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People & Occupations — Lesson 24

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crane

kreɪn

United States writer (1871-1900) — we need a crane to move these heavy boxes.

The crane lifted the steel beams onto the building.

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creator

kriˈeɪtər

Terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God — she is the creator of three successful novels.

The creator of this app is a talented programmer.

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dancer

ˈdænsɚ

A performer who dances professionally — she is a professional dancer.

The dancer moved gracefully across the stage.

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dandy

ˈdændi

A man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance — he was a real dandy, changing his suit three times a day.

He was a real dandy, changing his suit three times a day.

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diesel

ˈdiːzəl

German engineer (born in France) who invented the diesel engine (1858-1913) — my truck runs on diesel.

My truck runs on diesel.

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diner

ˈdaɪ.nər

A person eating a meal (especially in a restaurant) — she worked as a waitress in a diner.

We stopped at a classic diner for breakfast.

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eve

iːv

The evening or day before an important day or event, especially a holiday or celebration — we're having a party on New Year's Eve.

We're having a party on New Year's Eve.

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exile

ˈɛksaɪl

A person who is voluntarily absent from home or country — she returned home after twenty years in exile.

Many political activists lived in exile during the military regime.

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fairy

ˈfɛri

A small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers — I saw a fairy in the garden.

I saw a fairy in the garden.

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grocer

ˈɡroʊsər

A retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies) — the grocer weighs the apples carefully.

The grocer weighs the apples carefully.

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gull

gʌl

A person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of — a gull landed on the beach beside us.

We watched the gulls flying over the sea.

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janitor

ˈdʒænɪtər

Someone employed to clean and maintain a building — I asked the janitor to unlock the classroom.

The janitor cleaned the hallways every morning.

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