22Planning a Protest GLOSSARY protest something that a person or a group of people do to show that they think something is wrong or unfair * The students want to have a protest against the war. hold on an expression used to mean wait a minute, or to...
21Being in Debt GLOSSARY to be behind on (something) to be behind schedule; to be doing things later than one should be doing them; to not be able to do things on time when they need to be done * How did you get so far behind on your math homework? e...
20Planting a Garden GLOSSARY fresh air air outside that smells clean and good * I love the smell of fresh air after it has rained. to plant to put seeds in the ground so that plants will grow * Where did you plant the carrots? garden a small piece of...
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...
