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Time & Calendar — Lesson 2
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full
fʊl
The time when the Moon is fully illuminated — my plate was already full.
This cup is very full so be careful with it.
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days
ˈdeɪz
The time during which someone's life continues — the days of cheap petrol are behind us.
How did people communicate in the days before email ?
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even
ˈiːvən
Used to emphasize that something is more than expected, or to introduce a — she didn't even say goodbye.
Even children could understand the explanation.
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today
təˈdeɪ
(on) the present day — what's the date today?
What's the date today?
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while
waɪl
A period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition — I read while she was sleeping.
I read while she was sleeping.
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history
ˈhɪstəri
The aggregate of past events — she studied history at university.
We have a history lesson at nine o'clock.
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rate
reɪt
A magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit — the interest rate has increased this year.
The interest rate has increased this year.
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times
taɪmz
A more or less definite period of time now or previously present — at times, I feel sad.
Two times three equals six.
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old
oʊld
Past times (especially in the phrase `in days of old') — I was shocked by how old he looked.
an old man
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hours
ˈaʊ.ɚz
A period of time assigned for work — people in executive roles often work long hours.
The company have threatened to cut my hours at work .
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july
dʒuˈlaɪ
The month following June and preceding August — my birthday is in July.
My birthday is in July.
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dec
dek
The last (12th) month of the year — she was born in Dec.
Dec is the last month of the year.
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