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A1 noun /ˈstɔːri/

story

Meaning
a narrative of real or imaginary events
Example
She told a fascinating story about her travels.
A1 noun /ɡaɪ/

guy

Meaning
an informal term for a man; sometimes used to refer to a person in general
Example
That guy over there is my best friend.
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /moʊst/

most

Meaning
the greatest in amount, degree, or number
Example
Most people like to relax on weekends.
A1 noun /triː/

tree

Meaning
a large plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves
Example
The tree in our backyard is over a hundred years old.
A1 verb /hɪər/

hear

Meaning
to perceive sound; to listen to
Example
I can hear the birds singing.
A1 verb /ˈlɪsən/

listen

Meaning
to pay attention to sounds; to hear someone or something with thoughtful attention
Example
Please listen carefully to the instructions.
A1 noun /ˈɡɜːrlfrɛnd/

girlfriend

Meaning
A woman or girl with whom someone is romantically or emotionally involved.
Example
He introduced his girlfriend to his family.
A1 verb /lɪv/

live

Meaning
to have life; to reside in a particular place; to exist
Example
They live in a beautiful house by the lake.
A1 verb /laɪk/

like

Meaning
to enjoy or find something pleasant; to have a preference for
Example
I like reading books in my free time.
A1 pronoun /ɪts/

its

Meaning
Belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned.
Example
The company changed its logo last year.
A1 verb /spend/

spend

Meaning
to use money to buy something; to pass time
Example
I spend too much money on books.
A1 noun /keɪk/

Cake

Meaning
a sweet baked dessert made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients
Example
They ordered a chocolate cake for the birthday party.
A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

Meaning
the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
A1 noun /aɪs/

Ice

Meaning
water that has frozen and become solid
Example
The ice in my drink melted quickly in the hot weather.
A1 verb /wɒʃ/

wash

Meaning
to clean with water; to remove dirt
Example
Please wash your hands before eating.
A1 adverb /ɛls/

else

Meaning
In addition; besides.
Example
Is there anything else you need?
A1 verb /sliːp/

sleep

Meaning
to rest with eyes closed and reduced consciousness; to be inactive
Example
I need to sleep for eight hours every night.
A1 adjective/noun /fɔːrθ/

fourth

Meaning
Constituting number four in a sequence; coming after the third in position.
Example
He finished in fourth place in the race.
A1 adverb /təˈɡeðər/

Together

Meaning
with each other; in unity; at the same time
Example
We should work together to solve this problem.
A1 verb /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

understand

Meaning
to know the meaning of something; to comprehend
Example
Do you understand the instructions?
A1 verb /drɪŋk/

drink

Meaning
to take liquid into the mouth and swallow it
Example
I drink water every morning.
A1 preposition /ʌv/

of

Meaning
expressing the relationship between a part and a whole
Example
The book is on the table, in front of the window.
A1 noun /ˈswɪmɪŋ/

swimming

Meaning
the activity or sport of moving through water using the limbs
Example
Swimming is a great way to stay fit and healthy.
A1 adjective, noun, adverb, verb (past tense of leave) /lɛft/

left

Meaning
on or towards the side of the body that is to the west when facing north
Example
He turned left at the intersection.
A1 preposition /ɪn ˈfrʌnt əv/

in front of

Meaning
positioned before or ahead of something; facing or located at the forward side of a person or object
Example
She stood in front of the building.
A1 adjective /bɔːrd/

bored

Meaning
feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement
Example
She felt bored during the long meeting.
A1 adverb /soʊ/

so

Meaning
to such a degree or extent
Example
She was so happy with the gift.
A1 verb /ˈænsər/

answer

Meaning
to respond to a question; to reply; to solve
Example
She will answer the phone when it rings.
A1 noun

Kind

A1 noun /striːt/

street

Meaning
a public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides
Example
He walked down the street to the park.
A1 verb /pliːz/

please

Meaning
to make someone happy or satisfied; used as a polite request
Example
His performance pleased the audience.
A1 verb /hoʊp/

hope

Meaning
to expect and desire that something will happen
Example
I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.
A1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/

walking

Meaning
the activity of moving on foot at a moderate pace
Example
Walking every morning is good for your health.
A1 noun /kæn/

Can

Meaning
a metal container for food or drink
Example
I opened a can of soup for lunch.
A1 preposition /fɔːr/

for

Meaning
used to indicate purpose, destination, or recipient
Example
This gift is for you.
A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

Meaning
a place where goods are sold to customers
Example
I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.
A1 adjective /ˈfʌn.i/

Funny

Meaning
humorous; strange; amusing;
Example
He told a funny joke that made everyone laugh.
A1 verb /ɡroʊ/

grow

Meaning
to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop
Example
Plants grow faster in spring.
A1 verb /klɪr/

clear

Meaning
to remove obstructions; to make clean or transparent
Example
Please clear the table after dinner.
A1 verb /seɪ/

say

Meaning
to speak words; to express something in words
Example
She said hello to me.
A1 adverb /suːn/

