19Being Clean and Dirty GLOSSARY spring cleaning a period of time spent cleaning a home very well, usually once a year, getting rid of the things that one no longer wants or needs and cleaning the things that one wants to keep * The whole family got...
18Talking About Intelligence GLOSSARY to be stuck with to be forced to do or have something that one doesnt want or like * Last week I went to a restaurant with my cousin, but sheleft early and I got stuck with the bill! lab partner the person with w...
17Being Evasive GLOSSARY ask away a phrase used to invite someone to ask whatever questions he or she wants to ask; a phrase used to let someone know that heor she can ask anything * - Id like to ask you some questions about your experience in our st...
16Participating in Internet Discussion Groups GLOSSARY forum a group of people who communicate through writing ona website about a particular topic * Ilia found a great forum for Albanians living in New York City. screen name the short combination of...
15Giving Warnings and Cautions GLOSSARY to move out to leave the place where one has been living and begin living in anew place, especially when one leaves ones parents home* Many Americans move out on their own when they are 18 years old. cramped cr...
14Describing Hatred and Anger GLOSSARY calm down to become calmer; to become more peaceful; to become less angry or worried* Please calm down! It doesnt do any good to be so upset. to go berserk to lose control of ones emotions and/or actions; to go...
13Trash and Recycling GLOSSARY garbage can a large container used to collect and store ones garbage (trash),or the things that one wants to throw away* Please put the dirty paper napkins into the garbage can and then wash thedishes. to recycle to sav...
12Describing Talent and Ability GLOSSARY a natural a person who has natural ability; one who is born with a certain skill * Adam has learned to play the piano very quickly. He is a natural at learning toplay musical instruments. no one comes close to...
11Talking About Time GLOSSARY a quarter to 15 minutes before the hour* My classes start at four oclock, but I must leave at a quarter to four because ittakes fifteen minutes to walk to the school. noon, on the dot exactly noon; precisely 12:00 p.m. *...
10A Graduation Ceremony GLOSSARY Pomp and Circumstance a song played at graduation ceremonies; thegraduation song* Pomp and Circumstance played while the graduates entered the gym andtook their seats. graduates students who are receiving a degree; st...
