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The Builder's Pride

Karim was a skilled builder who could build beautiful structures with his tools and his hands. His workshop was full of wooden planks, stone blocks, and various tools.

"To build properly," Karim would say, "you need to measure carefully, dig firmly, and fix everything solidly." He taught his apprentice every skill with patience.

One day they started building a new house. First, they needed to dig the foundation. "Dig deep and make it firm," Karim instructed. "Foundation must be solid."

When the foundation was ready, they started with walls. Stone by stone, they built firmly. Each stone was measured, each piece fitted perfectly. "Check the level," Karim said. "Everything must be level and solid."

Then came wooden frames. Karim took his tools - drill, nails, screws - and carefully fixed each piece. "Wooden structures need special care," he explained. "Measure twice, cut once. Nail firmly, screw tightly."

The roof was crucial. "A roof protects everything," Karim said. "It must be fixed solidly, built firmly." They climbed the ladder, carried wooden beams, measured carefully, drilled holes, fixed everything with nails and screws.

"Tools are important," Karim taught. "But knowing how to use them is more important. Drill straight, nail firmly, screw tight, measure accurate, level properly. Every tool has a purpose, every step needs precision."

Months later, the house was complete. The stone walls stood firm and solid. The wooden roof was fixed firmly. Every part was built with care, every detail was measured and level.

"This is beautiful," the owner said. "Solid construction, firm structure."

Karim was proud but humble. "Good building comes from proper tools, careful measuring, firm foundation, solid materials like stone and wood, and most importantly, attention to detail. When you dig, dig deep. When you build, build firmly. When you fix something with nails or screws, fix it solidly. When you measure, be precise. When you check level, be accurate. A builder creates not just structures, but safety, comfort, pride."

Years later, Karim's structures still stood firm and solid. His wooden roofs didn't leak, his stone walls didn't crack. Every nail was fixed firmly, every screw was tight, every measurement was accurate, every level was perfect.

His apprentice, who was now a skilled builder himself, taught others: "Take your tools - drill, nails, screws, ladder, level - and learn to use them properly. Dig foundations deep. Build walls firm. Fix roofs solidly. Measure everything. Whether stone or wood, whether nailing or screwing, whether digging or building - do it right. Karim sir taught me that a builder is not just someone who makes structures. A builder is someone who creates something solid, something firm, something that lasts. So be proud of your work, use your tools well, and always build with care."

Emoji	Word	Images	Past	Past Participle	Third Person Singular	Gerund	Meaning	Example Sentence	Example Expression	Example Expression Meaning	Synonyms	Antonyms	Collocations

