

completely

for sure! of course!

ability to use

good things you’ve done at work

correctly

a dull body pain (an achy feeling is different from a sharp pain)

recognizing

a word formed by the first letters of a phrase

short for advertisement; information about an item for sale

get more expensive

structures that you add to your house

very, very cute

before you go

telling someone about something before you do it

the part of your personality that wants excitement

be able to pay for

not too expensive

a long time

with a strong tendency to fight or hurt

the walkways in the store with shelves of items on both sides

be listening very carefully

a strong way to say this is the important fact

just a normal part of the job

a variety

have a plan

(almost) all activities and food are included in the price

permitted

not for money

very surprised

things the hotel provides

make something seem similar to the way it looks in the U.S.

a large store at a mall to attract many shoppers

the person who makes sure owners register their pets; he or she also takes care of any animal issues in the town

the date each year marking the wedding date (Your wife wants flowers!)

a yearly fee in addition to other fees

take the phone call

a strong way to say to look at all possible things to do

groups of apartment buildings

say you are sorry for something

clear

a small dish of food served before the main meal

large machines for household chores

a game or tool that you can download to your phone; things your phone can do

to fill out documents asking to get something

a special area for games and prizes

the art of designing buildings or other structures

someone very attractive that you bring on a date to get attention

happening soon

make a plan for something

making something perfect and special

human-made, not natural

community groups of people with an interest in the arts

very sick

as soon as possible

what is left after cremation

advantages

feeling comfortable, as if at home

Automated Teller Machine

interesting or fun places to see

books you can listen to

try out to become part of an event

staying away from

great! fantastic! fabulous!

because

a party where friends give gifts that a new baby will need

made safe for a crawling baby

an unmarried man

an unmarried woman

save your files in another place in case the computer stops working

you guessed it… a swimming move done on your back!

a day when you seem to have a lot of problems

times you just don’t look your best

unpleasant situation

an unfair bad opinion

a small, firm, circular bread (especially popular for breakfast in New York City)

a food attraction for animals

the amount of money in your account

holding something steady, so it won’t fall

not allow; forbid

a place for socializing that serves alcoholic beverages

an outside party where food is cooked on a grill

a very good price

dog talk!

have as your main location

an herb

feel a little sick

is better than

great! fantastic!

amazing examples!

complain

asked in a very strong way

extra features to make something even more special

things a person owns

getting down on one knee; usually this means the person is asking for something

something special the employer offers

be pretty sure

a fun term that refers to your partner in a serious relationship, or your spouse

boyfriend

best friend forever (Find this and other fun text shortcuts in Unit 19.)

large denominations of money

huge warehouse-type store (There are home supplies stores and electronics stores, among others.)

a lot of money

something important

a very expensive item

enthusiastically

executives or other important people in a company

knowing two languages fluently

a statement of how much money you owe

large advertisement signs near a highway

paper money

a special place for giving birth instead of a hospital

take on more work than you can handle at the time

when you go out with someone before you’ve met him or her

a sore on the foot from rubbing against a new shoe

in a neighborhood, the area from street to street

ruin your chance to do something

the special system that lets electronic devices work without wires or hands

what is left of the person after he or she has died

make someone feel better about things

a small space with a table and, sometimes, a computer

fed milk or formula from a special baby bottle

write a check when there isn’t enough money in the account

a typical American breakfast made of dried grains like wheat and oats

the booth in the theater where you buy tickets

an office of a large company or bank

very new

someone who is not afraid

a short time away from some stressful work

wear a bit to make them softer

be so expensive that it costs almost all you have

end a relationship

forcing one’s way in

costing too much for your budget

the situation when two people end a relationship

feeding the new baby breast milk from the mother

type, kind

a list of items the couple needs to start a home

the woman on her wedding day

have an audience become very excited

mention a subject for discussion

earning a salary

air (send) information over TV or radio signals

just looking around

by the way

dollars

friend

a money plan

insects

rules about how something may be built, for example, materials and size

big and a little hard to manage, but not necessarily heavy in weight

a new baby

a group of things your phone can do

jumping from a very high place, connected only to an elastic cord

hamburgers and hot dogs

putting the body into the ground after the funeral

pop, break

the place you must go to wait for a bus (They are several blocks apart. They are usually marked with the bus route and have posted schedules.)

activities that take groups of people to someplace special

say nice things to someone to win his or her favor

mean to die

just barely manage to escape a big problem

taxi

green leafy vegetables; also, slang for money

taxi driver

a way to receive TV service through fiber-optic wires

a medical operation to deliver a baby when it cannot be delivered normally

figure out

end something

a small fire made from sticks and leaves

not wanting to waste time doing something

hate something

be excited about something about to happen

one of the main diseases that cause death in the United States

someone being considered for a job

spelled with an a – the city where the government is centered

take advantage of

spelled with an o – this is the office building where government business takes place

asked to show identification that proves you are old enough to order alcohol

activities geared toward keeping the heart strong

a place where people’s needs (usually health) are met

making beautiful things out of wood (or fixing them)

join with other people for a drive

keep in stock; offer for sale

with certain bank cards, you can pay and get extra money back from your account at a store

get real money for the company check

the person who takes the money when you buy something

a special box, usually wood or metal, for the body

simple, not formal

cloudy spots on the clear layers of the eye

watch a game

learn

learn all the news from someone

is attractive to you; gets your attention

going to a movie (can also be used in other contexts, such as, catching a baseball game, catching a show)