Soon

Meaning
in a short time; before long; quickly
Example
The train will arrive soon.
A1 conjunction /ænd/

and

Meaning
Used to connect words or sentences that are to be taken jointly.
Example
She bought apples and oranges.
A1 noun /ɪər/

Ear

Meaning
the organ of hearing; the ability to hear or listen
Example
She whispered something in his ear during the meeting.
A1 noun /ˈdɒlər/

dollar

Meaning
The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries
Example
I need five dollars to buy this book.
A1 noun/verb /ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/

writing

Meaning
The activity of putting words on paper or composing text; the written form of communication.
Example
She spends hours every day on her creative writing.
A1 noun /breɪk/

break

Meaning
A pause in work or during an activity or event.
Example
Short breaks refresh your mind.
A1 verb /stænd/

stand

Meaning
to be in an upright position; to tolerate or endure
Example
Please stand up when the teacher enters.
A1 pronoun /jɔːrˈsɛlf/

yourself

Meaning
used to refer to the person being addressed, often for emphasis or reflection
Example
You should look after yourself.
A1 verb /fiːl/

Feel

Meaning
to experience an emotion or physical sensation; to touch something
Example
I feel happy when I see my friends.
A1 noun /ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/

hospital

Meaning
an institution where sick or injured people are given medical treatment
Example
He was taken to the hospital after the accident.
A1 adjective /jʌŋ/

Young

Meaning
having lived for a short time; not old; recent
Example
The young tree needs more water to grow.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛniˌbɒdi/

anybody

Meaning
any person; anyone
Example
Anybody can join the club.
A1 adjective /fjuː/

few

Meaning
A small number of; not many.
Example
Only a few students attended the class.
A1 noun /ˈmʌðər/

mother

Meaning
a female parent
Example
Her mother is a kind and caring person.
A1 noun ˈflaʊərz

Flowers

Meaning
The reproductive structures of plants that provide nectar for butterflies.
Example
Butterflies are attracted to colorful flowers.
A1 noun /wɜːrld/

world

Meaning
the earth, together with all of its countries and people
Example
The world is becoming more interconnected every day.
A1 interjection;noun /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/

goodbye

Meaning
a polite expression used when leaving or ending a conversation; the act of parting
Example
She waved and said goodbye before leaving the station.
A1 pronoun /juː/

you

Meaning
used to refer to the person or people being spoken to
Example
You are doing a great job!
A1 adverb /wen/

When

Meaning
at what time; at the time that; during the time that
Example
When will you arrive at the station?
A1 noun /bɒks/

Box

Meaning
a container with flat sides and a lid, used for storing or carrying things
Example
She put her toys in the wooden box.
A1 adjective /tʃiːp/

Cheap

Meaning
low in price; costing little money
Example
This restaurant serves cheap but delicious food.
A1 noun, numeral /ˈhʌndrəd/

hundred

Meaning
the number 100
Example
There are a hundred students in the hall.
A1 noun /trɪp/

trip

Meaning
a journey or excursion, especially for pleasure
Example
They took a trip to the mountains last summer.
A1 pronoun /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

nothing

Meaning
not anything; no thing
Example
She has nothing to worry about.
A1 noun /ˈsɪti/

city

Meaning
a large town or an urban area with its own government
Example
Dhaka is the largest city in Bangladesh.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪθɪŋ/

everything

Meaning
all things; the whole lot
Example
He packed everything in his suitcase.
A1 adverb /ʌp/

up

Meaning
towards a higher position or level
Example
He climbed up the ladder quickly.
A1 noun /piːs/

piece

Meaning
a portion or part of something
Example
He gave me a piece of cake.
A1 pronoun /ðeɪ/

they

Meaning
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
They are going to the park.
A1 determiner /sʌm/

some

Meaning
an unspecified amount or number of something
Example
I have some money in my wallet.
A1 noun /fʊt/

Foot

Meaning
the lower extremity of the leg that is in direct contact with the ground in standing or walking
Example
She hurt her foot while running.
A1 adjective/adverb /leɪt/

late

Meaning
arriving, happening, or done after the expected time
Example
He arrived late to the meeting.
A1 adverb /ˈnɛvər/

never

Meaning
at no time in the past or future; not ever
Example
I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.
A1 pronoun /jɔːr/

your

Meaning
used to indicate possession or association
Example
Your book is on the table.
A1 adjective, adverb /əˈloʊn/

alone

Meaning
having no one else present; on one's own
Example
She prefers to live alone in her apartment.
A1 noun /dʒuːn/

june

Meaning
the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
Schools often close for summer vacation in June.
A1 noun /raɪs/

