About

What do you really think about it?

I don’t care about your past.

What do you think about that issue?

He genuinely cares about me.

What is he angry about?

Do you have any information about the project?

She is worried about her weight.

Don’t worry about it.

Our house is worth about 150,000 dollars.

He seems anxious about the meeting.

How do you feel about it?

I work about 40 hours a week.

Don’t worry too much about unimportant things.

We’re very excited about the trip.

Nobody tells me about it.

I wonder why she didn’t tell me about it.

Don’t talk about work. We’re on vacation.

Ability

I have confidence in his abilities.

She has the ability to manage a business.

This job is beyond my ability.

I trust his executive ability.

I don’t have much faith in his ability.

She tends to underestimate her own ability.

Above

Don’t go above the speed limit.

The plane flew above the clouds.

She lives in an apartment above us.

It’s on the shelf just above your head.

This work is above my capacity.

Able

He is able to speak ten languages.

I am able to swim across the river.

I’m sorry that I wasn’t able to call you yesterday.

I’m sure I’ll be able to find it.

You won’t be able to handle this job.

Abandon

He abandoned his hope of becoming a doctor.

He abandoned his plan to build a factory.

We have to abandon the plan.

Abandoned

There are a lot of abandoned houses in this area.

They found an abandoned car by the river.

He hid in an abandoned building.

Abroad

He’s currently abroad on business.

I plan to go abroad in November.

We will go abroad in September.

He will go abroad in August.

His large income enables him to travel abroad every year.

My father is going to go abroad next week.

Is your uncle still abroad?

We go abroad every summer.

Absence

He revealed the real reason for his absence.

I don’t know the reason for her absence.

He was repeated absences from work.

The decision was made in my absence.

Absent

He was absent because of illness.

She has been absent since last Wednesday.

Why were you absent yesterday?

He is often absent from school.

How long has she been absent from school?

Absolute

I think what he says is absolute rubbish.

I have absolute trust in her.

I have absolute trust in him.

What you said is absolute nonsense.

I need absolute silence when I’m working.

‘You’re wrong’, she said with absolute certainty.

Absolutely

She has absolutely no enemies.

That’s absolutely unacceptable.

Yes. You’re absolutely right.

It’s absolutely impossible.

This action is absolutely unnecessary and useless.

We have absolutely nothing in common.

It’s absolutely impossible to do so.

Are you absolutely certain about this?

Absorb

This paper does not absorb ink.

He was completely absorbed in his work.

He was absorbed in a computer game.

Abuse

She is a victim of sexual abuse.

Many children have been sexually abused.

He abuses his authority.

She abused her friend’s trust.

Academic

His academic achievements are impressive.

She is working at an academic institution.

He chose an academic career.

Accent

She speaks with a southern accent.

He made fun of my accent.

He spoke with a regional accent.

He has a southern accent.

Accept

Please accept my sincere apologies.

We must accept this inevitable fact.

Will you accept my invitation?

She’s decided not to accept the job.

Acceptable

We want a solution that is acceptable to all parties.

Her behavior wasn’t acceptable.

The food at this restaurant was acceptable, but no more.

Access

They have access to the library.

You’ll need a password to access the database.

The software enables you to access the Internet in seconds.

Accident

How did the traffic accident happen?

The accident occurred yesterday morning.

The cause of the accident is unknown.

The accident happened at 3 p.m.

The accident could have been avoided.

The police investigated the accident thoroughly.

The accident was caused by a sleepy driver.

We met by accident at the airport.

Accidental

This is an accidental error.

It was an accidental meeting.

Have you got cover for accidental damage?

Accidentally

I accidentally deleted the file.

He accidentally hit his thumb with the hammer.

I saw her accidentally on the way here.

I accidentally stepped on her foot.

Accommodation

Hotel accommodation is included in the price of the tour.

They’re not sure they could provide accommodation for the whole group.

We need accommodation for seven adults and two children.

Accompany

Are you sure you don’t want me to accompany you?

He suggested that I accompany him to the party.

May I accompany you home?

According to

According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.

According to what I heard; they have broken up.

I did everything according to your instructions.

Everything went according to our plan.

Account

In order to use this service, you need to register an account.

How can I transfer money from my bank account to his?

They don’t have a bank account.

My husband and I have a joint bank account.

I’d like to open a savings account.

I’m seriously thinking about deleting my Facebook account.

I withdrew $200 from my savings account.

She has a lot of money in her savings account.

Here’s my account number.

Accurate

Accurate measurement is very important in science.

He is very accurate in his work.

This data isn’t accurate at all.

Accurately

It’s difficult to accurately predict the weather

It is important to answer these questions accurately.

Can you measure accurately with this ruler?

Accuse

The police accused him of murder.

He was wrongly accused of theft.

She accused him of lying.

The coach accused us of not doing our best.

He is accused of stealing the money.

Achieve

To achieve something you’ve never had before, you must do something you’ve never done before.

I always aim high to achieve my best.

What does it take to achieve success?

Achievement

His academic achievements are impressive.

It was a remarkable achievement for such a young leader.

He proudly told me his achievement.

They are proud of their children’s achievements.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Acknowledge

They acknowledged that the decision was a mistake.

He acknowledges that he was defeated.

She acknowledged that she couldn’t speak English.

We acknowledge receipt of your letter.

Acquire

She has acquired a good knowledge of English.

How long will it take to acquire the necessary skills?

They acquired a large fortune.

Across

My house is just across the street.

There is a house across the stream.

I saw them walking across the street.

I can swim across the river.

He walked across the field.

I can see some people walking across the street.

Act

We should act morally.

I will act on your advice.

You’d better act upon his advice.

Action

Thinking will not overcome fear but action will.

“The path to success is to take massive, determined action.”

Prompt action is necessary.

She begins to explain her plan of action to the group.

I don’t think you fully understand the consequences of your action.

He plans on taking legal action against the company.

This action is absolutely unnecessary and useless.

He is a man of action.

I take full responsibility for my actions.

Active

My grandmother is still very active at eighty-five.

He is an active member of the club.

She is an active girl.

Actively

She’s actively looking for a job.

Your proposal is being actively considered.

She actively takes part in social activities.

Activity

What are your favorite holiday activities?

She takes part in many school activities.

The camp is full of activity.

Actor; actress

He is a talented actor.

I agree with you that the actors and actresses in the movie are really good-looking.

She wants to become an actress in the future.

Actual

The actual cost was higher than expected.

The movie is based on actual events.

First, we need to identify actual and potential problems.

How much actual experience do you have?

Actually

I don’t know what actually happened.

Do you actually believe that?

They’re not married, actually.

Adapt

He couldn’t adapt to new circumstances.

I quickly adapted myself to my new school.

We must adapt our plan to these new circumstances.

Addition

In addition to being a doctor, he is a writer.

In addition to English, I can speak basic Japanese.

This stamp is an addition to my collection.

Additional

How much is the additional charge?

One-Day delivery will cost an additional 9,99 dollars.

Can you give me some additional information about your situation?

Address

He gave the police a false name and address.

Please write your full name and address below.

May I have your name and address?

Here’s my email address.

What is your permanent address?

Please enter a valid email address.

Please take me to this address.

The letter was returned because it had been addressed incorrectly.

Adequate

Your grades are adequate but I think you can do better.

Is your salary adequate to support your family?

The food is adequate for the price.

Adequately

Are you adequately prepared for the exam?

I was not adequately prepared for the exam.

Vitamin C must be adequately supplied.

Adjust

You need to adjust your watch. It’s slow.

The rules need to be adjusted as soon as possible.

You need to adjust the height of the table.

Admire

I admire your intelligence.

We all admire your courage.

I’ve always admired your determination.

Admit

They refused to admit defeat.

He admitted careless driving.

He openly admitted his mistake.

Don’t be afraid to admit to your mistakes.

He cheerfully admits that he is over fifty years old.

He admitted his defeat.

She publicly admitted her mistake.

I hate to admit it, but he’s right.

Adopt

They decided to adopt a child.

The government adopted a new policy.

The committee adopted the proposal.

She was adopted by a rich family when she was a child.

Adult

This movie is for adults, not for children.

That child talks as if he were an adult.

We need accommodation for seven adults and two children.

I’ve lived here all of my adult life.

Advance

We live in an age of rapid technological advance.

Why didn’t you tell me in advance?

Can you pay me in advance?

Do I need to pay in advance?

Advanced

I’d like to take an advanced English course.

We offer a variety of courses for elementary, intermediate and advanced levels.

The software has many advanced features.

Advantage

You should take advantage of this opportunity.

I wonder what the advantage of this technique is.

What is the advantage of this technique over traditional techniques?

I don’t want to take advantage of anyone.

What are the advantages of this technology?

Adventure

He told us a very exciting adventure story.

Adventures are popular themes in children’s books.

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing” – Helen Keller

Advertise

We advertised the concert quite widely.

I advertised my car for sale.

This restaurant does not advertise.

Advertisement

He cut the advertisement out of the newspaper.

The advertisement will appear in five magazines.

The firm is spending too much on advertisement.

Advertising

He plans to pursue a career in advertising.

If you want to attract more customers, try advertising in the local paper.

The company spends a lot of money on advertising.

He works for a big advertising agency.

They invest a lot of money in advertising.

Cigarette advertising has been banned.

Advice

You need to follow your mother’s advice.

Your advice is always helpful to me.

I will act on your advice.

You should take the doctor’s advice.

She thanked him for his helpful advice.

His advice is always very sensible.

Thanks for your advice.

Giving advice to her is like talking to a brick wall. She just won’t listen.

You’d better act upon his advice.

She gave me some practical advice.

If you take my advice, your chances of winning will increase significantly.

Let me give you a piece of advice.

He took me aside to give me some advice.

Advise

She advised him to get exercise every day.

I advised him to go to the hospital.

I advised him to give up smoking.

She advised him to take a long holiday.

I advised him to take a rest.

I strongly advise you to see a doctor.

I advised her to catch a morning train.

I advised him not to drink too much.

She advised me to give up smoking.

The doctor advised him to cut down on drinking.

Affair

I work at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

This has nothing to do with you. It’s not your affair.

He had an affair with a co-worker.

I don’t want to be involved in this affair.

Affection

He tried to gain her affection.

He has a deep affection for her.

I have a great affection for Paris.

Afford

I can’t afford to buy an expensive car.

Can we afford a new car?

The reality is that we can’t afford to buy a house.

None of them could afford $50 for a ticket.

I was unable to afford the trip.

I can’t afford to buy another computer.

Afraid

I’m afraid that you have to work overtime.

It’s all over. There’s nothing to be afraid of now.

Don’t be afraid to experiment and fail.

I’m afraid that I might make you angry.

I’m afraid I took your umbrella by mistake.

Don’t be afraid to admit to your mistakes.

I know you’re afraid of heights.

I’m afraid I have to go now.

I want to ask her out but I’m afraid of being rejected.

I’m afraid I’ll have to cancel our meeting tomorrow.

After

Brush your teeth after each meal.

We can either eat now or after the show – it’s up to you.

Who’s going to look after the children while you’re away?

It’s normal to feel tired after such a long trip.

We occasionally meet for a drink after work.

After a pause the teacher continued the lesson.

Take three pills daily after meals.

After the speech, there will be a question-and-answer session.

She arrived shortly after us.

She felt hot and sticky after six hours on the bus.

Can we talk about this after lunch?

He left home and joined the army after he graduated from high school.

Afternoon

Why don’t we go swimming this afternoon?

I have a lot of things to do this afternoon.

We need some manual labor this afternoon.

I will have an English test this afternoon.

It took me an entire afternoon to get there.

I don’t think it will rain this afternoon.

It rained heavily yesterday afternoon.

Are you ready for this afternoon’s meeting?

afterwards

Let’s go out now and eat afterwards.

Shortly afterwards I met her again.

We had dinner, and afterwards we took a walk along the river.

Again

I assure you that an error like this will never happen again.

Don’t ever mention his name again.

He kept repeating the same thing over and over again.

I think that we should try again.

Could you say it again, please?

You must encourage him to try again.

She married again in her mid-forties.

Against

It’s against my principles.

He is leaning against the rail.

Everyone was against them.

The boat is going against the current.

Don’t lean against the wall.

He plans on taking legal action against the company.

That’s against the law.

Age

At our company, the retirement age is 60.

We live in an age of rapid technological advance.

She got married at the age of 29.

She died at the age of 69 after a long illness.

You should wear something more appropriate your age.

I lied to my girlfriend about my age.

List the name, age, and sex of each person in your family.

She is about my age.

Wisdom does not automatically come with age.

Most of the students are in the 17-20 age range.

He’s small for his age. Does he eat well?

He looks old for his age.

Agency

He works for a big advertising agency.

Could you recommend a good travel agency?

My wife works in a travel agency.

Aggressive

He gets aggressive when he’s drunk.

It is a dangerous aggressive dog.

He is an aggressive person.

Ago

Do you remember me? I used to work with you many years ago.

She gave birth to twins a week ago.

It happened a long time ago.

The first edition was published ten years ago.

She left home ten minutes ago.

I quit smoking three years ago.

Not long ago I witnessed a traffic accident.

She was here just a minute ago.

Agree

I agree with you to a certain extent.

Her initial reaction was to say no, but she eventually agreed to help.

They agreed on a joint statement.

I agree with your opinion.

I partly agree with you.

I agree with you on this point.

I don’t agree with their policy.

He didn’t agree to my proposal.

I didn’t agree with everything he said.

I don’t agree with the government’s policy on education.

I agree with her 100 percent.

I was surprised at how quickly she agreed.

They agreed to work together.

Agreement

I’m glad we’re all in agreement about that.

Did you make a formal agreement with him?

We have already reached an agreement.

Ahead

The road ahead was blocked.

Go ahead with your story.

We’ve got a lot of trouble ahead.

Aim

The primary aim of this course is to improve your spoken English.

She went to Silicon Valley with the aim of finding a job.

His aim is to become a doctor.

I always aim high to achieve my best.

Airport

We have enough time to get to the airport.

A bus transported us from the airport to the hotel.

The airport can handle large numbers of travelers.

How far is it from here to the airport?

There is a regular bus service to the airport.

He is a security guard at the airport.

Let’s go straight to the airport.

My only worry right now is getting to the airport on time.

Alarm

The fire alarm went off in the middle of the night.

The forests are disappearing at an alarming rate.

Don’t worry! It was a false alarm.

We should set the alarm clock for 7:30.

There is an alarming increase in crime these years.

I jumped out of bed as soon as the alarm clock went off.

Turn off the alarm clock please!

Alarming

The forests are disappearing at an alarming rate.

There is an alarming increase in crime these years.

There has been an alarming rise in the rate of abortion.

