each (adj.) |
every person or thing in a group |
Each type of tea has its own flavour and colour. |
early (adj.) |
before the usual time |
We have to start early in the morning. I would like to leave at 5 a.m. if we can. |
earth (n.) |
the planet that we live on |
Nobody knows how the earth was created. |
easily (adv.) |
without trouble, without hard work |
Is the hike too difficult for children or can they do it easily? |
eastern (adj.) |
i n or from the east |
The eastern part of Istanbul is in Asia. |
easy (adj.) |
simple, not hard or difficult |
Learning to ski was not easy. It is a very difficult sport to learn. |
eat (v.) |
to take in food through the mouth \pard past: ate |
In the south you will eat hot, spicy food. |
ecology (n.) |
the study of the relation between life and the environment |
Learn about ecology in the rainforest. |
economic (adj.) |
having to do with the use of money and goods |
The economic situation is bad. There are no jobs. |
educational (adj.) |
concerned with learning and teaching |
There are many educational programmes for students. |
effect (n.) |
result |
Let's talk about the effects of this plan. What will the results be? |
effort (n.) |
hard work |
It is a long hike to the top of the mountain, but it is definitely worth the effort. The view is beautiful. |
Egypt |
a country in northern Africa |
Have you seen the pyramids in Egypt? |
either (adj.) |
both |
The path was narrow, with tall rocks on either side. |
electric (adj.) |
worked by electricity |
San Francisco has special electric cars that run on electricity and not fuel. |
elephant (n.) |
a very large mammal with a long nose and big ears |
The elephant lifts its trunk to reach the leaves in the trees. |
else (adv.) |
more, in addition to |
What else would you like with your curry? We have rice and a variety of vegetables to choose from. |
emperor (n.) |
a person who rules a group of countries |
Many Chinese emperors rebuilt the Great Wall. |
empire (n.) |
a group of nations with a single ruler |
The Nabatean Empire stretched from Syria to Egypt, with Petra as its capital. |
empty (adj.) |
without anything inside |
Now Petra is an empty city. Nobody lives there. |
encourage (v.) |
to give hope, courage or confidence to a person |
My teacher encouraged me to study. She wanted me to do well. |
end (n.) |
the last part |
At the end of the path we saw the first building. |
endless (adj.) |
without limit |
There are so many things to do here that the choices are almost endless. |
energetic (adj.) |
active, forceful, full of energy |
At the party there was energetic music and dancing. |
engineering (n.) |
the practical use of science in design or building |
He was interested in building roads and bridges so he studied engineering. |
English (adj.) |
the language of England |
No, I want an English paper, not a Russian one. |
enjoy (v.) |
to like something very much |
You can enjoy delicious Turkish food. |
enough (adj.) |
as much or as many as you need |
We have to be back at the hotel in half an hour. I don't think we have enough time to visit the museum. |
enter (v.) |
to go into |
We left the car and entered Petra on horseback. |
enthusiastic (adj.) |
lively and full of interest |
He was enthusiastic about the idea and convinced us that it was good. |
entrance (n.) |
the right to enter |
The entrance fee for the museum is \'a38.50. |
equipment (n.) |
the things or machines needed for some activity |
There is diving equipment for rent at the shop. I am going to rent an air tank and a mask. |
especially (adv.) |
particularly |
I love ravioli, especially with tomatoes and garlic. |
essential (adj.) |
absolutely necessary |
Why is it essential? Do we really need it? |
even (adv.) |
surprisingly |
He isn't scared of the water anymore. He even learned how to swim a little! |
evening (n.) |
the early part of the night |
What do you do in the evenings? I usually go out for dinner and then dancing. |
event (n.) |
something important that happens |
Details about the Festival events are in the paper. There are many different concerts and shows to choose from. |
eventually (adv.) |
in the end, after a long time |
Eventually, her father married again, but it took a long time. |
everyone (n.) |
every person |
It is very old, but also very modern, with something for everyone. |
everything (pron.) |
all things |
We can't see everything in one day. Let's visit the museums and galleries today and the rest of the city tomorrow. |
evil (adj.) |
something very bad or harmful |
There are good people and evil people in the world. Evil people only want to hurt others. |
exactly (adv.) |
precisely, very accurately |
Nobody knows exactly when people began to use skis, but it was a very long time ago. |
excellent (adj.) |
very good, the best |
There are excellent restaurants in Paris. This city is known for its delicious food. |
except (prep.) |
not including |
Everyone came to the party except Susie, who was sick. |
exception (n.) |
a person or thing that is not the same as the others |
Tokyo is no exception. It is the same as the other large cities. |
exchange (n.) |
a place for buying and selling |
This is the New York Stock Exchange. People come here to buy and sell company stocks. |
exciting (adj.) |
causing feelings of happiness or interest |
My trip to India was very exciting. I really enjoyed myself. |
excuse me |
forgive me for bothering you |
Excuse me, can I buy a newspaper here? |
exercise (n.) |
work or practice done to improve something |
The teacher gave us some exercises to help us practise our grammar. |
exhibition (n.) |
a show where people can come and see a collection of things |
My favourite painter is having an exhibition in the art gallery. His paintings are beautiful. |
existing (adj.) |
p resent now |
The first step was to connect the existing walls of the Chinese states. |
exotic (adj.) |
different, as if from a far away country |
You will find many exotic fruits in the market. Have you ever tasted papaya? |
expect (v.) |
to believe that a certain thing will happen or that a person will behave in a certain way |
You are expected to obey these rules. If you do not, you will be asked to leave. |
expensive (adj.) |
having a high price |
The diving equipment was very expensive. I didn't want to spend that much money so I decided not to buy it. |
experienced (adj.) |
having knowledge b ecause you have done something many times |
You will have an experienced guide with you all the time. He knows the route well. |
expert (n.) |
a person who has special knowledge about a subject |
He studied everything there was to know about birds. He became an expert. |
explain (v.) |
to make something clear |
Your tour guide will explain the age-old tradition of chocolate making. |
explore (v.) |
to look about in a new place |
Later in the afternoon you will have free time to explore Petra. Try to see as much of it as you can. |
explorer (n.) |
a person who travels to discover new places |
Marco Polo was a famous Italian explorer. He travelled all over the world in search of new lands. |
expression (n.) |
words or a phrase |
The teacher used an expression that the students had never heard before, so she explained to them what it meant. |
extinct (adj.) |
no longer existing in the world |
Dinosaurs are now extinct. They died out millions of years ago. |
extra (adj.) |
more than what is usual or expected |
I would rather pay more and eat in a nicer restaurant. It is worth the extra money. |
extraordinary (adj.) |
very unusual |
What an extraordinary day! It is never this warm in February. |
eyes (n.) |
the part of the body used for seeing |
My eyes are red because I did not sleep very well last night. |