ESLPodcast 68 - Noisy Neighbors Flashcards
A blind alley or dead end street.
I live in a ……. in a residential neighborhood in Los Angeles. There is a nice retired couple that lives kitty corner from me. They have always been very friendly and we have gotten along very well.
And in suburbs known for new development, preservationists are often battling a general perception that there is nothing historic or worth saving among the cul-de-sacs.
Two partners in a romantic or sexual relationship.
I live in a cul de sac in a residential neighborhood in Los Angeles. There is a nice retired …… that lives kitty corner from me. They have always been very friendly and we have gotten along very well.
couple
Situated diagonally across from, especially at an intersection;
I live in a cul de sac in a residential neighborhood in Los Angeles. There is a nice retired couple that lives …… from me. They have always been very friendly and we have gotten along very well.
The candy store is kitty corner from the mall.
To renew; to revamp something to make it look new again.
About three months ago, they decided to ….. their garage and turn it into a guesthouse. Since they didn’t have a lot of money, they wanted to rent out the unit to help make ends meet.
This house is shabby, it needs renovating.
A private house offering accommodation to paying guests; a boarding house; a bed and breakfast.
About three months ago, they decided to renovate their garage and turn it into a …… Since they didn’t have a lot of money, they wanted to rent out the unit to help make ends meet.
guesthouse
to lease, let (a property); to allow possession of (a property etc.) in exchange for rent
About three months ago, they decided to renovate their garage and turn it into a guesthouse. Since they didn’t have a lot of money, they wanted to…….. the unit to help make ends meet.
to rent out
To have enough money to cover expenses; to get by financially; to get through the pay period (sufficient to meet the next payday)
About three months ago, they decided to renovate their garage and turn it into a guesthouse. Since they didn’t have a lot of money, they wanted to rent out the unit to help …….
Barclays, which until now has made ends meet with costly loans from the Middle East rather than take public money, may soon join the queue for the emergency medicine too.
to stay up or stay out until very late at night.
A new renter moved in three weeks ago and that’s when the trouble began. She was a student at the local university and she liked to invite her friends over. The trouble was, they ………., and they liked to play loud music.
I’m always tired because I keep late hours. If I didn’t keep late hours, I wouldn’t sleep so late in the morning.
so upset that you do not know what to do
A new renter moved in three weeks ago and that’s when the trouble began. She was a student at the local university and she liked to invite her friends over. The trouble was, they kept very late hours, and they liked to play loud music. My neighbors were at their ……
I have a problem that has me at wit’s end, and I’m hoping you can help.
One that pays rent to use or occupy land, a building, or other property owned by another.
My neighbors were at their wits’ end. They talked to their ……. several times about the noise but nothing worked. Finally, they asked her to move out .
Long even before the last tenant had occupied it, the room had been regarded with fear and aversion, and the end of that last tenant had in no way lightened the gloom that hung about the place.
to vacate a residence, place of business, etc, or help (someone) to do this
My neighbors were at their wits’ end. They talked to their tenant several times about the noise but nothing worked. Finally, they asked her to …. .
We must move out before the end of the month or we’ll be paying extra rent.
извлечь урок
They talked to their tenant several times about the noise but nothing worked. Finally, they asked her to move out . Fortunately, she was on a month- to- month lease and they didn’t have any problems.
Now that my neighbors have …….., their new tenant is a nice widow with two cats. I’m so glad that everything worked out in the end!
to learn their lesson
