Unit 6

Words 101–120 · last, child, tell, really, call, before

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last
#101
verb, adjective, adverb, noun
To continue for a period of time, or come after all others in time or order.
1. The movie lasted two hours.
2. This shirt will last for years.
3. We caught the last train home.
4. I ate the last piece of cake.
5. She was last in the race.
child
#102
noun
a young person who is not yet an adult
1. The child is playing with a toy.
2. Every child needs love and care.
3. The children walked to school together.
4. A child was crying in the store.
5. The doctor examined the sick child.
tell
#103
verb
to give someone information or say something to someone
1. Please tell me your name.
2. She told us about her trip.
3. Can you tell me the way?
4. He told his boss he was sick.
5. The recipe tells you to add salt.
really
#104
adverb
Used to emphasize that something is true, important, or stronger than expected.
1. I really like this song.
2. Are you really going home now?
3. She is really tired today.
4. This soup is really good.
5. I really need a doctor.
call
#105
verb, noun
to speak to someone by telephone or give someone a name
1. I will call you after dinner.
2. Please call the doctor this morning.
3. The teacher called my name in class.
4. We called a taxi after the concert.
5. They call this food spicy soup.
before
#106
adverb, preposition, conjunction
At or during an earlier time, or earlier than someone or something else.
1. Wash your hands before dinner.
2. Please call me before you leave.
3. I saw her before the meeting.
4. Read the question before you answer.
5. We arrived before the train left.
company
#107
noun
An organization that makes or sells goods or services.
1. She works for a small company.
2. The company makes healthy food.
3. Our company gives us health insurance.
4. I enjoyed his company at dinner.
5. The bus company changed our travel plans.
through
#108
adverb, preposition, conjunction
from one side or end to the other, or during the whole of something
1. We walked through the park after lunch.
2. Light came through the bedroom window.
3. She read through the report before the meeting.
4. The train went through a long tunnel.
5. He worked through the night to finish.
down
#109
adverb, preposition, adjective, verb, noun
Toward a lower place or position; to a lower level; or not working.
1. Please sit down beside me.
2. The cat jumped down from the table.
3. She walked down the street slowly.
4. Write down your name and address.
5. The computer is down this morning.
show
#110
verb, noun
to let someone see something or to give a performance for people
1. Please show me your new shoes.
2. The teacher showed us a science experiment.
3. This photo shows my family at the beach.
4. We watched a great show last night.
5. The map showed us the way to the hotel.
life
#111
noun
The time between being born and dying, or the way someone lives.
1. Life is very different in a big city.
2. She enjoys life with her family.
3. He saved the dog's life.
4. Travel changed my life completely.
5. Healthy food is important for a long life.
man
#112
noun, verb
An adult male person; to work or operate something by hand.
1. The man is waiting for the bus.
2. A young man works in our office.
3. The shop man helped me find shoes.
4. The man next door is a doctor.
5. He manned the boat during the storm.
change
#113
noun, verb
to make something different, or the act of making something different
1. I need to change my clothes after work.
2. Can you change your travel plans today?
3. She changed her appointment to Friday.
4. The teacher changed the lesson for us.
5. He needs a change after eating the same meal.
place
#114
noun, verb
A particular area, position, or position for someone or something.
1. Please put the books in their place.
2. We found a quiet place to eat.
3. She placed the keys on the table.
4. This store has a place for children.
5. They placed first in the school race.
long
#115
adjective, adverb, verb, noun
Continuing for a great distance or time; or wanting something very much.
1. The movie was too long for the children.
2. Please wait a long time for the bus.
3. She has long hair and wears a blue dress.
4. He walked along the beach for a long time.
5. I long for a quiet holiday by the sea.
between
#116
preposition, adverb
in or into the space separating two people, things, or places
1. The ball rolled between the two chairs.
2. She sat between her parents at dinner.
3. The train runs between London and Paris.
4. We must choose between tea and coffee.
5. There is a big difference between them.
feel
#117
verb, noun
To experience something through your body, emotions, or thoughts.
1. I feel tired after work.
2. How do you feel today?
3. This soup feels too hot.
4. She felt happy at the party.
5. I felt a cold breeze outside.
too
#118
adverb
More than is wanted or needed; also, as well.
1. This coffee is too hot to drink.
2. She is too tired to cook dinner.
3. The bag is too heavy for me.
4. I want to come too.
5. He works at the hospital too.
still
#119
adverb, adjective, noun, verb
continuing until now; not moving; or a device used to make pictures from film
1. Are you still waiting for the bus?
2. I still need to finish my homework.
3. Please keep still while I cut your hair.
4. The doctor told me to stay still.
5. She took a still of the beautiful sunset.
problem
#120
noun
Something that is difficult or causes trouble.
1. We have a problem with the car.
2. She solved the problem at work.
3. The teacher helped me with my math problem.
4. There was a problem with our hotel room.
5. My stomach problem started after dinner.