Headway - Beginner - Unit 11

a musical instrument, usually with six strings, that we play by pulling the strings with our fingers or with a plectrum

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

to give someone what they need

an animal that is large, has a tail and four legs, and we use for racing, pulling carriages, riding, etc.

to cause injury or physical pain to yourself or someone else

someone who verbally changes the words of a language into another

a group of people or things that have similar characteristics or share particular qualities

to move a thing from a lower position or level to a higher one

to secure something with a lock or seal

unable to find or recover something that is misplaced, vanished, or missing

a person whose job is repairing and maintaining motor vehicles and machinery

to fix something that is damaged or broken so it can work or be used again

a written or spoken piece of information or communication sent to or left for another person

the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters

a unit of measuring length equal to 1.6 kilometers or 1760 yards

to fail to catch a bus, airplane, etc.

to give someone money in exchange for goods or services

someone whose job is to operate an aircraft

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

to sit on open-spaced vehicles like motorcycles or bicycles and be in control of their movements

being without danger or harm

to have a person, letter, or package physically delivered from one location to another, specifically by mail

at a pace that is not fast

used to mention a thing that is not known or named

a portable device that combines the functions of a cell phone and a computer, such as browsing the internet, using apps, making calls, etc.

to explore content or information on the internet or in other media without a specific goal

to reach for something and hold it

extremely bad or unpleasant

a small structure or booth where tickets for various events or attractions are sold in person

to make an effort or attempt to do or have something

to cause a machine, device, or equipment to stop operating, typically by pushing a button or turning a key

a musical instrument that we play by holding it under our chin and moving a bow across its strings

covered with or full of water or another liquid

in or to all parts of the world

an unexpected and unpleasant event that occurs by chance, usually causing damage or injury

one of the two body parts that is connected to the shoulder and ends with fingers

to reach a location, particularly as an end to a journey

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

a piece of printed paper that shows the amount of money a person has to pay for the meal they have had in a bar or restaurant

a small, round object, usually made of plastic or metal, sewn onto a piece of clothing and used for fastening two parts together

a sweet food we make by mixing flour, butter or oil, sugar, eggs and other ingredients, then baking it in an oven

a strategic two-player board game where players move pieces with different abilities across a board with the objective of capturing the opponent's king

able to think quickly and find solutions to problems

an amount we pay to buy, do, or make something

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

all things, events, etc.

in an easy, effortless, and correct manner

to move or travel through the air

very impressive and large

a special kind of picture that is made using a camera in order to make memories, create art, etc.

having the color of fresh grass or most plant leaves