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approaches, she (to approach)
Some other ways to express this idea include "to come up to" and "to come over to." (E.g.: "A salesperson comes up to you"; "A salesperson comes over to you.")
ate, you (to eat, past)
attractive (adj.)
because (conj.)
boy (noun)
The terms "boy" and "girl" usually apply to individuals up until the "age of maturity" or "adulthood." "Babies" or "infants" progress to "toddlers" (upon walking) and then on to "little boys" and "little girls." As kids enter grade school, they are sometimes referred to by their grades (e.g., "I have a kindergartner at home."/"She has a third-grader and a sixth-grader."). When boys and girls reach the age of "puberty" and "adolescence," they are usually called "young men" and "young women." Now into their teens, boys and girls are called "teenagers" up until the time they reach eighteen when they are considered "adult men and women."
children (noun, pl.)
The singular form of "children" is "child." "Kid(s)" is a common slang word for "child(ren)."
color (noun)
Here is a list of basic colors you should know: "white," "black," "red," "orange," "yellow," "green," "blue," and "purple."
daughter (noun)
display (noun)
easy (adj.)
fade (inf., to fade)
family (noun)
When you speak of your "family," you may be speaking of the person (or people) with whom you live, most often "related" by blood or marriage. One's "extended family" might include "close" or "distant relatives" as well as "close friends." The concept of a "nuclear family" refers to "parents" and their "children" living under one roof, with possibly a "pet," such as a "cat" or a "dog," a "bird" or a "fish" (many Americans consider their pets as members of their family).
friends (noun, pl.)
Regarding the concept of "friends," degrees of social and personal intimacy are often conveyed by different terms. An "acquaintance" is someone you have met and may not know very well. A "colleague" or "associate" is someone with whom you work. A "friend" can become a "good friend" or a "close friend" when you invite him/her into your personal circle of friends. A "best friend" is perhaps your "closest friend." A "friend" in the romantic sense may be a "girlfriend" or "boyfriend," a "lover," "companion," or "partner," or, if you are married (or live like you are), a "spouse," "wife," or "husband."
gifts (noun, pl.)
Another related word is "presents." A gift bought while on vacation or during a trip is a "souvenir."
girl (noun)
guess, I (to guess)
The construction "I guess" is often used in place of "I think" when indicating the likelihood of doing or knowing something. The strict meaning of "to guess" is "to conjecture" or "wager" ("I guessed the right answer to the question,").
how about? (id. exp.)
When proposing ideas, one often uses the formula "How about...?", meaning "What do you think about...?" (e.g.: "How about going to that new Chinese restaurant?")
husband (noun)
In the U.S., a wife may jokingly or sarcastically refer to her husband as "The Old Man" just as a husband may refer to his wife as "The Old Lady." These may also be included in a list of "terms of endearment" such as "honey," "darling," "sugar pie," "sweety," "sugar plum," "snookums," "love," "sweet," "honey bunch," "sweety pie," "baby," "cookie," etc.
jewelry (noun as adj.)
Some common items of jewelry include "rings," "bracelets," "watches," "earrings," and "necklaces" made of "gold," "silver" or another "precious metal" with "precious stones" or "gems" such as "diamonds," "emeralds," "rubies," "opals," and "amethysts."
light (adj.)
When differentiating between shades of color, use the adjectives "light" and "dark." (E.g.: "They want a dark blue sweater"; "She bought a light red dress.") Note that the adjectives "light" and "dark" precede the color.
medium (adj. used as noun)
Sizes in the U.S. are different than those of other countries. Many travel guides contain conversion charts, which you can consult. In the case of T-shirts, you'll normally have a choice between "small," "medium," "large," and "extra-large." "Small" would be for children; "medium" for adolescents and some adults; and "large" or "extra-large" for most adults.
more (adv.)
navy blue (adj.)
over there (adv. phrase)
possibly (adv.)
salesperson (noun)
In order to correct a bias toward gender in language, many terms regarding one's profession once formed with "-man" as part of the word now use the word "-person" or "woman" such as "salesman" - "salesperson," "chairman - chairperson," "policeman" -"policewoman."
shirt (noun)
A woman's "shirt" is often called a "blouse" or "top."
shouldn't (modal aux., contr., "should not")
shrink (inf., to shrink)
sizes (noun, pl.)
son (noun)
stroll, you (to stroll)
Depending on your pace, you can take a leisurely "stroll," a brisk "walk," an arduous "hike" or "trek" in the woods or mountains, an aerobic "jog" through the park, or an all-out "run" in a competitive race, such as a "marathon."
T-shirts (noun, pl.)
to the left (adv. phrase)
Similar expressions include "to the right," "straight ahead," "right behind you," and "over there."
washable (adj.)
Some terms related to clothing include "washable" (can be washed in a "washing machine"), "dry clean only" (take to a dry cleaner), "will not fade" (will keep its original color) and "will not shrink" (will not lose its original size).
window shop, you (to window shop)
Similar to "window shopping," entering a store just to look around is called "browsing." If someone "wanders" aimlessly through stores with no intention of buying anything, that person may be "loitering," an illegal activity.
Story
After the movie, you leave the theater and go into the mall. You're not very hungry because of the refreshments you ate. You window shop as you stroll through the mall. Finally, you go into a department store. You hope to find some gifts for family and friends. You see some attractive T-shirts on display. A salesperson approaches.
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