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Hours, dates, seasons, frequency, and the words for when things happen.

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involved B1
/ɪnˈvoːvd/ Taking part in something, or connected to it M S
lately B1
/ˈleɪt.li/ Recently; in the recent past. M S
season B1
[ˈsi.zn̩] One of the four parts of the year: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. M S
expected B1
/ɪkˈspɛk.tɪd/ Thought likely to happen or arrive. M S
eventually B1
/ɪˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.ə.li/ In the end, especially after a long time or many problems. M S
positive B1
/ˈpɑzɪtɪv/ Hopeful, confident, and focused on good things. M S
march B1
/mɑɹt͡ʃ/ An organized walk by many people to protest or support something. M S
former B1
/ˈfɔɹmɚ/ Belonging to an earlier time; previous. M S
shift B1
/ˈʃɪft/ A change from one position, idea, or situation to another. M S
spending B1
/ˈspɛndɪŋ/ The amount of money that is spent, especially by a government or organization. M S
sometime B1
/ˈsʌmˌtaɪm/ At a time that is not stated exactly. M S
previously B1
/ˈpɹivi.əsli/ At an earlier time; before now. M S
normally B1
/ˈnɔɹ.mə.li/ Usually; most of the time. M S
current B1
/kəˈrɛɳʈ/ Happening or existing now; belonging to the present time. M S
flash B1
/flæʃ/ To shine suddenly and brightly, often for a short time. M S
possibility B1
/ˌpɑ.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/ The chance that something may happen or be true. M S
term B1
/tɝm/ A word or phrase used to name a particular thing, often in a special field. M S
afterwards B1
/ˈæf.tɚ.wɚdz/ At a later time; after something else has happened. M S
launch B1
/lɑːnt͡ʃ/ To start something new, such as a product, project, or campaign. M S
warrior B1
/ˈwɔɹiɚ/ A brave or experienced fighter, especially in past times. M S
frozen B1
/ˈfɹoʊzn̩/ Turned hard because of extreme cold; in ice form. M S
occasion B1
/əˈkeɪʒən/ A particular time when something happens. M S
ad B1
/ˌeɪˈdi/ a picture, short film, or notice that tries to sell something or give information M S
monitor B1
/ˈmɑ.nɪ.tɚ/ A screen that shows information from a computer. M S
previous B1
/ˈpɹi.vi.əs/ Happening or existing before the present one in time or order. M S
farewell B1
/fɛɹˈwɛl/ Goodbye (said when leaving, often for a long time). M S
session B1
/ˈsɛʃən/ A period of time spent doing a particular activity. M S
stretch B1
/stɹɛt͡ʃ/ To reach out your arms, legs, or body to their full length. M S
meanwhile B1
/ˈmiːnwaɪl/ During the time between two events; in the time being. M S
experienced B1
/ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/ Having a lot of knowledge or skill from doing something for a long time. M S
development B1
/ˈɖɛʋᵊ.ləp.mᵻnʈ/ The process of growing or changing into something bigger, stronger, or more advanced. M S
constantly B1
/ˈkɑnstənʔli/ All the time or very often; again and again. M S
tense B1
/tɛns/ A form of a verb that shows when an action happens, such as past, present, or future. M S
currently B1
/ˈkʌɹ ənt.li/ At the present time; now. M S
shortly B1
/ˈʃɔɹtli/ In a short time; soon. M S
temporary B1
/ˈtɛmp(əˌɹ)ɛɹi/ Lasting for only a limited time; not permanent. M S
damaged B1
/ˈdæmɪd͡ʒd/ Harmed, broken, or spoiled in some way. M S
terrified B1
/ˈtɛɹɪfaɪd/ Extremely frightened. M S
permanent B1
/ˈpɜɹ.mə.nənt/ Lasting for a very long time or for ever; not temporary. M S
immediate B1
/ɪˈmi.di.ɪt/ Happening right away, with no delay. M S
nap B1
/ˈnæp/ A short sleep, usually during the day. M S
groom B1
/ɡɹum/ To clean and care for an animal's coat by brushing it. M S
overnight B1
/əʊvə(ɹ)ˈnaɪt/ For or during the night. M S
era B1
/iə.ɹə/ A period of history marked by a particular character or set of events. M S
cycle B1
/ˈsaɪ.kəl/ A set of events that happen again and again in the same order. M S
sunset B1
/ˈsʌnˌsɛt/ The time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon. M S
eternity B1
/ɪˈtɝnɪti/ Time that has no end; endless time. M S