went into flames

Certificate of Deposit

mobile phone

a place where people are buried

a place convenient to most people

coins; also, the money you get back when you pay with a big bill

make a different decision from your first one

a religious professional who can advise and help people in difficult times

a group or organization that helps people in need

your health record and diagnosis

renting a boat or bus for a special trip

a casual conversation

having a casual conversation

being unfaithful to a husband or wife

done; completed; a mark on a list to indicate you have finished a task

let the staff know that you would like a table

look at

available on the shelf

examined, looked at

an account that comes with checks to pay for things

an examination to be sure everything is healthy

have a casual conversation

a coward; someone who is afraid of something

small pieces of chicken, covered in a batter and deep fried (come on... we know you love them!)

just relaxing

a little bit cold

put money together to get a nice gift

getting something caught in your throat so that you’re unable to breathe

describes something (usually a disease) that lasts for a very long time

a big piece

a large amount of money

another term for “movies”

someone who is most comfortable in a city

ads for jobs

information that one’s health is excellent

removing anything that is on the teeth

the word we use to mean press the key (computer mouse button)

a one hundred dollar bill

special alcoholic drinks with several ingredients

someone from the town whose job is to handle complaints about anyone not following the town ordinances

another word for the casket

upset for a baby that may be caused by stomach pain

seem to someone

is expected

comfortable

decided to do something

giving and getting information; for example, TV, radio, telephone, computer

trip to work

someone who travels to and from work on the bus or train, or by car

the smallest size car

the salary and benefits of a job

playing to win

many things in one area

not easy to understand

something nice or admiring that is said about someone or that person’s handiwork.

write

someone who knows about computers and spends lots of time with them

worried

place to buy snacks at a game

a worker in a fancy hotel who helps you make plans

the main area of a place, usually the first floor

illness

feelings of sympathy or sadness for the friend’s loss

sure of yourself

not clear

the person elected in a district to vote in Congress for laws that the people in the district want

awake; aware of surroundings

aware of, thinking about

traditional

think about

pains that begin the birth process

do something helpful to make a difference

easy

a car with a special soft roof that folds completely down (Driving with the top down can be great in the summer—not so much fun in the rain!)

persuade; make someone think something

feel closed in a small space for too long

police officer

the amount you must pay before the insurance company pays the rest of the cost

the computer choice that lets you copy something you want to move

where two blocks meet

fix; to make something right

sofa

someone who prefers to relax and watch TV

older women looking for young men to date

large wild cats, formerly found in many places in the United States but now rarely seen

talking with a professional about how to solve problems

a person in charge of fun activities at a camp

plan on doing something or being included in something

plan on not doing something or not being included in something

depend on; rely on

far from the city, an area of trees and farms

a form offering money off the price of certain items

pay for

make sure there are no problems at any part of a project

a letter expressing interest in a job

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation; pressing on a person’s chest, breathing into his mouth to try to get his heart started again

make people work really hard

special decorations or things that are made by hand

when the computer stops working and you can’t open your files

moving around on hands and knees

this can mean insane, but it’s often used to mean funny or silly

really like a lot!

the best of the best

smooth

animal

an evaluation of how good your credit is, based on your payments

a service where the body is burned instead of buried

be shocked or embarrassed at something

extremely important

fun word for small animals

a specially marked area to cross the street at a corner

with bits of nuts

feeling that you really like someone (romantically)

a short street that is closed at one end

things to do with the arts, for example, music, dance, theater, and art

a person who is very interested in museums and the arts

healed; made better

now

the computer choice that lets you remove something from a document

the last day something will be allowed

very new technology

where computers all communicate (It’s a mystery to us :).)

harm or injury to a person or to a car

special routines in a show for dancers

people putting on a dance performance

Four meanings here! (1) a fruit from the date palm tree; (2) a day on the calendar, like Monday, August 6; (3) a romantic event, time spent with someone special; (4) the person you go on a date with (So date can be the event and the person! Confused? That’s English for you!)

groups (usually online) where you can sign up and look for people with similar interests

very early morning before sunrise

short trips that last about — you guessed it — a day

an area where your cell phone won’t work

a job that offers no chance for improvement

last day something will be accepted

bargain, a good price

handle all the communication with

an open structure outside a house

refuse; not take

taken out of

for sure

erase something you’ve written

birth

the room in the hospital where childbirth happens

show

values

a very large store with many departments or sections that offer different types of merchandise

trust that someone will be available if needed; rely on

a large computer that sits on a desk and does not move easily

relax

all items of information

the decision about what your illness is

eat and enjoy!

make the pupil of the eye open wider

ten cents

Yes! Eating anywhere but home

ancient creatures that lived on earth millions of years ago; used to describe people who don’t use new technology

system that allows your company to put your pay right into your bank account

needs that require special help (these can include problems walking, seeing, hearing, or learning)

feeling bad

send

person who sends police or other services where they are needed

show

a legal ruling that a marriage is officially over

Division of Motor Vehicles (Some states may have a slightly different name, but most use Motor Vehicles in the name.)

