Four Corners 3 - Unit 2 Lesson A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 Lesson A in the Four Corners 3 coursebook, such as "personal", "disappear", "amazingly", etc.

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Four Corners 3
personal [adjective]

only relating or belonging to one person

Ex: The counselor offered personal advice tailored to each student 's needs .
story [noun]

a description of events and people either real or imaginary

Ex: The book tells the true story of a famous explorer 's journey .
amazingly [adverb]

in a way that is extremely well or impressive

Ex: The acrobat flipped and twirled amazingly in the air .
fortunately [adverb]

used to express that something positive or favorable has happened or is happening by chance

Ex: The car broke down on the highway , but fortunately , a passing motorist stopped to help with repairs .
sadly [adverb]

in a sorrowful or regretful manner

Ex: She looked sadly at the old photograph , reminiscing about happier times .
strangely [adverb]

in a manner that is unusual or unexpected

Ex: The plant grew strangely , with vibrant flowers appearing out of season .
luckily [adverb]

used to express that a positive outcome or situation occurred by chance

Ex: Luckily , the surgeon was able to remove the tumor completely , and the patient 's recovery went smoothly .
suddenly [adverb]

in a way that is quick and unexpected

Ex: It began to rain suddenly while we were playing football .

in a way that is unexpected and causes amazement

Ex: The restaurant 's prices were surprisingly affordable , considering the high quality of the food .

used to express regret or say that something is disappointing or sad

Ex: Unfortunately , the concert was canceled at the last minute , disappointing fans who had eagerly anticipated the event .
healthy [adjective]

(of a person) not having physical or mental problems

Ex: She 's a healthy young woman who exercises regularly .

to no longer be able to be seen

Ex: The stains have disappeared after using a specialized cleaner .
little [adjective]

below average in size

Ex: The little cottage nestled among the trees was the perfect retreat for a quiet weekend getaway .
sweater [noun]

a piece of clothing worn on the top part of our body that is made of cotton or wool, has long sleeves and a closed front

Ex: I like the comfort of wearing a cashmere sweater against my skin .
someone [pronoun]

a person who is not mentioned by name

Ex: I heard someone knocking at the door , but when I opened it , no one was there .

to have a sudden or complete understanding of a fact or situation

Ex: They only realized the importance of the meeting once it was too late .
wallet [noun]

a pocket-sized, folding case that is used for storing paper money, coin money, credit cards, etc.

Ex: His wallet was stolen , so he had to cancel his credit cards .
lights out [phrase]

the time in an institution such as a boarding school or the army when lights are turned off and people are supposed to go to sleep

Ex: In the army , lights out is strictly enforced every night .
everything [pronoun]

all things, events, etc.

Ex: In her speech , she discussed everything from politics to social issues .
dark [adjective]

having very little or no light

Ex: She enjoyed the quiet and calm of her dark bedroom at night .
candle [noun]

a block or stick of wax with a string inside that can be lit to produce light

Ex: The flickering candle cast dancing shadows on the wall as they enjoyed a romantic dinner .
meal [noun]

the food that we eat regularly during different times of day, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner

Ex: She ordered a takeaway meal of pizza and garlic bread for dinner .
cereal [noun]

food made from grain, eaten with milk particularly in the morning

Ex:
dinner [noun]

the main meal of the day that we usually eat in the evening

Ex: They grilled hamburgers and hot dogs for a casual summer dinner .
while [noun]

a span of time

Ex: The children played in the park for a while , enjoying the warm afternoon sun .

(of fire or a light) to stop giving heat or brightness

Ex: The streetlamp went out due to a power outage .
to end [verb]

to bring something to a conclusion or stop it from continuing

Ex: The author decided to end the novel with a surprising plot twist .