old-fashioned B1
/oʊldˈfæʃənd/ No longer modern; out of date. M S
absence B1
/ˈæb.s(ə)n̩s/ the fact of not being in a place where you are usually expected M S
depression B1
/dəˈpɹɛʃn̩/ A mental illness that makes someone feel very sad and hopeless for a long time. M S
accompany B1
/əˈkʌm.pə.ni/ To go somewhere together with someone. M S
annual B1
/ˈæn.ju.əl/ Happening once every year. M S
occasionally B1
/əˈkeɪʒənəli/ From time to time; now and then, but not often. M S
gap B1
/ɡɛp/ An empty space or opening between two things. M S
tick B1
/tɪk/ The short, regular sound made by a clock or watch. M S
frequency B1
/ˈfɹiːkwənsi/ How often something happens within a period of time. M S
casual B1
/ˈkæʒ(u)əl/ Relaxed and informal; not formal or smart. M S
decade B1
/ˈdɛkeɪd/ A period of ten years. M S
efficient B1
/ɪˈfɪʃənt/ Working well without wasting time, effort, or money. M S
extend B1
/ɛkˈstɛnd/ To make something longer or larger in size, time, or scope. M S
deadline B1
/ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ A time or date by which something must be finished. M S
antique B1
/ˌænˈtik/ Old and valuable because of its age and history. M S
unite B1
/juˈnaɪt/ To join people together for a common purpose. M S
pause B1
/pɔz/ A short stop in activity or speech before continuing. M S
dusty B1
/ˈdʌsti/ Covered with a layer of dust. M S
permanently B1
/ˈpɝmənəntli/ In a way that lasts for ever or for a very long time. M S
baggage B1
/ˈbæɡɪd͡ʒ/ The bags and cases you take with you when travelling. M S
dynasty B1
/ˈdaɪnəsti/ A series of rulers who all belong to the same family. M S
rebuild B1
/ɹiːˈbɪld/ To build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed. M S
babysitter B1
/ˈbeɪ̯biˌsɪtɚ/ A person who looks after children for a short time while the parents are away. M S
newly B1
/ˈnuli/ Very recently; only a short time ago. M S
historic B1
/hɪˈstɔɹɪk/ Important in history; likely to be remembered for a long time. M S
monthly B1
/ˈmʌnθli/ Happening or done once a month. M S
briefly B1
/ˈbɹiːfli/ For a short time. M S
slot B1
/slɑt/ A narrow opening, such as one for inserting a coin. M S
increasingly B1
/ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋgli/ More and more over time. M S
combine B1
/kəmˈbaɪn/ To join two or more things together to make a single thing. M S
spelling B1
/ˈspɛlɪŋ/ The way letters are put together to form a word. M S
occasional B1
/əˈkeɪʒ(ə)nəl/ Happening from time to time, but not often. M S
worthwhile B1
/ˌwɜː(ɹ)θˈwaɪl/ Important or useful enough to be worth the time, money, or effort. M S
workout B1
/ˈwɝk.aʊ̯t/ A period of physical exercise. M S
correction B1
/kəˈɹɛkʃən/ A change that fixes a mistake. M S
wrapping B1
/ˈɹæp.ɪŋ/ The material used to cover or enclose something. M S
simultaneously B1
/ˌsaɪmlˈteɪnɪəsli/ At the same time. M S
intensive B1
/ˌɪnˈtɛnsɪv/ involving a lot of work or effort in a short time; highly concentrated. M S
lasting B1
/ˈlastɪŋ/ Continuing for a long time without changing. M S
educate B1
/ˈɛd͡ʒ.ʊˌkeɪt/ To teach someone over a period of time, especially at a school. M S
inconvenient B1
/ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənt/ Causing trouble, difficulty, or discomfort; not suiting your needs or plans. M S
highlight B1
/ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/ To draw attention to something so people notice how important it is. M S
sophomore B1
/ˈsɑf.mɔɹ/ A second-year student at a US high school or university. M S
fortnight B1
/ˈfɔɹt.naɪt/ A period of two weeks. M S
afterward B1
/ˈæf.tɚ.wɚd/ At a later time; after something has happened. M S
coloured B1
/ˈkʌlɝd/ Having a colour, or a particular colour rather than black or white. M S
ironing B1
/ˈaɪɝnɪŋ/ The activity of pressing clothes smooth with a hot iron M S
traditionally B1
/tɹəˈdɪʃ.ə.nə.li/ According to long-established custom. M S
prohibition B1
/ˌpɹoʊ(h)ɪˈbɪʃən/ The act of officially forbidding something. M S

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