4000 Essential English Words

- Suddenly, she looked afraid.

- I asked Iraj to go and he agreed.

- He gave me an angry look.

-Mehri arrived from Ahvaz last night.

- She was attacked by a shark.

- top, bottom and the four sides of a box.

- His daughters were clever and found good husbands.

- He was very cruel to his wife.

- She finally signed the paper.

- She hid the key under the doormat.

- We went hunting every day.

- Lots of people came.

- in the middle of September.

I was only a few moments late for the meeting.

She was pleased with the phone call she received.

He promised to return my key by tomorrow.

- You did not reply to my letter.

Put on your seat belt in the car to ba safe.

- The light played a trick on my eyes.

- The work is going well.

Riding in the rough water was an adventure.

- you should slow down as you approach the junction.

The baby carefully climbed down the stairs.

The scientist mixed the chemicals.

She created an igloo from blocks of snow.

The evil figure scared us all.

The student did an experiment in science class.

- They were killed in the war.

- a course with two lectures and one laboratory a week.

- Don't laugh at dinner table, kids!

- I heard a loud noise.

- Don't be nervous, your child is safe and sound!

- Please don't make any noise; the baby is sleeping.

His afternoon work project was to paint the room green.

- The loud noise scared the baby.

The two boys were sharing a secret.

- why do you shout, do you think I am deaf!

- I smelled food cooking.

The way he treated his classmate was terrible.

- The weather has become worse.

- two aliens in a spaceship.

- He felt safe because he knew he was among friends.

We used a chart to see how we had improved.

- A large cloud covered the sun.

- This is a problem which I can't comprehend.

- Pari described the event to me.

Going skiing last winter was the most fun I've ever had.

- She failed the test twice.

- He treated us in a friendly way.

- They have graded the apples by size.

- I wanted to cry but laughed instead!

- He took his library to his large bedroom.

Saturn in the planet with the ring around it.

- Evil report followed her everywhere she went.

- I phoned you several times.

- to solve a mathematical problem.

- Suddenly he started laughing.

- Suppose we go for a swim?

- I don't suppose that...

- His characters create their own universe in each story.

- the view of the city from my window

- There were no ships in view.

- This suit is not appropriate for tonight's party.

Avoid the broken bottle on the floor.

- He used to behave badly toward his wife.

- How did he behave last night?

- In the garden, there was a pleasant calm.

- His parents were concerned about his health.

- Are you content with your present salary?

- I expected you to write me letters.

- I expected you to write me letters.

- His father had the habit of coughing regularly and spitting on the ground.

- He had a tutor to instruct him in English.

- The issue of new taxes caused a lot of strife.

- None of his predictions came true.

- A lover must be patient and kind.

- The test was positive: you are pregnant.

- The father punished his children.

My lawyer will represent me in court.

When people shake hands, it usually means they agree.

- Buddhism spread all over Eastern Asia.

- young men strolling along the beach.

There are only a few houses in my village.

- He was so drunk that he wasn't aware of where he was.

- I feel badly about your accident.

- This book belongs to me.

- The war continued for eight years.

- an error in judgement.

- an experience I'll never forget.

- Medicine is not my field.

- His behavior hurt me deeply.

- The judgment was against him.

- It is likely to rain.

- the normal rainfall in this region.

- Camels are rare in Europe.

- to flex and then to relax the muscles of the arm.

- Your money will be returned upon request.

- She resides in a big house.

- This book is the result of my labor during the last six years.

- He opened the roll and read it.

- She arrived Monday and has been here ever since.

- since 1992, he has been driving that car.

- The ship was barely visible on the horizon.

- wild flowers.

- It is to my advantage.

- I have no cause to go back.

- He made a bad choice.

- the Iranian Community in Chicago.

- He has been dead for many years.

- The distance between our house and the supermarket makes it difficult to walk there.

- The bird escaped from the cage.

- He turned his face toward the camera.

- Follow this street until you get to the red light.

- The bursting of the firecracker filled them with fright.

She was filled with fright.

- Hamlet saw the ghost of his father.

- Each individual is responsible for his own actions.

- Cats and dogs are among the commonest kinds of pets.

- His land reaches to the river.

- her return from a long trip.

- None of the brothers survived the war.

- The rain upset our plans.

- I heard my mother's voice.

- The weather in Shiraz is mild.

- Abadan's dry, warm weather.

- a wise old woman.

- Dogs are not allowed here.

- The prime minister announced his resignation.

- He stood beside the tree.

