lesson 17 (4)

Take the plunge

To decide to do something, especially after thinking about it for a long time

Frostbite

Injury to body tissues, especially the fingers and toes, caused by freezing

A brisk walk

Walking quickly, faster than usual, but not running

Early bird

A person who gets up or arrives early, or who does something before other people do

Night owl

A person who prefers to be awake and active at night

Groggy

Weak and unable to think clearly or walk correctly, usually because of tiredness or illness (сонний)

The early bird catches(gets) the worm

A saying that means someone will have an advantage if they do something immediately, or before other people do it (хто рано встає, той і виграє)

Have a rehearsal

Practise in order to prepare for a performance

Needlework

Sewing, especially decorative sewing, done by hand with needle and thread

To surround

To be everywhere around something (оточувати)

Make the most of something

To use or enjoy something as much as possible

Divergent

Different or becoming different from something else

Maze

A complicated system of paths or passages that people try to find their way through for entertainment

Captivating

Holding your attention by being extremely interesting, exciting, pleasant, or attractive (захоплюючий)

Gripping plot

An exciting and interesting story that keeps you wanting to know what happens next

A distortion

A change to the intended or true meaning of something (спотворення)

Cautious

Not acting quickly in order to avoid risks, careful

To rehearse

To practice something, such as music or a speech, or lead a person or group in practicing it, in order to prepare for a public performance

Sea breeze

A light, cool wind blowing from the sea onto the land

Whenever I can

At any time when it is possible or convenient for me

A fair bit

Quite a lot, a fairly large amount

As I have mentioned

As I said before

Leisure

The time when you are free from work or other duties and can relax

Go jogging

To run around the streets

To master some basic steps

Become a professional thanks to small steps

Do sewing

To engage in the activity of sewing - using a needle and thread (or a sewing machine) to make, repair, or alter fabric items like clothes, bags, or decorations

Go for a bike ride

Go cycling

Watch the NBA Finals

Watch basketball

Take someone sailing

To invite or bring someone along on a trip or outing on a sailboat

Have an early night

To go to bed early