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a bucket
I need to fill up this bucket with water.
mowing the lawn
My dad enjoys mowing the lawn every week.
to mow
I need to mow the lawn.
soil
The soil in this area is very fertile.
muddy
After the rain, the path was muddy and slippery.
the pond
The children played by the pond.
a big crack
There's a crack in the wall.
a ceiling
The hotel has beautiful chandeliers hanging from the ceiling.
І figured I'd ask, but no pressure!
residents
The residents of New York City come from all over the world.
countertop
I need to install a new countertop in my kitchen.
raccoon
The raccoon climbed up the tree.
flush the toilet
Don't forget to flush the toilet after you use it.
to mess up
Don't mess up this opportunity to impress your boss.
to fall out
The books fell out of the box.
cider farm
appliances
I need to buy some new appliances for my kitchen.
residential area
I live in a quiet residential area on the outskirts of town.
storage
I need to put these boxes in storage.
two-story property (Br. two-storey property)
a landlord
I need to talk to my landlord about the leak in the bathroom.
a cabinet
I need to organize my kitchen cabinets.
an attic
The old toys were stored in the attic.
a blackout
During the storm, we had a blackout for several hours.
lights went out
During the storm, the whole neighborhood was in complete darkness. It was lights out for hours.
to bang on a door
He banged on the door until someone let him in.
dog's poop
hot tub
I'm going to relax in the hot tub after a long day at work.
a stem
The stem of the rose was covered in thorns.
disassembled dresser
The shop sent me this disassembled dresser.
to assemble
I need to assemble a bookshelf.
a green thumb
she has a green thumb.
to empty out
Are you trying to empty out your whole house with this garage sale?
a fish tank
The fish tank at the aquarium was filled with colorful tropical fish.
to sweep the chimney
If your chimney is foul, sweep it.
a clogged toilet
What you do when your toilet won't unclog?
aluminum foil
The sandwich was wrapped in aluminum foil to keep it warm for lunch.
an enclosure
The farmer built a sturdy enclosure to keep his animals safe.
to nest
The mother cat nested in a cozy corner of the house to give birth to her kittens.
After a long day of hiking, I nested in my favorite armchair with a good book.
spotless
The kitchen was spotless after she cleaned it.
to sweep
I need to sweep the kitchen floor.
to drill
South Korea stages drill on tense sea border.
load the dishwasher
I'll load the dishwasher if you wash the pots and pans.
Let's clear the table.
plumbing
I'm going to install a new toilet, but I need to make sure the plumbing is in good condition first.
to sew
I need to sew a button back onto my shirt.
dimly lit
The room was dimly lit.
a keychain
I always keep my house keys on a keychain so I don't lose them.
cause of stress
router
I need to reset my router because my internet connection is not working.
to set the table
Can you please set the table for dinner?
utilities
I need to pay my utilities bill.
a lease
I signed a lease for a one-year rental of an apartment.
a porch
The house has a beautiful porch where we can sit and enjoy the view.
condos
I live in a condo downtown.
to make for the door
I'll make for the door - cover me, will you?
frustrating
It's frustrating when you can't find your keys.
to sniff
She sniffed the milk to see if it had gone bad.
laundromat
I don't have a washing machine at home, so I go to the laundromat.
artistic neighbourhood
fire extinguisher
Make sure you know how to use a fire extinguisher in case of an emergency.
put out the fire
Quick, someone call the fire department and put out the fire!
a plumber
The plumber fixed the leaky faucet.
pillow
I need to fluff my pillow before I go to bed.
belongings
I need to pack all of my belongings before I move.
to answer a door
blinds
She opened the blinds to let in some light.
to be dusted
the floor needs to be dusted before our folks arrive.
ground floor
The reception desk is on the ground floor of the hotel.
an action figure
loose floorboard
to dim the lights
housewarming party
We're having a housewarming party next week. Would you like to come?
silverware
It is important to use proper silverware etiquette when dining with others.
a tablecloth
The tablecloth had a beautiful floral pattern.
a bouquet
The hotel lobby was decorated with a large bouquet of colorful flowers.
the wall under the sink is damp
a leak
The roof is leaking.
a fixer-upper
The house that Tom bought is a real fixer-upper.
harvest
The farm had three harvests last year: one in the spring, one in the summer, and one in the fall.
to put out
Can you put out the light? I'm trying to sleep.
