The play is in two acts, with a short interval between the two.
intermission
If you make a mistake in your calculations, you'll need to do them again.
over
The post normally arrives before lunchtime.
mail
The government refused to recognise the new republic.
recognize
The theatre received an unexpected grant which helped to prevent it closing down.
theater
The road outside the school is very busy, so students are advised to use the subway to cross it.
underpass
The oil crisis resulted in a 28% rise in the cost of petrol.
gas
Take the lift to the top floor.
elevator
Estate agents are some of the most unscrupulous people in the country.
realtors
The M40 is closed, so you will need to take the A40, which is the main road connecting London with Oxford.
highway
Their request for a $5 rise in the hourly rate was firmly rejected by the management.
raise
The workshop will last for six hours, with a break for lunch at midday.
recess
(Informal) I really like Mr Goldberg. He's a great bloke.
guy
(At a school, college or university) A staff meeting has been called for two o'clock.
faculty
In my opinion, the best time of the year is autumn.
fall
The automobile company's first attempt to design a family saloon that ran on diesel was a resounding failure.
sedan