- They challenged and beat the best teams in the world.

- She claimed that the ring was hers.

- the bad condition of the building and its immediate need for renovation.

- They contributed a thousand dollars each to help the poor.

- There are marked differences between Persian and other carpets.

- We divided the pizza.

- Experts in oil refining came to Tehran.

- one of Iran's most famous writers

- Our forces are ready for battle.

- Seat belts protect passengers from harm.

- I lay the book on the table.

- They signed peace in the spring of 1918.

- the Prince of Monaco.

- the fortifications that had protected the city for a long time.

- His senses were clear up to the moment of death.

- a sudden change.

- I think, therefore I am.

Have you seen the current issue of (= the most recently published) Vogue magazine?

• like the contrast of the white trousers with the black jacket.• The antique furnishing provides an unusual contrast to the modernity of the building.

[ + (that) ] It's obvious (that) she doesn't like him.They have a small child so for obvious reasons they need money.I know you don't like her, but do you have to make it so obvious?Am I stating the obvious (= saying what everyone already knows)?There is no obvious solution.

• a hot/dry/harsh climateThe Mediterranean climate is good for growing citrus fruits and grapes.• When we retire, we're going to move to a warmer climate.

Mum's still got our pram - it's very old, but it's in perfect condition.They left the flat in a terrible condition - there was mess everywhere.The hospital say her condition (= state of health) is improving slowly.He's in no condition (= he is too sick or too drunk) to drive home.

I hung his wet trousers on the radiator, but they're not dry yet.These plants grow well in dry soil/a dry climate.This cake's a bit dry - I think I left it in the oven for too long.

a wet floora wet umbrellawet hairMy bike got wet in the rain.I had to ride my bike in the rain and got soaking (= very) wet.informal You poor thing - you're all (= very) wet.

I feel very bitter about my childhood and all that I went through.She'd suffered terribly over the years but it hadn't made her bitter.

These plums are a bit sour.

I have a preference for sweet food over spicy.This sort of hot and spicy food is very typical of the food in the south of the country.

I have a preference for sweet food over spicy.This sort of hot and spicy food is very typical of the food in the south of the country.

We met on several occasions to discuss the issue.I've heard him be rude to her on a number of occasions.I seem to remember that on that occasion he was with his wife.

Primitive art

a contagious/infectious diseasea common/rare/incurable/fatal diseaseThey reported a sudden outbreak of the disease in the south of the country.The first symptom of the disease is a very high temperature.She has caught/contracted (= begun to have) a lung disease/disease of the lungs.Starvation and disease have killed thousands of refugees.

There's no easy solution to this problem.She just seems so unhappy and I don't know what the solution is.When you finish doing the crossword, the solution is on the back page.They help you talk through your problems but they don't give you any solutions.

Diabetes is diagnosed with a blood test.He had developed diabetes and high blood pressure.gestational/adult-onset/juvenile diabetes.

Her eyes expressed deep sadness.I would like to express my thanks for your kindness.Words can't express how happy I am.These figures are expressed as a percentage of the total.

Social workers who look after abused or endangered children often have stressful days at work.the endangered contracts of failing competitors

a local/ancient custom[ + to infinitive ] In my country, it's the custom (for women) to get married in white.

• It's quite common to see couples who dress alike.• "Smith" is a very common name in Britain.

We can now communicate instantly with people on the other side of the world.Unable to speak a word of the language, he communicated with (= using) his hands.Has the news been communicated to the staff yet?As an actor he could communicate a whole range of emotions.

Incidents of armed robbery have increased over the last few years.The cost of the project has increased dramatically/significantly since it began.Gradually increase the temperature to boiling point.Increased/Increasing efforts are being made to end the dispute.

The virus attacks specific cells in the brain.The money is intended to be used for specific purposes.formal The disease seems to be specific to (= only found in) certain types of plant.Is there anything specific you want from the shops?

• The project has been postponed for an indefinite period.• an indefinite number of people.

- an affirmative reply

Affirmative people.

- This matter needs further clarification.

• Could you clarify the first point please? I don't understand it completely.The position of all shareholders will be clarified next month when we finalize our proposals

- In this class the emphasis is on mathematics.

There is concern that the giant panda will soon become extinct.Many tribes became extinct when they came into contact with Western illnesses.A lot of trades have become extinct because of the development of technology.

- Tradition relates that he once ran from Shiraz to Esfahan.

We need to explain why these issues are important and relate them to everyday life.Archaeologists hope to relate the discovery with the arrival of Vikings in the area in the tenth century.equations that relate variables of pressure, volume, and temperature.