Alcohol

He doesn’t drink alcohol.

Do you have alcohol-free drinks?

Whisky contains a large percentage of alcohol.

Alcohol depresses the nervous system.

Alcoholic

I don’t like alcoholic drinks.

Her father has been an alcoholic for many years.

This wine can be very alcoholic.

Alive

He’s alive, his heart is still beating.

Is the mouse dead or alive?

We don’t know whether he’s alive or dead.

Is the snake alive?

Is your grandmother still alive?

All right

Is the coffee all right?

Is it all right for me to leave early?

I’ll meet you at 10 o’clock, all right?

Allow

His parents won’t allow him to stay out late.

They won’t allow us to enter the garden.

You are not allowed to take photographs here.

Her health has improved sufficiently to allow her to return to work.

Swimming is not allowed here.

His experience allows him to handle difficult situations easily.

You are not allowed to enter this room.

Smoking is not allowed in this area.

Ally

I want to be your ally, not your enemy.

He is a close ally of the Prime Minister.

Almost

He is an extremely intelligent person, almost a genius.

These types of books have almost no value.

He can drive almost any kind of vehicle.

The cliff is almost vertical.

I like almost all of them.

Almost everyone here can speak English.

We’re almost out of fuel.

There’s almost nothing in the fridge.

We’re almost there.

There is almost no violence in that city.

It’s almost time to go.

alone

Please leave me alone!

He lives alone and often feels lonely.

She is scared of going out alone.

I don’t like going out alone at night.

I’ve asked her repeatedly to leave me alone.

It scared me to think I was alone in the building.

She told me not to go there alone.

Along

They don’t get along together.

We walked along the beach.

Do you get along with your boss?

I don’t get along with that guy.

I often walk along the river with my dog.

I found it difficult to get along with him.

Aloud

She read the letter aloud to us.

I could not stop myself from crying aloud.

I heard the boy suddenly laugh aloud.

Alphabet

Can you say the alphabet in reverse order?

A is the first letter of the alphabet.

The English alphabet has 26 letters.

Alphabetical

The names on the list are in alphabetical order.

Put these words in alphabetical order.

Please arrange these books in alphabetical order.

Alphabetically

The names are arranged alphabetically.

This list was ordered alphabetically.

Can you say the letters alphabetically?

Already

Have you already read this book?

Half the work is already finished.

We’ve already ordered food and drinks.

We have already reached an agreement.

We got there early but he had already left.

She has already left the office.

Alternative

There are two alternatives for you to choose from.

We have no alternative but to fire him.

He had no alternative but to quit the job.

Although

Although he’s young, he’s an outstanding doctor.

Although he’s nearly 80, he is still very active.

Although he has many friends, he is lonely.

Although she lives nearby, I rarely see her.

Altogether

It has cost me $1000 altogether.

How many sheep are there in the field altogether?

You owe me $99 altogether.

I don’t altogether agree with you.

Always

He’s always found it hard to express his emotions.

He’s always making excuses for being late.

I have always been faithful to my wife

She always wears fashionable clothes.

My father always gets up early to exercise.

He and his wife are always fighting about money.

I always fly business class.

He is always generous to poor people.

Money doesn’t always bring happiness.

Your advice is always helpful to me.

She always speaks to him in a loud voice.

Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

I always carry a bottle of mineral water with me.

Amaze

It amazes me that no one noticed the error.

I was amazed at his courage.

I’m amazed at her rapid progress in English.

Amazing

The magician performed some amazing tricks.

Their performance was amazing.

It’s amazing how much money he spends every day.

This is the most amazing wedding party I’ve ever attended.

Ambition

His ambition is to become a great scientist.

I have no political ambition.

She finally achieved her ambition of becoming a famous writer.

Ambulance

Do you want me to call an ambulance?

Please send an ambulance.

She died before the ambulance arrived.

Among; amongst

There is a traitor among us.

Tattoos are very fashionable among young people lately.

She was chosen from among 30 applicants.

The profits are shared out equally among the partners.

Amount

You get paid in proportion to the amount of work you do.

There are no restrictions on the amount of money you can withdraw.

This will save us a substantial amount of time.

I borrowed a large amount of money from her.

No amount of money can make up for their loss.

His debts amount to $2,000.

Amuse

My joke amused everyone.

That picture will amuse you.

We were greatly amused by her story.

Amusing

What an amusing situation!

I saw an amusing comedy last night.

She told the children an amusing story.

I found her very amusing.

analyse, analyze

The job involves gathering and analysing data.

He tried to analyse his feelings.

Analysis

It’s a problem that requires careful analysis.

Your analysis of the situation is accurate.

His analysis was not reliable.

Ancient

Hoi An is an ancient town in Vietnam.

Rome is famous for its ancient architecture.

My father is interested in ancient history.

Anger

He couldn’t hide his anger at us.

He couldn’t control his anger.

I can understand your anger in this situation.

He ran out of the room in anger.

Angle

Let’s approach this problem from a different angle.

Measure each angle of the triangle.

The photo was taken from an unusual angle.

Angrily

There is a woman complaining angrily out there.

He swore angrily.

She angrily concluded the meeting.

She slammed the door angrily.

Angry

I don’t like people who easily get angry.

What is he angry about?

He rarely gets angry.

Do you know why she’s so angry?

She appears to be angry.

He seldom gets angry or irritated.

I’m afraid that I might make you angry.

The news provoked an angry response.

What made you so angry?

Animal

You can see many animals in this forest.

I love animals, especially dogs.

Some animals are very good at climbing.

Dogs are loyal animals.

The leaves of this tree are poisonous to most animals.

There are many wild animals in this forest.

Ankle

He has a broken ankle.

I twisted my ankle while playing football.

I slipped and twisted my ankle.

She fell awkwardly and broke her ankle.

Anniversary

Today is my parents’ wedding anniversary.

Tomorrow is our wedding anniversary.

Congratulations on your wedding anniversary!

They invited over 300 guests to their wedding anniversary.

Announce

They haven’t formally announced their engagement yet.

He announced his intention to retire.

The teacher is about to announce the winners of the game.

Annoy

You’re starting to annoy me.

This continuous noise annoys me.

It really annoys me when people forget to say thank you.

That guy annoys me.

Annoyed

She looked at him with a very annoyed expression.

I was annoyed at the interruption.

He seems really annoyed.

I’m seriously annoyed at him.

Annoying

That noise is very annoying.

He has several annoying habits.

She is so annoying.

Annual

His annual income is over $150,000.

What’s your annual income?

How much is the annual membership fee?

She gets an annual salary of $30.000.

The club charges an annual fee of $50.

Annually

The meeting is held annually.

Staff performance is reviewed annually.

The conference will take place annually.

Another

Each individual is different from another.

Give me another example.

Gesture is another way of communication.

It’s difficult to get used to another country’s customs.

Can you show me another example?

Can you suggest another solution?

The patient was transferred to another hospital.

I have another question for you.

Every new day is another chance to change your life.

The classroom was so small so we moved to another one.

I hear that his father is in another country.

I can’t afford to buy another computer.

We will discuss this again on another occasion.

Answer

Answer the following questions!

Raise your hands if you know the answer.

My answer matches yours.

After the speech, there will be a question and answer session.

I didn’t get a straight answer from him.

I refuse to answer this question.

Can you explain your answer?

I need your answer by Friday.

I can’t give you an immediate answer.

Anticipate

We don’t anticipate any major problems.

The job was harder than I anticipated.

Our current revenues are certainly lower than anticipated.

Anxiety

He tried to hide his anxiety.

Her anxiety was apparent to everyone.

The girl’s voice is full of anxiety.

Anxious

He seems anxious about the meeting.

My mother is anxious about my future.

We are anxious about your health.

Anxiously

Her parents waited anxiously for her to come home that night.

He anxiously looked around for her.

Tim answered the questions anxiously.

Any

Is there any possibility that he’ll win the election?

There are three empty rooms. However, we can’t use any of them.

I didn’t see any familiar faces at the party.

Do you have any information about the project?

Don’t jump to any conclusions.

Do you have any cough medicine?

Can you play any musical instruments?

I must help her at any cost.

Do you need any help?

Anyone/ Anybody

Is anyone else excited about this?

Hello? Is anyone here?

She’s unlike anyone I’ve ever met.

Don’t share this with anyone.

She accepts criticism from anyone but her parents.

I’m not trying to impress anyone.

She isn’t kind to him. In fact, she’s not kind to anyone.

Are you looking for anyone in particular?

Do you recognize anyone?

This diet is suited to anyone who wants to lose weight fast.

Her work is superior to anyone else’s here.

Anything

There’s no evidence that he has done anything illegal.

“Is there anything wrong? “No, everything’s fine.”

You can’t force me to do anything.

I’m innocent! I didn’t steal anything, honestly!

I didn’t see anything suspicious.

I swear I don’t know anything.

Switch on the light. I can’t see anything.

Would you like anything else?

If anything happens to him, let me know.

She’ll do anything to protect her children from harm.

I didn’t notice anything suspicious.

Anyway

It’s too expensive and anyway the color doesn’t suit you.

It’s too late now, anyway.

Don’t worry about being late. It doesn’t matter anyway.

Anywhere

I will take you anywhere you want to go.

You can sit anywhere you want.

I can’t find my keys anywhere.

Apart

He lives apart from his family.

Apart from that, I don’t know anything.

He tore the letter apart.

Apartment

My apartment is near here.

My apartment is on the fourth floor.

I’m looking for an apartment to rent.

She lives in an apartment above us.

We lived in an apartment for several years before buying a house.

Apologize

I apologize if I hurt your feelings.

I apologize for being late.

We sincerely apologize for our error.

He publicly apologized for his comments.

I sincerely apologize for what I have done.

We apologize for the mistake and promise that it won’t happen again.

We apologize for the late arrival of the train.

I don’t see any reason why I have to apologize.

He apologized to me for his rudeness.

Apparent

His disappointment was apparent to everyone.

It’s quite apparent that you don’t want to do it.

Her anxiety was apparent to everyone.

Apparently

Apparently, they are getting divorced soon.

Apparently, he doesn’t like me.

Apparently, that’s not correct.

Appeal

His idea doesn’t appeal to me very much.

The Beatles have never really lost their appeal.

I can’t understand the appeal of fishing.

Appear

She appears to be angry.

The advertisement will appear in five magazines.

He appears to be a friendly guy.

My name doesn’t appear on the list.

Appearance

Don’t judge people by their appearance.

He was deceived by her innocent appearance.

She took too much pride in her appearance.

She has a good-looking appearance.

Apple

This apple tastes sour.

She’s eating an apple.

Count the apples in the basket.

My mother bought some apples at a fruit store.

Which do you prefer, apples or bananas?

Cut the apple into quarters.

Would you like a glass of apple juice?

They love all Apple products.

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”

Application

Please fill out this application form!

Don’t forget to attach your photo to the application form.

This application needs more features.

You need to attach your photo to the application form.

His job application has been rejected.

I withdrew my application for the job.

Apply

This rule applies to all cases.

I don’t speak English well enough to apply for that job.

I am going to apply for a scholarship.

Appoint

We appointed him as our representative.

They appointed him manager.

The government appointed a committee to investigate the accident.

I’ve been appointed to help you.

We appointed him as our representative.

Appointment

She wrote a note to remind herself about the appointment.

Please contact my secretary to make an appointment.

Do you have an appointment with him?

I’m calling to confirm your appointment.

Appreciate

I appreciate your enthusiasm.

Your help is highly appreciated.

I greatly appreciate your kindness.

We appreciate your hard work.

Her talents are not fully appreciated in that company.

I appreciate your concern.

Approach

She approached him with a smile on her face.

I suggest a different approach to this problem.

Let’s approach this problem from a different angle.

I tried to approach, but he waved me away.

Let’s try a different approach to the problem.

What’s the best way to approach a girl?

Appropriate

You should wear something more appropriate your age.

I couldn’t think of anything appropriate to say.

It is not appropriate for you to do this.

Approval

I asked for their approval.

You must obtain approval before you can go.

You should not have done that without my approval.

Approve

The manager approved our plan.

Finally, they approved the proposal.

He probably won’t approve your proposal.

Do you approve or disapprove of my project?

Approving

She gave me an approving nod.

The director looked the plan through before approving it.

Sue gave her daughter an approving smile.

Approximate

Can you give me the approximate cost of the repair?

What is the approximate height of the mountain?

You should count the approximate number of letters.

Approximately

The repair should cost approximately $80.

The trip will take approximately 4 hours.

The bridge is approximately 2 km long.

April

She was born in April.

I’m looking forward to seeing you this April.

April comes after March.

Area

He enjoys exploring remote areas.

I live in a rural area.

The soil in this area is very fertile.

The surrounding area is very quiet.

There are a lot of abandoned houses in this area.

This is a restricted area.

Good time management skills are essential to success in any area.

Smoking is not permitted in this area.

This area is still very rural.

Argue

We shouldn’t argue in front of the children.

She argued with him and then hit him.

I don’t want to argue with you about it.

She argued with him about money.

It’s useless to argue with an idiot.

She argued that it’s too early to make a decision.

Argument

We had an argument this morning.

Your arguments don’t convince me.

The argument ended in a fight.

Arise

A new difficulty has arisen.

We will keep you informed of any changes as they arise.

How did the problem arise?

Arm

My broken arm took several weeks to heal.

He refused to release her arm.

I can’t stretch my arms out.

He has a tattoo on his upper arm.

I broke my left arm.

She held my arm firmly.

You’re hurting my arm.

I can’t lift my left arm.

Armed

The man is armed and dangerous.

The suspect is armed and dangerous.

It is an international armed conflict.

The Police were heavily armed.

He walked into the camp unarmed.

Army

He is an army officer.

He left home and joined the army after he graduated from high school.

Her husband is in the army.

Why did you join the Army?

Around

He pretends to be enthusiastic when his boss is around.

He looks around nervously.

I wandered around for a while.

He entered the room and looked around.

The earth moves around the sun

I’m just looking around.

I lost my key somewhere around here.

Is there a post office around here?

Spring is around the corner.

I will show you around the town.

He anxiously looked around for her.

Arrange

Please arrange a meeting with your manager.

Can you arrange for us to meet your parents?

We must arrange a convenient time and place for the meeting.

Please arrange these books in alphabetical order.

We met at six, as arranged.

Arrangement

Have you made all the arrangements for your trip?

I like the arrangement of the furniture in this room.

We provide breakfast and dinner, but you need to make your own arrangements for lunch.

Arrest

The police arrested the suspect yesterday.

The policeman arrested the thief.

You could get arrested for doing that.

The thief was arrested and put in jail.

Arrival

I informed her of my arrival.

We apologize for the late arrival of the train.