the short form of Do Not Resuscitate; a legal order that does not allow medical attempts to make someone’s heart or lungs work again

get a result you want

do research to find out about something

do something independently, without a group

an official paper

people who prefer a certain pet

a shape that looks like half a circle

not receive any information

special huge sales on certain items to attract a lot of shoppers

short for dormitory; the place where students live at a school or college

the kind of food served in schools

the amount of medicine you must take and how often you take it

four people (two couples) going to the same place together

two problems at the same time

the money required to begin the buying process

take from the Internet so that you can use it on your phone

disadvantage

make a company smaller by laying off people

twelve

worrisome, not wanted

anything that is just PERFECT! (a dream job, a dream vacation)

spilling from the mouth

float

drive someone nuts/crazy

Yep! a lane outside the restaurant you drive right through; order your food at one end, and pick it up at the other

doing something very annoying (or being annoyed)

go to someone’s house without an invitation

come in, visit

leave something or someone at a place

pharmacy (You can get prescriptions for medicine filled here, but you can also buy many other general and personal items.)

practice

guy (man); girls use this to refer to each other, too

expected (and sometimes required)

when you must bring the book back

small gatherings of dust

with a light covering of dirt

responsibility, something you have to do

want to do something very much

a lower-cost menu, usually offered before 6 p.m.

part of a phone that you can wear so you don’t have to use your hands to hold the phone and talk

corn still on the cob (base)

eating and knowing that the growing baby inside is getting nutrition, too

having to do with saving money

smart and fast

choose

ingredients

ended; got rid of

exercise machines

get married in secret

electronic mail; notes you send from your computer

the worker

the person or company you work for; the boss

a center with many stores and inside walkways

the last part of an experience

not having any more patience in a bad situation

things to face when death is near

promised to marry

a traditional gift from a man to a woman when he asks to marry her (In the United States, this is often a diamond ring.)

went in

amusing, fun

have the right to something

the main meal

about the same as

short form for a hospital Emergency Room, where emergency victims go

mistakes

a piece of writing about a single topic

cooking styles from different cultures

ways to be polite

a way to say something that avoids words that make people uncomfortable

the correct number of coins

making promises to each other at the wedding

not part of something

special trip

really, really tired

a special display in a museum or gallery

pregnant women (expecting a baby)

the date a coupon must be used by, or it won’t be accepted

open

a person who can help find mistakes or make suggestions

accept the truth

handle consequences of an action

in person; with the person right there

something you can’t avoid

a children’s story about beautiful people and happy endings

be in love with someone you’ve met

a little extra special, nicer than usual

funny way to describe something fancy

frequently asked questions

the cost of the trip

a prepaid card that you can use instead of a token

fresh produce market

an accomplishment to be proud of

special things something can do

tired of something

tired of something

opinions about how you acted in a situation

a way of giving food to someone who can’t eat

want to

feel/look great

costs

felt sad about something

wild cats that live outdoors and have no human owners

a medium-size or large boat that just goes short hops, back and forth from one place to another

a substance to make plants grow better

the man who will be married

the woman who will be married

the industry or career you work in

fight or argue a lot

believe; think

had an idea; understood

a very tender cut of steak

substitute for someone who is not there

substance put into a hole in the tooth to protect it

someone with a strong interest in everything about movies

the business of making movies

the amount of money you must pay for certain violations

the small words in a contract that usually contain all the exceptions to the deal

write something quickly and send it off immediately

strong

how things seem right away, before getting to know someone

how you seem to someone when he or she first meets you

starting to take action

as early as possible

be able to see a lot of things

a place to exercise

top rated

shining brightly on and off, very quickly

a payment plan where one fee includes all activities

ability to change easily

able to make changes easily

if an airport schedules planes to fly over your neighborhood

phone that folds

a map of where things are located in all areas of a place

an illness that makes you sneezy and just feel really bad and achy all over

very well

continue with something you started

the area of a shopping mall where the fast food shops are located

a place that keeps food items on hand for families that need groceries but can’t pay for them

a unit of measurement. Remember: we do not usually use the metric system in the United States.

first step in working toward a goal

for a very low price

a special tool to help deliver a baby when it is not moving down the birth canal as it should

a document to be completed with your information

special milk for babies that is made to be like mother’s breast milk

a really high price; a lot of money

the men who formed the country and wrote the Constitution of the United States

delicate and easily damaged

the metal or plastic part of eyeglasses (that can make you look like a rock star!)

available; can also mean at no cost

the right of people to say whatever they want

something special you get without paying

a serving of mixed fruits

annoying, making you angry or upset

paying the entire cost of each ticket

use

money, usually in an account

the final service for someone who has died

a special business that takes care of funeral services and cares for the person’s body

covered in fur

upset; cranky; irritable

blurry; not clear

for your information

a cool little device that has some special use

equipment; stuff you need

sex, male or female

a type of doctor who sees people with the most common illnesses

medicine that has the same formula as a name-brand drug, but it is made at a smaller company

understand clearly

be able to use something for a long time

find time to do something

leave responsibilities and relax

reunite after a separation

get too excited

get married

become a part of something

think about what needs to be done before one dies

have a change in a boring house routine by going out

no longer be upset by a bad situation

be selected for something

be able to do something easily; understand something

accomplish what needs to be done

get started with something

meet with someone

learn what you need to do something

make you feel discouraged

trying to take care of one’s own needs without help

getting very little pay

girlfriend

a prepaid card that works like a credit card (When a person uses the gift card for a purchase, the amount is deducted from the balance.)

