Il libro Four Corners 2 - Unità 12 Lezione D

a wish or a cherished desire, particularly one that is difficult to fulfill

something created through original thought and effort

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

to make an effort or attempt to do or have something

someone who greatly admires or is interested in someone or something

a person who participates in the sport of skiing, which involves sliding downhill on snow using skis attached to boots

an athlete who competes in the sport of ski jumping, where they glide down a ramp and leap into the air to achieve distance and style points

used to say that something is nearly the case but not completely

a group of people who compete against another group in a sport or game

not involving difficulty in doing or understanding

something that explains an action or event

not even one person

someone who trains a person or team in sport

the necessary things that you need for doing a particular activity or job

a type of strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle and often the lower part of the leg

a set of two matching items that are designed to be used together or regarded as one

a soft item of clothing we wear on our feet

having a long distance between opposite sides

a pair of lenses set in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, which we wear to see more clearly

at an earlier point in time

the act of springing or leaping into the air

used to indicate a sense of hesitancy, concern, or regret when communicating with others

to join in a contest or game

to arrive and rest on the ground or another surface after being in the air

to quickly move from a higher place toward the ground

anything that takes place, particularly something important

the quality to face danger or hardship without giving in to fear

the act of presenting something such as a play, piece of music, etc. for entertainment

to go or come back to a person or place

a large place where planes take off and land, with buildings and facilities for passengers to wait for their flights

the process of building or creating something, such as structures, machines, or infrastructure

a large bird of prey with a sharp beak, long broad wings, and very good sight

someone who competes with others in a sport event

to move on ice using special boots with metal blades attached to them

a flat piece of metal, typically of the size and shape of a large coin, given to the winner of a competition or to someone who has done an act of bravery in war, etc.

a valuable yellow-colored metal that is used for making jewelry

used to introduce a statement that provides additional information or emphasizes the truth or reality of a situation

to the smallest amount or degree