METU/SFL Fall 2022/23

DBE
PRE-INTERMEDIATE GROUP
ACTIVE VOCABULARY LIST FOR
HANDOUT READINGS – SPAN 1
Vocabulary List for Handout 3
COLLOCATIONAL VOCABULARY
READING 1: SEAWEEDS (www.dbe.off-line.readings1 Unit 4, Reading 2)

 edible (adj): sth. that can be eaten; eatable * It is a beautiful and an edible organism.
 an edible organism / plant
* This is a plant with edible leaves, so you can eat it.

 majority (n): most of the people or things in * They can be free- floating, but the majority hold on to a
a group hard surface …..
 a/the majority (of students / * A majority of the voters support the policy.
employees)
 depth (n): the distance from the * They can be found to depths of about 100 feet (30
surface/top to the bottom of sth. meters)
* The boat sank to a depth of several hundred feet.

 shallow (adj): not deep; having a little depth * Seaweeds live along the shore in the shallow region of
 The shallow region of the the ocean …..
ocean/sea/lake
* The shallow end of the pool is for children who cannot
swim.
 except (prep): not including; but not * Seaweeds are found in all of the oceans except the
waters of the tropical western coast of Africa.
 except for + (n.) * The stores will be open daily except Sundays.
* Everyone was at the party except for Sally. I wonder
where she is.
 widely (adv): including a lot of different * Carrageenan is the most widely used derivative of red
places, people, subjects, etc. algae.
 widely used/known *The products of the company are widely available. You
can find them everywhere.

 to restrict (v): to put a limit on; to keep sth. * The use of carrageenan is not restricted to food
within limits products.
* Parents try to restrict their children’s screen time.
 to restrict sb./sth. to sth.
present (adj): to be in sth. or in a particular * Carrageenan is also present in toothpaste, shampoo, ….
place; to be existing in sth.
* Oxygen and nitrogen are the two important gases that
 to be present in sth. are present in the Earth’s atmosphere.
 main (adj): of greatest importance; the most * There are three main groups of seaweeds: they are
important green, ….

 main road/idea/group * Our main problem is lack of resources.

 marine (adj): related to or found in the sea * …the red algae, contains more marine species than the
brown algae.
 marine species/ plants /life
* He loves collecting little marine creatures at the beach.

calm (adj): (when used for things) not * At depths such as this, the water is much calmer and
moving or slightly moving the algae are more delicate.
* The sea looks much calmer today.
 to be/stay/look calm * The weather will be calmer this weekend so we can go
on a bike ride.

 to contain (v): to have something inside * The last group of seaweeds, the red algae, contains
or include something as a part more marine species than the brown algae.
* Raw vegetables contain
more potassium than cooked ones.

 raw (adj): (of food) not cooked *You can add it raw to your salad.

 raw fish / meat / food * Peppers are usually cooked with

other vegetables or eaten raw in salads.
*I cannot eat raw tomatoes, so you need to cook them.

Vocabulary List for Handout 6

READING 1: THE SAN PEOPL (www.dbe.off-line.readings0.5 Reading 56)

 ancient (adj): very old * That makes them the most ancient tribe in the world!

 an ancient city/ book/ tradition * The ruins of an ancient Roman city in Efes attract
many tourists every year.

 tribe (n): a large group of people who live in the * That makes them the most ancient tribe in the world!
same area and share a common language,
* Native American tribes did not lead a modern life.
religion, and customs
 a native/primitive/desert/ forest tribe
 to harvest (v): to collect a crop from the fields * They know where and when wild plants are ready
to harvest.
* Farmers plant wheat in fall and harvest it in early
summer.

 responsible (adj): to have control and authority * Men are responsible for providing the meat.
over something or someone and the duty of
* You are responsible for keeping the house clean and
taking care of it or them
tidy.
 to be / become responsible for sth / for
 doing sth

to hunt (v): to seek out and kill (animals) for food
or sport
 drought (n): a long period of time when there is
little or no rain and crops die
 to have a long / terrible drought
* They hunt wild animals using spears, bows and
arrows.
* The owl hunts mice and other small mammals, and
sometimes other birds.
* One of the biggest problems in Africa is drought (a
long period of time …
* Heat and drought continued for several months.

* …..with them to learn about these medicines before

 forever (adv): for all time in the future, or for as
long as you can imagine this knowledge is lost forever.
* They promised to love each other forever.

READING 2: WHERE AM I FROM?