#0 🏗️ ••••••	build /bɪld/ verb ••••••	••••••	built ••••••	built ••••••	builds ••••••	building ••••••	To construct something by putting parts or materials together. ••••••	They plan to build a new school in the village. ••••••	build up ••••••	To increase or develop something gradually. ••••••	construct, create, assemble, develop, establish ••••••	destroy, demolish, break ••••••	build a house, build trust, build a team, build strength ••••••
#0 👷 ••••••	builder /ˈbɪldər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a person or company that constructs buildings or other structures ••••••	The builder checked the site before starting the construction. ••••••	builder’s tea ••••••	a very strong, sweet tea (British informal) ••••••	constructor, contractor, developer, mason, architect ••••••	destroyer, demolisher, breaker ••••••	home builder, professional builder, builder contract, builder company, builder warranty ••••••
#0 ⛏️ ••••••	dig /dɪɡ/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	dug ••••••	dug ••••••	digs ••••••	digging ••••••	to break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, etc. ••••••	They decided to dig a hole for the new tree. ••••••	dig deep ••••••	to make a great effort or use inner strength ••••••	excavate, burrow, scoop, shovel ••••••	fill, cover ••••••	dig a hole, dig up, dig deep, dig into ••••••
#0 🛠️ ••••••	drill /drɪl/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills ••••••	The students took part in a fire drill at school. ••••••	practice drill ••••••	a repeated exercise to train for an emergency ••••••	exercise, training, practice, rehearsal ••••••	neglect, disorganization ••••••	fire drill, safety drill, military drill, practice drill ••••••
#0 🏢 ••••••	firm /fɜːrm/ noun/adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a business organization, or solid and steady ••••••	She works at a law firm in the city. ••••••	stand firm ••••••	to remain strong in one’s position ••••••	company, business, solid, steady, strong ••••••	weak, unstable ••••••	law firm, consulting firm, firm decision, firm grip ••••••
#0 ✊ ••••••	firmly /ˈfɜːmli/ adverb ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	in a strong, steady, or determined way ••••••	She held his hand firmly as they crossed the road. ••••••	stand firmly ••••••	to remain strong or determined in one’s position ••••••	strongly, steadily, tightly, resolutely ••••••	loosely, weakly, softly ••••••	hold firmly, believe firmly, stand firmly, grip firmly ••••••
#0 🔧 ••••••	fix /fɪks/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	fixed ••••••	fixed ••••••	fixes ••••••	fixing ••••••	To repair or make something work again. ••••••	The mechanic fixed the broken car. ••••••	in a fix ••••••	In a difficult or awkward situation. ••••••	repair, mend, adjust, restore, solve ••••••	break, damage, ruin ••••••	fix a problem, fix the car, fix dinner, fix the issue ••••••
#0 📅 ••••••	fixed /fɪkst/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	firmly in place; not changing or movable ••••••	The schedule for the meeting is fixed for Monday morning. ••••••	fixed income ••••••	a regular income that does not change ••••••	set, stable, immovable, constant, determined ••••••	changeable, flexible, movable ••••••	fixed price, fixed income, fixed schedule, fixed rate ••••••
#0 🪜 ••••••	ladder /ˈlædər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a structure with steps used for climbing up or down ••••••	He used a ladder to reach the roof. ••••••	climb the corporate ladder ••••••	to advance in one's career or position within a company ••••••	stairway, steps, staircase, scale, rung ••••••	elevator, descent ••••••	wooden ladder, climb a ladder, ladder safety, ladder rung ••••••
#0 📏 ••••••	level /ˈlɛvəl/ noun, verb, adjective ••••••	••••••	leveled ••••••	leveled ••••••	levels ••••••	leveling ••••••	a flat or even surface; a stage in scale or rank; to make something flat or equal. ••••••	He used a ruler to make sure the picture was level. ••••••	on the level ••••••	honest and straightforward ••••••	flat, stage, equal, rank, grade ••••••	uneven, rough, dishonest ••••••	level playing field, level of difficulty, level up, level surface ••••••
#0 🛠️ ••••••	make /meɪk/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	made ••••••	made ••••••	makes ••••••	making ••••••	to create, build, or cause something to happen ••••••	She can make delicious cakes. ••••••	make a difference ••••••	to have a significant effect ••••••	create, build, produce, prepare, construct ••••••	destroy, ruin, break ••••••	make money, make a decision, make friends, make progress ••••••
#0 📏 ••••••	measure /ˈmɛʒər/ noun/verb ••••••	••••••	measured ••••••	measured ••••••	measures ••••••	measuring ••••••	to determine the size, amount, or degree of something; a standard unit or plan ••••••	The tailor measured the length of the cloth. ••••••	beyond measure ••••••	to an extreme degree ••••••	assess, calculate, evaluate, gauge, standard ••••••	guess, estimate, ignore ••••••	measure success, measure distance, safety measures, take measures ••••••
#0 📌 ••••••	nail /neɪl/ noun, verb ••••••	- ••••••	nailed ••••••	nailed ••••••	nails ••••••	nailing ••••••	a small metal spike driven into wood or other material, or to fasten or fix something with nails ••••••	He nailed the wooden board to the wall. ••••••	hit the nail on the head ••••••	to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem ••••••	pin, tack, spike, fasten, attach ••••••	detach, remove, loosen ••••••	hammer a nail, nail polish, nail down, nail it ••••••
#0 🏠 ••••••	roof /ruːf/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the top covering of a building or vehicle ••••••	The roof of the house needs to be repaired. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	ceiling, canopy, covering, lid ••••••	floor, ground ••••••	roof top, flat roof, roof repair ••••••
#0 🔩 ••••••	screw /skruː/ noun, verb ••••••	- ••••••	screwed ••••••	screwed ••••••	screws ••••••	screwing ••••••	a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw ••••••	He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly. ••••••	screw up ••••••	to make a serious mistake or blunder ••••••	fasten, tighten, bolt, twist, secure ••••••	loosen, detach, release ••••••	tighten the screw, screw in, screw up, screw loose ••••••
#0 🪨 ••••••	solid /ˈsɒlɪd/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid ••••••	The ground was solid underfoot. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	hard, firm, sturdy, unyielding ••••••	liquid, soft, weak ••••••	solid foundation, solid object, solid surface, solid structure ••••••
#0 🪨 ••••••	stone /stoʊn/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a hard, naturally occurring mineral material found in the earth ••••••	He threw a stone into the lake. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	rock, pebble, boulder, gravel ••••••	sand, soil ••••••	stone wall, stone path, stone monument ••••••
#0 🔧 ••••••	tool /tuːl/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a device or implement used to carry out a particular function ••••••	He used a hammer as a tool to fix the chair. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	instrument, device, gadget, implement ••••••	toy, decoration ••••••	power tool, hand tool, tool kit, garden tool ••••••
#0 🌳 ••••••	wood /wʊd/ noun ••••••	••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the hard, fibrous material that forms the trunk and branches of trees ••••••	The furniture was made from solid oak wood. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	timber, lumber, forest product ••••••	metal, plastic, stone ••••••	wooden chair, wooden table, carved wood, wood grain ••••••
#0 🪵 ••••••	wooden /ˈwʊdən/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	made of wood ••••••	The house had beautiful wooden floors. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	timber, wooden-made, natural ••••••	metal, plastic, synthetic ••••••	wooden table, wooden chair, wooden door, wooden structure ••••••

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