Rice

Meaning
a cereal grain that is a staple food in many countries
Example
We eat rice with curry for dinner.
A1 noun /ɒkˈtoʊbər/

october

Meaning
the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
The weather becomes cooler in October.
A1 verb, adjective /oʊn/

own

Meaning
to possess something; belonging to oneself
Example
She owns a beautiful house in the city.
A1 noun /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/

thursday

Meaning
The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.
Example
We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday.
A1 verb /hæv/

have

Meaning
to possess, own, or hold
Example
They have three children.
A1 noun /waɪf/

wife

Meaning
a woman who is married to someone
Example
She is the wife of the famous author.
A1 verb /dɪˈsaɪd/

decide

Meaning
To make a choice or judgment about something.
Example
She decided to study abroad after graduation.
A1 verb /ˈoʊpən/

open

Meaning
to move something so as to allow access; to begin
Example
Please open the door for me.
A1 noun /ˈbɑːθruːm/

bathroom

Meaning
a room containing a toilet and usually a sink or shower
Example
The bathroom is on the second floor.
A1 verb /steɪ/

stay

Meaning
to remain in the same place; to continue being
Example
Please stay here until I return.
A1 conjunction /ɔːr/

or

Meaning
used to link alternatives
Example
You can have tea or coffee.
A1 verb /muːv/

move

Meaning
to change position; to go from one place to another; to relocate
Example
They decided to move to a bigger house.
A1 adverb /nɪər/

Near

Meaning
close in space or time; almost
Example
The school is very near to my house.
A1 verb /hoʊld/

hold

Meaning
to grasp or carry something; to maintain a position
Example
Please hold my hand.
A1 pronoun /ðɛm/

them

Meaning
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
I saw them at the park yesterday.
A1 noun /faɪər/

Fire

Meaning
combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air
Example
The fire in the fireplace provided warmth and a cozy atmosphere.
A1 noun /noʊz/

nose

Meaning
the part of the face that contains the nostrils and is used for breathing and smelling
Example
He has a sharp nose and can smell things from far away.
A1 number /ˌfɪfˈtiːn/

fifteen

Meaning
the number 15
Example
There are fifteen students in the class.
A1 noun /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/

Potato

Meaning
a round white vegetable with a brown or red skin that grows underground
Example
She boiled potatoes for dinner.
A1 noun /tɛn/

ten

Meaning
the number following nine and preceding eleven
Example
I have ten apples in the basket.
A1 modal verb, noun /meɪ/

may

Meaning
Used to express possibility, permission, or uncertainty; also the name of the fifth month of the year.
Example
You may leave early if you finish your work.
A1 noun /ʃuː/

Shoe

Meaning
covering for the foot, typically made of leather or cloth
Example
She bought a new pair of running shoes for exercise.
A1 adjective /θɜrd/

third

Meaning
constituting number three in a sequence
Example
She finished in third place.
A1 pronoun/noun /lɒts/

lots

Meaning
A large number or amount of something.
Example
She has lots of friends in the city.
A1 noun, adjective /hæf/

half

Meaning
one of two equal parts of something
Example
He ate half of the cake.
A1 noun /tʃeər/

Chair

Meaning
a separate seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs
Example
Please sit on the chair.
A1 noun /ˈnʌmbər/

number

Meaning
a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label
Example
She gave me her phone number.
A1 verb /ʃoʊ/

show

Meaning
to display or present something to others; to make visible
Example
Can you show me the way to the station?
A1 verb /ɡet/

get

Meaning
to obtain, receive, or acquire something
Example
I need to get some milk from the store.
A1 adjective/adverb /ˈoʊnli/

only

Meaning
without others; solely
Example
He is the only person who knows the secret.
A1 noun /ˈlaɪ.brər.i/

Library

Meaning
a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to
Example
She goes to the library every weekend to study.
A1 noun /taʊn/

town

Meaning
a human settlement smaller than a city
Example
The town was quiet on Sundays.
A1 noun /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

afternoon

Meaning
The part of the day between noon and evening.
Example
We met in the afternoon for coffee.
A1 verb /noʊ/

know

Meaning
to have information about something; to be familiar with
Example
I know the answer to this question.
A1 noun /ˈæp.əl/

Apple

Meaning
a round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and white flesh
Example
I eat an apple every day for breakfast.
A1 noun /eɡ/

Egg

Meaning
an oval object laid by female birds, reptiles, fish, and insects, used as food
Example
I had scrambled eggs for breakfast this morning.
A1 noun/verb /pɛn/

pen

Meaning
A writing instrument using ink; also, to write something.
Example
She used a pen to sign the document.
A1 noun /tɜːrn/

Turn

Meaning
an act of moving something in a circular direction; a change of direction; an opportunity to do something
Example
It's your turn to speak at the meeting.
A1 verb (past participle of 'bear'), adjective /bɔːrn/

born

Meaning
To come into life; brought into existence.
Example
He was born in Dhaka in 1995.
A1 verb /tel/

tell

Meaning
to say something to someone; to give information or instructions
Example
Can you tell me the time?
A1 noun /koʊld drɪŋk/

Cold drink

Meaning
A chilled beverage; a refreshing drink served cold
Example
I ordered a cold drink to beat the summer heat.
A1 noun /sʌn/

son

Meaning
a male child of a parent
Example
His son is very talented in music.
A1 verb /ˈvɪzɪt/

visit

Meaning
to go and see someone or somewhere; to pay a call
Example
We plan to visit the museum this weekend.
A1 adverb /ˈɔːl.weɪz/

Always

Meaning
at all times; on all occasions; forever
Example
She always arrives early to work.
A1 adjective /əʊˈkeɪ/

okay

Meaning
used to express agreement or acceptance
Example
It's okay to leave early today.