Can you put out the fire in the fireplace?
the wall feels damp
front yard
I like to sit on the porch and watch the kids play in the front yard.
to maintain
We need to maintain good relations with our neighbors.
a faucet
Please turn off the faucet when you're done washing your hands.
door is stuck
turn the knob
Turn the knob slowly in one direction.
to pound
The construction worker pounded the nail into the wood with a hammer.
pound on the door
I've noted that no matter what time we close, someone is occasionally going to pound on the door.
slam something against the door
He slammed the book against the door in frustration.
hinge
The door is hanging on its hinges.
to kick the door off
On a sunny September day in Innsbruck, Austria, Dennis had to kick the door off its hinges.
scrub the floor
I need to scrub the floor before the guests arrive.
junk
I need to clean out my closet and get rid of all the junk.
a lid
Can you please put the lid back on the jar?
spare room
I have a spare room that you can use if you need a place to stay.
stay over
We're having a party tomorrow night, so feel free to stay over if you don't want to drive home.
the TV cord
to glue
She glued the broken vase back together.
to knock over
I accidentally knocked over my coffee cup and spilled it all over the table.
The robber knocked over the convenience store and stole all the money.
to stain
She accidentally stained her shirt with grape juice.
candy wrapper
The candy wrapper had a fun design that I really liked.
take apart
I need to take apart this old computer to see if I can salvage any parts.
a handle
The handle on this mug is too small for my hand.
estate agent
The estate agent negotiated a lower price for the buyer.
cover the costs
to own a cat
make the bed
Please make the bed before you leave the room.
to knit
She knits sweaters for her family every winter.
a ceiling fan
Ceiling fans circulated warm air around the room.
bedtime
My bedtime is at 9 pm.
be out of
I'm out of milk, can you pick some up on your way home?
I'm afraid we're out of time for today's meeting.
They could all be out of range.
to walk a dog
Yesterday, I walked the dog in the park and he had so much fun!
cut down a tree
The workers will cut down a tree to make space for the new playground.
blacksmithing
The art of blacksmithing has been practiced for centuries, creating tools for everyday use.
a power outage
We had a power outage last night, and it was very dark in the house.
scarf
She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck to keep cozy in the cold.
candlelight
They enjoyed a romantic dinner by candlelight, surrounded by the flickering flames.
to stir
She used a wooden spoon to stir the soup on the stove.
go green
To go green at home, you can start by using energy-efficient light bulbs.
falling apart
The old building is falling apart and needs repairs.
set something on fire
He accidentally set the paper on fire while trying to light the candle.
fire department
The fire department offers free classes on how to stay safe during a fire.
clean up
It's time to clean up your room.
move back home
Why did you decide to move back home?
burn down
They had to burn down the abandoned house to clear the land.
hometown
I love visiting my hometown during the holidays.
blanket
I need a warm blanket for the winter.
kettle
I put the kettle on to boil water for my tea.
red brick
pipes
The plumber fixed the broken pipes in the house.
rooster
The rooster crowed at dawn.
body wash
I love the smell of this body wash; it makes my skin feel fresh.
light bulb
I need to buy a new light bulb for the kitchen.
shower curtain
Please close the shower curtain before you start the water.
to house sit
I will house sit for my neighbor while they are on vacation.
broom
I need to grab the broom to clean up the mess on the floor.
local resident
The city council invited local residents to discuss new park plans.
bed linen
She bought new bed linen to match the color of the bedroom walls.
pillowcase
She bought a new pillowcase that matches her bedspread.
move in
They just moved in to their new apartment.
duvet cover
I bought a new duvet cover to match my bedroom decor.
wear down
The rough surface of the road will wear down the tires of the car faster than a smooth road.
out of order
The elevator is out of order, so we have to use the stairs.
takeout
We decided to order takeout for dinner instead of cooking.
hallway
She heard a noise coming from the hallway.
candlelit
They enjoyed a candlelit evening on the beach, listening to the waves.
claw
The cat used its claw to scratch the furniture.
ax
I need an ax to chop some wood for the fire.
trampoline
I love to jump on the trampoline in my backyard.
peek through
She decided to peek through the curtains to see who was outside.
chandelier
The chandelier in the dining room is very elegant.
bottomless
At the restaurant, we enjoyed a bottomless brunch with endless mimosas.
pit
The dog dug a pit in the backyard.
a spring in this seat
The couch has a spring in this seat that helps it maintain its shape over time.
booth
She rented a photo booth for her birthday party to take fun pictures with friends.
junkyard
He found some useful parts in the junkyard for his project.
Blame me all you like
After the game, I said, "Blame me all you like, but I did my best.
a shovel
After the snowstorm, we took a shovel to clear the driveway.
to creak
The old wooden floor began to creak as she walked across it.
to jam
We had to fix the door jams because the door was sticking.
cupboard
The dishes are in the cupboard above the sink.
forks and folds
The map has many folds that help it fit in the pocket.
centerpiece
The beautiful flower arrangement was the centerpiece of the dining table.
tidy up
Can you tidy up your toys after playing with them?
to jam
The printer jammed, and now it won't work.
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