Total English - Elementary - Unit 6 - Reference - Part 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 - Reference - Part 2 in the Total English Elementary coursebook, such as "leave", "shine", "wear", etc.

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Total English - Elementary
to leave [verb]

to go away from somewhere

Ex: The bus will leave in five minutes , so be quick !
to let [verb]

to allow something to happen or someone to do something

Ex: Let the ice cream soften for a few minutes before scooping .
to lose [verb]

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

Ex: She began to lose interest in the project as it became more complicated .
to make [verb]

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

Ex: The factory workers make thousands of cars every month .
to mean [verb]

to have a particular meaning or represent something

Ex: The white flag means surrender .
to meet [verb]

to come together as previously scheduled for social interaction or a prearranged purpose

Ex: We should meet at the theater before the movie starts .
to pay [verb]

to give someone money in exchange for goods or services

Ex: He paid the cleaning service to tidy up the house .
to put [verb]

to move something or someone from one place or position to another

Ex: She put the child in the car seat .
to read [verb]

to look at written or printed words or symbols and understand their meaning

Ex: It 's important to read the terms and conditions before agreeing .
to ride [verb]

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

Ex: Participants in the off-road rally eagerly prepared to ride their dirt bikes through challenging trails in the desert .
to ring [verb]

to produce a clear and distinct sound that can be heard at a distance

Ex:
to run [verb]

to move using our legs, faster than we usually walk, in a way that both feet are never on the ground at the same time

Ex:
to see [verb]

to notice a thing or person with our eyes

Ex:
to send [verb]

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

Ex: She decided to send a handwritten letter to her friend who lived overseas .
to say [verb]

to use words and our voice to show what we are thinking or feeling

Ex: She said she loved the gift I gave her .
to sell [verb]

to give something to someone in exchange for money

Ex: Do you think they 'll sell their old bicycles at the flea market ?
to shine [verb]

to emit or reflect light or brightness

Ex: The diamond on her finger seemed to shine with exceptional brilliance .
to show [verb]

to make something visible or noticeable

Ex: If there are any pictures from the event , please show them to the attendees .
to sing [verb]

to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song

Ex: He sings a duet with his sister at the family gathering .
to sit [verb]

to put our bottom on something like a chair or the ground while keeping our back straight

Ex: He enjoys going to the park to sit and watch the ducks in the pond .
to sleep [verb]

to rest our mind and body, with our eyes closed

Ex: I often have vivid dreams when I sleep deeply .
to speak [verb]

to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought

Ex: She was so nervous she could hardly speak .
to spend [verb]

to use money as a payment for services, goods, etc.

Ex:
to stand [verb]

to be upright on one's feet

Ex: My grandmother stands near the entrance to greet guests .
to steal [verb]

to take something from someone or somewhere without permission or paying for it

Ex: The thief has stolen several cars in the past month .
to swim [verb]

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

Ex: While I was swimming at the lake , I found a seashell .
to take [verb]

to reach for something and hold it

Ex: May I take your coat and hat , sir ?
to teach [verb]

to give lessons to students in a university, college, school, etc.

Ex: I decided to leave my stressful job and teach painting at the community center .
to tell [verb]

to use words and give someone information

Ex: She told her friend about the new restaurant in town .
to think [verb]

to have a type of belief or idea about a person or thing

Ex: I think that the company should focus on sustainability .
to throw [verb]

to make something move through the air by quickly moving your arm and hand

Ex: She decided to throw the ball to her dog .

to know something's meaning, particularly something that someone says

Ex: He did n't understand the contract he was agreeing to .
to wear [verb]

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

Ex: The students were instructed to wear their school uniforms every day .
to win [verb]

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

Ex: Did the home team win the basketball game last night ?