Unit 3: English Language Development Texts

This list covers "Connected" and "The Notice."
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  1. habitual
    commonly used or practiced
    Joshua was late. At first, his friends were not surprised. Joshua was habitually late.
  2. freeze
    stop moving or become immobilized
    Ibrahim opened the door to Joshua's room and froze.
  3. virus
    a software program capable of reproducing itself
    Mateo answered quietly, "A few days ago Joshua told me he discovered a virus. He said it was different and could take over any computer."
  4. digit
    one of the elements that form a system of numeration
    They saw white numbers moving across the screen. Soon, however, the digits moved faster.
  5. whirlpool
    a powerful circular current of water
    First, they moved diagonally, like rippling water. Then, they moved in circles like a whirlpool.
  6. impatient
    restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
    He stood there for a while. I began to grow impatient.
  7. counter
    a table over which business is transacted
    My máma and I watched him stand behind the counter.
  8. glassware
    an article of tableware made of glass
    In a different time, we had made the same glassware in Prague.
  9. property
    something owned
    He will give our shop to anyone who didn't pass through Ellis Island. Or, he will allow us to pay extra for letting us earn a living on his property.
  10. admit
    declare to be true or accept the reality of
    Mr. Vacek cleared his throat before saying, "Josefa and I, we need this place." I could tell he didn't want to admit it.
Created on Fri Apr 30 17:44:45 EDT 2021 (updated Wed May 05 10:04:05 EDT 2021)

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