This country cottage has tremendous charm and character.
loveliness
I think the loveliness of Athens is somewhat spoilt by the pollution.
splendour
Rome is famous for the splendour of its ancient buildings.
ANTONYM: ugliness
because CONJUNCTION
Because is used with other words to give a reason for something.
as
As you’ve been so helpful, I’ll treat you to an ice cream.
owing to
Owing to work on the track this Sunday, trains will be delayed.
since
“Since Fred is here, why don’t we build a tree house?” my sister suggested.
thanks to
I got no pocket money, thanks to my brother telling tales on me.
bed NOUN
A bed is a piece of furniture that you lie on when you sleep.
Some types of bed:
bunk beds
cot
cradle
double bed
futon
hammock
inflatable bed
single bed
sofa bed
water bed
Some things that are put on a bed:
bedspread
blanket
duvet
eiderdown
mattress
pillow
pillowcase
quilt
sheet
sleeping bag
before ADVERB
If something happens before, it happens earlier than something else.
formerly
Formerly, Mrs Patterson was a teacher at my dad’s old school.
previously
Previously, Mr Cruickshank had always let us off homework, but not today.
sooner
If I had got the invitation sooner, I would have come to the party.
begin VERB
If you begin something, you start it.
commence
The king shouted “Let battle commence!” and the two knights thundered towards each other.
embark on
As soon as we’d embarked on our journey to the park, it started to rain.
set about
We set about digging the vegetable garden.
start
Dad told me to start my homework soon.
ANTONYM: end
beginner NOUN
A beginner is someone who has just started to learn something.
learner
Swimmers use the big pool, while learners use the shallower pool.
novice
Although a complete novice, Britney showed a flair for ski jumping.
ANTONYM: veteran
beginning NOUN
The beginning of something is when or where it starts.
introduction
In the introduction, the author explains how she came to write the book.
opening
The band played at the opening of the fête.
origin
The origin of the universe is still a mystery.
ANTONYM: end
behave VERB
If you behave in a particular way, you act that way.
act
Emir is acting like a spoilt child.
function
“The girls are finally functioning as a team!” exclaimed the coach.
operate
Sally operates in a certain way to get what she wants.
work
Anoup worked methodically in order to get the work done.
believe (1) VERB
If you believe someone, you accept that they are telling the truth.
accept
It took some people a long time to accept that the world was round.
be certain of
“We have to be certain of your story before we can take action,” warned the sergeant.
have faith in
It is important to have faith in your own ability, Grandad says.
trust
I trust my sister, even if she is rotten to me sometimes.
ANTONYMS: disbelieve or doubt