give something a try

try your hardest at something

I prefer

help someone

helping someone else, because you’re thankful for what you have

good luck

a disease of the eye that causes high pressure inside the eye

move easily

a special light plane with no engine that sails on air currents

the world

wonderful, fabulous, really good.

unhappy

be without food

follow different interests; grow apart

meet and spend time with someone

happen with no problems

do something alone

become very high in value

look at things in the stores without buying

someone who works to help two groups understand each other and work together

spending lots of time and energy to make something perfect

getting bad

failed

valid, able to be used

a plan with many advantages

something kind that you do for someone

a good match for your interests and skills

how things were when you were younger

friendliness

exciting or surprising information, often about other people

very casual way of saying have to

I don’t have time to talk right now; I have to go

very special food, often expensive

short name for a General Practitioner

short for Grade Point Average; your overall grade in school

short for Global Positioning System; the signal from a satellite that shows exactly where you are

take and hold

have a quick, casual small meal or snack

a time period after the due date when you can pay a bill without a penalty

a thousand dollars

tip

great indicates the generation above, so a great-grandmother would be your grandmother’s mother

grasp on an object

food items

the man on his wedding day

identification of your company so the insurance company knows exactly what to pay

no longer like the same things

the hard work that no one wants to do

thousands

gotta go

help

had difficulty with something

signal that you want a taxi

paying only half of the cost for each ticket

tell your boss that you will be leaving your job after a certain time period

a phone or other device that needs hands to operate

be able to do something

helping in all the details

written with a pen or pencil on paper!

convenient

(also hang around): just spend time with friends, with no special activity

end a phone call after you’ve called a number

just waiting

the important part of the computer with all the parts that make it work

achieved after much sacrifice by oneself or others

a problem; a complicated situation; a “headache”

a door at the back that lifts up and out for loading

be very good at something that can help someone

have a lot of extra money

have something looked at or examined

cheating on a husband or wife, usually with the same person and for a long time

short for High Definition TeleVision; yields a very clear TV picture on the screen

an expression of admiration at someone’s ability to run

the main office of a company

absolutely and completely in love

something complicated and annoying

going

companies that work to find people jobs

the front lights of a car

concerned about things that are good for your health

a list of any illnesses you’ve had in the past, which helps the doctor understand your problem

a plan that will pay for your medical bills

an insurance benefit provided by some employers for employees (and sometimes their family members) who become ill

a lot of rain

another exclamation; just for fun

very busy

doing something to make things easier for someone

a female chicken

a plant used for flavor in cooking

hi; also a word to get someone’s attention

expenses that aren’t included in the main cost

deluxe, very special

very funny

a gentle suggestion

the bone joint between the waist and the legs

the person who is in charge of hiring a new employee

a casual word meaning click

excel at some task

get really angry

something that you like to do in your free time

keeping most of something for yourself

don’t include something

Wow!

people who are sick and not able to leave their homes

not grown on a large commercial farm

a place where people with no homes can sleep

not commercially made; made by hand

a special vacation right after the wedding ceremony

a privilege

connect

connection

get into

get on; jump on

comfort care of a person who is dying

being placed into a hospital for treatment

person who invites others to a party

usually at the front of the restaurant, where the staff will take your name

a balloon for traveling through the air (A basket holds the people and the balloon is powered by heated air.)

scheduled times something is open

the brand of wine a restaurant serves if the customer doesn’t want something particular

items for the home

why

how you would like your meat cooked (rare, medium, or well done)

How are things?

very, very, very big

sing a song without the words

the department that takes care of employees

the department that deals with the workers

in a kind way that won’t hurt

remove the outer leaves

professional who cleans your teeth with special tools

a stronger way to say I don’t know

unfortunately

a serving of ice cream in a cone-shaped cookie

sick

against the law

Instant Message (If you write to a person who is online, they can answer instantly.)

at once; right away

shots (injections) to prevent certain diseases

really fast

a summary

before the time

in a long time

in very bad health

in control

in a perfect situation

instead of (this is another French expression that we have adopted into English)

going yourself to do something directly

pregnant

an expert at something

wanting to do something

able to be seen by many people

in the same situation

connected by talking

a medical cut in the body

part of something

cannot be healed or made better

a very young baby

filled with bacteria and very sore!

hurt caused by some event

your spouse’s family

the information only people who live there know

right away! this second! no waiting!

special tools

not enough

a form that tells the insurance company what your illness is and how much they should pay the doctor for your costs

pay for a service that will pay you for the package if it is lost

the amount of money the bank pays you to hold your account funds

burial

stop something while it’s going on

a meeting between someone who wants the job and the person who is hiring

making you feel unsure about yourself

so great you have to have it!

give out

we’ve waited a long time for this!

just kidding

jelly made from fruit

the feeling of being tired after a long flight from another time zone

paved paths for jogging (a form of running)

place

an account that more than one person can access (use)

food that tastes great but isn’t good for you (Come on, we know you love it!)

advertising and papers that you haven’t requested

the group of people who hear all the arguments in a court case; they make the decision about who is right and wrong

serving in the court system as a member of the jury

arrived right before it’s too late

being cautious with someone or something new

something that will be perfect for what you need

one thousand

watch in a protective way

be alert

hit with one’s foot and smash open

Death is one of those taboos: things people don’t like to talk about or think about. Of course, it’s always serious when someone we love dies. But when talking about death in general, lots of people find that it helps to be casual or funny about it. You may hear some of these expressions, all of which mean to die, even if they don’t always refer to people.