(www.dbe.off-line.readings0.5 Reading 70)

ease (n): the ability to do sth. easily * …stood up and introduced themselves with ease.
* The questions weren’t difficult, so they passed the
 to do sth. with ease
exam with ease (= easily).

 confused (adj): unable to understand something * It was my turn, and I was confused.
or think clearly about it
* He was confused about his feelings and couldn’t
 to be confused about sth. understand what he was feeling.
 to belong (v): * Which one of these very different places did I
1. to be owned by sb. belong to?
2.to come from or be related to a particular time
* These books belong to Mary.
 to belong to sb./ sth. / somewhere
*This painting belongs to Picasso.

 to identify (v): to recognize something and * ….. moving and made it so difficult for me to
understand exactly what it is
 to identify sb. /sth. (as sth.)
 to appreciate (v): to be grateful for sth.
 to appreciate sth.
 unique (adj): very special, unusual, or good
identify myself.
* Babies identify their mothers by their voice.
* ….., but today I look back and appreciate that.
* I really appreciate all your help. Thanks!
* All these places, unique and beautiful in their own
ways, have made me…….
* Tourists visit Cappadocia because it is unique.
 READING 3: THE DAY OF THE DEAD IN MEXICO (www.dbe.off-line.readings1 Unit 1 Reading 2)

 tradition (n): a belief, principle or way of acting
which people in a particular society or group have
continued to follow for a long time, or all of these
beliefs, etc. in a particular society or group
* According to the tradition, that night he or she
will come to their house to share the dinner with
them.
* Giving out sweets to children during Halloween is
a tradition in United States.

 to add (v): to put something with something else * Then they think of that person’s favorite food and
to increase the amount or number
drink and add those to the offering.
 to add sth. to sth.
* Do you want to add your name to the list?
 to choose (v): to decide what you want from two * If they can’t remember, they choose typical
or more things or possibilities Mexican food, atole, mole or tamales.
 to choose sth.
* I need to buy a new computer for online classes,
so can you help me choose the best one?

 to share (v): to divide food, money, goods, etc. * According to the tradition, that night he or she
and give part of it to someone else will come to their house to share the dinner with
 to share sth. with sb. them.
* Will you share your sandwich with me? I’m also
hungry.
 to guide (v): to help someone or something to * To guide the person, they light some candles and
move in a particular direction make a path of flowers …
* The dim light of the house guided me, so I was
able to reach the door in the dark.
 to greet (v): to welcome someone with particular * That night, people also go to the graveyards to
words or a particular action, or to react to greet and visit their loved ones.
something in the stated way
* The teacher greeted each child with a friendly
'Hello!'
 unique (adj): being the only existing one of its type * This holiday in Mexico is unique in the world.
or, more generally, unusual or special in some way
* Each person's genetic code (DNA) is unique.

Vocabulary List for Handout 10

COLLOCATIONAL VOCABULARY
READING 1: FOOD SAFETY FACTS (www.dbe.off-line.readings1 Unit 3 Reading 3)