We changed our plans because of her late arrival.

Arrive

He’s just arrived.

Please check in at reception when you arrive.

She arrived shortly after us.

They arrived at the campsite and put up the tent.

I arrived there too early.

I will wait until you arrive.

The train finally arrived.

We arrived home safely.

He arrived unexpectedly this morning.

Finally, we arrived at the village.

She died before the ambulance arrived.

Arrow

The road continues straight as an arrow.

Wind direction is represented by arrows.

The arrow hit its target.

Art

I like poetry, music and art.

The old factory has been transformed into an art gallery.

They usually go to art galleries on Sundays.

He doesn’t know much about art.

Article

Have you read this article?

The article covered a wide range of topics.

The article was written in English.

The article is full of technical terms.

Artificial

They don’t like artificial flowers.

One of her hobbies is making artificial flowers.

Artificial light is produced by electricity.

Artist

He is a talented artist.

The artists are living in reduced circumstances.

She is a well-known tattoo artist.

He is an unknown artist.

Whoever made this cake is a real artist.

Artistic

She comes from an artistic family.

His artistic talent is admirable.

My job is to support local artistic events.

Ashamed

I’m ashamed of what I did.

You’ve got nothing to be ashamed of.

He is ashamed of his son’s conduct.

I’m ashamed to ask you such a silly question.

Aside

She pulled the curtain aside.

Stand aside and let these people pass.

Could you please pull the curtain aside?

She stepped aside to let them pass.

He took me aside to give me some advice.

Ask

May I ask you a favor?

It’s no use asking him for help.

May I ask you a personal question?

‘What do you want?’ she asked rudely.

He asked me to marry him and I accepted.

I asked for their approval.

He asked me an awkward question.

Asleep

The children pretended to be asleep.

“Are you asleep?” “No, I’m awake.”

Don’t let me fall asleep.

I fell asleep while reading.

I nearly fell asleep in the middle of the lecture.

Aspect

The service was excellent in every aspect.

The internet has transformed many aspects of our lives.

We must consider every aspect of the problem.

Assist

Can I assist you in any way?

We’re here to assist you.

I assisted her in moving the furniture.

Assistance

Do you need my assistance?

Thank you for your kind assistance.

I would appreciate any assistance you could offer.

Assistant

My assistant will now give you some instructions.

She is an efficient and reliable assistant.

I have been working as a teaching assistant for several years.

I am looking for an assistant.

Associate

What do you associate with summer?

I don’t associate with people like him.

He associates with all sorts of people.

Association

My association with them didn’t last long.

They denied having any association with terrorists.

He is chairman of the Sports Association.

Assume

I assume you’ve read my report.

I assume you know why I’m here.

Don’t assume anything until we know the truth.

Assure

I assure you that an error like this will never happen again.

I can assure you that’s not true.

I can assure you that you won’t be disappointed.

I assure you I’ll do everything possible to help you.

Atmosphere

I enjoy the fresh atmosphere in the countryside.

The atmosphere was uncomfortable.

There is a friendly atmosphere in the office.

The atmosphere is relaxed, informal and friendly.

I could sense the tense atmosphere in the room.

Attach

Don’t forget to attach your photo to the application form.

I attach a copy of my notes for your information.

You need to attach your photo to the application form.

You must attach this label to your suitcase.

She attached a note to the package.

Attached

Please fill out the attached application.

Please see the document attached.

Lisa is always attached to her dad.

Attack

Attack is the best form of defense.

He died after a serious heart attack.

We’re under attack.

The man attacked him with a knife.

The enemy attacked from behind.

The attackers threatened him with a gun.

He was attacked by a dog.

Attempt

He never succeeded in spite of repeated attempts.

I passed my driving test at the first attempt.

I attempted to swim across the river.

All my attempts ended in failure.

Attend

You are not entitled to attend the meeting.

Many people attended his funeral.

He didn’t attend the meeting.

I am busy attending the staff training now.

She tried to persuade him to attend the meeting.

I just want to let you know that I can’t attend your party.

This is the most amazing wedding party I’ve ever attended.

Attention

We must pay attention to environmental problems.

This problem demands immediate attention.

May I have your attention, please!

Her dress attracted everyone’s attention at the party.

His speech captured our attention.

You must pay attention to him.

Pay attention to the traffic signals.

Small children have a very short attention span.

May I have your attention, ladies and gentlemen?

He didn’t pay any attention to the warning.

Attitude

My attitude towards him has changed.

She has a negative attitude toward life.

He had an unfriendly attitude.

What do you think of his unfriendly attitude?

“Attitude is everything” is my favorite book.

Attorney

My husband is an attorney.

He trusted his defense attorney.

I needed to consult with an attorney.

Attract

If you want to attract more customers, try advertising in the local paper.

Her dress attracted everyone’s attention at the party.

The show attracted a large audience.

This festival attracts thousands of visitors every year.

What first attracted me to him was his sense of humor.

The museum attracts visitors from all over the world.

Attraction

She felt an immediate attraction for him.

A good relationship is based on more than just physical attraction.

Sexual attraction is the topic of today’s lesson.

Attractive

Attractive packaging can help to sell products.

I like John but I don’t find him physically attractive.

I don’t find him physically attractive.

Your offer is very attractive, but I will have to think about it a bit.

She is very attractive.

She is a very attractive woman.

Audience

The show attracted a large audience.

The audience exploded with laughter.

The audience clapped loudly after his performance.

There was only a small audience today.

August

I was born in August.

He will go abroad in August.

I was here last August.

Aunt

We went to the cemetery to visit my aunt’s grave.

My aunt sent me a birthday present.

Mrs. Smith is my aunt.

Your uncle is thin, but my aunt is fat.

Your aunt looks young.

Authority

He abuses his authority.

Are you challenging my authority?

I don’t have the authority to fire him.

He is a leading authority in his field.

Automatic

This is an automatic door.

Breathing is an automatic function of the body.

This house has an automatic camera.

Automatically

The door will lock automatically when you go out.

Wisdom does not automatically come with age.

Available

What payment options are available?

Are you available at 9 p.m.?

This channel is only available on cable.

This is the only room available.

Average

The average person must drink at least a liter of water every day.

I sleep six hours a day on average.

What’s the average temperature here?

Your work is below average.

Avoid

You should try to avoid unnecessary risks.

The accident could have been avoided.

If you’re sick you should stay home to avoid infecting other people in the office.

Don’t avoid my question.

You must avoid making such mistakes.

Awake

“Are you asleep? “No, I’m awake.”

Are you still awake?

She was awoken by the noise.

I awoke several times during the night.

Award

She proudly showed off her awards.

He certainly deserves the award.

The winner was awarded a gold medal.

She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Aware

I was not fully aware of the danger.

I’m aware of its importance.

I’m aware of the difficulties.

He is fully aware of the problem.

Away

In most instances, the pain goes away soon.

Who’s going to look after the children while you’re away?

The thief ran away when he saw a policeman.

The beach is a mile away.

The station is 100 meters away.

Keep away from the electrical equipment.

Please put the folding chairs away.

The pain will go away by itself within a few days.

Stay away from my motorcycle.

Awful

An awful accident will happen inevitably if you drive at 140 km per hour.

I smell something awful in this room.

I can’t eat this food; it tastes awful!

They lost an awful lot of money.

The music was awful.

Awfully

It turned out to be awfully difficult.

That name sounds awfully familiar.

It’s awfully cold today.

Awkward

He asked me an awkward question.

I usually feel awkward around strangers.

I felt very awkward in crowded places.

Awkwardly

“I’m sorry”, he said awkwardly.

She fell awkwardly and broke her ankle.

That was an awkwardly long silence.

Back

I glued the pieces of the broken cup back together.

There is no guarantee that he’ll be back next week.

The joy you give to others is the joy that comes back to you.

I’ll be back in 30 minutes.

I’m not one hundred percent sure I’ll be back.

Put this book back on the shelf.

“I’ll be right back “, she whispered.

Can you scratch my back?

Background

The word is written in white on a red background.

He is working as an administrator, but his background is in law.

Programs can be left running in the background.

Backwards

I started stepping backwards in the direction of the doors.

Look forward with hope, not backwards with regret.

“I am a slow walker, but I never walk backwards.”

Bad

Eggs go bad quickly in the summer.

Smoking is a bad habit.

We made some bad investments.

It’s bad manners to point at people.

Are you in a bad mood?

Such toys have a bad influence on children.

Badly

If you want something badly enough, you’ll find a way.

The crops were badly damaged by the storm.

I’m bleeding badly.

Bag

He packed his bags and left.

Where is your bag?

There’s something wrong here, it’s not my bag.

Baggage

Where can I pick up my baggage?

My baggage is missing.

Please help me with this heavy baggage.

Bake

She bakes her own bread.

Do you fry it or bake it?

The mud has been baked hard by the sun.

Balance

He lost his balance and fell off the ladder.

Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.

She’s trying to balance her work and home lives.

Ball

The boy kicked the ball to me.

The ball is in the net.

Let’s get the ball rolling.

Roll the ball to me.

He threw a ball over the fence.

He kicked the ball into the goal.

The ball rolled down the hill.

Ban

I was banned from entering the building for no specific reason.

Cigarette advertising has been banned.

She proposed that the book should be banned.

Bandage

He had a bandage on his arm.

Bandage the foot so that the ankle is supported.

You ought to bandage that scratch.

Bank

The bank is opposite the supermarket.

How can I transfer money from my bank account to his?

They don’t have a bank account.

My husband and I have a joint bank account.

The bank loaned her 500 dollars.

You’ll pass a bank on the way to the station.

Previously, I worked at a bank.

Someone robbed the bank last night.

Is there a bank around here?

Where’s the nearest bank?

She has plenty of money in the bank.

Bar

He bought an orange and a bar of chocolate.

The bar is closed until further notice.

Bargain

Have you forgotten our bargain?

That was a bargain indeed.

He drives a hard bargain.

Barrier

The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure.

The greatest obstacle to international understanding is the barrier of language.

What are the barriers to effective communication?

Base

She sat down at the base of a tree.

It’s a story based on a real event.

I made my decision based on what you said.

Basic

This textbook is very basic.

My knowledge of physics is pretty basic.

Basically

They are basically the same.

I was lucky, basically.

Basically, we made a mistake.

Basis

We meet on a monthly basis.

The work is done on a voluntary basis.

My clients are treated on an equal basis.

Bath

I was in the bath when you rang.

He takes a cold bath every morning.

She indulged herself with a hot bath.

Bathroom

The bathroom is occupied now.

You can use the upstairs bathroom.

There’s a spider in the bathroom.

Battle

I had a battle with my conscience.

That’s half the battle. (Half the battle: a significant part of an effort.)

The worst battle is the one that goes on between your heart and your mind, you never know which one to listen to.

Bay

We have a house with a view across the bay.

My hotel room has a great bay window.

This bay is well-known for its amazing limestones.

Beach

We spent the entire day at the beach.

The children are building sand castles on the beach.

We collected shells on the beach.

I saw many tourists on the beach.

We walked along the beach.

The beach is a mile away.

Do you enjoy walking on the beach?

The beach is 3 kilometers away.

Nothing makes me feel more relaxed than a walk on the beach.

Bear

What should you do if you encounter a bear while hiking?

I asked the teacher to bear in mind that I am just a beginner.

I can’t bear this pain any longer.

Beard

He has such a weird beard.

“I can’t imagine you with a beard,” she finally said.

He razors his beard every two days.

Beat

He was beaten to death.

John beat me at chess.

Don’t beat around the bush!

Beautiful

You’ve got beautiful eyes.

What a beautiful garden!

It’s a beautiful painting.

We live in a beautiful port city.

What a beautiful ring!

You’re the most beautiful girl in the world.

This is the most beautiful lake that I have ever seen.

What a beautiful scene!

You have a beautiful smile.

Who is that beautiful woman?

Beautifully

She was beautifully dressed.

The children behaved beautifully.

The water was beautifully cool.

Beauty

“Your inner beauty never needs makeup.”

She is a beauty blogger.

Because

He was absent because of illness.

The bus was late because of the traffic jam.

All flights have been cancelled because of fog.

You can easily identify him because he is very tall.

He will inevitably hurt himself because he takes too many risks.

I couldn’t go out because of the rain.

Become

When water freezes it becomes ice.

The company has become a giant in the toy industry.

How much does it cost to become a member?

My dream is to become a pilot.

His ambition is to become a great scientist.

All things are difficult before they become easy.

Water is liquid. When it freezes, it becomes solid.

I want to become a musician.

Bed

What time do you go to bed?

We put the children to bed early.

Don’t drink beer before going to bed.

He crawled onto the bed and lay down beside his mom.

She put her little boy to bed.

Bedroom

My bedroom is just above.

She heard him scream, so she ran into his bedroom.

She leaves her bedroom window open, however cold it is.

Beef

She ordered a plate of beef.

“Do you prefer pork or beef?” “I don’t like either.”

Would you like some more beef?

Beer

I went to drink a beer with friends.

Don’t drink beer before going to bed.

I think I’ll start with a bottle of beer.

We had several bottles of beer left.

Before

Knock on the door before you enter the room.

You’d better examine the contract carefully before signing.

It’s impossible for me to be there before 8.00 p.m.

I’ve seen him somewhere before.

Take two tablets with water before meals.

We test your English before deciding which class to put you in.

To achieve something you’ve never had before, you must do something you’ve never done before.

All things are difficult before they become easy.

Begin

He begins the day with some exercises.

Growth begins when we begin to accept our own weakness.

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.

Beginning

I’ll start again from the beginning.

His beginning in business is not really smooth.

It’s not much, but at least it’s a successful beginning.

Behalf

On behalf of the entire company, I would like to thank you for all your hard work.

He spoke on behalf of his class.

l want to apologize on my son’s behalf.

behave

He always behaves like a gentleman.

The children behaved beautifully.

He doesn’t know how to behave himself.

behavior

Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.

There’s no excuse for such behavior.

How can you justify your behavior?

His behavior is morally unacceptable.

He is embarrassed by his son’s behavior.

Behind

The moon emerged from behind the cloud.

Somehow, we got lost and left behind.

There is a parking lot behind the theater.

Behind every successful man there’s a lot of unsuccessful years.

The enemy attacked from behind.

Belief

His belief in God gave him hope during difficult times.

It’s the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief.

Belief creates the actual fact.

Believe

I firmly believe that your time will come.

I’m innocent, please believe me!

Do you believe in magic?

Don’t believe the media.

We believe in the power of prayer.

Previously people believed the earth was flat.

Give me one reason why I should believe you.

Do you believe in love at first sight?

I sincerely believe that this is the right decision.

I truly believe you can do it.

Do you believe 13 is an unlucky number?

