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toolbox
toolbox
[noun]

a portable, often metal box for organizing and keeping tools in

Ex: He kept his wrenches, screwdrivers, and pliers neatly organized in his toolbox. 
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box
box
[noun]

a container, usually with four sides, a bottom, and a lid, that we use for moving or keeping things

Ex: He placed the puzzle pieces back into the puzzle box. 
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to keep
to keep
[Verb]

to have or store something in a specific place

Ex: He keeps a collection of rare coins in a secure vault. 
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tool
tool
[noun]

something such as a hammer, saw, etc. that is held in the hand and used for a specific job

Ex: The carpenter used a hammer as his primary tool for driving nails. 
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to fix
to fix
[Verb]

to repair something that is broken

Ex: He regularly fixes his bicycle when it has issues. 
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to build
to build
[Verb]

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

Ex: The construction crew is building a new office complex downtown. 
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to help
to help
[Verb]

to make something easier, particularly by improving the situation

Ex: Seeking therapy can help improve mental health. 
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organized
organized
[Adjective]

arranged in a structured and efficient manner, particularly on a larger scale

Ex: With an organized itinerary, the travelers managed to visit all the major attractions in the city. 
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most
most
[determiner]

used to refer to the largest number or amount

Ex: He eats most vegetables, but he doesn't like broccoli. 
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metal
metal
[noun]

a usually solid and hard substance that heat and electricity can move through, such as gold, iron, etc.

Ex: Iron is a commonly used metal in construction and manufacturing. 
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plastic
plastic
[noun]

a light substance produced in a chemical process that can be formed into different shapes when heated

Ex: Many household items, such as containers and toys, are made from plastic. 
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usually
usually
[Adverb]

in most situations or under normal circumstances

Ex: She usually takes a walk in the park after dinner. 
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handle
handle
[noun]

a part of an object designed to be held for use, control, or movement

Ex: The suitcase has a sturdy handle for easy carrying. 
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to carry
to carry
[Verb]

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

Ex: She used a backpack to carry her books to school. 
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compartment

any of the separate sections within a passenger train carriage, typically enclosed by walls and equipped with seats

Ex: We booked a private compartment for our overnight train journey. 
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space
space
[noun]

an area that is empty or unoccupied and therefore available for use

Ex: There was no space left on the whiteboard to write additional notes. 
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different
different
[Adjective]

not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.

Ex: He had a different perspective on the movie. 
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lid
lid
[noun]

the removable cover at the top of a container

Ex: She placed the lid on the pot to let the soup simmer. 
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to close
to close
[Verb]

to move something like a window or door into a position that people or things cannot pass through

Ex: After entering the room, I asked him to close the door behind him. 
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kind
kind
[noun]

a group of people or things that have similar characteristics or share particular qualities

Ex: At the museum, you can explore artifacts and relics from different historical kinds. 
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common
common
[Adjective]

frequently found, happening, or seen

Ex: It’s common for people to exchange holiday gifts with friends and family. 
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to include

to have something as a part of the whole

Ex: The ticket price includes access to all attractions. 
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hammer
hammer
[noun]

a tool with a metal head and a handle, used for striking nails, etc.

Ex: He used a hammer to drive nails into the wooden frame. 
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screwdriver

a small tool with a metal part by which screws can be turned

Ex: He grabbed a screwdriver to assemble the new furniture. 
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wrench
wrench
[noun]

a hand tool with a handle and a jaw or jaws designed to grip, turn, or hold objects such as nuts, bolts, or pipes

Ex: He used a wrench to tighten the bolts on the bicycle's handlebars. 
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pliers
pliers
[noun]

a small metal tool with two jaws used for gripping, bending, or cutting materials such as wires, pipes, or small objects

Ex: The electrician used pliers to twist the wires together securely. 
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to hit
to hit
[Verb]

to strike someone or something with force using one's hand or an object

Ex: I accidentally hit my thumb with the hammer. 
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screw
screw
[noun]

a small pointy piece of metal that can be fastened into wooden or metal objects using a screwdriver to hold things together

Ex: He used a screwdriver to tighten the screws holding the shelves to the wall. 
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to tighten

to hold, fasten, or turn something firmly

Ex: She tightened her grip on the handlebars as she rode over the bumpy terrain. 
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to loosen
to loosen
[Verb]

to make something less tight or more flexible

Ex: The mechanic loosened the bolts with a wrench to disassemble the engine. 
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bolt
bolt
[noun]

a piece of metal like a thick nail without a point that used to secure assembled parts by passing through holes and tightening with a nut

Ex: I need to tighten the bolt on the bicycle wheel. 
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to grip
to grip
[Verb]

to hold tightly and provide traction or a secure hold, especially on a surface

Ex: The new hiking boots grip the slippery terrain exceptionally well. 
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to pull
to pull
[Verb]

to use your hands to move something or someone toward yourself or in the direction that your hands are moving

Ex: She pulled her suitcase behind her as she walked through the airport. 
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useful
useful
[Adjective]

providing help when needed

Ex: The first aid kit is packed with supplies, making it incredibly useful in emergencies. 
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around
around
[preposition]

used to indicate a general location or an area near a specific point

Ex: There's a great diner around the block. 
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garden
garden
[noun]

the land that is joined to our house and we can grow plants there

Ex: I like to take walks in the garden to admire the plants and listen to the birds. 
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to break
to break
[Verb]

(of a piece of equipment) to become inoperative or unusable

Ex: I'm sorry, but the blender has broken, and we need to get a replacement. 
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to need
to need
[Verb]

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

Ex: Do you need any help with your project? 
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to fix
to fix
[Verb]

to repair something that is broken

Ex: He regularly fixes his bicycle when it has issues. 
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job
job
[noun]

a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee

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small
small
[Adjective]

minor or limited in extent, intensity, or amount

Ex: He made a small mistake on the test. 
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important
important
[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Conserving water is important for the sustainable use of natural resources. 
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to clean
to clean
[Verb]

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: I need to clean my glasses; they are dirty. 
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to put back

to return something to its original place or position

Ex: After reading the magazine, he put it back on the shelf. 
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use
use
[noun]

the state or fact of being used; the action of using something

Ex: The frequent use of smartphones has changed social interactions. 
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tidy
tidy
[Adjective]

having a clean and well-organized appearance and state

Ex: She kept her desk tidy by clearing away clutter and organizing papers into folders. 
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item
item
[noun]

a distinct thing, often an individual object or entry in a list or collection

Ex: Please check each item off the list as you find it. 
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anyone
anyone
[pronoun]

used for referring to a person when who that person is does not matter

Ex: Is anyone available to help with the project? 
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to like
to like
[Verb]

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

Ex: He doesn't like the feeling of being rushed. 
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