▸ Specimen Drawer

Time & Calendar — Lesson 7

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period

ˈpɪrɪəd

An amount of time — the meeting lasted for a short period.

The meeting lasted for a short period.

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picnic

ˈpɪknɪk

A day devoted to an outdoor social gathering — we had a picnic in the park.

We had a picnic in the park.

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present

ˈprez.ənt

Something that you are given, without asking for it, on a special occasion — that's all for the present.

a birthday / Christmas / wedding present

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recent

ˈriːsənt

Approximately the last 10,000 years — she is a recent graduate.

The recent news surprised everyone.

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season

ˈsiːzən

One of the four main periods of the year (spring, summer, autumn, winter), each — spring is my favourite season.

Spring is my favourite season.

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speed

spiːd

Distance travelled per unit time — what is the speed of this train?

The car was traveling at a high speed.

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spring

sprɪŋ

The season between winter and summer, when the weather becomes warmer and — spring comes after winter.

Spring comes after winter.

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stage

steɪdʒ

Any distinct time period in a sequence of events — the speaker approached the microphone on the stage.

The actors walked onto the stage after the curtain rose.

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tomorrow

təˈmɔːr.oʊ

On the day after today — I don't have time now. I'll do it tomorrow.

I don't have time now. I'll do it tomorrow.

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tonight

təˈnaɪt

The present or immediately coming night — see you tonight!

I'm going to a party tonight.

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vacation

veɪˈkeɪʃən

Leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure — we spent our vacation in Italy.

I'm going on vacation next week.

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wait

weɪt

Stay in a place until someone or something arrives, or until something happens — how long do we have to wait?

Please wait here for a moment.

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