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People & Occupations — Lesson 63
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butcher
ˈbʊtʃɚ
A retailer of meat — I bought some steaks from the butcher.
I bought some steaks from the butcher.
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butchers
ˈbʌtʃərz
A retailer of meat — the butchers in the market sell fresh chicken.
The butchers in the market sell fresh chicken.
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butler
ˈbʌt.lɚ
A male servant who is the head of the household staff in a large house or — the butler announced each course at the formal dinner.
The butler served drinks to the guests during the party.
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butlers
ˈbʌtlərz
Plural of butler — many hotels employ butlers to attend to VIP guests.
The butlers served dinner with impeccable precision.
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buyer
ˈbaɪər
A person who buys — the buyer chose a beautiful red dress.
The buyer chose a beautiful red dress.
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buyers
ˈbaɪərz
A person who buys — online buyers appreciate fast shipping.
The buyers were interested in the new products.
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bystander
ˈbaɪstændər
A nonparticipant spectator — the bystander called the police after witnessing the accident.
The bystander called the police after witnessing the accident.
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bystanders
ˈbaɪstændərz
A nonparticipant spectator — several bystanders witnessed the accident and called the police.
Several bystanders witnessed the accident and called the police.
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cabbies
ˈkæbiz
Someone who drives a taxi for a living — many cabbies start work early in the morning.
The cabbies in London are famous for their knowledge of the city.
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cabby
ˈkæbi
Someone who drives a taxi for a living — the cabby knew every street in the city.
The cabby knew every street in the city.
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cabinetmaker
ˌkæbɪnɪtˈmeɪkər
A woodworker who specializes in making furniture — we hired a cabinetmaker to restore the antique desk.
The cabinetmaker built the entire kitchen from solid oak.
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cad
kæd
Someone who is morally reprehensible — only a cad would treat a lady so rudely.
He proved to be a cad who left his pregnant girlfriend without support.
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