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Action verbs 

describe a visible action done by the subject.

Some action verbs that need a direct object are:

 buy
 read
 make
 watch
 teach

Some action verbs that do not need a direct object are:

 run
 work
 swim
 sleep
 arrive

Here is a list of jobs that will always be around:

Jobs in the finance, business and education sectors

 accountants
 chefs
 educators/teachers
 lawyers

Jobs in the medical and health care sectors

 morticians
 physicians
 paramedics

Jobs in the engineering, manufacturing and agriculture sectors

 engineers
 farmers
 mechanics

considered: viewed as having a certain quality


Michael Phelps is considered one of the best swimmers in the world because he won several awards for the sport.
"At age 81, she is considered the oldest flight attendant in the world."

goes off: makes a loud sound


During an emergency, the fire alarm goes off when someone presses it.
"At 2:10 in the morning, the alarm goes off."
glitz and glam: luxury
The glitz and glam of Hollywood is usually shown in movie awards ceremonies.
"Bette began her career in 1957, when the glitz and glam of flying was reserved for wealthy businessmen ..."

aisle: a walkway between rows of seats, such as in an airplane


People have to be careful while walking along dark aisles of cinemas.
"I was walking through the aisle [while] on the ground saying, 'Would you care for a magazine?'"

a far cry from (something): very different from something


The wide fields of the small town is a far cry from the modern landscape in the city.
"Her conservative blue suit and colorful scarf are a far cry from the uniforms of old."

letting loose: moving freely or in a relaxed manner without being controlled


The employees began letting loose as soon as their team building activity started.
"We got into the beginning of the ['60s] and everything started letting loose."

retirement: the act of ending one's professional career, usually because of age


Michelle is trying to save money so that she can live comfortably during her retirement.
"And for now, retirement is nowhere in sight."

Grammar tip: Adjectives


An adjective is a word that describes nouns or pronouns.
"Despite her age, she works an early flight from [D.C.] to Boston and back three times a week."
"... the glitz and glam of flying was reserved for wealthy businessmen, famous movie stars, and even
[first ladies]."
"We wore crazy uniforms."
More examples:
She went through a long career.
The airline is looking for  young  flight attendants.
Veronica met popular celebrities while flying to other countries.

architectural: relates to the way buildings look and how they are made
The Eiffel Tower is famous for its architectural details.
"I'm doing architectural design."

in-between: relates to being in the middle of two other things


While Alex waited for his new job to start, he had an in-between job for a month.
"All the in-between spaces in this house -- they're very livable."

livable: describes a place that is pleasant or good enough to live in


Smith fixed and painted the old house to make it livable again.
"All the in-between spaces in this house -- they're very livable."

universe: anything that can be associated with a particular person, a place or an experience from another world
Seeing the museum's historical collections, John felt as if he entered a different universe. He actually thought
he is in the 1890s!
"... and each room is a little universe."
spend: to use time in a particular manner or place
Marie and Monica spend their holidays shopping and traveling.
"Here's where I spend some time to read ..."

colleagues: people that someone works with


Scott talked to his colleagues about the company's plans for the year.
"That's the kitchen that I share with my colleagues."

in (someone's) own world: to think about something too much and not pay attention to what is happening around
Jerry got lost in his own world while he was reading. He did not notice that it started raining heavily outside.
"... I feel like I'm in my own little world."

Grammar tip: Suffixes


A suffix is a letter or a group of letters placed at the end of a word to create a new word with a different meaning.
Suffixes can be used to form adjectives. Adjectives are words that describe nouns and pronouns. Some suffixes that form
adjectives are -al and -able.
Adding the suffix -al can form adjectives that describe the qualities of something.
"I'm doing architectural design."
The suffix -able can form adjectives that describe how likely something can become.
"All the in-between spaces in this house -- they're very livable."
More examples:
The assistant arranged the files in alphabetical  order.
Stacey and Sofia invited their colleagues to watch a musical show.
"The characters in the movie are very likable," said the film critic. this
Tracy says her house may be small, but it is a comfortable place to stay in.

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