A one year old calf .

She espeaks English fluently, but she's not fluent in French.

- His mind was a reservoir of learning.

This booklet provides useful information about local services.All meals are provided at no additional cost.The author provides no documentary references to support her assertions.We have concerns about whether the government will be able to provide viable social services for poorer families/provide poorer families with viable social services.Putting more police on patrol doesn't provide a real solution to the problem of increasing violence.

The eastern part of the country is very mountainous.Until about 1991, the Eastern bloc was the Soviet Union and the communist countries of eastern Europe.Buddhism and other Eastern (= Asian) religions fascinate me.

western Europe.California and other western states.

They have both travelled widely.His plays are still widely performed in the USA.French used to be widely spoken in Cambodia.His work on DNA was widely admired.This is a widely held but mistaken belief.This theory is no longer widely accepted.

[ + to infinitive ] He has the confidence to walk into a room of strangers and immediately start a conversation.She's completely lacking in confidence.I have every/complete confidence in her. She'll be perfect for the job.[ + that ] I don't share your confidence that the market will improve next year.

• superpower competition.

Competition for jobs is intense.There's a lot of competition between computer companies.The two companies are in competition with each other.[ + to infinitive ] There's fierce competition to get into that school.Foreign competition (= similar products from other countries) had reduced their sales.Why are you jealous of her? She's no competition!

Please don't ask me to make any predictions about tomorrow's meeting.[ + that ] No one believed her prediction that the world would end on 12 November.

It's impossible to evaluate these results without knowing more about the research methods employed.[ + question word ] We shall need to evaluate how the new material stands up to wear and tear.

- the noticeable contrast between those two countries.

- the current year

• The area has a high/low population density.• We were unable to move because of the density of the crowd.

- We deal with a variety of people.

• The main crops grown for export are coffee and rice.• a bumper (= very good) potato crop

• We met on several occasions to discuss the issue.• I've heard him be rude to her on a number of occasions.• I seem to remember that on that occasion he was with his wife.

• They played extremely well.• She's extremely beautiful.

- Liquid nitrogen boils at a very low temperature.

a wet floora wet umbrellawet hairMy bike got wet in the rain.I had to ride my bike in the rain and got soaking (= very) wet.informal You poor thing - you're all (= very) wet.

I hung his wet trousers on the radiator, but they're not dry yet.These plants grow well in dry soil/a dry climate.This cake's a bit dry - I think I left it in the oven for too long.

a hot/dry/harsh climateThe Mediterranean climate is good for growing citrus fruits and grapes.When we retire, we're going to move to a warmer climate.

• I feel very bitter about my childhood and all that I went through.• She'd suffered terribly over the years but it hadn't made her bitter.

• Do you like spicy food?

- the spicy quality of our favorite teacher

-green beans-kidney beans-baked beans-Coffee beans are the bean-like seeds of the coffee tree.

The National Institute of Health is discussing ways of tackling the problem of childhood obesity.A diet that is high in fat and sugar can lead to obesity.

• Primitive art.

• She had an unhappy childhood.• Childhood is not always a happy time.

• There's no easy solution to this problem.• She just seems so unhappy and I don't know what the solution is.• When you finish doing the crossword, the solution is on the back page.• They help you talk through your problems but they don't give you any solutions.

• a contagious/infectious disease• a common/rare/incurable/fatal disease• They reported a sudden outbreak of the disease in the south of the country.• The first symptom of the disease is a very high temperature.• She has caught/contracted (= begun to have) a lung disease/disease of the lungs.• Starvation and disease have killed thousands of refugees.

• There were portraits of his ancestors on the walls of the room.

- My ancestors were exiled from Lorestan to Tabriz.

Her eyes expressed deep sadness.I would like to express my thanks for your kindness.Words can't express how happy I am.These figures are expressed as a percentage of the total.

We can now communicate instantly with people on the other side of the world.Unable to speak a word of the language, he communicated with (= using) his hands.Has the news been communicated to the staff yet?As an actor he could communicate a whole range of emotions.

Incidents of armed robbery have increased over the last few years.The cost of the project has increased dramatically/significantly since it began.Gradually increase the temperature to boiling point.Increased/Increasing efforts are being made to end the dispute.

I try to avoid supermarkets on Saturdays - they're always so busy.I'm anxious to avoid the motorway at rush hour.Do you think Lukas is avoiding me? I haven't seen him all day.