NEW INT 10 UNIT 8 (2)

(used especially with uncountable nouns) a quantity of something

an amount of time/money/information. We've had an enormous amount of help from people.

 a small piece of printed paper that you can exchange for something or that gives you the right to buy something at a cheaper price than normal

clothing coupons. money-off coupons

an agreement, especially in business, on particular conditions for buying or doing something

They were hoping for a better pay deal

an official written agreement

a contract of employment

 to a degree that is fairly good but not very good

She seems reasonably happy in her new job

at or to a high standard, level or amount

a highly paid job

completely

I fully understand your motives.

happening by chance; doing something by chance

They chatted casually on the phone

including or dealing with a wide range of information

 She has extensive experience in computers.

ordinary; not unusual or special

Shakespeare's work was popular among the common people in his day.

happening or existing before something else or before a particular time

Although not essential, some prior knowledge of statistics is desirable.

satisfactory for a particular purpose but not perfect or completely developed

Applicants should have a working knowledge of Greek.

to need something in order to be done successfully

This sport demands both speed and strength

to arrange to have or use something on a particular date in the future; to buy a ticket in advance

She booked a flight to Chicago

to ask for something or ask somebody to do something in a polite or formal way

She requested permission to film at the White House

to not do something until a later time or to make something happen at a later time

Don't delay—call us today!

to arrange for an event, etc. to take place at a later time or date

We'll have to postpone the meeting until next week.

to have and be aware of a particular emotion or physical feeling

I experienced a moment of panic as I boarded the plane

to think about something carefully, especially in order to make a decision

She considered her options

to arrive somewhere in a plane or a boat

We shall be landing shortly. Please fasten your seatbelts

if a ship docks or you dock a ship, it sails into a harbour and stays there

The ferry is expected to dock at 6.

to get on a ship, train, plane, bus, etc

Passengers are waiting to board

to go away from a person or a place

The plane leaves for Dallas at 12.35.

to provide yourself/somebody/something with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity

be fully/poorly equipped The centre is well equipped for canoeing and mountaineering