1. Todd: Hi - you must be John’s cousin Matt, right? From San Diego?
    1. must
      1. used to say that it is necessary that something happens or is done
        1. The meat must be cooked thoroughly.
        2. I must get some sleep.
        3. You mustn't show this letter to anyone else.
      2. used to show that you think something is very likely or certain to be true
        1. You must be exhausted.
        2. She must be very wealthy.
      3. used to show that you think it is a good idea for someone to do something
        1. You must come and stay with us some time
  2. Matt: Correct! I just got in last night.
    1. correct
      1. This is an informal answer to a question that asks for confirmation
        1. That's right
        2. It's right
        3. That's true
        4. It's true
    2. just
      1. only
        1. I'll just have a small piece.
        2. He just wants to win.
        3. The film is not just about love.
      2. a very short time ago
        1. I've just been on a trip to France.
        2. We've only just begun.
        3. Used in the...
          1. Past
          2. I just arrived
          3. They just finished
          4. We just ate
          5. He just called
          6. Perfect
          7. I have just arrived
          8. They have just finished
          9. We have just eaten
          10. He has just called.
      3. used to emphasize something you say
        1. I just can't bear it!
      4. almost not
        1. This dress only just fits.
      5. exactly
        1. Tim looks just like his father.
        2. This carpet would be just right for my bedroom.
      6. to be going to do something very soon
        1. I was just about to phone you.
      7. equally bad/good/tall, etc
        1. He's just as talented as his brother.
      8. at the same time as
        1. She woke up just as we got there.
    3. get in
      1. To get in means to arrive and is usually used in the past tense
        1. What time did you get in?
        2. They got in late last night
      2. Another way to say to arrive, when it refers to the future, is to get there.
        1. I hope we get there on time
        2. She will get there by six
  3. Todd: I’m Todd, John’s roommate from Tech. Glad to meet you. I can assure you that I’m not anything like what John has told you.
    1. I can assure you that . . . /you can be sure (that) . . .
      1. These are common ways of saying that you believe something to be true, hoping to win the confidence of the person you are talking to.
        1. I can assure you that I will work hard.
        2. You can be sure that something interesting will happen.
        3. I promise you that we won’t leave until the work is done
    2. like
      1. similar to or in the same way as someone or something
        1. They were acting like children.
        2. He looks like his father.
        3. It sounded like Harry.
      2. something you say when you want someone to describe someone or something
        1. I haven't met him - what's he like?
        2. So what's your new dress like?
      3. for example
        1. She looks best in bright colours, like red and pink.
      4. as if
        1. sanki, gibi; ...mış/miş gibi
    3. what
      1. used to refer to something without naming it (...dığı/dıkları (şeyi))
        1. I heard what he said.
        2. Do you know what I mean?
        3. What I like most about her is her honesty.
  4. Matt: I’m happy to meet you, too - and, yes - I have heard about you! Football player and party animal extraordinaire.
    1. Party animal
      1. Party animal is an informal expression used to characterize someone who spends a lot of time with friends for entertainment—either at home or in public places.
        1. My friend Eric will take you downtown on Saturday night; he’s a real party animal, so you’ll meet lots of people.
    2. Extraordinaire
      1. It is used to exaggerate the meaning of the previous word
        1. I’d like you to meet Marc—he’s our pastry chef extraordinaire. You have to try his cheesecake!
  5. Todd: Football, yes - and as a matter of fact, I do like parties. But tell me more about yourself and what you do in San Diego.
    1. confirmation
      1. as a matter of fact
        1. A: I heard you were looking for a job. B: As a matter of fact, I am!
        2. A: Your friend is very good-looking; is he single? B: He is, as a matter of fact!
      2. actually
        1. A: I heard you were looking for a job. B: I am, actually.
        2. A: Your friend is beautiful, but I’ll bet she’s married. B: She is, actually.
  6. Matt: Well, I’m more (of) a surfer than a football player. You know, San Diego has a fantastic coast - and we can surf all day and then party on the beach at night.