Do you believe in the existence of God?

Faith is to believe what you do not see.

Belong

Where do these things belong?

This bicycle belongs to my brother.

You belong to me.

The vehicle did not belong to him.

Below

Please write your full name and address below.

Please select one item from the list below.

Your work is below average.

Belt

Please fasten your seat belt.

She showed the passengers how to fasten their seat belts.

He’s looking for a leather belt.

Bend

The road bends to the left here.

He bent down and picked her up.

It’s hard to bend this iron spoon.

Benefit

What are some of the health benefits of eating fish?

These changes will benefit the nation.

Deep breathing gives you health benefits similar to aerobics.

Beside

He sat beside me in the front seat.

He crawled onto the bed and lay down beside his mom.

The boy who sat beside him was his son.

Bet

I’ll bet you $15 you won’t find a single scratch.

You really want to win this bet, don’t you?

I bet you wish he’d come here to talk to you.

Better, best

You’d better examine the contract carefully before signing.

You’d better see a doctor about your headache.

Better late than never!

You need to tune your guitar to make it sound better.

Your grades are adequate but I think you can do better.

“Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better.”

Between

Today there is a wide generation gap between parents and their children.

How long is the interval between the Olympics?

There are noticeable differences between them.

Traffic reaches its peak between 7 and 8 in the morning.

What’s the difference between religion and philosophy?

I don’t see any relation between them.

Breakfast is served between 7 and 9 a.m.

Trade between the two countries has increased.

Beyond

The sea is beyond the hill.

He pointed to a spot beyond the trees.

Bicycle

I go to work by bicycle.

He bids 300 dollars for the bicycle.

This bicycle belongs to my brother.

Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.

Don’t ride your bicycle on the pavement.

His bicycle is in rusty condition.

Bid

He bids 300 dollars for the bicycle.

The firm decided to bid on the new bridge.

Any higher bids?

Big

Some people like small cars and some people like big cars. It’s a matter of personal preference.

He works for a big advertising agency.

What’s your biggest fear?

This is the biggest industrial park in Vietnam.

The sun is much bigger than the moon.

Do you have a bigger pan?

We sat in the shade of a big tree.

School violence is a big problem.

Bill

Let’s split the bill.

He insisted on paying the bill.

The bills keep piling up.

Biology

Biology is one of his favorite subjects.

I never liked biology.

I asked him to give my biology book back to me because he had borrowed it for a week.

Bird

I see a bird on the roof.

The sun is shining and birds are singing.

Is that bird male or female?

The birds fly South in the winter.

The bird flapped its wings and flew off.

Birth

She gave birth to twins a week ago.

The birth of his son was a cause for celebration.

Everyone has a birth certificate.

Birthday

Yesterday was my birthday.

My aunt sent me a birthday present.

Her birthday party will be held tomorrow evening.

My birthday is in July.

Thank you for inviting me to your birthday party.

My grandfather gave me birthday present.

Tomorrow is my mother’s birthday.

Bit

He is getting better bit by bit.

I fell asleep for a bit.

I think it’s time for me to get a bit of exercise.

Bite

Does your dog bite?

He was curious about how it would taste, so he took a small bite.

It’s nearly lunchtime. Why don’t we stop to have a bite to eat?

Bitter

Let the past make you better, not bitter.

This tea is too bitter.

He had a bitter experience.

Black

The sky was moonless and black.

The walls were black with age and dirt.

Do you like black cats?

Blame

I don’t blame you.

When you blame others, you give up your power to change.

She blamed all the mistakes on me!

Blind

He was blind from birth.

He was blind in one eye.

They say love is blind.

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

Block

The narrow roads were blocked by cars.

He stood up, blocking her escape.

Blood

I have high blood pressure.

We need to get a blood sample.

It’s not blood. It’s tomato sauce.

Have you ever donated blood?

We want to measure your blood pressure.

I have high blood pressure.

Blow

The wind is blowing from the west.

His wife’s death was a great blow to him.

I want people to be blown away when I do what they don’t expect.

Blue

She has blue eyes.

She handed him a light blue shirt.

What a gloomy day! It makes me feel blue.

Boat

Can you sail a boat?

I crossed the river by boat.

The boat is going against the current.

He explained the process of building a boat.

Body

My whole body is sore.

Yoga is very healthy for both body and spirit.

Breathing is an automatic function of the body.

Boil

We asked people to boil their drinking water.

When water boils, bubbles rise to the surface.

The matter boils down to this.

Bone

The child was so thin that you could see his bones.

She used up the chicken bones to make soup.

His injuries included many broken bones.

Book

He’s writing a book about his experiences.

I want you to return the book I lent you the other day.

Here are some common mistakes when booking a flight.

Boot

That boots are too expensive.

Your boots are covered in mud.

She has just bought new boots.

Border

That is the border between Mexico and the United States.

The train crosses the border between France and Spain.

Russia is the biggest country in the world, but China actually has longer land borders.

Bored

After a while I got bored and left.

She got bored with staring out of the window.

I’m bored to death.

Boring

I’ve got a boring job in an office.

Are all your meetings so boring?

Born

I was born on June 9, 1986.

He was born in November.

She was born in October.

He was born in September.

I was born in August.

I don’t know the exact place I was born

He is a born leader.

She was born in a remote village in Vietnam.

He was born in England, but was educated in America.

Borrow

Can i borrow your iron?

May I borrow your knife?

I borrowed a large amount of money from her.

I borrowed this book from him.

Can I borrow your nail clipper, please?

She borrowed a saw from the farmer.

You can borrow my keys; I have a spare set.

Can I borrow your umbrella?

Can I borrow it for about two weeks?

Boss

He married his boss‘ daughter, didn’t he?

They are very disgusted with their boss.

He pretends to be enthusiastic when his boss is around.

Do you get along with your boss?

My boss rejected the budget for this project.

The boss would like to have a talk with you.

My immediate boss is tough to please.

Both

Hold the box with both hands.

Water and oil are both liquids.

I am now very healthy, both physically and mentally.

Yoga is very healthy for both body and spirit.

“Never test the depth of water with both feet.”

The results of both tests were negative.

They both love reading.

He has both knowledge and experience.

They are both working at the pet store.

Bother

It doesn’t bother me to walk in the rain.

Don’t bother waking me up at 4:00 a.m. I don’t plan to go fishing tomorrow.

Don’t bother about me. I’ll find my own way home.

Bottle

My hobby is collecting old bottles.

I always carry a bottle of mineral water with me.

I filled up the bottle with water.

Please shake the bottle before use.

There are some empty bottles in the box.

We had several bottles of beer left.

Bottom

She paused at the bottom of the stairs.

There is more information at the bottom of this page.

I live on the bottom floor.

Bound

He is bound to fail.

The weather is bound to get worse tomorrow morning.

Hold on for a second. I’m bound to finish.

Bowl

Bring me a bowl of soup, please!

The bowl contains many kinds of candy.

Give me a bowl and a spoon, please.

Box

She put a box in that cupboard.

Hold the box with both hands.

The box is leaning to one side.

I cannot lift this box.

Do you know how to open this box?

This box is made of tin.

He isn’t strong enough to lift that box.

The room filled with cardboard boxes.

There are some empty bottles in the box.

This box is very heavy, so I can’t carry it.

Boy

The boy looks confused when he sees his parents at the door of his classroom.

Do you know that boy who’s crying?

The boy kicked the ball to me.

The boy is staring at the television screen.

The boy knows many magic tricks.

He is a noisy boy.

The boy picked up a stone and threw it at the dog.

The boy doesn’t know how to tie his shoes.

Brain

The brain is the center of the nervous system.

He had a brain tumor.

Don’t be lazy to think. Use your brain.

Branch

He cut some branches off the tree.

Their colleague was transferred to an overseas branch.

The company has branches in all large cities.

Brand

It takes a long time to build a brand.

What brand of dog food do you feed your dog?

Brave

It was a brave decision to quit her job and start her own business.

You are very brave.

You can’t be brave if you’ve only had wonderful things happen to you.

Bread

She bakes her own bread.

He had a frugal meal of bread and cheese.

Is there any bread left?

He likes bread and butter.

I asked James to buy some bread.

We have barely enough bread for breakfast.

Break

When did she break the window?

I think it’s time for me to take a break.

Let’s take a 10 minutes break.

Breakfast

Describe your ideal breakfast.

Breakfast is served between 7 and 9 a.m.

Have you finished your breakfast yet?

I usually have a light breakfast.

I haven’t eaten since breakfast.

We provide breakfast and dinner, but you need to make your own arrangements for lunch.\

Breast

She crossed her arms over her breasts.

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK.

The woman put her baby to her breast.

Breath

Take a deep breath and then relax.

How long can you hold your breath?

I ran out of breath.

Breathe

She was breathing deeply.

I can’t breathe through my nose.

At least I’m still breathing.

Breathing

His breathing was shallow.

Deep breathing gives you health benefits similar to aerobics.

Brick

Somebody threw a brick at my window.

Giving advice to her is like talking to a brick wall. She just won’t listen.

The house is built of brick.

Bridge

I don’t know the exact length of this bridge.

The village is connected with our town by a bridge.

They’re constructing a bridge over the river.

There is a cottage beyond the bridge.

The bridge is about a mile long.

This new bridge is a triumph of engineering.

The bridge is approximately 2 km long.

Brief

Just take a brief note.

Whatever advice you give, be brief.

Briefly

Briefly, I think we should accept their offer.

He glanced up briefly as Connie walked in.

She told them briefly what happened.

Bright

Look at the bright side.

The rooms are bright and spacious.

That’s a bright idea.

Brightly

The sun is shining brightly.

She placed a bouquet of brightly colored flowers on the table.

The moon shines brightly in the sky.

Brilliant

I’ve come up with a brilliant idea.

She gave a brilliant performance.

Everyone recognized him as a brilliant scientist.

Bring

I’ll bring it to you tomorrow.

What brings you here?

You aren’t permitted to bring dogs into this building.

Broad

The valley is three miles long and half a mile broad.

The company has a broad range of experience.

This room is very broad.

Broadcast

The concert was broadcast live.

The football game is now being broadcast.

Did you listen to the broadcast?

Broadly

He was grinning broadly.

Broadly speaking, the risks are as follows.

The climate is broadly similar in the two regions.

Brother

My brother will be going to college next week.

My brother bought an electric guitar yesterday.

I had a fight with my older brother yesterday.

Unlike my brother, I cannot swim.

Do you have any brothers or sisters?

My brother cleans his room carelessly.

The company is managed by my older brother.

I always confuse John and his twin brother.

My brother will cook dinner tomorrow.

My brother is a professor.

Brown

She has warm brown eyes.

His face was brown from the sun.

His shoes are brown.

Brush

Brush your teeth after each meal.

She brushed off the sand from her shoes.

You should brush your teeth twice a day.

Bubble

When water boils, bubbles rise to the surface.

The soup is bubbling, I think it’s ready to eat.

Soap bubbles are beautiful, but very fragile.

Budget

We can’t buy any more equipment or we’ll go over budget.

They have a limited budget.

Next year’s budget has been agreed.

Build

He abandoned his plan to build a factory.

The bridge was built in the 1980s.

We plan to build a new house next year.

Building

I wonder when this building was constructed?

Do you know what to do if there’s a fire in the building?

The city is a mixture of old and new buildings.

This building is government property.

Modern buildings are made of concrete.

The building was heavily damaged by fire.

The soldiers occupied the building.

10,000 meters of cable was used for this building.

That building has no emergency exit.

Bunch

Your friends are all just a bunch of nobodies.

A bunch of us are going to the pub tonight. Do you want to join us?

A bunch of people were standing outside waiting.

Burn

I think I smell something burning.

Let him burn in hell!

The child was rescued from a burning house.

Turn the heat down or your cake will burn.

Burst

It bursts into flame.

The boy bursts into tears because of losing his ball.

They burst out laughing.

Bury

She buried the box in the back garden.

He was buried two days after he died.

I found my car keys buried under a pile of paper in my office.

Bus

I sometimes go to school by bus.

She advised him to walk instead of taking a bus.

Where’s the nearest bus stop?

Bush

The cat slowly approached the bush where the mouse was hiding.

We have a beautiful rose bush growing just outside our front door.

Don’t beat around the bush!

Business

Are you seriously thinking about starting your own business?

He has taken over his father’s business.

Businessman, Businesswoman

I should have got a better price for the car, but I’m not much of a businessman.

She’s a successful businesswoman.

Busy

I’m very busy so don’t count on me.

I’ll be very busy next month.

I am busy attending the staff training now.

She is busy with her knitting.

I tried to call her, but the line was busy.

He is busy preparing for the examination.

Maybe they’re busy.

She is busy preparing for the trip.

Nobody is too busy, it’s just a matter of priorities.

But

He was sick but still walked to school.

I liked that movie but he didn’t.

I will pay the fine, but not today.

Butter

Butter is made from milk.

He likes bread and butter.

Is there any butter in the refrigerator?

Button

What will happen if I press this button?

All you have to do is push this red button.

In case of an emergency, push this button.

Can you sew a button on for me?

In case of fire, push this button.

Press the green button.

Buy

Let me buy you a drink.

I can’t afford to buy an expensive car.

She went out to buy some food.

She went to the market to buy fresh vegetables.

Where can I buy some groceries?

We buy our fruit and vegetables at the market.

When did you buy it?

I usually buy clothing at a local store.

Can I buy a ticket for the concert here?

By

We communicate with each other by telephone every day.

Let’s put them side by side for comparison.

It took us 2 hours to get to the airport by highway.

His health is improving little by little.

It seems that your computer was infected by a virus.

He was irritated by her delay.

I only found it by accident.

Can I pay by credit card?

Bye

Goodbye! See you again!

It was too late to say goodbye to him.

She said bye to me and went away.

Cabinet

He has just bought a new cabinet from the store.

My mom told me to put my stuff into this cabinet.

This cabinet is really old, we should sell it.

Cable

This channel is only available on cable.

10,000 meters of cable was used for this building

Connect the two cables together.

This cable is over 3,000 meters long.

Cake

Take the cake out of the oven.

He gave me an orange in exchange for a piece of cake.

Do you want some birthday cake?

This cake contains flour, milk, eggs and sugar.

Flour is the main ingredient in these cakes.

Get some more cake. There’s lots left.

Would you like some more cake?

It’s a piece of cake.

It’s a piece of cake.

Children love eating cakes.

I’ll save you a piece of cake.

Whoever made this cake is a real artist.

Turn the heat down or your cake will burn.

Calculate

This action had been calculated.

He always calculates how much something will cost.

I calculate that we will arrive at destination at about 6 a.m.

Call

Check my message and please call me back right after!

Why didn’t you call me last night?

