Hobbies and Games

a long walk often in the countryside for pleasure or as an exercise

a piece of land where flowers, trees, and other plants are grown

He often invites friends over for outdoor gatherings in his garden.

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

A group of children were playing on the playground.

to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song

At the karaoke night, everyone got a chance to sing.

to move the body to music in a special way

During the carnival, everyone were dancing in the streets.

to look at written or printed words or symbols and understand their meaning

I can read this book easily.

to make food with heat

I love to cook scrambled eggs with cheese for breakfast.

to cook food, usually in an oven, without any extra fat or liquid

Bake the cookies at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.

a location where people stay temporarily, typically in tents or temporary structures

We set up camp near the lake for our weekend getaway.

to make letters, words, or numbers on a surface, usually on a piece of paper, with a pen or pencil

Can you write your address on this form?

to move using our legs, faster than we usually walk, in a way that both feet are never on the ground at the same time

When he heard the news, he ran home in a hurry.

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

He sat on the park bench and watched the sunset.

the practice or art of folding paper into desired shapes, which is originated from Japanese culture

The origami festival featured displays of large-scale paper sculptures created by renowned artists.

a basic version of something, often created to outline or test ideas before the final version

The architect presented a rough sketch of the new building before starting detailed plans.

the act of regularly writing about what one sees, does, etc.

an animal with a tail, gills and fins that lives in water

My dad took me fishing, and we caught a big fish.

a system of physical exercises, including breath control and meditation, practiced to gain more control over your body and mind

Doing yoga by the beach is very peaceful.

the act or practice of concentrating on the mind and releasing negative energy or thoughts for religious reasons or for calming one's mind

Daily meditation has helped her maintain a calm and focused mind.

the building, rooms, or facilities that a specific club uses

The members met at the club for their weekly chess matches.

to continuously toss and catch multiple objects, such as balls or clubs skillfully without dropping them

Learning to juggle three balls at once required many hours of patient practice to gain the necessary hand-eye coordination.

a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy

He avoids strenuous exercise due to his heart condition.

a form of exercise that focuses on strengthening and toning the body, improving flexibility, and enhancing posture through a series of controlled movements

She attends a Pilates class every Wednesday to improve her posture.

to join two or more pieces of fabric or other materials together, often by using a needle and thread

The tailor skillfully sewed the intricate patterns on the wedding gown.

a technique to make fabric that is done by hand and the threads of cotton or wool are connected by using a needle with a hook on its end

to gather together things from different places or people

The students were instructed to collect leaves for their biology project.

the skill or activity of making dishes, pots, etc. using clay

She enjoys pottery as a creative hobby, making mugs and bowls.

a playful activity in which we use our imagination, play with toys, etc.

Chess is a strategic board game played between two players on a checkered board.

to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

He travels for work and often visits different cities for business meetings.

any game that is consisted of a board with movable objects on it

We spent the evening playing a board game with the whole family.

to confuse someone, often by presenting something mysterious or difficult to understand

The riddle puzzles her.

a number puzzle consisting of nine large squares each divided into nine smaller squares that must be filled with the numbers one to nine, without repeating any of them in the same square, column, or row

Sudoku is a logic-based puzzle game that requires filling a 9x9 grid with numbers from 1 to 9, ensuring each row, column, and 3x3 subgrid contains all digits exactly once.

to move swiftly and abruptly in a particular direction

Startled by the sudden noise, the cat darted across the room and hid under the furniture.

an event or occasion on which people gather to taste and compare different types of wine

Wine tasting involves sampling and evaluating different wines to appreciate their flavors and characteristics.

a building or place that sells goods or services

She visited the local shop to pick up some groceries.

a digital game that we play on a computer, game console, or mobile device

I enjoy playing video games with my friends online.

any game played with playing cards

During the holidays, we have a family tradition of playing a card game.

a card game in which two or more players bet on the values of the cards handed to them, often played in order to win money

a type of board game in which players use game currency to buy buildings or streets represented on the board

The Monopoly game lasted for hours, with everyone strategizing their moves.

any various type of game that involves playing with a ball

He never misses a ball game on TV.

a game for children, in which each player throws a stone, marker, etc. on a squared pattern that was drawn on the ground and hops on them to pick it up

We used to play hopscotch all afternoon when we were kids.

each of a set of small flat blocks, made of wood, plastic, etc., with spots that represent numbers on one side, used in specific games

Each player drew seven dominoes at the start of the game.

a strategic two-player board game where players move pieces with different abilities across a board with the objective of capturing the opponent's king

Chess requires strategic thinking and planning several moves ahead to outmaneuver your opponent.

a game in which two teams of players form circles and aim to hit their opponents with a ball in order to eliminate them while avoiding getting hit themselves

We played dodgeball at recess today, and I was the last one standing on my team.

a physical and mental skill game that was first created in the 1980s, played with a set of 54 wooden blocks, which are stacked in a tower formation at the beginning of the game

The kids played Jenga all afternoon, laughing every time the tower fell.

a game of chance played with randomly drawn numbers, where players match the numbers on their cards to form specific patterns, often with the objective of calling out "Bingo!" to indicate that they have completed a winning arrangement

We played bingo at the community center, and it was a fun way to spend the afternoon.

a type of board game in which one tries to make words on a board using small blocks with letters on them

Every weekend, my family gathers to play Scrabble and compete for the highest score.

to securely attach a small piece of identification or information to an item

I will tag the suitcase with my name and contact information before the flight.

a game for children in which one player closes or covers their eyes while others hide and then try to find where they are

We played hide-and-seek in the park all afternoon.

a web page on which an individual or group of people regularly write about a topic of interest or their opinions or experiences, usually in an informal style

She started a travel blog to share her adventures around the world.

a table game resembling football in which players attempt to score goals by turning side handles that have figures of football players attached to them

We played foosball for hours at the party last night.