 to handle (v): to touch something or pick it * … it is important not to let bacteria from raw foods stay
up and hold it in your hands on our hands when we handle, i.e., touch or hold, food.
 to handle sth. gently / carefully / * We teach the children to handle the animals gently.
carelessly
 to suffer (v): to experience physical or * Every year, millions of people suffer from foodborne
 mental pain
 to suffer from an illness / depression
 safety (n): relating to how safe something is, * … if you know the basics of food safety facts, this will
or designed to make something safer
 illness (n): a disease of the body or mind, or
the condition of being ill
 to cause/have/ prevent/suffer from an
illness
 victim (n): a person harmed, injured, or killed
as a result of a crime, accident, or a disaster
 the victims of cancer/accident/
earthquake/disaster
 level (n): a position on a scale of amount,
quantity, extent, or quality
 safe X dangerous/ high X low /
increasing / decreasing levels of sth.
rapidly (adv): very quickly and in a very short * If we transfer those bacteria to the food, they will
time
 to grow/change/rise/increase/fall rapidly
 contact (n): a situation in which people or
things touch each other
 to come/be in contact with sth.
 harmful (adj): causing or likely to cause harm
 harmful bacteria/products/chemicals
 to be harmful to sth.
 to consume (v): 1. to eat or drink
2. to use
 to multiply (v): increase or cause to increase
greatly in number or quantity
illnesses.
* He suffers from migraine headaches.
help you not to become victims of….
* Parents try to limit their children’s screen time for their
children’s safety.
* These people do not even know it was food that caused
their illness.
* Many people suffer from some form of mental illness
such as depression during their lives.
* Symptoms of the illness include a high temperature and
a dry cough.
* Therefore, if you know the basics of food safety facts,
this will help you not to become victims of foodborne
illnesses.
* The volunteers gave out food and clean water to the
victims of the earthquake.
* …because if they warm up, bacteria may grow to
dangerous levels.
* Her blood pressure has returned to its normal level after
she rested for 10 minutes.
rapidly grow there.
* The human population is growing rapidly.
* Because we grow fresh fruits and vegetables outside,
they may come in contact with different kinds of bacteria.
* Don't let that glue come into contact with your skin. It is
very harmful.
* Have you been in contact with (= touched or been very
near) anyone with the disease?
* Most of these bacteria are not harmful, but do not
forget to wash fresh fruits ..
* Most human activities are harmful to the environment.
* …do not forget to wash fresh fruits and vegetables well
under running water before you consume them.
1. He consumes (eats) a huge amount of food.
2. How much electricity do you consume (use) every
month?
* The Salmonella begins to multiply and grow at a room
temperature.
An increase in temperature will cause micro-organisms
  to multiply rapidly
 to destroy (v): to damage sth. so badly that it
no longer exists or cannot be used
 to completely destroy sth.
 to be destroyed by fire/a bomb ..etc.
 consequence (n): something that happens as
a result of a particular action or set of
conditions
 disastrous/serious/tragic /unfortunate
consequences
COLLOCATIONAL VOCABULARY
READING 2: A BALANCED DIET (www.dbe.off-line.readings1 Unit 3 Reading 1)
 nutrient (n): any substance that plants or
animals need in order to live and grow
 nutrition (n): the process of giving or getting
the right type of food for good health and
growth
 poor/good nutrition
 to absorb (v): to take in or soak up (energy * During digestion, the body breaks food into its nutrients,
to multiply rapidly.
* Even reheating the food cannot destroy the toxins of
some bacteria.
* The school was completely destroyed by fire.
* Half the world’s rainforests have already been
destroyed.
* The consequences of foodborne illnesses are not worth
the money you will save.
* We should consider the long- term consequences
before deciding.
*Climate change have serious consequences for farmers.
* Nutrients are substances in food necessary for good
health.
* Fish is a source of many nutrients, such as protein,
vitamins and minerals.
* Poor nutrition can cause heart disease in later life.
 or liquid) by chemical or physical action
 to absorb sth. (into sth.)
 cell (n): the smallest living part of an
animal or a plant body
absorbs them into our bloodstream and carries them to
every cell.
* This drug is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream.
* Fats transport, i.e., carry, nutrients and they are part of
some body cells.
* The human body consists of millions of cells.

 function (n): the purpose that something * There are more than 40 nutrients with specific
has, or the job that sb. or sth. does functions.
* The function of the heart is to pump blood through the
body.
 source (n): a thing, place or activity that you * Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of energy.
get sth. from
* Beans are a very good source of protein.
 source of sth
 effectively (adv): in such a manner as to * Our bodies need carbohydrates to use fats effectively.
achieve a desired result
* Children have to learn to communicate effectively.
 to use sth effectively
* This is an effective way of controlling children.
 effective (adj): someone or something that is
effective works well and produces the
intended result
 properly (adv): appropriately for the * The brain can’t work properly without carbohydrates.
circumstances; suitably
* The brakes don't seem to work properly.
 to work properly
per (prep): used when expressing rates, * This amount is equal to 1/3 pound (150 grams) of sugar
prices or measurements to mean for each per day.
 per hour / day / week / person
* The meal will cost $20 per person.
 totally (adv): completely; absolutely * Many people think that fats are totally bad for you, but
 totally + adj. (new, bad, etc.) the body actually needs them.
 totally agree with sb. * The building was totally destroyed by the fire.
* I totally agree with you.
 actually (adv): in fact, or really * …..fats are totally bad for you, but the body actually
needs them.
* I didn't actually see her - I just heard her voice.
 to transport (v): take or carry (people or * Fats transport, i.e., carry, nutrients and they are part of
goods) from one place to another by means some body cells.
of a vehicle * Hundreds of buses transported people out of the city
 to transport sb. / sth. (to somewhere) before the storm.
 to provide (v):to give sb. something that they * Vitamins do not provide energy, but they help our
need bodies use the energy from foods.
 to provide sth. (for sb.) * The hotel provides a playroom for children.
 to provide sb/ sth. with sth.
* This job provided him with the opportunity to meet
 important people.
 to require (v): to need something or make * Hemoglobin needs iron, and several body enzymes
something necessary require zinc.
 requirement (n) something that you must * Three patients required operations.
do, or something that you need
* The body has almost no requirement for saturated fat.
* A university degree is a minimum requirement for
many jobs.
 plentiful (adj): existing in great quantities; * Protein is the second most plentiful substance in our
abundant bodies.
* Strawberries are plentiful in the summer.

