▸ Specimen Drawer

Objects & Tools — Lesson 17

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jeans

dʒiːnz

Trousers made of strong blue cotton denim cloth, typically with metal buttons — these jeans are too tight for me.

I bought a new pair of jeans yesterday.

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jewel

ˈdʒuːəl

A precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry — he received a jewel as a gift.

She wore a beautiful jewel on her finger.

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jug

dʒʌɡ

A large bottle with a narrow mouth — she poured water from the jug.

She poured water from the jug.

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junction

ˈdʒʌŋkʃən

The place where two or more things come together — there was a serious accident at the busy junction.

Turn left at the junction and continue for two miles.

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kettle

ˈkɛɾɚ

A metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid — the kettle is boiling.

The kettle is boiling.

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keyboard

ˈkiːbɔːrd

A device with a set of keys that you press to type on a computer or similar machine — my keyboard has letters and numbers.

I bought a new keyboard for my computer.

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kitchen

ˈkɪtʃ.ən

A room in a house or building where food is prepared, cooked, and often where — the kitchen has a large window.

I am cooking dinner in the kitchen.

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knife

naɪf

A sharp tool with a metal blade used for cutting food, paper, or other materials — I use a knife to cut the bread.

I use a knife to cut the bread.

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knit

nɪt

A fabric made by knitting — my mother taught me how to knit.

I knit a sweater for my grandmother.

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ladder

ˈlædər

Steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down — she bought a new ladder for the garden.

The painter climbed up the ladder to reach the ceiling.

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lamp

læmp

A lamp is a device that produces artificial light, typically using electricity — I need to change the bulb in the lamp.

The lamp on my desk helps me read at night.

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lantern

ˈlæntərn

Light in a transparent protective case — the old lantern hung from the ceiling.

The lantern glowed softly in the darkness.

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