    1. I’m more (of)
      1. Ben daha çok.... + isim
        1. Truthfully, I'm more of an advanced intermediate.
          1. Aslına bakarsan ben daha çok ileri bir orta seviyeyim...
        2. I think I'm more of a cocktail man anyway.
          1. Ben daha çok kokteyl adamıyım zaten.
        3. I'm telling you, she is more of... a treasure than you can possibly know.
          1. İnan bana, o senin sandığından çok daha kıymetli bir hazine.
  7. Todd: That sounds awesome. How long are you staying?
    1. Sound
      1. to seem good/interesting/strange, etc, from what you have heard or read
        1. Your job sounds really interesting.
      2. to seem like something, from what you have heard or read
        1. That sounds like a really good
      3. to make a noise
        1. It looks and sounds like a real bird.
        2. If the alarm sounds, you must leave the building immediately.
  8. Matt: Well, I’ll be here for two weeks. John has promised me a nonstop schedule - kind of a mix of sightseeing, meeting his friends, checking out the local scene, and - hopefully - camping in the mountains for a couple of days.
    1. Well
      1. used at the beginning of a sentence to pause slightly or to express doubt or disagreement
        1. "You'll go, won't you?" "Well, I'm not sure."
        2. "You said the food was bad." "Well, I didn't exactly say that."
      2. used to express surprise
        1. Well, well, I never expected that to happen.
      3. oh well
        1. used to say that a situation cannot be changed although it might be disappointing
          1. Oh well, it doesn't matter, I can always buy another one.
    2. nonstop schedule
      1. Nonstop schedule describes the activities of a very busy person, whether it be because of work, school, family responsibilities, or even social life.
        1. I don’t have time to see you this week, with my nonstop schedule.
      2. Other ways to indicate nonstop activity are "around-the-clock" or "twenty-four-seven" (twenty - four hours a day, seven days a week).
        1. I get telephone calls around-the-clock.
        2. He works twenty-four-seven, so I hardly ever see him.
    3. kind of
      1. a type of thing or person
        1. What kind of music do you like?
        2. All kinds of people come to our church.
        3. Older kids like board games and that kind of thing.
        4. Her travel company was the first of its kind (= the first one like it).
      2. used to talk about something when you are not sure of its exact type
        1. She has some kind of disability.
      3. used when you are trying to explain or describe something, but you cannot be exact
        1. It's kind of unusual.
  9. Todd: John’s a good guy - and you can be sure he knows the local scene. He knows everybody in town. I’m sure he’ll show you a good time. And his friends are here to help.
    1. a good guy
      1. Calling someone a good guy is a common way to recommend a male as being understanding of someone’s situation, helpful, or generous. A female with the same kind of recommendation would be called understanding/helpful/generous.
        1. If you’re looking for a used car, go see Sam Smith; he’s a good guy and will probably give you a good price.
        2. If you want a teaching job, call Mary Johnson; she’s very understanding and will give you good advice.
    2. The local scene
      1. he local scene refers to the culture and range of entertainment ofered in a particular area.
        1. A: I’m moving to Springield next month. What’s the local scene like there? B: Oh, it’s great! here are lots of things to do at night and on weekends.
    3. To show someone a good time
      1. To show someone a good time means to make sure he or she is entertained.
        1. If you come visit in December, we’ll show you a good time. All our friends have parties in December!
  10. Matt: Thanks so much - I really appreciate that. I’m still a bit jet-lagged at the moment but should be in good shape by tomorrow. I’m looking forward to hearing what John has in store for me. . . .
    1. thanks so much
      1. Тhanks so much is a common way of expressing appreciation. Other ways to say this are тhank you very much/тhanks a lot/I really appreciate this/You’re a doll (very informal)/You’re a sweetheart (very informal). Тhe reply to any of these could be: You’re welcome/No problem/I’m glad I could help you/Glad to help/Any time.