 to repair (v): to put something that is * It is very important because it builds and repairs the
damaged, broken or not working correctly body cells, and it is also essential for growth.
back into good condition or make it work
*He repaired the roof after the storm.
again
 to repair a machine
 essential (adj): necessary; needed * ….because it builds and repairs the body cells, and it is
 to be essential for sb./ sth. also essential for growth.
* Water is essential for/to living things.

 process (n): a series of changes that * Vitamins are necessary for many different body
happen naturally processes.
 long/slow/chemical/learning process * Learning process takes time.

 to regulate (v): to control sth. by * The body needs them in small amounts to regulate, or
making it work in a particular way control, internal chemical ….
 to regulate economy /temperature * You can regulate the temperature in the house with an
air conditioner.

 to replace (v): to take the place of * Each vitamin has a specific job in the body so one
something or put in the place of something or vitamin cannot replace another.
someone else * The factory replaced most of its workers with robots.
 to replace sb. / sth (with sb./sth. else)

 resistance (n): the act of fighting against * Vitamin C from vegetables and fruit increases our
something that is attacking you, resistance to cold.
or refusing to accept something * There's a lot of resistance to the idea of a united
 resistance to / against sth. Europe.

 product (n): an article or substance that * Dairy products such as cheese and yogurt are rich in
is manufactured or refined for sale vitamins.
 to buy/ sell/ promote a product * I'm trying to cut down on dairy products.
 industrial / beauty products
 to maintain (v): to make something stay the * For example, calcium from milk, cheese and yogurt
 same helps build and maintain strong bones and teeth.
* It is difficult to maintain the right balance between
your work and your home life.

Vocabulary List for Handout 11

COLLOCATIONAL VOCABULARY
READING 1: COMETS (www.dbe.off-line.readings1 Unit2 Reading 4)

 to remain (v): to continue to be in the same state or * The government wants the borders to remain the
condition same.
 remain silent / the same
 remaining (adj): people/things that are left when * As the kids remained silent, the class was very
the others have gone, been used, or been quiet.
dealt with * Mix in half the butter and keep the remaining half
for later.

 to pass (v): to go or travel along or through a place
 pass along/through sth
 shape (n): the form that something has (round,
square, etc.)
 round/square, etc. in shape
 in the shape of sth
 shaped (adj): having a certain shape
 to vary (v): to change or be different (from one
occasion to another or from one item to another)
 to vary from sth/sb to sth/sb / from place
to place
* When it passes by the sun, it begins to evaporate.
* He passed along the corridor to a small room at
the back of the building.
* Our table is oval in shape.
* A comet travels around the sun in an oval-shaped
path.
* She made a heart-shaped cake.
* The time it takes can vary, i.e., change, from 7
years to millions of years.
* Test scores vary from school to school.

 to increase (v): to (make something) become larger * The velocity of a comet increases when it is near
in amount or size the sun.
 to increase in size / number / value * The number of employees increases during the
 the number / rate / level increases summer months to meet the demand.

 to decrease (v): to become less, or to make * The velocity of a comet decreases at the outer
something become less orbit.
 to decrease in size / number / value
* The country's total imports decreased by 6% in
 to decrease by 10% / 10 points, etc.
2009 as the exchange rate for US dollar rises.

 to disappear (v): If people or things disappear, they * In the end it disappears completely.
go somewhere where they cannot be seen or found
* These flowers are disappearing from our fields and
 to disappear entirely / suddenly
woods and we are loosing this beautiful bio-
 to disappear from sight / view / from a
diversity.
place

visible (adj): able to be seen * A comet is only visible only when it is near the sun.
 visible to sth / to the naked eye
* Many stars become highly visible outside cities
  highly / clearly / barely visible

 to exist (v): to be, to be real, or to appear in the * In the end it disappears completely; that is, it
real world doesn’t exist anymore.
 actually / really exist
 continue to exist * I don't think ghosts exist.