Did anyone call me while I was out?

Calm

She had to keep calm at all costs.

The sea is calm this morning.

His voice was calm.

Calmly

Camera

Camp

Can

How can you be so confident?

I have some powerful friends who can help you.

Where can I buy a ticket?

Can I carry this on the plane?

Even a child can understand the book.

As far as I can remember, I’ve never been late to a meeting.

No one can replace you.

“I can resist everything but temptation.”

Can you tell me which tooth hurts?

He can speak English very well.

A lot of cancers can now be treated successfully.

Can I pay by credit card?

The challenges are daunting, but we can overcome them.

Can you teach me to play chess?

Cancel

I canceled my hotel reservations and stayed with friends.

I’d like to cancel my order.

The contract was canceled without prior notice.

He was forced to cancel his visit.

All flights have been cancelled because of fog.

His visa has been cancelled.

Our trip was canceled due to the heavy snow.

The flight was canceled due to bad weather.

I’m afraid I’ll have to cancel our meeting tomorrow.

Cancer

Scientists haven’t found a cure for cancer yet.

Cancer kills thousands of people every year.

He has lung cancer.

He has got cancer.

There is a connection between smoking and lung cancer.

Smoking is the main cause of lung cancer.

Most skin cancers are curable.

They established a foundation to help patients with cancer.

She is receiving treatment for cancer.

A lot of cancers can now be treated successfully.

Candidate

There are only three candidates for the job.

He is the leading candidate for the job.

The two candidates are neck and neck.

She was a perfect candidate for this position.

She’s the perfect candidate for the job.

The examiners failed half the candidates.

Candy

Making candy at home is not difficult.

The bowl contains many kinds of candy.

Our children always want to buy candies when they go to the supermarket.

Capable

I’m quite capable of taking care of myself.

You are perfectly capable of doing it yourself.

The aircraft is capable of flying 5,000 miles non-stop.

She looked enthusiastic and capable.

Capacity

This tank has a capacity of thirty liters.

He always feels confident about his capacity of drawing.

This book is within the capacity of young readers.

The factory is operating at full capacity.

This work is above my capacity.

Capital

The capital, Hanoi is in Northern Vietnam.

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam.

Write your name in capital letters.

Please write your name in capitals.

He wrote the name in capitals.

Capital is a critical ingredient for the success of a business.

Captain

Capture

His speech captured our attention.

The police captured the thief.

The dogs are captured in nets.

Car

He has just bought a new car.

She always goes to work by car.

That’s my dream car.

Card

He sent me a beautiful birthday card.

This business card is quite simple but looks clean and professional.

Can I pay by credit card?

Cardboard

This box is made of cardboard.

The room filled with cardboard boxes.

My mom packed everything in a cardboard box.

Career

He plans to pursue a career in advertising.

You need to show the interviewers your career objectives.

I plan to pursue a career in international finance.

She’s at the peak of her career.

He realized that his acting career was over.

It’s not easy to choose a career.

Careful

Be careful not to slip.

Be careful! The floor is wet.

It’s a problem that requires careful analysis.

Please be careful that you don’t break this vase.

Please be careful not to let the dog loose.

Careful preparations are extremely important for success.

He should have been more careful.

Be careful, the steam from the pot is hot.

This is a steep hill. Be careful!

I begged him to be more careful.

Be careful. There’s broken glass on the floor!

Carefully

Whether you drive fast or slowly, drive carefully.

You’d better examine the contract carefully before signing.

You should read the instructions carefully.

Listen carefully to what I say.

She considered his offer carefully.

We have to review the situation carefully.

Listen carefully to what I say.

Listen carefully to what I say.

She urged him to drive carefully.

I carefully measured the length and width of the room.

She considered his offer carefully.

She urged him to drive carefully.

Careless

He admitted careless driving.

She is careless about the way she dresses.

We lost the game because of his careless mistake.

Carelessly

She drove home carelessly because she was drunk.

My brother cleans his room carelessly.

He drives very carelessly.

Carpet

The floor was covered with carpet.

I have to buy a new carpet for this room.

The floor is covered with a thick carpet.

How do you remove red wine stains from your carpet?

Carry

I always carry a bottle of mineral water with me.

Can I carry this on the plane?

I always carry a bottle of mineral water with me.

This box is very heavy, so I can’t carry it.

Case

Take an umbrella with you in case it begins to rain.

He presents a convincing case.

In any case, I’ll call you tomorrow.

This rule applies to all cases.

You’re wrong in this case.

In case of fire, push this button.

Keep your receipt in case you need to return it.

In case of fire, do not use elevator, use stairs.

Cash

We have a cash flow problem.

She was always short of cash.

He usually uses credit cards instead of cash.

Don’t let your business run out of cash.

I’d like to pay in cash.

Castle

The children are building sand castles on the beach.

This castle is beautiful.

There used to be a castle on the hill.

The castle is now in ruins.

Seen from a distance, the big rock looks like an old castle.

Catch

Take care not to catch cold.

I didn’t quite catch the name of that designer.

She didn’t run fast enough to catch the bus.

Take a sweater with you so you don’t catch a cold.

I advised her to catch a morning train.

It seems that I could never catch up with you.

Cause

The storm caused a lot of damage.

What was the cause of the explosion?

There are a number of different theories about the cause of the disease.

The cause of the accident is unknown.

The cause of the accident is not clear.

The birth of his son was a cause for celebration.

Smoking is the main cause of lung cancer.

The storm caused a lot of damage.

The accident was caused by a sleepy driver.

I’m raising money for good causes.

They will investigate the cause of the accident.

The storm didn’t cause any damage.

Ceiling

Can you reach the ceiling?

The books were stacked from floor to ceiling.

Can you reach the ceiling?

The ceiling of this house is going bad.

Celebrate

Celebrate what you’ve accomplished, but raise the bar a little higher each time you succeed.

She celebrated with a glass of champagne.

Let’s celebrate your promotion.

Celebration

The birth of his son was a cause for celebration.

By tradition, the celebration begins at midnight.

Their wedding celebration is on December 20th.

Cellphone

They talked to each other on cellphone for hours.

Her cellphone went bad because of the rain.

Could you please tell me your cellphone number?

Cent

He was paid 40 cents an hour.

She saved every cent possible.

The price was 9 cents.

Center

Where’s the shopping center?

There is a nice park in the center of the town.

If you’d prefer a room closer to the Convention Center, please contact us.

The bus will take you to the center of the city.

Children like to be the center of attention.

Century

The church was largely rebuilt at the end of the 15th century.

The Royal Palace was built in the 17th century.

A century ago, most people walked to work.

We are living in 21st century.

Ceremony

It was a traditional ceremony.

The ceremony began with his speech.

The graduation ceremony will take place on March 20th.

Are you going to attend the ceremony?

Certainly

I will certainly die if you don’t call a doctor.

He certainly deserves the award.

He will certainly die if you don’t call a doctor.

He certainly knows how to entertain people.

Our current revenues are certainly lower than anticipated.

That’s certainly one possibility.

Certificate

Everyone has a birth certificate.

Each watch comes with a certificate of authenticity.

She has a Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language.

Chain

If you pull too hard, the chain will break.

My mother gave me a silver chain.

Is the dog chained?

She chained her bicycle to the railings.

Chair

How much is that wooden chair?

There are four chairs in our kitchen.

She is sitting in a chair.

Please put the folding chair away.

The chair is too low for me.

Please move the chair. It’s in the way.

This plastic chair is very cheap.

The chair is broken. You’d better get someone to fix it.

This chair is uncomfortable.

This chair is too low for me.

Chairman

He’s the chairman of the committee.

He is the chairman of the conference.

They have elected him chairman.

We elected Jack chairman.

She was the chairwoman of the finance committee.

Challenge

Are you challenging my authority?

I believe that you will overcome this challenge.

Don’t challenge someone who has nothing to lose.

The challenges are daunting, but we can overcome them.

Chance

He has a good chance of being elected.

Come on! Give me a chance.

We have no chance of winning.

He has a good chance of being elected.

We have to be realistic about our chances of winning.

I met him by chance.

Every new day is another chance to change your life.

I have no chance to escape.

Give me a chance to prove it.

Please give me a second chance.

If you take my advice, your chances of winning will increase significantly.

I gave her a chance to answer.

Change

The situation has changed dramatically.

We noticed a gradual change in temperature.

I changed my mind.

There have been many changes in recent years.

This region has changed significantly since 2010.

This is a significant change.

My attitude towards him has changed.

It’s useless trying to change her mind.

Making a big life change is pretty scary. But, know what even scarier? Regret!

Every new day is another chance to change your life.

Clearly, things have changed in the last six weeks.

We changed our plans because of her late arrival.

If you don’t like where you are, then change it. You are not a tree!

Channel

This channel is only available on cable.

The kids are watching cartoons on the Disney Channel.

What is on VTV3 Channel?

They have just published a new television channel.

Chapter

This book is divided into 25 chapters.

We will deal with this in chapter eleven.

This novel consists of 28 chapters.

They are about to begin a new chapter in their history.

Character

Who’s your favorite character in this book?

She’s a woman of strong character.

Chinese characters are difficult to read.

Characteristic

It’s characteristic of him to behave like that.

A green color is a characteristic of that type of apple.

This characteristic helps me differentiate Annie from her twin sister.

Charge

How much is the additional charge?

It’s free of charge.

Do you charge for delivery?

How much do you charge to fix a flat tire?

Don’t forget to charge your cell phone.

How much do you charge per hour?

Who is the person in charge here?

I’m in charge of the sales department.

Who is the person in charge?

We charge a commission of 5%.

The club charges an annual fee of $50.

Our standard charge for a letter is 25 dollars.

Charity

The remaining money will be donated to charity.

Tom donates half his salary to his favorite charity.

Why do you give everything to charity?

Chase

Don’t chase after fame.

He is chasing his puppy.

He spends all his free time chasing girls.

Chat

He and I often chat on the bus.

He is busy chatting with fellow travelers.

Why don’t you come in for a cup of coffee and a chat?

It’s been a pleasure chatting with you.

Cheap

The equipment is relatively cheap and simple to use.

There are a lot of cheap stores in our neighborhood.

This plastic chair is very cheap.

The food wasn’t good, but at least it was cheap.

In Vietnam, tropical fruits are dirt cheap when they are in season.

It’s cheaper to buy goods in quantity.

I bought a very beautiful and cheap dress yesterday.

Cheat

Have you ever cheated on an exam?

I’m not trying to cheat you.

He’s a cheat and a liar.

Check

Check your inbox frequently.

Please check all the items on this list.

Please check in at reception when you arrive.

Check my message and please call me back right after!

Did you double-check these figures?

Please give us prior notice if you need to check in early.

I’ll check your vision.

The machine must be checked weekly.

Customs officers have the right to check all luggage’s.

Cheek

He kissed her lightly on the cheek.

Tears rolled down her cheek.

She kissed him on the cheek.

He touched me on the cheek.

Cheerful

Why are you so cheerful?

The room was painted in cheerful colors.

She talked to us with a cheerful voice.

Cheerfully

He was whistling cheerfully.

He cheerfully admits that he is over fifty years old.

She told the story cheerfully.

Chemical

This is the chemical composition of the atmosphere.

The chemical formula for water is H2O

It contains harmful chemicals.

It contained harmful chemicals.

Chemist

He wants to become a chemist.

He is now working as a chemist in an Institute.

His father is a chemist.

Chemistry

When I was at high school, one of my favorite subjects is chemistry.

Are you studying chemistry?

I’m good at chemistry.

Chest

She put all her old books into a chest.

I have a pain in my chest.

There is an old chest in our warehouse.

Chew

Does it hurt when you chew?

She has a bad habit of chewing on her pencil.

Swallow it, don’t chew it.

The rabbit is chewing grass.

Chicken

She used up the chicken bones to make soup.

The chicken soup is delicious.

Chicken is my favorite food.

Chief

He was the chief of the village.

It’s quite simple, chief!

He polished his glasses with a handkerchief.

Child

She bought a toy for her child.

When I was a child, I used to swim in that pond.

He behaved like a child.

Chin

I tried to keep my chin up.

Keep your head high, keep your chin up, and most importantly, keep smiling.

She has a beautiful chin.

I love his chin, it looks attractive.

Chocolate

You don’t like chocolate, do you?

Who wants hot chocolate?

I love chocolate creams.

This shop specializes in chocolates.

Choice

I had to do it because I had no choice.

What choices do we have?

I didn’t want to say anything, but I had no choice.

I think this is a wise choice.

Choose

Please choose a more secure password.

There are two alternatives for you to choose from.

He chooses a seat facing the door.

I never thought it’d be this hard to choose a color to paint the kitchen.

Please choose a stronger password.

There are so many versions to choose from.

It’s not easy to choose a career.

Church

The church was largely rebuilt at the end of the 15th century.

Some people go to church every Sunday.

The church roof is in danger of collapse.

Cigarette

I can’t stand the smell of cigarette smoke.

He used to smoke two packs of cigarettes a day.

A new tax was imposed on cigarettes.

Cigarette advertising has been banned.

She caught him smoking a cigarette.

I want to buy a pack of cigarettes.

Cinema

I went to the cinema with my family last Sunday.

She never goes to the cinema.

We decided to go to the cinema.

Circle

The students are sitting in a circle.

The five of us stood in a circle holding hands.

She drew a circle on a piece of paper with a pencil.

Circumstances

We wanted to marry but circumstances didn’t permit.

He couldn’t adapt to new circumstances.

The artists are living in reduced circumstances.

We must adapt our plan to these new circumstances.

Citizen

Are you a Japanese citizen?

A good citizen obeys the laws.

Every citizen may claim the protection of the law.

City

I am now living in Ho Chi Minh City.

Nowadays more and more people prefer country life to city life.

The rapid growth of the city surprised us.

I’d like a map of the city.

The city is a mixture of old and new buildings.

My house is north of the city.

He guided us around the city.

You can see the whole city from this hill.

New York is a huge city.

All of my relatives are living in this city.

She was transferred to the head office in Ho Chi Minh city.

There is almost no violence in that city.

Civil

You’re violating my civil rights.

I’ll be polite and civil to him.

He was trained to be a civil engineer.

Claim

Does anyone claim this umbrella?

He claimed to be an expert in finance.

He claimed to be an expert in finance.

Have you claimed the insurance yet?

He claimed to be the best football-player in the school.

Every citizen may claim the protection of the law.

He claimed to be the owner of the land.

She claimed to be the owner of the land.

Clap

Why are people clapping?

The crowd was clapping and cheering.

The audience clapped loudly after his speech.

The audience clapped loudly after his performance.

The audience clapped loudly after his speech.

A few people clapped after his lecture.

Class

He didn’t come to English class today.

