English · Chapter 32
The subjunctive and the unreal past
10 vocabulary lessons, 2 grammar primers, 1 story milestone.
Start this chapterLesson 1 · Words 2901-2910
Words 2901 to 2910
2901 eagle A large, strong bird that hunts small animals and has very sharp eyes. noun 2902 privacy The freedom to keep your own life and thoughts away from other people. noun 2903 chapter One of the parts that a book is divided into, with its own number or name. noun 2904 wisdom Good judgement that comes from knowledge and long experience. noun 2905 barn A large farm building for keeping animals, hay, or machines. noun 2906 clan A large family group, or a group of close families who share the same ancestor. noun 2907 encounter To meet someone or something without planning to; also the meeting itself. verb 2908 budget A plan of how much money you can spend and what you will spend it on. noun 2909 pub A place, common in Britain, where people meet to drink beer, talk, and often eat. noun 2910 temporary Lasting only for a short time; not permanent. adjective Lesson 2 · Words 2911-2920
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2911 rib One of the curved bones in your chest that protect your heart and lungs. noun 2912 effective Working well and producing the result you want. adjective 2913 lamb A young sheep, or the meat from a young sheep. noun 2914 plot The story of a book or film; also a secret plan to do something, or a small piece of land. noun 2915 proposal A plan or idea offered to others in a formal way; also the act of asking someone to marry you. noun 2916 butterfly An insect with large, colourful wings that flies from flower to flower. noun 2917 rage Very strong, wild anger that is hard to control. noun 2918 basis The main idea, fact, or reason that something is built on or starts from. noun 2919 catholic Belonging to the Roman Catholic Church, the Christian church led by the Pope. Usually written with a capital C. adjective 2920 inner On the inside of something; nearest to the centre. adjective Lesson 3 · Words 2921-2930
Words 2921 to 2930
2921 patch A small piece of material used to cover a hole, or a small area that is different from what is around it. noun 2922 necessarily In a way that must be true or must happen; used most often in "not necessarily". adverb 2923 humour The quality that makes something funny, or the ability to see and enjoy what is funny. noun 2924 rocky Covered with rocks or full of rocks; a rocky time is one full of problems. adjective 2925 creative Good at making new things or thinking of new ideas; using imagination. adjective 2926 invest To put money into something, hoping it will grow or bring more money back. verb 2927 soviet Connected with the Soviet Union, the country centred on Russia from 1922 to 1991. Usually written with a capital S. adjective 2928 various Several different; of more than one kind. adjective 2929 discovery The act of finding something for the first time, or the new thing that is found. noun 2930 cowboy A person who rides a horse and looks after cows on a big farm. noun Lesson 4 · Words 2931-2940
Words 2931 to 2940
2931 radar A system that uses radio waves to find planes, ships, or rain that are far away. noun 2932 prosecutor The lawyer who tries to show in court that a person did a crime. noun 2933 amber A yellow-orange colour, like the middle traffic light; also a hard yellow stone made from very old tree sap. noun 2934 vast Extremely big; so large it is hard to imagine. adjective 2935 valentine A card or gift you send on 14 February to someone you love; also the person you send it to. noun 2936 counter The long flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where people are served or where work is done. noun 2937 warren A group of underground holes and tunnels where rabbits live. noun 2938 illness A disease, or the time when the body or mind is not well. noun 2939 sack A large strong bag for carrying heavy things like potatoes or coal. noun 2940 reservation An arrangement that keeps a table, room, or seat for you to use later. noun Lesson 6 · Words 2941-2950
Words 2941 to 2950
2941 dope An informal word for illegal drugs. It can also mean a silly person. noun 2942 asset Something valuable that a person or company owns; also a useful person or quality. noun 2943 nest The home a bird builds for its eggs, often from sticks and grass. noun 2944 palm The flat inside part of your hand; also a tall tree that grows in hot places. noun 2945 constant Happening all the time, or staying the same and never changing. adjective 2946 restore To make something as good as it was before; to bring it back. verb 2947 boo A word you shout to give someone a small fright, or the sound a crowd makes when it is not happy. interjection 2948 medication Medicine that a doctor gives you to treat an illness. noun 2949 gravity The force that pulls everything down towards the earth. noun 2950 booze An informal word for alcoholic drinks like beer and wine. noun Lesson 7 · Words 2951-2960
