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$4.50 (four dollars and fifty cents)
$6.00 (six dollars)
almost (adv.)
as much as (conj., comp. of equality)
believe (inf., to believe)
box (noun)
Here are some common "container" words in English: "a box of...," "a can of...," "a bottle of...," "a bunch of...," and "a glass of...."
butter (noun)
"Butter" at a movie theater may not be "real butter" or even "margarine," but rather an oil-based flavoring that tastes something like butter.
candy (noun)
cashier (noun)
cherry (noun as adj.)
classic (adj.)
Coke (prop. noun)
People commonly refer to a "Coca-Cola" as simply a "Coke." In reference to "carbonated beverages," you will hear different words for "soda" in different regions of the U.S. (such as "soda pop," "pop," even "coke" used generically for "soda"). The word "Coke" - as well as "OK" - is one of the most recognized words of any language.
concession stand (noun)
concierge (noun)
department stores (noun, pl.)
drinks (noun, pl.)
exclusive (adj.)
find, you (to find)
half (noun)
here you go (id. exp.)
An idiomatic expression. You will also hear "here you are" when someone hands something to you.
in half (adv. phrase)
keeps, he (to keep)
Lenox Square (prop. noun)
An exclusive, fashionable shopping mall in Atlanta.
malls (noun, pl.)
Another word for "mall" is "shopping center." In the past, people would congregate downtown, nowadays, many people "hang out" (i.e., "relax") at their local mall, either to walk, talk, eat, or spend time with friends.
Milk Duds (prop. noun)
A popular brand of candy.
movie (noun)
Associated words include "film," "flick," and "video" (that is, if a "movie" can be rented on video cassette).
movie theaters (noun, pl.)
"Movie theaters" are also called "cinemas" or simply "theaters." A "cineplex" may have a great number of films playing at the same time. In large U.S. cities and metropolitan areas, you may find a "cineplex" with more than twenty individual movie theaters.
popcorn (noun)
refreshments (noun, pl.)
"Refreshments" can refer to either "food" or "drink."
shopping (pres. part., used as adj.)
smells, it (to smell)
In the context of the dialogue, "smells" signifies "gives off the aroma" as in "The hot popcorn smells delicious." To simply say that "something smells" without qualifying means that something has "a bad odor."
suburban (adj.)
A similar word is "residential," as in a "residential" area.
tears, he (to tear)
The word "tear" (a verb) is pronounced as "ter," meaning to pull apart or separate. "Tear" (a noun) is pronounced "tir," a secretion of the eye, caused by "crying" or "weeping."
theater (noun)
The word "theater" can refer to a "movie theater" or to a place where a live performance such as a play or opera is presented. "Live concerts" are often held at an "auditorium," "amphitheater," "arena," or "stadium." Many cities have "civic centers" or "convention centers" where "exhibitions" and "concerts" take place.
ticket (noun)
ticket taker (noun)
A "ticket taker" is sometimes referred to as an "usher," even though an "usher" or "usherette" is commonly employed to take someone to their seat in a "theater" or "opera house."
try, you (to try)
A similar verb is "to attempt to" do something (as in, "I attempted to climb Pike's Peak in Colorado and succeeded!").
Story
Your afternoon and evening are free, so you decide to explore more of Atlanta. Your hotel concierge recommends a trip to one of the city's exclusive shopping malls in suburban Atlanta. You take MARTA to Lenox Square where there are a lot of fine department stores, restaurants, and movie theaters. You decide to see a movie before going shopping.
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