This document defines and provides examples of use for several English words:
- Autobiography is the story of a person's life written by that person. An example given is recalling poverty from childhood.
- Banter refers to friendly jokes and remarks, such as those exchanged with customers.
- Beggar describes a person who lives by asking others for money or food. An example is beggars sleeping on the pavement.
- Buddy can refer to an informal friend, a partner in an activity for mutual support, or can be used to address an unknown man.
This document defines and provides examples of use for several English words:
- Autobiography is the story of a person's life written by that person. An example given is recalling poverty from childhood.
- Banter refers to friendly jokes and remarks, such as those exchanged with customers.
- Beggar describes a person who lives by asking others for money or food. An example is beggars sleeping on the pavement.
- Buddy can refer to an informal friend, a partner in an activity for mutual support, or can be used to address an unknown man.
This document defines and provides examples of use for several English words:
- Autobiography is the story of a person's life written by that person. An example given is recalling poverty from childhood.
- Banter refers to friendly jokes and remarks, such as those exchanged with customers.
- Beggar describes a person who lives by asking others for money or food. An example is beggars sleeping on the pavement.
- Buddy can refer to an informal friend, a partner in an activity for mutual support, or can be used to address an unknown man.
autobiography (noun): the story of a person’s life, written by that person; this type of writing In
his autobiography, he recalls the poverty he grew up in. banter
(noun): friendly remarks and jokes He enjoyed exchanging banter with the customers. beggar(noun):a person who lives by asking people for money or food beggars sleeping on the pavement (British English, informal) used with an adjective to describe somebody in a particular way Aren't you dressed yet, you lazy beggar? blankly(adverb): in a way that shows no feeling, understanding or interest She stared blankly into space, not knowing what to say next. bother( verb) [intransitive, transitive](often used in negative sentences and questions)to spend time and/or energy doing something ‘Shall I wait?’ ‘No, don't bother’. bother with/about something It's not worth bothering with (= using) an umbrella—the car's just outside. bother to do something He didn't even bother to let me know he was coming. bother doing something Why bother asking if you're not really interested? [transitive] to annoy, worry or upset somebody; to cause somebody trouble or pain bother somebody The thing that bothers me is… bother somebody with something I don't want to bother her with my problems at the moment. bother somebody that… Does it bother you that she earns more than you? it bothers somebody to do something It bothers me to think of her alone in that big house [transitive] to interrupt somebody; to talk to somebody when they do not want to talk to you bother somebody Stop bothering me when I'm working. buddy(noun): (informal) a friend an old college buddy of mine (both North American English, informal) used to speak to a man you do not know ‘Where to, buddy?’ the driver asked. (especially North American English) a partner who does an activity with you so that you can help each other The school uses a buddy system to pair newcomers with older students. cheers(exclamation)a word that people say to each other as they lift up their glasses to drink (British English, informal) thank you ‘Have another biscuit.’ ‘Cheers.’ (British English, informal) goodbye Cheers then. See you later. Colloquial( adjective)(of words and language) used in conversation but not in formal speech or writing cramped(adjective)a cramped room, etc. does not have enough space for the people in it working in cramped conditions (of people) not having room to move freely (of somebody’s writing) with small letters close together and therefore difficult to read crisp (adjective): (comparative crisper, superlative crispest) (approving) (of food) (also crispy) pleasantly hard and dry Bake until the pastry is golden and crisp. (approving) (of fruit and vegetables) fairly hard and fresh a crisp apple/lettuce (approving) (of paper or cloth) fresh and clean; new and slightly stiff without any folds in it a crisp new $5 bill (approving) (of snow, leaves, etc.) hard or dry and making a pleasant noise under pressure deep, crisp snow (approving) (of sounds, images, etc.) pleasantly clear and sharp The recording sounds very crisp, considering its age. (sometimes disapproving) (of a person’s way of speaking) quick and confident in a way that suggests that the person is busy or is not being friendly Her answer was crisp, and she gave no details.