I’m going to register for a cooking class.

A new Spanish class will be starting next Monday.

Classic

He owns a classic novel.

I love music, particularly classical music.

I was very impressed with the quality of classic car that I saw at the show.

I like classical music.

His books have become classics.

Classroom

There are over fifty people in this classroom.

The boy looks confused when he sees his parents at the door of his classroom.

When did she leave the classroom?

Remember to take off your hat before entering the classroom.

The classroom was so small so we moved to another one.

Clean

The room was spotlessly clean.

Clean the window with a damp cloth.

There is an urgent need for clean energy.

I think it’s time for me to clean the garage.

We need to invest in clean, renewable energy.

Keep your room clean.

Did you clean your room today?

There are no clean plates left.

Keep your room clean.

This business card is quite simple but looks clean and professional.

My brother cleans his room carelessly.

His clothes were old, but clean.

The book provides some good household cleaning tips.

He is an untidy person and cannot keep his room clean.

Clear

It was clear that they were in a trap.

Is that all clear?

I have a few things I want to make clear.

Clearly

Speak slowly and clearly.

Please speak slowly and clearly.

Clearly, you’re not interested.

Things are not clearly defined.

Clearly, things have changed in the last six weeks.

Clerk

He got a position as a clerk.

She has been working as a bank clerk for almost three years.

Tom applied to the manager for a job as clerk.

Clever

She was an extremely clever and studious young woman.

They are equally clever.

He was very clever at getting what he wanted.

He taught the dog to perform some very clever tricks.

Client

How many clients do you have?

The lawyer has a lot of wealthy clients.

They do everything to attract more clients.

Climb

The air became colder as they climbed higher.

Have you ever climbed Mount Everest?

Climb onto the roof.

We climbed a steep slope.

We decided to climb to 6,000 meters.

The old lady climbed the stairs with difficulty.

Can you climb up that tree?

The boy climbed over the wall.

We plan to climb that mountain.

I need to climb over the wall.

Climbing

He goes climbing nearly every weekend.

Some animals are very good at climbing.

He loves camping and climbing.

Clock

How much is this clock?

He glanced at the clock.

We should set the alarm clock for 7:30.

I jumped out of bed as soon as the alarm clock went off.

Turn off the alarm clock please!

Close

Would you mind if I closed the window?

He has a large closet in his bedroom.

Would you please close that window?

The hotel is close to this area.

There’s someone hiding in the closet.

I regard him as a close friend.

The store is temporarily closed for renovations.

Unfortunately, the store was closed.

We’re so close to winning.

He is a close ally of the Prime Minister.

Would you please close that window?

They decided to close the factory.

Please close the door quietly.

Closely

The police questioned him closely.

If you look closely, you can see a nest in that tree.

This question is closely related to the previous one.

Are you listening closely?

They are watching what’s happening closely.

Closet

Clothes

She looks odd in those clothes.

His clothes were covered with dirt.

They stare at my clothes with disapproval.

These clothes are finally dry.

She always wears fashionable clothes.

I iron my clothes every morning.

The suitcase contained nothing but dirty clothes.

His clothes are out of fashion.

She looks odd in those clothes.

His clothes were old, but clean.

She spends a lot of money on clothes.

It took me several hours to fold all the clothes.

She loves to wear tight clothes.

Take off your wet clothes.

Clothing

I gave them clothing and some food.

Is there a clothing store near here?

I usually buy clothing at a local store.

Cloud

The sun has disappeared behind a cloud.

Dark clouds gathered in the sky.

The sun disappeared behind a cloud.

The moon emerged from behind the cloud.

The plane flew above the clouds.

The moon emerged from behind the cloud.

Coach

She liked tennis and became a tennis coach.

This team is trained by a good coach.

The coach accused us of not doing our best.

Coat

I like this coat. May I try it on?

This coat doesn’t fit me.

This coat costs 120 dollars.

Why don’t you take your coat off?

Hang up your coat, please.

He hid the envelope underneath his coat.

She put on her coat and went out.

Coffee

He took me to a coffee shop yesterday.

There’s no coffee left in the pot.

“Do you want coffee?” “No, I prefer tea, thanks.”

I need a spoon to stir my coffee.

Is the coffee all right?

He ordered a cup of coffee.

We went out for a coffee.

She is going downstairs to take a cup of coffee.

This coffee is too bitter.

I always drink a cup of coffee in the morning.

Would anyone like more coffee?

Why don’t you come in for a cup of coffee and a chat?

Would you like tea or coffee?

Could I have some more coffee?

Which do you prefer, tea or coffee?

Coin

She opened her purse and took out a coin.

I like collecting gold and silver coins.

The boy throws the coin through the window.

Cold

The air became colder as they climbed higher.

Take care not to catch cold.

It’s considerably colder this morning.

Make sure that the temperature is sufficiently cold.

This winter is very cold.

It’s getting colder and colder.

How long will this cold weather continue?

It is damp and cold today, isn’t it?

It’s extremely cold today.

Take a sweater with you so you don’t catch a cold.

It’s cold tonight, isn’t it?

Eat your soup before it gets cold.

She died on a cold night in December.

Collapse

The roof collapsed on top of me.

The country’s economy is about to collapse.

The country’s economy is about to collapse.

The church roof is in danger of collapse.

Colleague

My colleagues welcomed me warmly.

He is a junior colleague.

His colleagues gave him a present when he retired.

Collect

My hobby is collecting old bottles.

We collected shells on the beach.

I like collecting gold and silver coins.

Do you still collect stamps?

He has been collecting stamps since he was eight.

I love collecting stones at the beach.

Collection

He showed me his collection of butterflies.

What do you think of our collection?

Would you like to see my stamp collection?

College

My brother will be going to college next week.

She is proud of herself for finishing college.

I’m at college, studying graphic design.

What was your major in college?

Color

Purple is my favorite color.

This color combination is stunningly effective.

Green is my favorite color.

My favorite color is pink.

My favorite color is white.

I never thought it’d be this hard to choose a color to paint the kitchen.

To avoid confusion, the teams wore different colors.

They are sold in different colors.

My favorite color is yellow.

A green color is a characteristic of that type of apple.

The room was painted in cheerful colors.

Do you know what color she likes?

I’d like to paint the room a different color, just as an experiment.

These two colors do not match.

I need some colored pencils.

Combination

This color combination is stunningly effective.

Don’t you think that’s a good combination?

This was a great combination of flavors.

Combine

He combined two ideas into one.

He makes more money than all of the rest of us combined.

Don’t combine all the ingredients in a bowl.

Come

Do you know when she will come?

They came here as immigrants.

When will you come back?

Comedy

It’s a comedy movie.

I saw an amusing comedy last night.

Comedy and animation are my favorite types of film.

Comfort

She tried to comfort him, but he kept crying.

My uncle now lives in comfort.

I’m only trying to comfort you.

His high salary enabled him to live in comfort.

Comfortable

I hope you’ll be comfortable here.

She didn’t feel comfortable with my friend.

Modern technology has made our lives more comfortable.

Please make yourself comfortable.

This sofa can easily be converted into a very comfortable double bed for guests.

She didn’t feel comfortable with my friend.

Command

He commanded me to leave the room immediately.

My mother commands my presence at the party.

Who gave the command?

Comment

His comment was concise and to the point.

Do you have any questions or comments?

He publicly apologized for his comments.

I look forward to your comments on the report.

Do you have any comment, Mr. President?

That comment is completely off topic.

Commission

Your salary is based on commissions.

How much is the commission?

We charge a commission of 5%.

Commit

We communicate with each other by telephone every day.

You need to communicate your ideas more effectively.

Pilots communicate with the airport by radio.

It’s important to communicate effectively with others.

Commitment

Are you ready to make a long-term commitment?

One thing that won’t change is our commitment to our customers.

I cannot make such a commitment at the moment.

Committee

He’s the chairman of the committee.

The government appointed a committee to investigate the accident.

The committee adopted the proposal.

Are you on the committee?

She was the chairwoman of the finance committee.

Common

Commonly

Shift workers commonly complain of not getting enough sleep.

She commonly arrives home late after work.

That very commonly happens.

Communicate

We communicate with each other by telephone every day.

You need to communicate your ideas more effectively.

Pilots communicate with the airport by radio.

It’s important to communicate effectively with others.

Communication

There is an urgent need for better communication.

Gesture is another way of communication.

Television is the modern medium of communication.

Community

Do you take part in any community activities?

This is an international community.

The students volunteered for community service.

That will benefit the community.

Company

Which company do you work for?

She is connected with that company.

That company dominates the market with over 50% market share.

The company has decided to employ two new secretaries.

That company went bankrupt.

She is determined to leave the company.

My company launched a new product last month.

He plans on taking legal action against the company.

He works for a packaging company.

She works for a small company.

The company is planning to hire 50 workers.

The company is managed by my older brother.

Two thirds of the employees of this company are engineers.

Compare

Don’t compare your children with others.

Our problems are nothing compared to theirs.

He’s a giant compared to you.

Comparison

Let’s put them side by side for comparison.

The glasses are small in comparison with the old ones.

There is no comparison between these pictures.

Compete

I never wanted to compete with you.

We must compete with the local stores in price.

Many students compete to get into the best universities.

Competition

He dropped out of the competition.

Are you worried about the competition?

I was in competition with 5 others for the job.

Competitive

Complain

Shift workers commonly complain of not getting enough sleep.

That customer came back to complain again.

Be grateful for what you have and stop complaining.

Nothing satisfies him – he’s always complaining.

There is a woman complaining angrily out there.

She complained about my low salary.

He complained about the noise.

They complained about the poor service.

We have nothing to complain about.

He does nothing but complain.

Complaint

I’m sick of listening to your complaints.

As far as I’m concerned, I have no complaint.

There have been a lot of complaints about your behavior.

Complete

Have you already completed this task?

Phase one is complete.

He is a complete stranger to me.

She is trying to complete her homework.

I completely disagree with you.

The doctor advised me to take a complete rest.

He will go home right after completing his work.

Completely

I trust him completely.

Her estimate of the cost was completely wrong.

He is completely harmless.

It’s completely visible.

I’m completely exhausted.

I completely disagree with you.

I have completely recovered.

He was completely absorbed in his work.

She ignores him completely.

The defeat completely crushed him.

That comment is completely off topic.

Complex

I think math is a complex subject.

That was a complex problem.

He is such a complex man. No one can guess what he’s thinking.

Complicate

She often complicates everything.

Don’t complicate the matter.

Don’t hang out with them. They just complicate your life.

Complicated

She was a complicated woman.

Things got incredibly complicated.

It’s a fairly complicated problem.

The complicated problem has been solved.

Computer

He likes playing computer games.

My computer crashed and I lost everything.

Knowing how to use a computer is a crucial skill in today’s professional job market.

Computer is an electronic device.

It seems that your computer was infected by a virus.

My father rewarded me a new computer.

We had to make ten calls to technical support to get the computer working.

It seems that the computer was infected by a virus.

She works on computer 15 hours a day.

Have you ever repaired a computer?

He was absorbed in a computer game.

I can’t afford to buy another computer.

Concentrate

Please concentrate on your work.

You should concentrate on one thing and learn to do it well.

Turn off the television. I can’t concentrate.

Concentration

I really appreciate his concentration.

Please stop that noise. It affects my concentration.

This task requires lots of concentration.

Concern

That’s not my concern.

I fully understand your concerns.

It’s no concern of mine.

My primary concern is your safety.

Concerned

I think he is concerned with the accident.

As far as I’m concerned, I have no complaint.

Divorce is very painful, especially when children are concerned.

I’m not concerned with the details.

I was genuinely concerned about you.

Please don’t be concerned about me.

She is concerned about job security.

Concert

The concert was so amazing.

I wish I could go to the concert.

We advertised the concert quite widely.

Can I buy a ticket for the concert here?

Conclude

She angrily concluded the meeting.

They conclude that the dog was stolen.

The judge concluded that the prisoner was innocent.

Conclusion

I came to the conclusion that I had been deceived.

Don’t jump to any conclusions.

The following is a summary of our conclusions.

What led you to this conclusion?

Concrete

I haven’t got any concrete proof.

Modern buildings are made of concrete.

This house has a solid concrete base.

Conduct

We’re conducting a survey.

We’re conducting a survey.

He shamed his whole family by his conduct.

He is ashamed of his son’s conduct.

Conference

She first met him at a conference in Boston.

He was a guest speaker at the conference.

He is the chairman of the conference.

I’ve been invited to give a talk at the conference.

The conference will take place annually.

We are decorating the conference room.

Confidence

He doesn’t have any confidence in himself.

I have confidence that the plan will ultimately succeed.

I have confidence in his abilities.

Self-confidence is the key to success.

I have confidence in his abilities.

Confident

How can you be so confident?

He always feels confident about his capacity of drawing.

She gave me a confident smile.

Do not open any mail marked ‘Confidential.’

All personal information is kept strictly confidential.

I’m confident that I’ll pass the exam.

This information is strictly confidential.

Confine

He was confined to his room.

You don’t need to confine yourself to the subject.

Please confine our attention to the presentation.

Confirm

He is trying to confirm his power.

Can you confirm that?

I’d like to confirm our reservations.

He neither confirmed nor denied the rumors

I’m calling to confirm your appointment.

Conflict

His ideas conflict with mine.

It is impossible to resolve the conflict.

It is an international armed conflict.

There is a great conflict between religion and science.

Is there a conflict between science and religion?

Confront

I think it’s time for me to confront that problem.

She confronted him and demanded an apology.

We all need to learn how to confront death.

Confuse

Her unexpected arrival confused all our plans.

They confused me by asking so many questions.

I always confuse John and his twin brother.

Confused

The boy looks confused when he sees his parents at the door of his classroom.

I was confused by the expression on her face.

Her unexpected arrival confused all our plan.

He was so confused that his answer did not make any sense.

He made me confused.

Confusing

That was a confusing question.

It can be confusing at first.

The reports were confusing.

The instructions were somewhat confusing.

Confusion

Everything was in confusion.

To avoid confusion, the teams wore different colors.

I can understand your confusion.

Congratulations

Please accept my congratulations.

Congratulations, you are the winner!

You’ve passed your driving test! Congratulations!

Congratulations on your success. You deserve it!

Congratulations on your wedding anniversary!

Congratulations on your graduation!

Congress

She was invited to join peace congress.

That was an international congress of mathematicians.

Congress is discussing the new law.

Connect

She is connected with that company.

The village is connected with our town by a bridge.

Connect the two cables together.

Connection

He can’t do his job without an internet connection.

There is a connection between smoking and lung cancer.

I have connections in the government.

Consequence

It’s the consequence of your laziness.

I don’t think you fully understand the consequences.

