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Body & Health — Lesson 1

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back

bæk

The posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine — I hurt my back playing football.

I hurt my back playing football.

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small

smɑːl

The slender part of the back — a small dog / house / car / country.

a small dog / house / car / country

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blood

blʌd

The red liquid that flows through the body of humans and animals, carrying — blood carries oxygen to the brain.

She gave blood at the hospital yesterday.

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ear

ɪr

One of the two organs on the sides of the head that people and animals use to hear — he whispered in my ear.

I can hear with my ears.

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behave

bɪˈheɪv

Behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself — children must behave in school.

Children must behave in school.

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liver

ˈlɪvər

The liver is a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and helps digest food — alcohol can damage your liver.

The doctor said my liver is healthy.

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lung

lʌŋ

One of the two organs in the chest used for breathing — the doctor examined her lungs.

The doctor examined her lungs.

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tired

ˈtaɪərd

Lose interest or become bored with something or somebody — she looked tired.

I'm very tired after work.

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lid

lɪd

Either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye — she took the lid off the jar.

She took the lid off the jar.

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muscle

ˈmʌsəl

One of the contractile organs of the body — he pulled a muscle in his back.

I need to exercise to build more muscle.

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knee

niː

The joint in the middle of the leg that connects the upper leg to the lower leg — I fell and hurt my knee.

I fell and hurt my knee.

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cheek

tʃiːk

Either side of the face below the eyes — she touched her cheek gently.

She touched her cheek gently.

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