Book 6 · Unit 26

tutib turmoq, imkoniyatini chegaralamoq

To constrain something means to limit its development.

“Jim cannot join us because he is constrained by previous plans.”

stantsiya

A depot is a bus or train station.

“He waited for his mother to arrive at the depot.”

taqlid qilmoq, o'rnak olmoq

To emulate people means to imitate them because they are greatly admired.

“As a small boy, he always tried to emulate his big brother.”

ko'rsatkich barmoq

The forefinger is the finger between one's thumb and middle finger.

“He shouted, "There it is!" and pointed with his forefinger.”

ichki organlar

The guts are all the organs inside a person or animal.

“The doctor can tell you every process that happens in one's guts.”

tabiiy, tug'ma

When something is inherent, it is a natural part of something else.

“Sweating is an inherent bodily function when exercising.”

qo'rqitmoq

To intimidate means to frighten others.

“My dad intimidates my friends whenever they visit.”

bino nazoratchisi

A janitor is a person who makes repairs and takes care of a building.

“The school janitor cleaned up the messy cafeteria.”

nam

When something is moist, it is slightly wet.

“The ground is still moist from the rain last night.”

yo'q

Nope is an informal way of saying "no."

“He asked if I had any money, and I had to say, "Nope."”

itarmoq, niqtamoq

To prod means to push someone or something with a finger or pointed object.

“The bully prodded me in the chest with his finger.”

garovdan qutqarish puli

A ransom is a sum of money paid to a kidnapper to set the person free.

“He kidnapped the prince and demanded $1 million as ransom.”

to'xtatib qolmoq, ushlab qolmoq

To restrain someone or something means to use physical strength to stop them.

“Mike restrained Allen from reaching the door.”

so'lak

Saliva is the watery liquid in people's mouths that helps in digestion.

“The baby could not keep the saliva from dripping out of its mouth.”

tupurib tashlamoq

To spit means to force liquid from one's mouth.

“He emerged from the pool and spit water from his mouth.”

yaqin masofaga yugurmoq

To sprint means to run very fast over a short distance.

“The kids didn't want to be late to class, so they sprinted to the bus stop.”

tryuk, nomer

A stunt is something that is done in order to get attention or publicity.

“The man jumped over the cars as a promotional stunt.”

chidamli, bardoshli

When people are tolerant, they are approved of because they accept others.

“The tolerant leader thought that everyone was equal regardless of race.”

vampir, qonxo'r

A vampire is a fictional monster that sleeps in a coffin and sucks people's blood.

“The vampire snuck up on the woman and bit her in the neck.”

esnamoq

To yawn means to open one's mouth wide and breathe in air.

“The child yawned and stretched her arms before bed for the night.”