I don’t think you fully understand the consequences of your action.

The consequences could be serious.

He takes the consequence of not studying hard.

Conservative

Old people are usually more conservative than young people.

I’m not as conservative as I used to be.

She is conservative in the way she argues.

Consider

We are considering going to Canada.

We must consider what to do next.

I think it’s time for me to consider going on a diet.

Considerable

We’ve saved a considerable amount of money.

That was a considerable distance.

He is under considerable stress.

Considerably

It’s considerably colder this morning.

Things have improved considerably over the last few years.

The cost of living has increased considerably.

Consideration

The proposals are still under consideration.

We’ll take that into consideration.

The problem is not worth consideration.

Consists of

A football team consists of eleven players.

The group consists of 50 students in all.

What does a typical Japanese meal consist of?

This novel consists of 28 chapters.

Constant

He is my constant supporter.

I couldn’t walk to school because of the constant rain.

This entrance is in constant use.

Constantly

He is constantly provoking me.

He constantly criticizes other people.

The world is constantly changing.

Construct

I wonder when this building was constructed?

They’re constructing a bridge over the river.

I’m learning to construct a logical essay.

Construction

He has a son who is a construction worker.

The railway is still under construction.

The construction blocked the entrance to the street.

My house is under construction.

His son is a construction worker.

Consult

You’d better consult the doctor.

Why don’t you consult a lawyer?

You should consult a doctor if the symptoms get worse.

The majority of his income came from consulting work.

Consumer

Contact

They haven’t kept contact for a long time.

Please contact my secretary to make an appointment.

Please contact my secretary for more information.

If you’d prefer a room closer to the Convention Center, please contact us.

For further information, please contact us.

I found it impossible to get in contact with him.

Contain

Whisky contains a large percentage of alcohol.

Some mushrooms contain deadly poisons.

This juice contains no added sugar.

The bowl contains many kinds of candy.

The suitcase contained nothing but dirty clothes.

This cake contains flour, milk, eggs and sugar.

It contains harmful chemicals.

It contained harmful chemicals.

Content

The content of his essay is excellent, but it’s not very well expressed.

She was content with her life.

Are you content with your present salary?

Contest

I entered a speech contest.

You should join a singing contest.

There will be a music contest at our school.

I joined a speech contest.

What time does that contest start?

Context

Can you guess the meaning of this phrase from the context?

He didn’t understand the context of this paragraph.

We always need to put the words in contexts.

Continent

Africa is the poorest continent.

They crossed the vast continent on foot.

Australia is the smallest continent in the world.

They crossed the vast continent on foot.

Continue

Continuously

It rains continuously.

She continuously talked about her boyfriend.

Tim sang continuously for an hour.

Contract

This is my very first contract.

You’d better examine the contract carefully before signing.

The contract was canceled without prior notice.

You should look over the contract before you sign it.

Have you already signed the contract?

The terms of the contract are under review.

What are the terms of the contract?

Contrast

There is a contrast between light and dark.

His actions contrast with his words.

It was interesting to contrast the two books.

Contribute

How can you contribute to our organization?

He contributed a lot of money to the hospital.

He contributed to the development to the city.

Would you like to contribute to the program?

She has contributed greatly to our success.

Contributions

I really appreciate his contribution for this work.

He went from door to door asking for contributions.

That organization depends on voluntary contributions.

Control

He struggled to retain control of the situation.

He couldn’t control his anger.

Nobody can control us.

Everything is under control.

Convenient

Is it convenient for you if I come at 5 p.m.?

Is it convenient for you if I come at 2 p.m.?

If it’s convenient, please come here tonight.

We must arrange a convenient time and place for the meeting.

Convention

There will be a convention next Thursday.

Why are conventional language classes so boring?

If you’d prefer a room closer to the Convention Center, please contact us.

Conventional

Why are conventional language classes so boring?

Nina is very conventional in her views.

That conventional treatment didn’t work.

Conversation

I’m having a conversation with a friend.

The main topic of conversation was his new girlfriend.

She didn’t take part in our conversation.

In real conversation, there is no time to think about grammar rules.

Would you mind if I record this conversation?

Convert

We’ve just finished converting one of the bedrooms in our house into a playroom for the children.

This sofa can easily be converted into a very comfortable double bed for guests.

What rate will I get if I convert my dollars into Japanese yen?

Convince

What can I do to convince you to watch this?

I was convinced by his explanation.

It’s no use trying to convince him.

Your arguments don’t convince me.

I was convinced by his explanation.

Cook

My mom works as a cook at a famous restaurant.

She cooked a special dinner for me.

You are a good cook, aren’t you?

Onions can be eaten raw or cooked.

My brother will cook dinner tomorrow.

She cooks for him every day.

Are you good at cooking?

Cooker

There is a cooker in the kitchen.

My mom bought a new electric cooker.

That old cooker is still in good condition.

Cookie

Could you save me a couple of cookies?

These cookies are star-shaped.

Even though there were many cookies on the dish, I only ate three.

How many cookies did you eat?

Cooking

She bought 2 cooking books.

She’s thinking of taking a couple of courses at a cooking school.

She is skilled at cooking.

I’m going to register for a cooking class.

My mom takes pride in her cooking.

I’m keen on cooking.

Are you good at cooking?

Are you good at cooking?

Cool

That’s cool!

Cool suit, man!

He tried to keep a cool head.

It’s getting cool outside.

Cope (+with)

How did she cope with the problem?

She is unable to cope with stress.

He didn’t have enough experience to cope with the problem.

She is unable to cope with stress.

Core

They are the cores of an organization.

In my heart’s core, I want him to stay.

This is the core of the problem.

Corner

There is a desk in a corner of the room.

Turn right at the next corner.

Spring is around the corner.

Someone is hiding in the corner.

Correct

These answers are correct.

Is your watch correct?

Please correct the following sentence.

In my opinion, he is correct.

This is politically correct.

Is your watch correct?

In my opinion, he is correct.

She politely corrected me.

Apparently, that’s not correct.

Cost

We must defend our freedom at all cost.

This shirt costs 25 dollars.

Her estimate of the cost was completely wrong.

The costs have increased substantially.

The actual cost was higher than expected.

It has cost me $1000 altogether.

Can you give me the approximate cost of the repair?

The repair should cost approximately $80.

She had to keep calm at all costs.

This coat costs 120 dollars.

He always calculates how much something will cost.

We shared the cost of the meal.

I must help her at any cost.

Cottage

There are many cottages in this village.

There is a cottage beyond the bridge.

They lived in a cottage when they traveled to that town.

Cough

Do you have any cough medicine?

I went to the drug store to buy some cough medicine.

Do you have any cough medicine?

The baby has been coughing all night.

Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze.

Cover your mouth when you cough, sneeze, or yawn.

Could

You could have called me for help.

She could swim.

Could I use your knife, please?

Count

I’m very busy so don’t count on me.

What’s the final count?

For me fame does not count for much.

Counter

Where’s the check-out counter?

Please pick up your ticket at the counter.

Please come to the counter at least an hour before your flight.

Country

Nowadays more and more people prefer country life to city life.

Vietnam is my country.

I hear that his father is in another country.

Countryside

He loves to hike in the quiet countryside.

I enjoy the fresh atmosphere in the countryside.

Our kids don’t want to live in the countryside.

From here you can see the surrounding countryside.

Couple

Could you save me a couple of cookies?

They are a newly married couple.

She’s thinking of taking a couple of courses at a cooking school.

They are a newly married couple.

Several couples were on the dance floor.

Could you lend me your bicycle for a couple of days?

Courage

He didn’t have the courage to try it again.

I was deeply impressed with his courage.

I admire your courage.

We all admire your courage.

What you need the most now is courage.

The lion is a symbol of courage.

I was amazed at his courage.

All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.

Course

She’s thinking of taking a couple of courses at a cooking school.

What is the level of this course?

The primary aim of this course is to improve your spoken English.

I’d like to take an advanced English course.

Do you have a course for beginners?

We offer a variety of courses for elementary, intermediate and advanced levels.

Of course, she can speak English.

Court

I don’t want to end up in court.

Silence in court may be equivalent to confession.

Tom has to go to court tomorrow.

The court is now in session.

Are you on your way to the tennis court?

Cousin

He went to stay with his cousin.

I have a cousin who is a lawyer.

She is a cousin of Nick’s.

Cover

I read the book from cover to cover.

The definition doesn’t cover all the meanings of the word.

His clothes were covered with dirt.

The floor was covered with dust.

The floor was covered with carpet.

You can’t judge a book by its cover.

One hundred dollars will cover all your expenses for the trip.

Your boots are covered in mud.

The article covered a wide range of topics.

He was covered with mud from head to foot.

The floor is covered with a thick carpet.

Cow

The cows are eating grass.

Oh, is that the way you milk a cow?

He exchanged his cow for two horses.

Crack

Don’t put boiling water in the glass or it will crack.

There is a crack in the glass.

That board has cracked in the sun.

Crashed

My computer crashed and I lost everything.

Remarkably, she wasn’t hurt in the crash.

His wife is in the hospital because she was injured in a car crash.

They crashed the party.

Crazy

Cream

I love chocolate creams.

He doesn’t allow his son to eat ice cream.

Please put more cream in my coffee.

Create

I never thought it’d be this hard to create an iPhone app.

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”

What kind of games do you create?

Your future is created by what you do today.

We don’t want to create any new problems.

Creature

The dragon is an imaginary creature.

The dragon is an imaginary creature.

He observed many types of creatures there.

Humans are the only living creatures that make use of fire.

Credit

Most of the credit for our success goes to you.

He usually uses credit cards instead of cash.

Can I use a credit card for payment?

Can I pay by credit card?

Crime

They commit a serious crime.

He is the victim of a terrible crime.

There is an alarming increase in crime these years.

Crisis

There will be an economic crisis at the end of this year.

We’re in the middle of a crisis.

We suffered heavy losses in the financial crisis

There was a financial crisis in 2009.

Critical

He was in critical condition.

Why are you always so critical?

I can’t understand why you are so critical of him.

Capital is a critical ingredient for the success of a business.

Criticism

Don’t be so sensitive to criticism.

She accepts criticism from anyone but her parents.

His book became an object of criticism.

Criticize

He’s not the kind of person who always criticizes others.

He constantly criticizes other people.

I don’t mind being criticized when I am wrong.

They criticized me for coming late.

Crop

We have a good crop of tomatoes this year.

The crops were badly damaged by the storm.

We have a good crop of tomatoes this year.

Cross

They crossed the border.

They crossed the vast continent on foot.

I crossed the river by boat.

I keep a dictionary beside me when I’m doing crosswords.

You need to wait until the light turns green to cross the street

She sat down and crossed her legs.

Where can we cross the stream?

They crossed the vast continent on foot.

She helped an old man cross the road.

We crossed the river by boat.

Crowd

There is a crowd of women around him.

The crowd yelled when he scored a goal.

The crowd was clapping and cheering.

The crowd yelled when he scored a goal.

The boy was lost in the crowd.

The band always draws a large crowd.

Crowded

The shop was crowded with young people.

The train was so crowded that I had to stand all the way.

It is a remarkably noisy and crowded city.

Tom was stuck in a crowded elevator.

Crown

This book is about a king who loses his crown.

The king always wears a crown.

This is land owned by the Crown.

Crucial

Knowing how to use a computer is a crucial skill in today’s professional job market.

It is crucial that you get regular exercise if you want to lose weight.

Sugar is crucial in cooking.

Cruel

She has a cruel fate.

How could you be so cruel?

He was very hurt by her cruel words.

Crush

Do you have a crush on Mary?

Everybody can see that he has a crush on her.

The king crushed his enemies.

The defeat completely crushed him.

Cry

She tried to comfort him, but he kept crying.

Do you know that boy who’s crying?

Her eyes were red and swollen from crying.

As soon as she saw me, she started to cry.

I could not stop myself from crying aloud.

I really feel like crying right now.

Cultural

I think that cultural exchanges are important.

He likes joining cultural events.

Cultural background is very important to this job.

Culture

He is familiar with Japanese culture.

His music reflects his interest in African culture.

I am interested in studying German culture.

Our economy depends on agriculture

Cup

I glued the pieces of the broken cup back together.

Would you like a cup of tea?

He ordered a cup of coffee.

She is going downstairs to take a cup of coffee.

Would you like a cup of milk?

I always drink a cup of coffee in the morning.

Would you like a cup of tea?

The cup was presented to the winning team’s captain.

Why don’t you come in for a cup of coffee and a chat?

Cupboard

She put a box in that cupboard.

My mom has just bought a new cupboard.

All of the money in the cupboard was stolen.

Cure

Scientists haven’t found a cure for cancer yet.

Doctors did everything they could to cure him.

Scientists are trying to cure the new Coronavirus.

Curious

He was curious about how it would taste, so he took a small bite.

I’m curious to know what he said.

He’s a curious boy who always questions.

He still has a curious and youthful spirit.

Curl

I curl the paper.

She keeps her hair in curls.

I just wanted to curl into a tiny ball.

Curly

She’s got curly hair.

He has short, curly hair.

My hair is just naturally thick and curly.

Her hair is naturally curly.

Current

I’m satisfied with my current income.

What is your current thinking on this question?

The boat is going against the current.

I want to quit my current job.

Currently

How many people are currently working for you?

He is currently unemployed.

He’s currently abroad on business.

We’re currently working on that problem.

Unfortunately, this book is currently out of stock.

Many young people in Vietnam are currently unemployed.

Curtain

She pulled the curtain aside.

Let’s hide behind the curtain.

She pulled the curtain aside.

Could you please pull the curtain aside?

The curtains make this room look beautiful.

Curve

This road curves gently to the right.

That’s a dangerous curve. There’ve been many accidents there.

The road curves gently toward the lake.

Custom

We have to respect local customs.

Each region has its own customs.

It’s difficult to get used to another country’s customs.

Customs officers have the right to check all luggage.

He is very proud of his custom bike.

Customer

That customer came back to complain again.

Why don’t you call customer service?

They are our potential customers.

Please call customer service for help.

We value our customers.

If you want to attract more customers, try advertising in the local paper.

The man calmly talked to his customers.

One thing that won’t change is our commitment to our customers.

He is a tough customer.

He is one of our most frequent customers.

She is highly skilled at dealing with difficult customers.

Since there were no customers, we closed the shop early.

He is a loyal customer.

Cut

How do you want your hair cut?

I need a sharp knife to cut them out.

She cut the sandwiches into triangles.

Where did you get your hair cut?

He cut the advertisement out of the newspaper.

I need a pair of scissors to cut this paper.

Where did you get your hair cut?

We’re trying to cut down expenses.

I need a pair of scissors to cut this paper.

They cut out all the sex scenes.