 to crash (v): to hit something hard, making a loud * Some of the sun glazers crash into the sun.
noise and often causing damage
 to crash sth * While driving, he fell asleep and crashed into a
 to crash into sth tree.

to hit (v): to touch / move into something or * Some others don't hit the sun.
someone quickly and with force * Some small asteroids hit the Earth.
 to hit sb on his / her leg / head
READING 2: THE UNIVERSE (www.dbe.off-line.readings1 Unit2 Reading 1)

 subject (n): the thing which is being discussed,
considered or studied
 a simple / complex subject
 to talk about / discuss a subject
* Astronomy is one of physics’ most fascinating
subjects.
* She wrote many books on the subject of family
relationships.

 solar (adj): relating to sun * Our solar system consists of the sun, nine planets,
an asteroid belt and may comets and meteors.
 solar heat / energy
* Scientists in Japan have made the first device that
can convert solar energy into electricity.
 to explain (v): to make something clear or easy to * Astronomy also tries to explain the formation of
understand by describing or giving information the universe.
about it
* The teacher explained the rules to the children.
 partly / fully / briefly explain sth (to sb)
 explanation (n): the details or reasons that *I asked for an explanation and an apology.
someone gives to make something clear or easy to
*What was her explanation for her lateness?
understand
 explanation about / for sth *I had no explanation for her strange behavior.
 give / ask for an explanation

 formation (n): the way something is naturally * Astronomy also tries to explain the formation of
made or the way it has been arranged the universe.
 cloud / geological formation
* These days a lot of people are complaining about
the formation of stones in their kidneys.
 tiny (adj): extremely small * All the matter in the universe had a very tiny
volume; that is, the universe was very small and
dense.
* These earrings are tiny, so it is impossible for me
not to lose them.
 dense (adj): (of a substance) containing a lot of * The universe was very small and dense.
 matter in a small space * Because the fog was so dense, we couldn’t see
 very / quite dense the road ahead of us.

to cause (v): to make something happen, usually * Something unknown caused the universe to
something bad explode 15 billion years ago.
 to cause damage / problems / trouble
 to cause sb /sth to do sth * The storm caused widespread damage.

to explode (v): to (cause to) break up into pieces * Something unknown caused the universe to
violently explode 15 billion years ago.
 a bomb explodes * A bomb exploded at one of London's busiest
 explosion (n): the act of something such as a bomb railway stations this morning.
exploding * The universe became very hot because of the
 a big /loud /chemical /nuclear /gas explosion.
explosion * The fire was caused by a gas explosion.
 in an / the explosion * The explosion of nuclear devices in the Bikini Atoll
was stopped in 1958.
* 3 people were injured in the explosion.
to create (v): to make something new, especially to * This explosion created matter, energy and also
invent something space and time in a few seconds.
 to create sth (from sth)
* The fashion magazines were full of the latest Paris
creations.
 creation (n): the act of creating something, or the
thing that is created * The government is to provide more money for job
 to encourage / support the creation (of sth) creation.

to expand (v): to increase in size, number or
importance, or to make something increase in this
way
 to expand significantly
* The universe became very hot because of the
explosion and it began to expand.
* The water froze inside the pipe and caused it to
expand and burst.

to make up (phrasal v): to come together and make, * These atoms made up the stars and the galaxies.
form something
* Different groups of people make up society.

to collapse (v): to suddenly fall down, fail, or stop
existing
 completely / suddenly collapse (under the
weight of sb/sth
* The universe may turn around and collapse in
another big explosion.
* Thousands of buildings collapsed in the
earthquake.

READING 3: JAPANESE HOUSE (www.dbe.off-line.readings0.5 Reading 66)

 to keep (v): to cause to stay in a particular place * It is difficult to keep the tatami clean.
or condition
* Close the door to keep the room warm.
 to keep sth + adj.
* The noise from their party kept me awake half the
night.

 to measure (v): to discover the exact size or * A single tatami usually measures 1.91 by 0.95 meters,
amount of something, or to be of a particular size
  sth. measure(s) …. metres and room sizes are often measured in terms of the …
 to accurately/exactly/ carefully measure sth.
* The area measures 5 kilometres by 3 kilometres.
* This machine measures your heart rate.

