Space, Position & Direction
Where things are, how they are arranged, and which way they face.
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shell
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/ʃel/
The hard outer covering of an animal such as a snail, crab, or turtle.
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knee
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/ni/
The joint in the middle of your leg, where it bends.
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steak
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/steɪk/
A thick, flat piece of meat, especially beef, for grilling or frying.
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pan
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/pæn/
A flat, round metal container with a handle, used for cooking.
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chin
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/t͡ʃɪn/
The part of the face below the mouth.
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inner
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/ˈɪnə/
Located on the inside or closer to the centre.
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diary
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/ˈdaɪ.ə.ɹi/
A book in which you write down what happens to you each day and your private thoughts.
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swallow
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/ˈswɒl.ə/
To make food or drink pass from your mouth down into your stomach.
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elsewhere
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/ˈɛlsˌʍɛɹ/
In, at, or to another place.
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lamp
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/ˈlæ̝mp/
A device that gives light, especially one you can move around a room.
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lip
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/ˈlɪp/
Either of the two soft edges around the opening of the mouth.
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oven
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/ˈʌvən/
A kitchen appliance with an enclosed space used for baking, roasting, or heating food.
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climbing
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/ˈklaɪ̯mɪŋ/
The sport or activity of going up walls, rocks, or mountains.
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teenage
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/ˈtiːˌneɪdʒ/
Aged between 13 and 19 years old.
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rumor
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/ˈɹumɚ/
A piece of information that people pass around even though no one knows if it is true.
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frog
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/fɹɑɡ/
A small, smooth-skinned animal with long back legs that lives in or near water and jumps.
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pacific
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/pəˈsɪfɪk/
Calm and peaceful; tending to avoid conflict.
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toe
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/toʊ/
One of the five digits at the end of the foot.
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explore
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/ɪkˈsploɹ/
To travel through a place in order to learn about it or discover something.
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painter
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/ˈpeɪntɚ/
An artist who creates pictures using paint.
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correctly
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/kəˈɹɛk(t).li/
In a way that has no mistakes; the right way.
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earthquake
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/ˈɝθkweɪk/
A sudden, violent shaking of the ground caused by movements deep inside the earth.
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camping
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/ˈkæmp.ɪŋ/
The activity of staying in a tent or similar place outdoors for a holiday.
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teenager
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/ˈtinˌeɪ.dʒɚ/
A person between thirteen and nineteen years old.
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crowded
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/ˈkɹaʊdɪd/
Full of people or things, with very little space.
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orphan
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/ˈɔɹfən/
A child whose parents have both died.
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suitable
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[ˈsju.tə.bɫ̩]
Right or appropriate for a particular purpose, person, or occasion.
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dam
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/ˈdæm/
A barrier built across a river to hold back or control the water.
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fork
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/fɔɹk/
A tool with a handle and several points, used for eating or serving food.
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scarf
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/ˈskɑɹf/
A piece of cloth worn around the neck or head for warmth or decoration.
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poster
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/ˈpoʊstɚ/
A large printed sheet, often with a picture, put up on a wall to advertise something or for decoration.
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additional
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/əˈdɪʃənəl/
more than what is usual or already there; extra
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countryside
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/ˈkʌn.tɹiˌsaɪd/
Land outside towns and cities, with fields, woods, and open space.
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overseas
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/ˌoʊvɚˈsiːz/
To or in a foreign country, especially one across the sea.
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astronaut
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/ˈæstɹəˌnɔt/
A person who is trained to travel and work in space.
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reflect
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/ɹɪˈflɛkt/
To throw back light, heat, sound, or an image from a surface.
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aisle
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/ˈaɪl/
A passage between rows of seats or shelves, as in a theatre, plane, or shop.
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spaceship
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/ˈspeɪsˌʃɪp/
A vehicle designed to carry people through space.
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comb
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/koʊm/
A flat tool with a row of thin teeth, used to tidy and straighten your hair.
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mushroom
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/ˈmɐʃˌɹʉːm/
A small fungus with a stem and a round top, some kinds of which can be eaten.
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lunchtime
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/ˈlʌnt͡ʃtaɪm/
The time around the middle of the day when lunch is eaten.
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traveler
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/ˈtɹæv.lɚ/
A person who is travelling or who often travels.
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windy
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/ˈwɪn.di/
With a lot of wind blowing.
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handicapped
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/ˈhændikæpt/
Held back or limited by a disadvantage of some kind.
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folder
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/ˈfoʊɫdɚ/
A place on a computer where files and other folders are kept together.
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right-hand
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/raɪtˈhænd/
On or relating to the right side.
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omelet
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/ˈɑːmlət/
A dish made of beaten eggs cooked in a pan, often folded around a filling such as cheese or ham.
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seaside
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/ˌsiːˈsaɪd/
The area next to the sea, especially a place people visit for holidays.
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pear
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/pɛɹ/
A sweet, juicy fruit that is narrow at the top and round at the bottom.
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widely
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/ˈwaɪdli/
By many people or in many places.
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midday
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/mɪdˈdeɪ/
The middle of the day; twelve o'clock noon.
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disadvantage
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/ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/
Something that makes a situation worse or less favorable; a drawback.
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indoor
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/ˈɪndoɹ/
Located inside a building, or used or done inside a building.
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plural
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/ˈplʊə.ɹəl/
Referring to more than one person or thing.
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toothache
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/ˈtuθˌeɪk/
A pain in or around a tooth.
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left-hand
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/ˌlɛftˈhænd/
On or towards the left side.
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escalator
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/ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tɚ/
A moving staircase that carries people up or down between floors.
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stair
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/stɛɚ/
A set of steps for going up or down between levels of a building.
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consist
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/kənˈsɪst/
To be made up of particular parts or things.
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snowboarding
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The sport of sliding down snowy slopes while standing on a snowboard.
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noun
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/nɒ(ʊ)n/
A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
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guidebook
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/ˈgaɪdˌbʊk/
A book that gives information about a place, especially for tourists.
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washing-up
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/ˌwɑʃ.ɪŋˈʌp/
The job of washing the dishes, pots, and cutlery after a meal.
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all right
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sports center
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