The doctor advised him to cut down on drinking.

Cycle

Usually, I cycle or get the bus to work.

Every product has a life cycle.

Cycling up that hill is not a good idea.

Dad

My mom is two years younger than my dad.

That’s the building where my dad works.

You don’t know my dad, do you?

Daily

Tell me about your daily activities.

The restaurant is open daily except Sunday.

Take three pills daily after meals.

I am getting tired of the daily routine.

The museum is open daily throughout the year.

I’m fed up with my daily routine.

Make exercise a part of your daily routine.

He practices yoga daily.

Damage

The storm caused a lot of damage.

The crops were badly damaged by the storm.

He offered to pay for the damages.

The building was heavily damaged by fire.

The roof was damaged by the storm.

The storm caused a lot of damage.

The damage cannot be undone.

How bad is the damage?

Smoking can seriously damage your health.

I don’t think there’s any significant damage.

The storm didn’t cause any damage.

Damp

Clean the window with a damp cloth.

It is damp and cold today, isn’t it?

Don’t put that damp towel into the bag.

The damp weather affects his health.

Dance

Why don’t we go dancing?

Several couples were on the dance floor.

Would you like to dance with me?

Who is your dance partner?

Who taught you how to dance?

Dancer

I want to become a ballet dancer.

She is a professional dancer.

He wants to be the best dancer in his class.

Danger

I’m afraid that you’re in danger.

He is a danger to society.

I was not fully aware of the danger.

What dangers do we face?

She deliberately exposed him to danger.

A red sign usually indicates danger.

There is no visible danger.

The church roof is in danger of collapse.

Do you realize the danger you’re in?

Dangerous

It is dangerous to swim here.

Nuclear weapons are the most dangerous weapons on earth.

The man is armed and dangerous.

That’s a dangerous curve. There’ve been many accidents there.

It is dangerous for children to go out alone at night.

Crossing that desert is dangerous.

He is a dangerous opponent.

This looks somewhat dangerous.

The suspect is armed and dangerous.

It is a dangerous aggressive dog.

What we’re doing is dangerous.

It is dangerous to swim here.

This insect is tiny, but very dangerous.

Dare

I dare you to say that again.

How dare you speak like this?

I dare say he is right.

Dark

There is a contrast between light and dark.

Dark clouds gathered in the sky.

She has dark skin.

He has a tendency to look on the dark side of things.

He was tall and thin, with dark hair.

Let’s go back to camp, it’s getting dark.

That was so dark that night.

Are you afraid of the dark?

She disappeared in the dark.

It’s dark outside.

Data

Here are the data you will need.

The job involves gathering and analyzing data.

There is very little data available.

She was hired to do data entry.

You’ll need a password to access the database.

This data isn’t accurate at all.

Date

What’s the date today?

We dated for three months.

I’m dating a girl named Mary.

Daughter

He married his boss’ daughter, didn’t he?

I met your daughter yesterday and she greeted me politely.

We have two sons and a daughter.

Their daughter is 10 years old.

She helped her daughter get dressed.

Their daughter is a nurse.

His daughter is growing up rapidly.

Day

Have a nice day!

What time do you get up every day?

He sleeps during the day and works at night.

Dead

He has been dead for ten years.

Is the mouse dead or alive?

We’ll all be dead eventually.

Deaf

Helen Keller was blind and deaf.

I’m a bit deaf so you’ll have to speak up.

He is deaf in one ear.

He went deaf as a result of an accident.

Deal

I made a deal with him.

Initially I found it difficult to deal with my new environment.

What’s the deal?

His intelligence and experience enabled him to deal with the trouble.

She is highly skilled at dealing with difficult customers.

He ultimately agreed to the deal.

We will deal with this in chapter eleven.

We can deal with it.

Dear

He is very dear to us.

What a dear child!

Thank you my dear!

Death

He isn’t afraid of death.

Death is inevitable.

I was scared to death.

The doctors couldn’t determine the cause of death.

She was nearly frozen to death in the snow.

His death was very sudden.

We were shocked at the news of his death.

His death is a great loss.

I was scared to death.

His death was totally unexpected.

Debate

He participated in the debate.

We will debate this subject at the meeting.

Let’s end this debate.

Debt

If I pay all debts, I’ll have no money left.

He is deeply in debt now.

How will you pay your debts?

I am deeply in debt now.

We are trying to reduce our debt.

His debts amount to $2,000.

Decade

I lost my son about a decade ago.

We have experienced many changes over the last decade.

This decade has been very bad for us.

Decay

Salt helps to preserve food from decay.

The dentist pulled out his decayed tooth.

The old plants have begun to decay.

December

December is the last month of the year.

He was born in December.

Their wedding celebration is on December 20th.

She died on a cold night in December.

Decided

She decided to go on vacation.

The company has decided to employ two new secretaries.

She decided to marry him.

They decided to adopt a child.

I’ve decided to quit my job.

I decided to go out and explore the town.

On the way home I decided to stop at the store to get some groceries.

She decided to settle permanently in France.

Though it was late, we decided to go.

We decided to go to the cinema.

I haven’t decided what to do yet.

They decided to close the factory.

She’s decided not to accept the job.

Decision

Have you made a decision yet?

It was an easy decision.

I’m impatient with his inability to make decisions.

You don’t have to justify your decision.

The director resigned in protest at the decision.

I sincerely believe that this is the right decision.

They acknowledged that the decision was a mistake.

I’ll make the decision on my own.

He opposed our decision.

You made a wise decision.

The decision was made in my absence.

I think we have to make a decision.

What is your final decision?

We made a quick decision, but it turned out to be a good one.

Declare

Do you have anything to declare?

We declared war.

She declared that she was right.

Decline

As I grew older, my health declined.

I declined his invitation to dinner.

She declined to say more about it.

Decorate

She decorated the wall with pictures.

Let’s decorate the Christmas tree.

We are decorating the conference room.

Decoration

I study interior decoration.

You’ve done a wonderful job on the interior decoration.

Decrease

Our sales are decreasing.

This medicine will decrease your pain.

The population of this city is decreasing every year.

Deep

Take a deep breath and then relax.

Dig a deep hole.

Do you know how deep the water is?

How deep is the hole?

He has a deep affection for her.

His lecture made a deep impression on us.

No words can express her deep sorrow.

Deeply

I was deeply impressed with his courage.

He is deeply in debt now.

They love each other deeply.

I am deeply in debt now.

Defeat

You can’t defeat him without my help.

They refused to admit defeat.

He acknowledges that he was defeated.

He defeated his opponent in the election.

The defeat completely crushed him.

He admitted his defeat.

Defend

We must defend our freedom at all cost.

Can you teach me how to defend myself?

The town was defended by a large army.

Define

Some words are hard to define.

Things are not clearly defined.

How do you define literature?

Definite

Give me a definite answer.

They failed to get any definite information.

I want you to have a definite plan before you leave.

Definitely

He definitely has enough time to get the job done.

This is definitely the best way.

He is definitely not a gentleman.

Definition

The definition doesn’t cover all the meanings of the word.

What is your definition of happiness?

Can you give me a definition of this word?

Degree

Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

She graduated from Cambridge with a degree in law.

He is working toward a master’s degree in engineering.

She got her Master’s degree three years ago.

Delay

I was delayed by a traffic jam.

He was irritated by her delay.

We delayed the meeting for a week.

We apologize for the delay.

Deliberate

Do you think it was deliberate?

He told deliberate lies.

Deliberately

I didn’t do it deliberately.

She deliberately ignored me on the street

She deliberately exposed him to danger.

Delicate

That’s a delicate problem.

She put me in a delicate situation.

The negotiations are at a very delicate stage.

Delight

I’d be delighted if you could join us for dinner.

The gifts will delight the children.

Jack seemed to delight in winning the game.

Deliver

Can you deliver it to my house?

We can deliver it this evening.

He delivered a very long speech yesterday.

Delivery

How long do I have to wait for delivery?

Do you charge for delivery?

One-Day delivery will cost an additional 9,99 dollars.

I drive a delivery truck.

Demanded

I demand an explanation.

This problem demands immediate attention.

Your demands are unreasonable.

She confronted him and demanded an apology.

I demand to know what’s happening.

Will you meet our demands?

He demanded a 50-50 split in the profits.

Demonstrate

The salesman demonstrated how to use it.

The teacher demonstrated the idea with an experiment.

You have to demonstrate that you have seen a ghost.

Dentist

I have a dentist appointment at 2:30 P.M.

He is a dentist by profession.

‘What does your sister do?’ ‘She’s a dentist‘.

I have a dentist appointment at 3 p.m.

The dentist pulled out his decayed tooth.

I’d like to be a dentist in the future.

Can you recommend a good dentist?

Deny

He denied knowing anything about it.

We shouldn’t deny the existence of these problems.

We can’t deny the fact that he’s honest.

He neither confirmed nor denied the rumors

We can’t deny the fact that he’s honest.

Department

Who manages this department?

I’ll pass the information to our sales department.

I would like to speak to the head of the department.

I’m in charge of the sales department.

There is a bookstore in front of the department store.

I like to shop at that department store.

Can you take us to the nearest department store?

Departure

Please fasten your seat belts and prepare for departure.

What is the departure time?

The time of departure is still uncertain.

Depend

How long are you staying?’ ‘I don’t know; it depends.’

Success depends mostly on effort.

She still depends on her parents.

Success depends mostly on effort.

The future depends on what we do in the present.

That organization depends on voluntary contributions.

Don’t depend too much on others.

Our economy depends on agriculture

Deposit

She made a deposit of 1000 dollars last month.

The shop promised to keep the goods for me if I paid a deposit.

I had to deposit 10% of the price of the house.

Depress

Failure didn’t depress him.

Alcohol depresses the nervous system.

Depressed

She was so depressed.

The first day at school depressed me.

The more she thought about it, the more depressed she became.

I feel depressed whenever I think about that problem.

Depth

We are measuring the depth of the river.

“Never test the depth of water with both feet.”

He was surprised by the depth of the lake.

Describe

Can you describe it?

Describe your ideal breakfast.

He described exactly what happened.

He described his new invention to me.

Describe your ideal breakfast.

Description

His description was too general.

We recognized it from your description.

Can you give me a brief description of the thief?

We need a detailed description of what happened.

Can you give me a brief description of the thief?

Desert

They lost their way in the desert and died of thirst.

Crossing that desert is dangerous.

The Sahara is a vast desert.

We got lost in the desert with no water or food.

Deserted

The school is quite deserted.

I like walking alone on the deserted beach.

I’m afraid of deserted places.

Deserve

You deserve to be happy.

You deserve a reward for your efforts.

You deserve a higher salary.

He certainly deserves the award.

She deserves a reward for her efforts.

This point deserves special emphasis.

He deserves the prize.

She deserves to be promoted.

I think I deserve a raise.

He deserves to be treated with respect.

Congratulations on your success. You deserve it!

We want to help you because you deserve it.

Everyone deserves to be treated with respect.

Design

Who designed that museum?

The game is designed primarily for children.

The program is designed to reform prisoners.

These jeans are designed specifically for women.

I’m at college, studying graphic design.

This desk is designed for children.

She is studying interior design.

The room was specially designed to be used as a library.

The hotel was designed by a Japanese architect.

She is responsible for designing the entire project.

Desire

My desire is to help you with this problem.

I have no desire to stay here.

Everybody desires happiness.

Desk

There is a desk in a corner of the room.

The desk is made of wood.

Don’t put it on my desk.

She found her purse under the desk.

This desk is designed for children.

He sat at his desk all morning but he didn’t write much.

We need to dust the desk.

Don’t put it on my desk.

Desperate

We’re desperate to find a solution.

I know the situation is desperate.

She’s in desperate need of money.

Desperately

We desperately need more money to help fund our project.

He tried desperately to get her attention.

Nick is desperately lonely at school.

Despite

I like him despite his faults.

I like him despite all his faults.

Despite our differences, I have enormous respect for him.

They had a wonderful holiday, despite the bad weather.

He refused to quit despite many obstacles.

Destroy

We intend to destroy it.

Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.

The car was destroyed in the accident.

An earthquake destroyed the building.

Destruction

The destruction of the ozone layer affects the environment.

We are trying to save the building from destruction.

The volcanic eruption caused serious destruction to the town.

Detail

We need to clarify a few details.

I’m not concerned with the details.

I’ll explain it in detail next week.

Detailed

I want more detailed information.

Please show me your detailed plan.

We need a detailed description of what happened.

Determination

The key to success is hard work and determination.

The key to success is determination.

Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough

I’ve always admired your determination.

A dream doesn’t become reality through magic. It takes sweat, determination and hard work.

Determine

We’re still trying to determine what happened.

The doctors couldn’t determine the cause of death.

This determines your success in the future.

Determined

I am determined to give up smoking.

“The path to success is to take massive, determined action.”

The government is determined to tackle inflation.

She is determined to leave the company.

She’s a determined woman.

Develop

He has developed a new system for learning English.

He is planning to develop his business.

We need to develop a new kind of energy.

Development

Use your free time for self-development.

He contributed to the development to the city.

Learning a foreign language early is good for children’s development.

Device

The device will be in production by the end of the year.

Computer is an electronic device.

This is a very sophisticated device.

All these devices are unreliable.

Devote

I want to devote more time to my family.

He devoted his whole life to science.

My mom devoted herself to helping the poor.

Devoted

She’s devoted to her family.

He is a devoted husband.

I no longer feel devoted to this project.

Diagram

Would you like me draw you a diagram of the system?

Let me explain it with a diagram.

The results are demonstrated in diagram B.

Diamond

He bought her a diamond ring.

Diamonds are expensive because they’re so rare.

Jenny was wearing her diamonds.

Diary

She has kept a diary for 3 years.

Keeping a diary is a good habit.

It’s fun to read my old diary.

Dictionary

He bought me a new dictionary.

This dictionary has about 40,000 entries.

I keep a dictionary beside me when I’m doing crosswords.

I often refer to the dictionary.

This dictionary comprises about 65,000 words.

There’s a dictionary on that shelf.

Die

They lost their way in the desert and died of thirst.

I will certainly die if you don’t call a doctor.

He hopes to go to Heaven when he dies.

He died after a serious heart attack.

He will certainly die if you don’t call a doctor.

Are they going to die?

She died at the age of 69 after a long illness.

She died before the ambulance arrived.

She died on a cold night in December.

He died of AIDS.

Diet

Difference

Do you think it’ll make a difference?

There are noticeable differences between them.

What’s the difference between religion and philosophy?

Despite our differences, I have enormous respect for him.

It doesn’t make any difference to me whether he comes or not.

I don’t see any significant difference.

There’s a slight difference between them.

There are substantial differences between the two groups.