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Time & Calendar — Lesson 4

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calendar

ˈkæl.ən.dɚ

A calendar is a chart or system that shows the days, weeks, and months of a year — she bought a new calendar for 2025.

I marked the meeting date on my calendar.

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century

ˈsɛn.tʃɚ.i

A period of 100 years — this mosque was built in the 12th century.

This mosque was built in the 12th century.

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cycle

ˈsaɪkəl

An interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs — I ride my cycle to work every morning.

I ride my cycle to work every morning.

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dawn

dɔːn

The first light of day — dawn broke over the mountains.

We woke up at dawn to watch the sunrise.

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deadline

ˈded.laɪn

The point in time at which something must be completed — we need to meet the deadline.

The deadline for submitting the report is Friday.

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decade

ˈdekeɪd

A period of 10 years — she lived in London for a decade before moving.

The last decade has brought many technological advances.

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deep

diːp

The central and most intense or profound part — the lake is very deep.

The lake is very deep.

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delay

dɪˈleɪ

Time during which some action is awaited — we need to delay our decision until next week.

The flight was delayed by two hours.

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dusk

dʌsk

The time of day immediately following sunset — many animals become active at dusk.

We watched the stars come out at dusk.

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fall

fɑːl

The season when the leaves fall from the trees — leaves fall from the trees in autumn.

Leaves fall from the trees in autumn.

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february

ˈfeb.ru.ˌɛr.i

The month following January and preceding March — my birthday is in February.

February is the shortest month of the year.

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flush

flʌʃ

The period of greatest prosperity or productivity — please remember to flush the toilet after use.

Please remember to flush the toilet after use.

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