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Objects & Tools — Lesson 27

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Browse the cards below, then start a play round — five minutes of quick drills that lock each word into memory.

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terrace

ˈterəs

Usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence — we sat on the terrace and enjoyed the view.

We sat on the terrace and enjoyed the view.

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tile

taɪl

A thin rectangular piece of baked clay, stone, or other material, used for — he broke a tile when he dropped the hammer.

The bathroom has white tiles on the floor.

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tire

taɪr

Hoop that covers a wheel — I need to change the flat tire on my car.

I need to change the flat tire on my car.

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tobacco

təˈbækoʊ

Leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion — he quit smoking tobacco last year.

Many countries have laws against selling tobacco to teenagers.

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toilet

ˈtɔɪlət

A room or building equipped with one or more toilets — I need to clean the toilet.

Where is the toilet, please?

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tool

tuːl

An implement used in the practice of a vocation — I need a tool to fix this shelf.

I need a tool to fix this shelf.

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toy

tɔɪ

An artifact designed to be played with — the child is playing with a toy car.

The dog chews its favorite toy.

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train

treɪn

A railway vehicle consisting of an engine and carriages connected together — the train arrives at platform five.

I train my dog to sit.

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transport

trænˈspɔːrt

Something that serves as a means of transportation — trucks transport goods across the country every day.

Trucks transport goods across the country every day.

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trap

træp

A device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned — the mouse ran into the trap.

The mouse ran into the trap.

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tray

treɪ

An open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food — put the dishes on the tray.

She brought the coffee on a tray.

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trigger

ˈtrɪɡər

Lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun — stress can trigger a migraine.

Stress can trigger a migraine.

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