kids (Don’t confuse this with kitties, which is another word for kittens, or baby cats.)

joking

designed to appeal to kids

children

things of a similar type

an extra-large bed

a small building where something is sold

have no chance of getting or doing something; to know that something is over or gone forever

baby cats (Baby dogs are called puppies.)

a large backpack

make something by weaving yarn or thread (sweaters and scarves are knit)

knowing a lot about something

later (see you later)

the process of giving birth

a technique to avoid drugs for pain in childbirth

get something you’ve tried for

a home (wired) telephone

arranging plants outside

a small computer that you can carry and use on your lap

money the company charges if you don’t pay on time

when a person is in the late eighties or even nineties

I’ll see you later

a large grassy area

the first clothes a baby needs

ending the employment of some people, usually because there is not enough work

learn how to do something; get used to doing a new job

a rental contract

steps to make something happen as required by law

a good reason for mentioning a problem

a car (or other item) that continues to have problems even after it’s been repaired many times

lose your job

relax

not hold someone responsible for something; ignore something (to let someone off the hook)

disappoint someone

the library worker

lie about something everyone knows is false

the way people choose to spend their time

very clumsy; likely to break things

A LOT!

do something with a lot of difficulty

no end

a very large, very fancy car that holds many people (or one rich movie star!)

walks with difficulty because of a hurt leg

a queue; people standing in turn

have things planned in order

notices about job openings

a group of cats or dogs born at the same time to the same mother

a short amount of time

music that you hear right there as they play it, not recorded

a legal statement of a person’s wishes about emergency medical care

reptiles of many sizes

large open area before the main room

place

laughing out loud

wanting very much

something that hasn’t been seen for a very long time

being unable to work for a long time because of sickness or injury

think about more than just one thing

seem sad or unhappy

check; read for mistakes

look at someone without shame or embarrassment

expecting to happen

forget or lose

what we feel when someone we love dies

the property

many

falling in love with someone the very first time you see them

very nice

very special, with extra conveniences

Medical Doctor, or physician, who has completed medical school and hospital training

most important

keep

professional baseball; also an idiom meaning “really important”

give something (usually money) to a charity

start again

make a lot of money

turn right

not seem logical

forgive and be friends again

pretend; not real

planning the funeral

a large shopping center with stores and restaurants

required

maker of something

a transportation system provided by a city

a situation of extreme importance

short for mayonnaise, a white spread made from eggs and oil

a program that helps deliver food to people who need it

intending or planning to do something

medicine

something that will help you get well

a special service where friends may celebrate the person who has died

buildings, gardens, or statues made to honor very important people or times in history

say

said

things for sale

a remote place far from any towns

a medium-sized car, usually with four doors

a specially trained person who assists in childbirth, but who is not a doctor

object to

the least amount

the place where money is made

feel sad to be without someone or something

miss an opportunity

lost (Note this second meaning for miss; see the Dialogue 1 vocabulary list to refresh your memory about another meaning.)

a mistake

practice

large tooth in the back of the mouth

a pregnant woman

sounds made by cows and chickens, respectively

feelings of nausea and sickness in the early months of pregnancy

a small device to make the computer do what you want (not a rodent!)

times the movie will show at the theater

a motor vehicle law that’s broken while driving, such as speeding

a file that lets you put music on your computer or iPod

the perfect person for you!

a movie theater that shows many different movies

selecting a letter on a phone by tapping the number key that corresponds to that letter

building where the town or city offices are

a famous saying: “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.”

days when new music goes on sale in stores

something great

a dog of mixed breeds

a snack of crispy tortilla chips, melted cheese, and salsa

do something perfectly

made by a well-known company

a short sleep

a famous wine region in California

mean; unpleasant

normal

kind, type

walkways through woods for exercise and enjoying nature

very stressful

very stressful

a group

testicles removed in a painless medical procedure

the new baby!

a new baby

the apartment or house right next to yours

five cents

a special night doing something different or fun

a very bad situation

another way to say I agree

something that you cannot do

not believing

disagree

see

currently; in the present

a place for older people who need extra care and help

things in food that the body needs

the food that the body needs

short for obstetrician/gynecologist; a doctor who takes care of childbirth and women’s reproductive issues

a notice in the newspaper about someone’s death

obey; use

a bad smell

not held responsible for something

off the subject

cause someone to feel angry or upset

ask someone to sit down

the respectful title for a policeman or policewoman

really!

