File 1A: Language in Context

Prisoners were brought in and chained to the bed and not given treatment. What does chained mean?

My parents work very hard to make ends meet so they don't have a lot of time for me. What does make ends meet mean?

Pershang is not only smart and beautiful, she is also altruistic towards the people around her. What does altruistic mean?

You might be famous now but don't believe in your own hype. It could all go away tomorrow. What does believe in your own hype mean?

He doesn't just give good advice. His life is a manifestation of the advice he gives. What does manifestation mean?

Bopha always wondered what it's like to be a teacher at the British Council so she talked her way into getting a job there. What does to talk your way into sth. mean?

Annie's one constant through it all was her singing. She sang everywhere she went. What does one constant through it all mean?

Pershang: Do you need to look up difficult word on google? Eason: More often than not, I just try to work out the meaning through context. What does more often than not mean?

Eason, not only looks like a rock star but if you speak to him, you'll discover that he's also quite charismatic. What does charismatic mean?

After my divorce, I had to rebuild my life from scratch. What does from scratch mean?

The lowliest-looking person is filled with gifts and talents beyond your imagination. What does lowliest-looking mean?