▸ Specimen Drawer

Objects & Tools — Lesson 6

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mirror

ˈmɪrər

A reflective surface, usually made of glass with a thin layer of metal on the — he broke the bathroom mirror by accident.

She looked at herself in the mirror before leaving the house.

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tower

ˈtaʊɚ

A tall structure or building that is much higher than it is wide, often used — the tower is very tall.

The tower is very tall.

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shelf

ʃelf

A flat horizontal surface attached to a wall or forming part of a piece of — I put my books on the shelf.

I put my books on the shelf.

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stable

ˈsteɪbəl

A farm building for housing horses or other livestock — she needs a stable job with a regular income.

The horse returns to the stable at dusk.

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couch

kaʊtʃ

An upholstered seat for more than one person — the couch is very comfortable.

She sat on the couch and watched TV.

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airline

ˈɛrlaɪn

A hose that carries air under pressure — which airline do you usually prefer?

I booked a flight with an international airline.

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airport

ˈɛrpɔːrt

A place where aircraft land and take off, with buildings for passengers to — my friend works at the airport as a security guard.

The airport is about twenty minutes from the city centre.

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anchor

ˈæŋkɚ

A mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving — he grabbed the anchor chain.

The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.

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apartment

əˈpɑːrtmənt

A set of rooms for living in, typically on one floor of a building — I live in a small apartment in the city.

I live in a small apartment in the city.

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auto

ˈɑːtoʊ

A motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine — my auto needs an oil change.

I drove my auto to the store.

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automatic

ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk

Light machine gun — the camera has automatic focus.

This washing machine has an automatic timer.

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balcony

ˈbælkəni

A platform that projects from the wall of a building, accessible from a door or — the children were playing safely on the balcony.

She stepped out onto the balcony to enjoy the view.

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