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Places & Locations — Lesson 14

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clearing

ˈklɪrɪŋ

A tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area — we set up camp in a clearing near the river.

We set up camp in a clearing near the river.

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clearings

ˈklɪrɪŋz

A tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area — we found a peaceful clearing in the forest.

We found a peaceful clearing in the forest.

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coalfield

ˈkoʊlfiːld

A region where there is coal underground — the old coalfield has been converted into a heritage park.

The coalfields of South Wales were once the centre of British industry.

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coastline

ˈkoʊst.laɪn

The outline of a coast — the coastline is very rugged in this area.

The coastline is very rugged in this area.

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coastlines

ˈkoʊstlaɪnz

The outline of a coast — we spent the summer exploring different coastlines.

The rocky coastlines of the northern regions are spectacular.

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cologne

kəˈloʊn

A type of light perfume or aftershave with a fresh scent, typically containing — the cologne reminded me of my father.

He splashed some cologne on before the date.

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commons

ˈkɑːmənz

A piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area — they walked their dogs on the commons every morning.

The village commons was a place where everyone could gather.

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commonwealth

ˈkɑːmənwelθ

A commonwealth is a nation, state, or group of states, especially the — the Commonwealth of Nations has 56 member countries.

The Commonwealth of Nations has 56 member countries.

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communes

ˈkɑːmjuːnz

The smallest administrative district of several European countries — many artists lived in communes during the 1960s.

Many artists lived in communes during the 1960s.

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conakry

ˈkɑːnəkri

A port and the capital of Guinea — conakry is the capital city of Guinea.

Conakry is the capital city of Guinea.

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concord

ˈkɑːŋkɔːrd

Agreement or harmony between people, groups, or things — the choir sang in perfect concord.

The two nations signed a treaty in concord.

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confederacy

kənˈfedərəsi

The southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861 — the Southern Confederacy was formed in 1861.

The Southern Confederacy was formed in 1861.

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