Orange Juice

a former boyfriend or girlfriend

traditional; not modern

able to be seen

pulled from a keg, rather than served in a bottle

headed for, going to

without help from anyone

at a special low price

alert; prepared

something given for free by a restaurant

it’s FREE!

on the phone; do not hang up

thinking about the other side of an issue

when a relationship starts to have problems

right there

traveling to the destination

when it’s due; not late

in court to decide whether something is right or wrong

away from work

one time

as if an actual member of the human family

special one-piece baby clothes

thinking of only one thing

connected to the Internet

be so in love that you can’t think about anyone else

land in its natural state

open your mouth (so I can get these dental tools in there and find the problem!)

a musical play with all parts sung by professional classical singers

businesses

a person who answers phone calls for an agency or company

chances

choices

approximately; about

a group of musicians playing many classical instruments

rules about noise and pets in a neighborhood

no chemicals, all-natural

a group that has a special purpose

local teams that meet on a regular basis

first

what you decide to do in the beginning (before going to Plan B!)

going to different places

not having something

don’t have a chance

in a very unexpected way

going from a bad situation to a worse one

not knowing what’s going on

woods, fields, wilderness; outside

be more clever than

too complicated to understand

do something too much

you have taken out more money than you actually have in the account

put too much stuff in your bag

walking in measured steps across a room and back

put things you’ll need into a bag or suitcase

gather the kids and their stuff

an annoyance; an inconvenience

friend

a group of people who will make a decision

photographers who are always around looking for famous people

forms and documents (ugh!) that must be filled out

specially trained people who can do first aid and some medical treatments in an emergency

soaring in a parachute that is pulled by a fast boat

package

being a mother or father

working just a few hours of a day

the people who are joining you for dinner

died

the computer choice that lets you move something you copied

ability to stay calm under stress

someone who is receiving health care

an area outside a house, often paved, for relaxing

a plan where you pay only for what you use

work hard to deserve something

pay a lot for something

the day your employer pays you for your work

the money to be paid to employees

a calm environment

a doctor who takes care of babies and children

people just like you

one cent

a system that saves money so that you can collect small payments when you are no longer working

shows before an audience

occurring at different intervals

a document allowing you to build something

chemicals used to kill insects

a sauce made from basil, garlic, oil, cheese, and pine nuts. Yum!

specially trained professional who will prepare your medicine according to the doctor’s prescription

be selective; choose carefully

tease; be mean to someone

choose; select

get, collect

collect; gather

understand, notice

pay the bill for something

always watching and criticizing or always giving work to someone

an unscheduled, informal game that happens when people just start playing at a park or other place

process of collecting something

people who don’t like many different kinds of food

a special meal for eating in a park or other outside area

an Identification Document that shows your photograph

a pastry treat, usually prepared with fruit

eating greedily

put up

PaJamas (night clothes)

dishes, glasses, and silverware on the table

the services you select for a certain price per month

a second-choice plan

license plates on a car

the place in the station beside the train tracks where you wait for your train

a drama intended for performance before an audience

an arranged play time for children

enter into a form

advantage

touch, in a sharp way

Hmmm. How do we say this nicely? It’s what comes out the tail end of your pooch. ICK!

ask someone to marry you

show clearly

the stamps needed to mail something

a hole in the middle of the street

rain very hard

things to do to keep safe

local police station

carrying a baby inside one’s body

stopping for a short time during a speech before saying something important

courses leading to a medical doctor’s degree

before birth

write a note for a medicine

a special form with your name and the dose of the medicine you must take

the force of something pressing

as an adjective this means attractive; as an adverb, it means rather or quite

a popular salty snack, sometimes soft, sometimes crunchy, in a twisted shape

expensive

the doctor, usually a GP, whom you will see first for any illness

two fast delivery options that cost extra

a special benefit

professional sports player

process of repairing something

processes or steps to make something happen

a line of people or cars in a special ceremony

farm-grown fruits and vegetables

an expert, someone who performs for pay

an opinion about what is likely to happen with a disease

the most exciting social event for kids in high school

boundary

ask someone to marry you

advantages and disadvantages

give

searching for something; moving quietly like a cat

pool of water left by the rain

move the car to the side of the road

the small black opening in the center of the eye

food processed in a blender until food is like a thick liquid or paste

makes a vibrating sound (that’s a happy cat!)

depend on one thing happening (which may not happen!)

save

postpone

perform before an audience

build

have patience; ignore something annoying

do your very best at something

things that make you a good worker or person

a person’s comfort and happiness in the time he or she has left to live

twenty-five cents

a large bed (smaller than a king)

thick blankets with beautiful designs made by hand from small pieces of cloth

leave your job

a pretty long time

letters arranged as on a typical English computer keyboard (look at the top row of letters!)

Rest and Relaxation; a vacation

a form that allows you to get the special price when the item becomes available again

raining very hard

from one spot on a list to the opposite

fast-moving parts of a river

how the fare is calculated

response

person whose business is to help people buy and sell homes

money back after you have purchased something

the form that says how much you paid for something and when you bought it

a special party held after a wedding ceremony; also a party for other important events

the counter or window where you sign in to see the doctor

advise

a suggestion

get better; heal

got better; get healthy again

activities for fun and relaxation

for fun

collecting bottles, cans, plastic, and paper to use again

less

someone who will give you a good recommendation

a doctor’s recommendation of another doctor

sign up; enroll

a document showing the owner of a car

set free

efficient; dependable

depended on

moving

trust that someone will be available if needed; depend on

the body of someone who has died

bring your old license up-to-date

pay money to use something for a limited time

respond; answer

what you click to answer e-mail if you want everyone on the list to get your message

someone who works for the company, whose job it is to help you

necessary

save from danger

careful study about a topic

have the library save the book for you when it comes in

where you live

people who live in a place

settle; solve

settled

a special hotel with restaurants and fancy attractions

reacting

jobs or tasks that someone is in charge of doing well

have something be your job

a week when fancy restaurants offer a special menu at lower cost

toilet

a summary of your work experience

your name and address, which you put in the upper left corner of the envelope

an expert’s report about something

very silly

sound familiar

the sound your phone makes to let you know someone is calling

ceremonies

the sides of rivers

a driver who takes up space in more than one lane on a road

a fun trip taken in the car

wearing something well

rolling on the floor laughing

a small bed that can be brought into a hotel room

an area of small hills and fields

about love

the base part of the tooth, under the gums (mouth tissue)

dental procedure removing material around the root of the tooth

there and back again!

