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Book: Sunset of the Sabertooth
Words & Phrases

Learn the following nouns. They are related to everyday life.

  Noun Picture Meaning
1. bathing suit
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Bathing Suit A piece of clothing one wears for swimming
2. window sill
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Window Sill A shelf below a window, either inside or outside a building
3. towel
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Towel A piece of cloth for drying someone or something, used after taking a shower
4. backpack
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Backpack A bag for carrying things on one¡¦s back
5. swimming goggles
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Swimming Goggles Special glasses which fit closely to the face to protect the eyes from water when swimming
6. sneakers
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Sneakers Comfortable shoes usually with rubber soles, suitable for playing sports, American English (British English = trainers)
7. snore
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Snore Breathe noisily when sleeping
8. footprints
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Footprints Marks of the feet a person or animal makes on a surface
9. hood
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Hood A part of the coat that can be pulled up to cover the head. It is attached to the neck of the coat at the back.
10. sleeves
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Sleeves The parts of clothing covering the arms
11. tunnel
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Tunnel A long passage made under the ground
12. ceiling
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Ceiling The top horizontal surface inside a room
13. flute
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Flute A long tube-shaped musical instrument. It is played by blowing near one end while holding it horizontally to your mouth.
14. spaghetti
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Spaghetti It is a type of pasta in long, thin threads

Reference: Cambridge Dictionaries Online, Collins Cobuild Advanced Learner's English Dictionary