EASIER ENGLISH BASIC DICTIONARY 16. This dictionary contains the most frequently used words in English and provides the basic vocabulary needed for everyday communication by anyone starting to learn the language. It is especially useful for elementary and pre-intermediate students of all ages and would be suitable for those working towards an elementary level English examination such as KET or PET. | 282 shabby shabby fsbi adjective of clothes used about clothes which are of poor quality or look worn out O He wore a shabby coat with two buttons missing. shade feid noun 1. a variety of a particular colour O Her hat is a rather pretty shade of green. 2. a dark place which is not in the sun O Let s try and find some shade - it s too hot in the sun. O The sun s so hot that we ll have to sit in the shade. shadow fsdau noun a dark place behind an object where light is cut off by the object O In the evening the trees cast long shadows across the lawn. O She saw his shadow move down the hall. O They rested for a while in the shadow of a large tree. shaft fa ft noun 1. the long handle of a tool such as a spade O The shaft of the spade was so old it snapped in two. 2. a thin beam of light O Tiny particles of dust were dancing in a shaft of sunlight. 3. a deep hole connecting one place to another O The shaft had become blocked with rubbish. shake feik verb to move something from side to side or up and down O Shake the bottle before pouring. O The house shakes every time a train goes past. O His hand shook as he opened the envelope. note shakes - shaking -shook fuk - shaken shall fal Jiel modal verb 1. used to make the future tense O We shall be out on Saturday evening. O I shan t say anything - I shall keep my mouth shut O Tomorrow we shan t be home until after 10 o clock. 2. used to show a suggestion O Shall we open the windows O Shall I give them a ring note shall is mainly used with I and we. The negative is shan t faint . The past tense is should should not usually shouldn t. shallow fffilau adjective not far from top to bottom O Children were playing in the shallow end of the pool. O The river is so shallow in summer that you can walk across it. shame feim noun the feeling you have when you know you have done something bad or wrong O She went bright sharpen red with shame. O To my shame I did nothing to help. shampoo fsm pu noun 1. liquid soap for washing your hair .
