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Everyday English (Unit 11)

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to call
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to weigh
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engaged
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ring
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wedding
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congratulations
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bridesmaid
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to have
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together
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to split up
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fantastic
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news
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beautiful
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tough
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time
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sorry
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to hear
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well
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shame
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fond
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lovely
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memory
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to get on
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to cope
to call
to call
Verb
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to give a name or title to someone or something

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Do you know anyone called Emily?
She can't remember what the restaurant we went to last week was called.

Grammatical Information:

complex transitive
to weigh
to weigh
Verb
w
w
ei
gh

to discover how heavy someone or something is

Grammatical Information:

transitive
engaged
engaged
Adjective
e
ɛ
n
n
g
g
a
g
ʤ
e
d
d

having formally agreed to marry someone

ring
ring
noun
r
r
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g

a small, round band of metal such as gold, silver, etc. that we wear on our finger, and is often decorated with precious stones

What is a "ring"?

A ring is a circular band that is often worn as an ornament on the finger. Rings can be made from a wide range of materials such as metal, plastic, wood, bone, glass, and precious stones. They can be plain or decorated with engravings, gemstones, or other embellishments. Rings have been used for thousands of years as a symbol of love, commitment, and status. They can be given as gifts for special occasions such as engagements, weddings, graduations, or anniversaries. Rings come in various sizes, styles, and designs to suit different preferences and occasions.

Grammatical Information:

wedding
wedding
noun
w
w
e
ɛ
dd
d
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g

a ceremony or event where two people are married

congratulations
congratulations
noun
c
k
o
ə
n
n
g
g
r
r
a
æ
t
ʧ
u
ə
l
l
a
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
s
z

an expression of joy or approval offered to someone to acknowledge their achievement, success, or good fortune

bridesmaid
bridesmaid
noun
b
b
r
r
i
d
d
e
s
z
m
m
ai
d
d

a woman or girl chosen by a bride to help her at her wedding

to have
to have
Verb
h
h
a
æ
v
v
e

to give birth to a baby

Grammatical Information:

transitive
together
together
Adverb
t
t
o
ə
g
g
e
ɛ
th
ð
e
ə
r
r

with something or someone else

Grammatical Information:

incomparable
adverb of manner
to split up
to split up
Verb
uk flag
/splˈɪt ˈʌp/

to end a romantic relationship or marriage

Grammatical Information:

intransitive
Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
split
phrase's particle
up
fantastic
fantastic
Adjective
f
f
a
æ
n
n
t
t
a
æ
s
s
t
t
i
ɪ
c
k

extremely amazing and great

news
news
noun
n
n
e
u:
w
s
z

reports on recent events that are broadcast or published

What is "news"?

News refers to the information about recent events or developments that are shared through various media, such as television, radio, newspapers, or online platforms. It covers a wide range of topics, including local, national, and international stories, like politics, business, weather, and human interest. News reports are meant to keep the public informed about what is happening around the world and in their communities. Journalists gather, verify, and present this information in a clear and timely manner to help people stay up to date.

beautiful
beautiful
Adjective
b
b
eau
ju:
t
t
i
ɪ
f
f
u
ə
l
l

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

ugly
tough
tough
Adjective
t
t
ou
ʌ
gh
f

difficult to achieve or deal with

time
time
noun
t
t
i
m
m
e

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

sorry
sorry
Adjective
s
s
o
ɑ:
rr
r
y
i

feeling ashamed or apologetic about something that one has or has not done

unregretful
to hear
Verb
h
h
ea
ɪ
r
r

to be told or receive information or news regarding something

Grammatical Information:

transitive
well
well
Adverb
w
w
e
ɛ
ll
l

in a way that is right or satisfactory

ill

Grammatical Information:

incomparable
adverb of manner
shame
shame
noun
sh
ʃ
a
m
m
e

an uneasy feeling that we get because of our own or someone else's mistake or bad manner

fond
Adjective
f
f
o
ɑ
n
n
d
d

having a strong liking, preference, or affection for something or someon

lovely
lovely
Adjective
l
l
o
ə
v
v
e
l
l
y
i

delightful or pleasurable in experience or quality

memory
noun
m
m
e
ɛ
m
m
o
ə
r
r
y
i

the ability of mind to keep and remember past events, people, experiences, etc.

to get on
to get on
Verb
uk flag
/ɡɛt ˈɑn/

to have a good, friendly, or smooth relationship with a person, group, or animal

Grammatical Information:

intransitive
Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
get
phrase's particle
on
to cope
to cope
Verb
c
k
o
p
p
e

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

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