General English A2 · Lesson 3B
Every word and expression from this lesson — with definitions, synonyms and examples.
polite verification question
opening a lost-and-found interaction politely
a valuable object passed down through generations
something that shows an invisible truth
a collection of unwanted things, half-forgotten
an extra one, in case you lose the main one
a small object that reminds you of a person or moment
the small things you carry / own — bag, keys, phone, wallet
say it's yours and take it back
an old photo (= find by accident)
an heirloom (= pass to the next generation)
a keepsake (= refuse to throw away, keep with care)
it means enough that losing it would really hurt
= I've owned it a long time (present perfect preview)
it's their property / their thing
I take it with me all the time
someone gave it to me
something you keep because of a memory, not its price
your umbrella (= forget it somewhere)
your keys (= temporarily can't find, softer than 'lose')
see the same thing happen again and again
something (= agree to give up, sell or throw away)
written quickly and messily
look for longer than you'd expect — it means something
the things you can't leave the house without