kings and queens

thanks once again to the French! This means: Répondez, S’il Vous Plâit (please reply)

not polite

come, on a schedule

go into a store quickly for just an item or two

be something common in a family

repeat something

use up; have no more left

busy doing many things in a short time

seeming to be doing a lot of activity, but not getting anything accomplished

late

being worried that you’ll lose at something

making a bad result possible

being in charge

hurry

the very busy traffic times (morning and evenings) when most people are traveling to and from work

hurrying away

very important and deserving respect

a short time of lower prices in a store

a business providing hair and nail care services

the same routine; every day is the same thing

a small size of an item to try. Free! No cost!

a place in shops where a person offers you a free taste of a product

a way to receive TV service from satellites in space

fried quickly in an open pan

the computer choice that keeps whatever you’re working on in a file

a greeting, like hey!

let go in many directions with the wind

make an appointment

information

explore; find out about things

the part of the computer that you look at; on a desktop it’s called the monitor

an outer door that allows air into the room, but not the bugs!

self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (for the tank that supplies oxygen); deep sea diving

art that is made by shaping or carving stone, clay, or some other material

various types of fish

another try to make things work

used items that can be purchased inexpensively

money kept in an account in case the apartment is damaged

make calm, tranquil with medicine

a medicine that puts you to sleep

visit attractions in a new place

see what the situation is

a cool two-wheeled scooterlike vehicle that is run by balancing; people stand on it (See the pronunciation note for another interesting /seg-way/.)

be able to explain why you are such an excellent person for the job

older people usually around 60 or more

different from

a time before a divorce when a couple isn’t living together

also called a waiter or waitress

programs to make life easier or more comfortable

being part of the court system as a jury member

become established, start a new normal life

getting used to your new place; getting comfortable

very harsh

make you feel unsure about yourself

take turns driving on a long trip

unusual work hours, not 9 to 5; perhaps working overnight

play basketball

compare prices at many different places

for a small amount of time

not enough people working

being unable to work because of sickness or injury for a short time

space on the side of the road, usually marked by a line, where a car can park if there’s a problem

take a visitor to interesting places

days off when you are sick that you will get paid for

tired of

a small salad served with or before the entree

a sign

signed a contract

when people join a local team

like

say very good things about someone

do something in an excited way

the loud noise that goes with the flashing light on the top of an emergency vehicle

a nicer restaurant with tables and waiters who will serve you

ability to do something well

talents or abilities

omit, leave out

a small black animal with a white stripe that makes a terrible odor when it’s frightened

jumping out of a plane for fun! AAAACKKK!!!

the view of a city’s buildings from a distance

charged for

sleep very well

a padded blanket that zips around the body for sleeping

fall on something wet or oily

a small opening, usually in machines, that will accept a letter or a coin

money

broke suddenly and noisily

completely smooth; often used to talk about a man’s head

a dirty mark

the postal service

aaah-choo!

smelling

lots of snow

sitting comfortably

comfort

hurting

a place that serves free meals to needy people

a place to get information

people who give you information

something special you buy to remind you of your vacation

a place for massages and skin treatments; a sauna; a steam bath

reproductive organs removed so they won’t have more babies

say very good things about

while we’re talking about the subject

a special show that will be there for only a short time

dealing with only one kind of problem

a store that carries just one kind of merchandise

exact

specially

wonderful

going faster than the speed limit. This is a no no!

fast

share expenses of driving somewhere

separate; no longer be together

spend a little extra money for a special treat

perfectly clean

the person someone is married to

enjoy lots of extra space

a way of keeping information

make time to see someone, even if they don’t have an appointment

an arena, or place where a game is played

office worker

an animal with large antlers; a social gathering for men only

looking too practiced or memorized

the progression of the birth process

postage in different denominations

be noticed

a famous leader in an industry

an informal name for the American flag (Can you guess why?)

deciding to have a baby

put away for future use

member of the state police force

keep learning about your interest

maintain (keep) a healthy body through diet and exercise

pay attention for more information; don’t go away!

term for a vacation when you stay at home and do local things

a great price; often the cost is less than the item is actually worth

people who have married your biological parent

accepted responsibility for something and act

a belief that may not be accurate about an entire group of people

hard to move

a time (usually at a library) when children may come to hear a story read to them

plan

an animal that is lost

something you do well

tension caused by worrying

a line of shops along a street

a slow, enjoyable walk

small carriage or cart you can use so small children don’t have to walk

required to keep

things

a feeling that you can’t take in air through your nose

someone who is very beautiful

looking very fashionable

give

use to take the place of

neighborhoods just outside the city

an underground train system

an older man who buys lots of presents for a younger woman he wants to date

be a cost you can afford

a business-style jacket to wear with pants

a small group of rooms

Ouch! It’s that redness of the skin from being in the sun too long

a window in the roof of the car that can be opened. Be careful in the rain!