Words 2951 to 2960
2951 abroad In or to a foreign country, not your own. adverb 2952 analysis A careful study of something to understand what it is made of or how it works. noun 2953 vodka A strong, clear alcoholic drink, first made in Russia and Poland. noun 2954 solar About or from the sun, like solar power made from sunlight. adjective 2955 suitcase A large flat case with a handle that you pack clothes in when you travel. noun 2956 chirp To make the short, high sound that small birds make. verb 2957 bandit A robber, often armed and in a gang, who attacks people while they travel. noun 2958 difficulty A problem, or how hard something is to do. noun 2959 web The thin net a spider makes to catch insects; also the web, short for the pages of the internet. noun 2960 phase One stage in the way something changes or grows over time. noun Lesson 8 · Words 2961-2971
Words 2961 to 2971
2961 prom A formal dance for older school students, especially in America at the end of the school year. noun 2962 seize To take hold of something suddenly and firmly, or to take it by force. verb 2963 fleet A group of ships, or a group of vehicles owned by one company. noun 2964 lame Not able to walk well because of a hurt leg or foot; also, weak and not good enough, like a lame excuse. adjective 2965 Irish From Ireland, or the oldest language of Ireland. It always takes a capital letter. adjective 2966 editor The person whose job is to check and correct texts, or to decide what goes in a newspaper, book, or film. noun 2967 October The tenth month of the year, between September and November. It always takes a capital letter. noun 2968 region A large area of a country or of the world. noun 2970 temper How quickly you become angry; if you lose your temper, you suddenly get angry. noun 2971 discussion A talk between people who share their ideas about something. noun Lesson 10 · Words 2972-2981
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2972 sunshine The light and warmth that come from the sun. noun 2973 undercover Working in secret with a false name or job, so that nobody knows who you really are. adjective 2974 horror A very strong feeling of fear and shock, or a film or story made to frighten you. noun 2975 contrary Opposite to something, or completely different from it. "On the contrary" says the opposite is true. adjective 2976 rose A beautiful garden flower with soft petals and sharp thorns on its stem, often red or pink. noun 2977 poker A card game in which players bet money and try to hide what cards they hold. noun 2978 Korean From Korea, or the language that people in Korea speak. It always takes a capital letter. adjective 2979 stamp A small piece of paper you stick on a letter to pay for posting it; also to hit your foot down hard. noun 2980 depth How deep something is; the distance from the top of water down to the bottom. noun 2981 tragic Very sad, usually because someone dies or something terrible happens. adjective Lesson 11 · Words 2982-2992
Words 2982 to 2992
2982 entertainment Shows, films, music, games, and everything else people enjoy watching or doing in their free time. noun 2984 orphan A child whose mother and father have both died. noun 2985 painting A picture that someone has made with paint. noun 2986 sober Not drunk; having had no alcohol. It can also mean serious and calm. adjective 2987 sis A very informal, friendly word for a sister. noun 2988 niece The daughter of your brother or sister. noun 2989 tennis A game for two or four players who hit a small ball over a net with rackets. noun 2990 traditional Done or made the same way for a very long time, following the customs of a family or country. adjective 2991 delicate Easy to break or damage, so it must be touched gently and with care. adjective 2992 independent Not needing help or money from other people; free to decide things for yourself. adjective Lesson 12 · Words 2993-3000
Words 2993 to 3000
2993 grandson The son of your son or daughter. noun 2994 executive A person with an important job in a company who makes big decisions. noun 2995 weakness The state of being weak, or a small fault in a person, a plan, or a thing. noun 2996 European From Europe, or belonging to Europe and its people. It always takes a capital letter. adjective 2997 tomato A soft round red fruit that we eat in salads or cook into sauces. noun 2998 daisy A small flower with thin white petals and a round yellow centre. noun 2999 nowadays In these days; at the present time and not in the past. adverb 3000 northern In or from the north part of a place. adjective