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Objects & Tools — Lesson 8

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botanical

bəˈtænɪkəl

A drug made from part of a plant (as the bark or root or leaves) — this cream contains natural botanical extracts.

The botanical garden has over 5,000 species of plants.

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bottle

ˈbɑːtəl

A bottle is a container, typically made of glass or plastic, with a narrow neck — I drank a bottle of water.

I drank a bottle of water.

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brick

brɪk

A rectangular block of baked clay used in building walls and houses — she handed him a brick.

He built a wall with bricks.

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bridge

brɪdʒ

A structure built over a river, road, or other obstacle to allow people or — the bridge is very old.

We crossed the bridge to get to the other side.

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broom

brum

A cleaning tool with bristles attached to a long handle, used for sweeping — can you hand me that broom?

I swept the kitchen floor with a broom.

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bucket

ˈbʌkɪt

A roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top — the bucket is full of sand.

I filled the bucket with water.

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building

ˈbɪl.dɪŋ

A structure with walls, a roof, and floors, such as a house, school, or office — the building is very tall.

The building is very tall.

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bullet

ˈbʊlət

A projectile that is fired from a gun — the bullet missed its target.

The bullet missed its target.

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button

ˈbʌtən

A small, usually round object sewn onto clothing that you push through a hole — I lost a button from my shirt.

She fastened her coat with a button.

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cabin

ˈkæbɪn

Small room on a ship or boat where people sleep — our cabin was on the top deck of the ship.

Our cabin was on the top deck of the ship.

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cabinet

ˈkæbənət

A cabinet is a piece of furniture, usually with shelves or drawers, used for — she keeps her jewelry in a small cabinet.

She keeps her jewelry in a small cabinet.

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cafe

/kæˈfeɪ/

A small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold — a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold.

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