 to put sth away (phr. v): to put something in * Futons are beds that can be rolled up, and they are
the place or container where it is usually kept
 portable (adj): light and small enough to be
easily carried or moved
 a portable radio / phone / computer
 extension (n): the fact of reaching, stretching, or
continuing; the act of adding to something in
order to make it bigger or longer
 the extension of sth
put away every day after they are slept on.
* Put your toys away now.
* This is possible because all the necessary furniture is
portable.
* The laptop's ultra-compact design makes it extremely
portable and practical.
*The kitchen, bathroom and toilet are attached to the
side of the house as extensions.
* Most families see grandparents as an extension of
their nucleus family unit.

 combined (adj): consisting of two or more * It may be two rooms combined but divided by a shoji.
different things joined together
* Paul and Clare have a combined income of $80,000.

 humid (adj): containing a high amount of water
or water vapor; noticeably moist
 humid air / a humid climate
* A tatami floor is cool in the summer, warm in the
winter, and healthier than carpets during Japan’s
humid months.
* New York is very hot and humid in the summer.

 room (n): the amount of space that sb or sth * Japanese houses are not richly decorated, and there
needs isn't much room for large furniture.
 to make room for sb / sth
* James took the books off the little table to make
 to take up room
room for the television

 compact (adj): consisting of parts that are * Japanese gardens are usually compact.
positioned together closely or in a tidy way,
* What a compact office! How did you fit so much into
using very little space
so little space?
 a compact camera / bag
Vocabulary List for Handout 12
COLLOCATIONAL VOCABULARY
READING 1: BOOMERANG (www.dbe.off-line.readings1 Unit 5 Reading 4)

 angle (n): the space between two lines * Therefore, a boomerang must be thrown almost vertically at
or surfaces at the point at which they an angle of 50 to the right or left, facing the wind.
touch each other
 at an angle * In any triangle, the longest side is opposite the largest angle.
 from all angles
  be subject to (adj): to have or * As with anything flying through the air, a boomerang is
experience a particular thing, especially subject to drag and its own weight.
something unpleasant
* In recent years, she has been subject to attacks of depression.
 to be subject to sth.
 to connect (v): to join or be joined with * The boomerang looks like two curved wings connected
something else together.
 to connect sth. to sth. * Can I connect my printer to your computer?
 connected (adj)
 connection (n) the act of joining or * The electricity company guarantees connection within
being joined to something else 24 hours.

 device (n): an object or machine which * The boomerang is a simple device, but it relies on complex
has been invented for a particular aerodynamics and physics.
purpose
* Rescuers used a special device for finding people who were
 useful / complex / simple device
trapped in collapsed buildings.
 difference (n): point or way in which * The difference in pressure causes lift.
people or things are dissimilar
* Exercise can make a big difference to your state of health.
 the difference between sb./sth. and sb./
sth. * What's the difference between an ape and a monkey?
 to make a difference
 effect (n): the result of a particular * The spin has two effects on the boomerang as it travels
influence through the air.
 to have a negative / positive / long-term * I tried taking tablets for the headache but they didn't have
effect on sb./sth. any effect.

 enemy (n): a person who hates or * The killer-stick could fly very far to strike and kill an animal or
opposes another person and tries to enemy.
harm them or stop them from doing
* When these former friends quarreled over money, they
something
became enemies.
 to attack / kill the enemy

 to face (v): to be positioned with the * Therefore, a boomerang must be thrown almost vertically at
face or front towards an angle of 50 to the right or left, facing the wind.
 to face windows / the door / the screen
* Their houses face each other across the street.

 to get away (phr. v): to leave or escape * Thinking that it was a hawk, they would fly down to get
from a person or place, often when it is away and fly directly into the waiting nets of the hunter.
difficult to do this
* I'll get away from work as soon as I can.
 to get away from sth.
 to hunt (v): pursue and kill (a wild * It was used as a toy and for hunting birds.
animal) for sport or food
* Some animals hunt at night for food and sleep during the
 to hunt an animal for food / for its fur
day.

 native (n): a person born in a specified * The real weapon used by Aborigines, Australian natives, was
 place or associated with a place by birth the killer-stick.
 native of a place
* The natives of Africa live in tribes.

 to return (v): to come back or go back to * The killer-stick is like the boomerang but it
a previous place
does not return!
 to return to sth. / somewhere
* He returned to America in the late autumn.

 wild (adj): uncontrolled, violent or * When an Aboriginal hunter saw a flock of birds, he would
extreme make the sound of a hawk (a kind of wild bird).
 wild animals / plants/ nature
* We picked some wild strawberries in the forest.