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Objects & Tools — Lesson 19

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luggage

ˈlʌɡɪdʒ

Bags, suitcases, and other containers used for carrying a traveler's belongings — the luggage is too heavy to carry.

I need to collect my luggage from the airport.

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machine

məˈʃiːn

A device with moving parts that uses power to perform a specific task or job — can you fix this machine?

The washing machine is not working.

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magnet

ˈmæɡnɪt

(physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field — earth itself acts like a giant magnet.

The magnet stuck to the refrigerator door.

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makeup

ˈmeɪkʌp

Cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance — I need to buy some new makeup.

She put on her makeup before the party.

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mall

mɔːl

A public area set aside as a pedestrian walk — the mall has a food court.

I'm going to the mall to buy new shoes.

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manor

ˈmænɚ

The mansion of a lord or wealthy person — the manor was sold to a property developer.

The family lived in a manor that dated back to the 18th century.

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mask

mæsk

A covering to disguise or conceal the face — please wear a mask when you go to the hospital.

She wore a mask to protect herself from the virus.

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match

mætʃ

A sports competition or event in which two people or teams compete against each other — we won / lost the match.

a tennis match

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mattress

ˈmætrəs

A soft item filled with material that you sleep on, usually placed on top of a bed frame — she jumped on the mattress.

I bought a new mattress for my bed.

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mend

mɛnd

Sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment) — I need to mend the hole in my jacket.

I need to mend the hole in my jacket.

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mill

mɪl

A plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing — we buy our flour from the local mill.

The old mill by the river is now a museum.

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mine

maɪn

Excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted — this book is mine.

This book is mine.

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