All of John's clothes were handed down to him by his brother.

The new John on campus is conveniently located near the student union, making it easy for students to take a break and use the facilities. El nuevo edificio John en el campus está convenientemente ubicado cerca de la sede estudiantil, lo que facilita a los estudiantes tomar un descanso y utilizar las instalaciones.

2. youngest son of Henry II.

King Philip II of France was particularly interested in forming an alliance with John, the youngest son of Henry II, to secure his claim to the French throne. El rey Felipe II de Francia mostró un especial interés en formar una alianza con Juan, el hijo más joven de Enrique II, para consolidar su reclamo al trono francés.

3. (New Testament) disciple of Jesus.

According to Christian tradition, John was one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus to spread his teachings and message. Según la tradición cristiana, Juan era uno de los doce apóstoles elegidos por Jesús para difundir sus enseñanzas y mensaje.

4. a prostitute's customer.

5. the last of the four Gospels in the New Testament.

The Reverend began his sermon by reading from the Book of John, emphasizing its themes of love and redemption. El reverendo empezó su sermón leyendo del Libro de Juan, destacando sus temas de amor y redención.

clothes noun

1. clothing in general.

She spent hours sorting through her clothes to find the perfect outfit for the party. Ella pasó horas clasificando sus ropas para encontrar el traje perfecto para la fiesta.

The department store had a vast selection of clothes for men, women, and children. El departamento de tiendas tenía una amplia selección de ropas para hombres, mujeres y niños.

After moving across the country, she realized she had too many clothes and needed to have a garage sale. Después de mudarse al otro lado del país, se dio cuenta de que tenía demasiados ropas y necesitaba tener una venta de garaje.

be verb

1. have the quality of being.

The new employee is calm, which be an essential trait for working in customer service. (In this sentence, "be" means to have the quality of being calm.) El nuevo empleado es sereno, lo que es una característica esencial para trabajar en atención al cliente. (En esta oración, "ser" significa tener la calidad de ser sereno.)

2. be identical to.

The two copies of the document be identical, making it impossible to determine which one is the original. Los dos ejemplares del documento sean idénticos, lo que hace imposible determinar cuál es el original.

3. occupy a certain position or area.

The new restaurant will be located on the corner of Main Street and Elm Avenue, right next to the city's famous fountain. El nuevo restaurante se ubicará en la esquina de calle Main y Avenida Elm, justo al lado de la famosa fuente de la ciudad.

4. have an existence, be extant.

The ancient city of Pompeii still be on the Italian coast, despite being buried under volcanic ash for centuries. La ciudad antigua de Pompeya sigue estando en la costa italiana, a pesar de estar enterrada bajo cenizas volcánicas durante siglos.

5. happen, occur, take place.

The storm was expected to be severe, so we stocked up on supplies and boarded up the windows. La tormenta se esperaba que fuera severa, por lo que nos aprovisionamos de suministros y acristalamos las ventanas.

6. be identical or equivalent to.

The new smartphone **be** a clone of the latest iPhone model, sharing many of its features and design elements. El nuevo smartphone **será** una copia del último modelo de iPhone, compartiendo muchos de sus características y elementos de diseño.

7. form or compose.

The songwriter spent hours be-ing the melody, carefully crafting each note to create a haunting harmony. El compositor pasó horas siendo la melodía, cuidadosamente labrando cada nota para crear un armonía aterciopelada.

8. work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function.

As a freelance writer, she be based out of her home office to focus on her latest novel. Como escritora independiente, ella trabaja desde su oficina en casa para enfocarse en su última novela.

9. represent, as of a character on stage.

The actor will be Shakespeare's Hamlet in tonight's performance. El actor será Hamlet de Shakespeare en la representación de esta noche.

10. spend or use time.

I'll be watching the game all afternoon, so don't disturb me. Voy a estar viendo el partido toda la tarde, así que no me molestes.

11. have life, be alive.

The newborn baby was still learning to be, struggling to breathe and adjusting to its new life outside the womb. El bebé recién nacido todavía estaba aprendiendo a ser, luchando por respirar y adaptándose a su nueva vida fuera del útero.

