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place
place
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the part of space where someone or something is or they should be

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time
time
noun
t
t
i
m
m
e

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

Madrid
noun
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/məˈdɹɪd/

a city in Spain that is the capital of the country

room
room
noun
r
r
oo
u:
m
m

a space in a building with walls, a floor, and a ceiling where people do different activities

kitchen
kitchen
noun
k
k
i
ɪ
t
ch
ʧ
e
ə
n
n

the place in a building or home where we make food

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building
building
noun
b
b
ui
ɪ
l
l
d
d
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

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shop
shop
noun
sh
ʃ
o
ɑ
p
p

a building or place that sells goods or services

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compound noun
museum
museum
noun
m
m
u
ju
s
z
eu
i:ə
m
m

a place where important cultural, artistic, historical, or scientific objects are kept and shown to the public

park
park
noun
p
p
a
ɑ:
r
r
k
k

a large public place in a town or a city that has grass and trees and people go to for walking, playing, and relaxing

closed
closed
Adjective
c
k
l
l
o
s
z
e
d
d

not letting things, people, etc. go in or out

open
country
country
noun
c
k
ou
ʌ
n
n
t
t
r
r
y
i

a piece of land with a government of its own, official borders, laws, etc.

city
city
noun
c
s
i
ɪ
t
t
y
i

a larger and more populated town

Spain
Spain
noun
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/speɪn/

a country in southwest Europe

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proper noun
space
space
noun
s
s
p
p
a
c
s
e

the universe beyond the atmosphere of the earth

garden
garden
noun
g
g
a
ɑ:
r
r
d
d
e
ə
n
n

a piece of land where flowers, trees, and other plants are grown

car
car
noun
c
k
a
ɑ:
r
r

a road vehicle that has four wheels, an engine, and a small number of seats for people

What is a "car"?

A car is a type of automobile designed for personal transportation. It is powered by an engine, usually using gasoline or electricity, and typically has four wheels. Cars are commonly used for driving on roads and can carry passengers and sometimes small loads. They come in various shapes and sizes, such as sedans, hatchbacks, and SUVs, with different features like air conditioning, music systems, and safety equipment. Cars are essential for everyday travel, whether for commuting, errands, or long trips.

month
month
noun
m
m
o
ʌ
n
n
th
θ

each of the twelve named divisions of the year, like January, February, etc.

February
February
noun
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/ˈfɛbjuˌɛri/

the second month of the year, after January and before March

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proper noun
June
June
noun
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/dʒuːn/

the sixth month of the year, after May and before July

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proper noun
season
season
noun
s
s
ea
i:
s
z
o
ə
n
n

a period of time that a year is divided into, such as winter and summer, with each having three months

winter
winter
noun
w
w
i
ɪ
n
n
t
t
e
ə
r
r

the season that comes after fall and in most countries winter is the coldest season

year
year
noun
y
j
ea
ɪ
r
r

a period of time that is made up of twelve months, particularly one that starts on January first and ends on December thirty-first

day
day
noun
d
d
a
e
y
ɪ

a period of time that is made up of twenty-four hours

morning
morning
noun
m
m
o
ɔ
r
r
n
n
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g

the time of day that is between when the sun starts to rise and the middle of the day at twelve o'clock

afternoon
afternoon
noun
a
æ
f
f
t
t
e
ə
r
r
n
n
oo
u:
n
n

the time of day that is between twelve o'clock and the time that the sun starts to set

evening
evening
noun
e
i
v
v
e
n
n
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g

the time of day that is between the time that the sun starts to set and when the sky becomes completely dark

March
March
noun
m
m
a
ɑ
r
r
ch
ʧ

the third month of the year, after February and before April

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proper noun
Tuesday
Tuesday
noun
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/ˈtuːzˌdeɪ/

‌the day that comes after Monday

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proper noun
New Year's Day
New Year's Day
noun
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/ˌnuː ˈjɪrz ˌdeɪ/

the day that comes first in the calendar year and is a public holiday in most countries

Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day
phrase
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/ˈvælənˌtaɪnz ˌdeɪ/

a day on which two people celebrate their love toward each other and often buy gifts for one another

to transport
to transport
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t
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a
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n
n
s
s
p
p
o
ɔ
r
r
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t

to take people, goods, etc. from one place to another using a vehicle, ship, or aircraft

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bike
bike
noun
b
b
i
k
k
e

a vehicle that has two wheels and moves when we push its pedals with our feet

bus
bus
noun
b
b
u
ʌ
s
s

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

What is a "bus"?

A bus is a large vehicle designed to carry many passengers at once, usually following a fixed route. It is commonly used for public transportation in cities and towns, helping people travel to different locations efficiently. Buses have multiple rows of seats and space for standing passengers in some cases. They can be powered by gasoline, diesel, electricity, or other energy sources. Some buses operate on schedules, stopping at designated locations, while others are used for long-distance travel or private purposes, such as school or tour buses.

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train
train
noun
t
t
r
r
ai
n
n

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

What is a "train"?

A train is a type of vehicle that runs on tracks, used for transporting people or goods over long distances. It consists of a series of connected carriages or wagons, which are pulled or pushed by a locomotive, a powerful engine designed to move the train. Trains are powered by various energy sources, including electricity or diesel engines. They are an efficient way to travel, especially for long distances, and are commonly used in many countries for both local and international travel. Trains offer a smooth ride, and their fixed tracks help avoid traffic, making them a reliable form of transportation.