lotion to protect skin from the sun

watch; check on

a person in a leadership position at work; a manager or boss

people who will be with you when you need them

waves and sea; the beach

a medical operation

a feeling that shows that you know someone is suffering

signs of illness

the back part of an animal (it’s what the dog wags!)

have an illness that gets more serious

use and enjoy

accept something as what you deserve without valuing it

take a very long time

don’t believe it completely

need to become accustomed to

accept someone’s invitation to do something

choose any one

get on a bus or train

pretty much what it says. You buy the food, and take it with you to eat at home

reminds me of the past

a special ability

talk about work when you’re not at work

calm, easy

a fit of anger by an upset child

a group of trained people and volunteers

someone who works well with others to get a job done

people from thirteen to nineteen years old

an easy design to use for making a document

for a short time

makes you want something

a portable shelter made of cloth

the age (around two years) when little ones are famous for being difficult

sending typed messages by cell phone

a well-planned, exciting day

a very rural (country) location, far away from everything

coming to the end of a project

the one person you’ll love forever

the past

in excellent health

people putting on plays

a professional who helps with problems

complete

really happy and excited

aching, almost vibrating

face an unexpected complication

add something for free

a yucky (eeew!) phrase meaning to be sick to your stomach

make you feel nervous

a short way to write through

thanks

a document showing a road law you’ve broken; it requires payment of a fine

get married

busy

not a lot of money to spare

relaxation time for yourself, away from your work

plan your day so that you can see a lot of things

a small device that buzzes after a set time has gone by.

Tender, Loving Care; what we give to those we love

a way of saying really

prepare exactly as you would like it

a young child, just starting to walk

used in place of a coin to pay a fare

a place in the station where you can buy tokens, and where a transit worker can help you

a word or expression that is very difficult to say

a lot

most important

throw in the trash

children’s playground in a park

carry

instead of typing, just touch to select an option

scoring six points in football (Yes, we mean American football!)

difficult

a job that needs special skills

a lot of cars in the same place on the road

many cars stuck on a road without being able to move

a special high-energy snack with fruit, grains, and nuts

a summary of courses you have studied

pack very few things when you travel

large flat board or plate for holding things (like plates and glasses in a restaurant)

exercise machines

pay for, as a special event or reward

care

a court proceeding to decide if someone is guilty or innocent of a crime

seems simple, but is a little complicated

a young beautiful woman who marries a much older, very successful (usually rich!) man

talk to you later

going down a river in a special float shaped like a tire tube

money back for what you have spent on education

a musical song or melody

pretend not to see something

happens as a result of something

a machine that lets people go through one by one

a special teacher for one person or a small group

make small changes to add or change information

two times

sparkling; lights blinking on and off

two babies born at the same time

text

thank you

usually

the highest law of the United States and the basis of the entire government

a special test with sound waves that can check on the baby

not awake; not aware of anything; no reaction of any senses

outside

feeling sick

below; not easily seen

relax

ready to do something

uncertain; not sure

feeling happy, even if there is bad news

new information, or changes to a product

a little fancier; more special

advantage; pro

your

having to do with the city

a covered container like a jar or vase for the ashes of a cremated body

cutlery: knives, spoons, and forks

electric, water, gas, and cable

days off that you will get paid for

birth through the birth canal of the woman’s body

think something is very important

a very large vehicle that can carry up to 12 passengers

different

be different

without meat products

someone selling an item

a machine that breathes for the patient

type, kind

animal doctor

move very fast; shake

someone who is hurt in some way

a time to see the body for the last time

a simple eye test (to be sure you can see that truck behind you!)

another word for a doctor’s appointment

when people may visit the family at the funeral home

usually your height, weight, blood pressure, and heart rate (These are usually checked at each visit.)

voice mail

verbal; comfortable about expressing an opinion

system of keeping recorded messages when you can’t answer a call

the act of helping someone without expecting any pay or benefit

the area that elects the person to act for the district in local, state and the national government; neighborhoods in towns may belong in different districts

silly, crazy, complicated

moves from side to side in an excited way

a service where the casket is in a special room where friends and family visit

leave your job without letting your supervisor know in advance

advance notice about something

What’s up? What are you doing? What’s going on? What’s new? What’s happening? These expressions are all ways of saying Hi, how are you?

not worth talking to; not worth using your cell-phone plan minutes

something that is not worth doing

be careful about diet and avoid gaining extra pounds

a stronger way of saying very many/much

we should

rich; having lots of money

something that is used to hurt someone

the camera that you connect to your computer

a fun way to talk about marriage as perfect happiness

someone whose job is to figure out all the details of the wedding

think about choices

strange

be very happy to see someone.

What’s new?

Where have you been?

a stronger way of saying where

complaining with an annoying, long, questioning sound

a very fast, exciting time

a painted wooden fence with small slats

going down a fast-moving river in a special raft

many

grains (for example, oat and wheat) that are not processed

an official paper that explains what must be done with your money after your death

what you see on your screen when you open the computer

looking at things in stores, but not buying anything (yeah, right, haha).

the large front window of a car

easy to walk to

see

thinking about

hearing something from another person

work very hard

exercise

try to solve problems

work really hard

an exercise session

of value

send a letter home

a test taken in the DMV office to test driving knowledge; usually taken on a computer

hugs and kisses

have a very casual conversation (usually about nothing!)

small gardens around houses

a fitness program that stretches the body and calms the mind