12. to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form.

The hikers made sure to be off the trail by nightfall so they could be alone and enjoy their campsite without disturbance. Los senderistas se aseguraron de estar fuera del camino por la hora nocturna para poder estar solos y disfrutar de su acampada sin molestar.

13. be priced at.

The new smartphone will be $800, making it one of the most expensive models on the market. El nuevo smartphone costará $800, lo que lo hará uno de los modelos más caros en el mercado.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I am
You	You are
He/She/It	He/She/It is
We	We are
You	You are
They	They are

Complete conjugation.

hand verb

1. place into the hands or custody of.

The social worker carefully handed the newborn baby to its anxious mother in the hospital ward. La trabajadora social entregó con cuidado el bebé recién nacido a su madre ansiosa en la sala de hospital.

The police officer handed over the stolen purse to its rightful owner, who was relieved to have her belongings back. El oficial de policía entregó la bolsa robada a su dueña legítima, quien se sintió aliviada por tener atrás sus pertenencias.

2. guide or conduct or usher somewhere.

The tour guide will hand you your ticket and then lead you to the entrance of the museum. El guía turístico le entregará su boleto y luego lo llevará hasta la entrada del museo.

The flight attendant handed me a safety pamphlet before explaining the emergency procedures on board. La azafata me entregó un folleto de seguridad antes de explicar los procedimientos de emergencia a bordo.

down adverb

1. spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position.

As she walked down the stairs, her confidence began to wane with each step. Mientras descendía por las escaleras, su confianza comenzó a debilitarse con cada paso.

2. away from a more central or a more northerly place.

After leaving the bustling city center, we headed down to the coastal town for some relaxation. Después de dejar el centro de la ciudad bullicioso, nos dirigimos hacia el pueblo costero para disfrutar un poco de relajación.

3. paid in cash at time of purchase.

I paid down my tuition fees upfront, so I didn't have to worry about owing money later on. Pagué mis cuotas de matrícula con anticipación, por lo que no tuve que preocuparme por adeudar dinero más tarde.

4. from an earlier time.

The ancient civilization flourished down in the fertile valleys of Mesopotamia, where agriculture had been practiced for thousands of years. La antigua civilización floreció en las valles fértiles de Mesopotamia, donde la agricultura se había practicado durante miles de años.

5. to a lower intensity.

The music gradually went down, and the crowd began to disperse quietly. La música fue gradualmente bajando y la multitud comenzó a dispersarse tranquilamente.

6. in an inactive or inoperative state.

The team went down after losing their star player, and they failed to score a single goal for the rest of the game. El equipo descendió después de perder al jugador estelar y no logró marcar un solo gol para el resto del partido.

brother noun

1. a male with the same parents as someone else.

My brother is going to college next year, and I'm really proud of him. Mi hermano va a la universidad el próximo año y estoy realmente orgulloso de él.

2. a male person who is a fellow member (of a fraternity or religion or other group).

As part of our college fraternity, Alex was proud to call John his brother for life. Como parte de nuestra fraternidad universitaria, Alex se sentía orgulloso de llamar a John hermano suyo para toda la vida.

3. a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities.

My brother, Alex, is always down to join me and my friends for a night of hiking and camping. Mi hermano, Alex, siempre está dispuesto a unirse a mí y a mis amigos para una noche de senderismo y acampada.

4. used as a term of address for those male persons engaged in the same movement.

As we stood together at the protest rally, my brother turned to me and said, "We're not going to back down until our demands are met." Mientras estábamos juntos en la manifestación, mi hermano se volvió hacia mí y dijo: "No nos vamos a rendir hasta que se cumplan nuestras demandas".

5. (Roman Catholic Church) a title given to a monk and used as form of address.

As he walked down the monastery corridor, Brother Michael greeted his fellow monks with a warm smile, acknowledging their hard work in the gardens. Mientras caminaba por el pasillo del monasterio, el Hermano Miguel saludó con una sonrisa calurosa a sus compañeros monjes, reconociendo su arduo trabajo en los jardines.