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Money & Possessions — Lesson 1

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had

hæd

Have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense — we had dinner at 7 o'clock.

I had a dog when I was young.

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buy

baɪ

An advantageous purchase — can I buy you a drink?

I want to buy a new phone.

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take

teɪk

Reach for something and hold or move it — let's take a short break.

I need to take the bus to the station.

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reserved

rɪˈzɜrvd

Hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency — she is very reserved and rarely talks to strangers.

She is very reserved and rarely talks to strangers.

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check

tʃek

A written order directing a bank to pay money — the doctor may do blood tests to check for parasites.

You should always check your oil , water , and tyres before taking your car on a long trip .

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own

oʊn

Have ownership or possession of — this is my own room.

This is my own room.

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found

faʊnd

Food and lodging provided in addition to money — the company was founded by two brothers in 2005.

The company was founded by two brothers in 2005.

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download

ˈdaʊn.loʊd

Copy data, files, or software from the internet or another computer to your own — I need to download the new app.

I need to download the new app.

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resources

rɪˈzɔrsɪz

Supplies of money, materials, or other assets that can be used to achieve something — the school has excellent learning resources.

We need more resources to complete the project.

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insurance

ɪnˈʃʊrəns

A financial arrangement that protects you against loss or damage, in which you — I pay my car insurance every month.

I pay my car insurance every month.

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property

ˈprɑːpərːi

Something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone — the house is my father's property.

The house is my father's property.

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money

ˈmʌni

The coins or banknotes used to buy things, or the general term for wealth and currency — money can't buy happiness.

I don't have enough money to buy that car.

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