        1. A: Thanks so much for fixing my tire. I really appreciate it. B: No problem.
        2. A: Thank you very much for helping us. B: You’re welcome. Any time.
    2. should
      1. used to say or ask what is the correct or best thing to do
        1. He should have gone to the doctor.
        2. Should I apologize to her?
        3. You shouldn't be so angry with him.
      2. used to say that you expect something to be true or that you expect something to happen
        1. She should be feeling better by now.
        2. The letter should arrive by Friday.
    3. To be in good shape
      1. To be in good shape means to be it financially or situationally.
        1. My sister’s husband has a good job, so they’re in good shape financially.
        2. She has a good education and a lot of experience, so she’s in good shape for the job market.
      2. A similar expression, to be in shape, means to be physically it.
        1. She exercises every day to stay in shape. You look great. How do you stay in shape?
    4. To be looking forward to something
      1. he expression looking forward to indicates that the speaker is very happy about a future event.
        1. I’m looking forward to seeing you on Saturday.
        2. She’s really looking forward to going to college in the fall.
      2. Another way to say this is with the expression, can’t wait to.
        1. I can’t wait to see you on Saturday.
        2. She can’t wait to go to college in the fall.
    5. To have in store for
      1. The phrase to have in store for indicates an unknown situation that someone presents to some- one else; it can be good or bad.
        1. Well, I’m going home, but I have no idea what my family will have in store for me.
        2. We’re going shopping tomorrow to see what the designers have in store for us this season.
        3. He’s been working there for years, but he never knows what’s in store for him until he gets there.
  11. Todd: Don’t worry. We’ll all take good care of you. And don’t be surprised if we show up on your doorstep in San Diego one day, ready for surfing!
    1. To show up on someone’s doorstep
      1. To show up on someone’s doorstep means to visit someone without notice. It doesn’t necessarily mean that you plan to stay overnight—or longer—but it’s possible.
        1. I was just getting ready to go out when my cousin showed up on my doorstep.
      2. Related expressions are drop in and drop by, but these are used only for short visits—never an overnight stay.
        1. We were in town, so we decided to drop in to see you.
        2. Please drop by for a while. I miss seeing you.
      3. To show up, on the other hand, is used negatively to indicate that someone often doesn’t appear when expected
        1. Pia said she was coming, but you never know if she’ll show up or not.
      4. Another meaning of show up, when used with a direct object, is to perform or seem better than someone else.
        1. Your singing was fantastic! You showed up all the other contestants.
        2. He will show up the competition with his fantastic speech.
        3. She showed us all up when she came in wearing that red dress!
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    1. Todd: Hi - you must be John’s cousin Matt, right? From San Diego? Matt: Correct! I just got in last night. Todd: I’m Todd, John’s roommate from Tech. Glad to meet you. I can assure you that I’m not anything like what John has told you. Matt: I’m happy to meet you, too - and, yes - I have heard about you! Football player and party animal extraordinaire. Todd: Football, yes - and as a matter of fact, I do like parties. But tell me more about yourself and what you do in San Diego. Matt: Well, I’m more (of) a surfer than a football player. You know, San Diego has a fantastic coast - and we can surf all day and then party on the beach at night. Todd: hat sounds awesome. How long are you staying? Matt: Well, I’ll be here for two weeks. John has promised me a nonstop schedule - kind of a mix of sightseeing, meeting his friends, checking out the local scene, and - hopefully - camping in the mountains for a couple of days. Todd: John’s a good guy - and you can be sure he knows the local scene. He knows everybody in town. I’m sure he’ll show you a good time. And his friends are here to help. Matt: Thanks so much - I really appreciate that. I’m still a bit jet-lagged at the moment but should be in good shape by tomorrow. I’m looking forward to hearing what John has in store for me. . . . Todd: Don’t worry. We’ll all take good care of you. And don’t be surprised if we show up on your doorstep in San Diego one day, ready for surfing!
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