17Buying a Jacket or Coat GLOSSARY trench coat a very long coat that has large pockets and is closed with a belt* Trench coats are comfortable because theyre big and loose. raincoat a coat made from fabric that keeps one dry when it is raining* When...
11Garage Sales GLOSSARY bargain hunter a person who always looks for the lowest price before buyingsomething; a person who always looks for cheap prices* Claire is a good bargain hunter. She went to four stores to find the best pricefor her new sofa....
08Missing the Tour Group Bus GLOSSARY to talk to (oneself) to speak quietly to oneself, not expecting anyone else tohear* Sawyer shares an office with someone who always talks to himself, so its difficult for him to concentrate on his work. tour grou...
07Finding a Book at a Bookstore GLOSSARY non-fiction a type of writing about things that are true and are not imaginary* Most textbooks used in college and university classes are non-fiction. hardback a book with a hard cover that does not bend easil...
06Questions About a Product GLOSSARY printer a machine that puts an image or text from a computer onto paper* This printer is great for printing photos at home. What Im wondering is... I would like to know; I want to know; I am curious about somethin...
03Speaking to a Store Clerk on the Phone GLOSSARY to carry to sell something at a store; to have an item in the store to buy* None of the stores in town carry Sakiras make-up, so shes going to buy itonline. selection variety; the number of different...