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plane
plane
noun
p
p
l
l
a
n
n
e

a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

ship
ship
noun
sh
ʃ
i
ɪ
p
p

a large boat, used for carrying passengers or goods across the sea

surface
surface
noun
s
s
u
ɜ
r
r
f
f
a
ɪ
c
s
e

the outer part or top layer of something that you can touch or see

floor
floor
noun
f
f
l
l
oo
ɔ:
r
r

the bottom of a room that we walk on

table
table
noun
t
t
a
b
b
ə
l
l
e

furniture with a usually flat surface on top of one or multiple legs that we can sit at or put things on

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shelf
shelf
noun
sh
ʃ
e
ɛ
l
l
f
f

a flat, narrow board made of wood, metal, etc. attached to a wall, to put items on

balcony
balcony
noun
b
b
a
æ
l
l
c
k
o
ə
n
n
y
i

a platform above the ground level and on the outside wall of a building that we can get into from the upper floor

What is a "balcony"?

A balcony is a small, raised platform attached to the outside of a building, typically on an upper floor. It is usually enclosed by railings or walls for safety and is accessed through a door or window. Balconies provide an outdoor space for relaxing, enjoying the view, or placing small items like plants or chairs. They are common in apartments, houses, and hotels and offer a private outdoor area without requiring ground-level space. Balconies can add both function and aesthetic appeal to a building.

roof
roof
noun
r
r
oo
u:
f
f

the structure that creates the outer top part of a vehicle, building, etc.

wall
wall
noun
w
w
a
ɔ:
ll
l

an upright structure, usually made of brick, concrete, or stone that is made to divide, protect, or surround a place

school
school
noun
s
s
ch
k
oo
u:
l
l

a place where children learn things from teachers

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home
home
noun
h
h
o
m
m
e

the place that we live in, usually with our family

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work
work
noun
w
w
o
ɜ
r
r
k
k

something that we do regularly to earn money

university
university
noun
u
ju:
n
n
i
ɪ
v
v
e
ɜ
r
r
s
s
i
ɪ
t
t
y
i

an educational institution at the highest level, where we can study for a degree or do research

What is a "university"?

A university is an institution of higher education that offers a wide range of academic programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and sometimes professional degrees. Universities typically have multiple departments or faculties, each specializing in different fields of study. In addition to providing bachelor's degrees, universities offer advanced degrees such as master's and doctoral programs. Universities are also centers for research, where students and faculty conduct studies that contribute to the advancement of knowledge. Many universities have a larger student body and offer a broader array of extracurricular activities compared to colleges.

airport
airport
noun
ai
ɛ
r
r
p
p
o
ɔ:
r
r
t
t

a large place where planes take off and land, with buildings and facilities for passengers to wait for their flights

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station
station
noun
s
s
t
t
a
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n

a place or building where we can get on or off a train or bus

What is a "station"?

A station is a location where public transportation vehicles, like buses, trains, or subways, stop to pick up or drop off passengers. It is usually equipped with facilities such as waiting areas, ticket counters, and signs indicating schedules and routes. Stations can vary in size from small, simple stops to large, complex buildings that serve as major transportation centers. They are important points in the transportation network, helping people transfer between different routes or modes of transport and making travel more convenient.

bus stop
bus stop
noun
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/bˈʌs stˈɑːp/

a place at the side of a road that is usually marked with a sign, where buses regularly stop for passengers

What is a "bus stop"?

A bus stop is a specific location where a bus regularly stops to pick up or drop off passengers. It is usually marked by a sign, and sometimes includes a bench or shelter for waiting. Bus stops are placed along bus routes at regular intervals, making it easy for people to get on or off the bus. They can be found in both busy and quieter areas, and they serve as key points in the public transportation network for people to catch their bus or reach their destination.

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o'clock
o'clock
Adverb
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/əˈklɑk/

put after the numbers one to twelve to show or tell what time it is, only when it is at that exact hour

incomparable
half
half
noun
h
h
a
æ
l
f
f

either one of two equal parts of a thing

past
Adverb
p
p
a
æ
s
s
t
t

used to indicate that a particular time has already gone by

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adverb of time
quarter
quarter
noun
q
k
u
w
a
ɔ
r
r
t
t
e
ɜ
r
r

a measure of time that equals 15 minutes

night
night
noun
n
n
i
gh
t
t

the time when the sun goes down, it gets dark outside, and we sleep

day
weekend
weekend
noun
w
w
ee
i:
k
k
e
ɛ
n
n
d
d

the days of the week, usually Saturday and Sunday, when people do not have to go to work or school

festival
noun
f
f
e
ɛ
s
s
t
t
i
ə
v
v
a
ə
l
l

a period of time that is celebrated due to cultural or religious reasons

period
noun
p
p
e
ɪ
r
r
io
d
d

a duration of time

Christmas
Christmas
noun
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/ˈkrɪsməs/

the period of time around Christmas day, which includes the days just before or after it

Easter
Easter
noun
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/ˈiːstɚ/

a holiday when Christians celebrate Jesus Christ's return to life after he died according to the Bible

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