F2F Class Notes (Nemo)

effort (n):    1-physical or mental activity needed to achieve something:
E.g.: You can’t expect to have any friends if you don’t make the effort with people.
E.g.: In their efforts to reduce crime the government expanded the police force.

afford (v):    1- to be able to buy or do something because you have enough money or time:
 E.g.: I don’t know how he can afford a new car on his salary.
E.g.: She couldn’t afford the time off work to see him.

pleasant(adj): 1- enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or easy to like:
E.g.: a pleasant climate/smile/person
E.g.: a pleasant day/surprise
E.g.: Harold did his best to be pleasant to the old man.

please (v):   1- to make someone feel happy or satisfied, or to give someone pleasure:
E.g.: I only got married to please my parents.
E.g.: He was always a good boy, very friendly and eager to please.
   2- to want, like, or choose, when used with words such as “whatever”, “whoever”, and “anywhere”:
E.g.: She thinks she can just do whatever/as she pleases.
E.g.: I shall go out with whoever I please.