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Bridge Sensors and Sandbags

Special foot sensors were mounted on the new river bridge. Engineers built a fresh form to test water quality. Four river-loving teams gathered at the camp. They brought news from the upstream villages. The storage tank was nearly full. New pipes were bought with the community fund. Scientists stressed preserving aquatic genes. Students said they were ready to give their time. Kids found little gold-colored stones in the mud. In the afternoon friends held a mini golf tournament. A volunteer used sheer strength to grab the net and pull it in. The data crew displayed the river map on a large grid. Everyone wore a relieved grin after the work. Extra grip pads were added to the bridge ropes. When hail suddenly started, they closed the tents. Children soaked their hair up to their shoulders by the river. They hang lanterns above the stage. They said, 'We don't hate nature; we love it.' Volunteers hauled sandbags to reinforce the embankment. Mira said, 'We have unshakable resolve.'

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

#0 🦶 ••••••	foot /fʊt/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	The lower extremity of the leg below the ankle, used for standing and walking. ••••••	He injured his foot while playing basketball. ••••••	put your foot down ••••••	to assert authority or take a firm stand ••••••	leg end, paw, hoof, base, bottom ••••••	head, top ••••••	bare foot, foot injury, left foot, right foot, foot step ••••••
#0 📄 ••••••	form /fɔːrm/ noun, verb ••••••	- ••••••	formed ••••••	formed ••••••	forms ••••••	forming ••••••	the shape or structure of something; to bring something into existence ••••••	Students filled out the registration form. ••••••	take form ••••••	to start to develop a clear shape or structure ••••••	shape, structure, configuration, type, create ••••••	disorder, destroy, deform ••••••	application form, fill out form, form a team, form an opinion ••••••
#0 4️⃣ ••••••	four /fɔːr/ numeral ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	The number equivalent to the sum of two and two; one more than three. ••••••	She has four books on her desk. ••••••	four corners of the world ••••••	everywhere in the world ••••••	quartet, quadruple, foursome, tetrad ••••••	three, five ••••••	four times, four years, four people, four seasons ••••••
#0 ➡️ ••••••	from /frəm/ or /frʌm/ preposition ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Used to indicate the starting point of a journey, action, or source. ••••••	She came from Dhaka to visit her family. ••••••	far from ••••••	Very different from or not at all like. ••••••	out of, away from, off, since, starting at ••••••	to, towards ••••••	from start, from scratch, from now, far from ••••••
#0 🍶 ••••••	full /fʊl/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Containing as much or as many as possible; complete. ••••••	The glass is full of water. ••••••	full of life ••••••	very energetic and lively ••••••	complete, filled, packed, crowded, entire ••••••	empty, vacant, partial ••••••	full of water, full moon, full capacity, full name, full potential ••••••
#0 💰 ••••••	fund /fʌnd/ noun/verb ••••••	••••••	funded ••••••	funded ••••••	funds ••••••	funding ••••••	a sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose; to provide money for ••••••	The government created a fund for education. ••••••	mutual fund ••••••	a professionally managed investment fund ••••••	capital, finance, money, resource, investment ••••••	debt, liability ••••••	fund a project, education fund, investment fund, fund allocation ••••••
#0 🧬 ••••••	gene /dʒiːn/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A unit of heredity in living organisms, transferred from parent to offspring, determining traits. ••••••	Eye color is influenced by genes inherited from parents. ••••••	in one's genes ••••••	a natural trait inherited from family ••••••	DNA, chromosome, heredity, trait, genome ••••••	environment, nurture ••••••	gene mutation, gene therapy, human gene, dominant gene ••••••
#0 🎁 ••••••	give /ɡɪv/ verb ••••••	••••••	gave ••••••	given ••••••	gives ••••••	giving ••••••	to hand over or transfer something to someone ••••••	She will give him a gift on his birthday. ••••••	give up ••••••	to stop trying or to surrender ••••••	offer, donate, present, provide, deliver ••••••	take, keep ••••••	give advice, give permission, give a speech, give thanks ••••••
#0 🥇 ••••••	gold /ɡoʊld/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a yellow precious metal used in jewelry and as money ••••••	The ring was made of pure gold. ••••••	worth its weight in gold ••••••	extremely valuable ••••••	precious metal, wealth, treasure ••••••	worthlessness, poverty ••••••	pure gold, gold medal, gold mine, gold chain ••••••
#0 🏌️ ••••••	golf /ɡɒlf/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A game in which players use clubs to hit a ball into a series of holes on a course in as few strokes as possible. ••••••	He spends his weekends playing golf with his friends. ••••••	a good walk spoiled ••••••	A humorous phrase describing golf as ruining the enjoyment of walking. ••••••	sport, game, pastime, recreation ••••••	work, labor ••••••	play golf, golf course, golf club, professional golf ••••••
#0 🤲 ••••••	grab /ɡræb/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	grabbed ••••••	grabbed ••••••	grabs ••••••	grabbing ••••••	To seize something quickly and firmly. ••••••	He tried to grab the ball before it rolled away. ••••••	grab a bite ••••••	to have something to eat quickly ••••••	seize, snatch, clutch, take, catch ••••••	release, let go ••••••	grab a chance, grab attention, grab a bite ••••••
#0 🗺️ ••••••	grid /ɡrɪd/ noun ••••••	••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a network of lines that cross each other to form a series of squares or rectangles ••••••	The map is overlaid on a grid to help identify locations. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	network, mesh, framework, matrix ••••••	disorganization, chaos ••••••	electric grid, power grid, grid lines, grid system ••••••
#0 😁 ••••••	grin /ɡrɪn/ verb, noun ••••••	- ••••••	grinned ••••••	grinned ••••••	grins ••••••	grinning ••••••	to smile broadly, often showing teeth ••••••	She grinned happily at the good news. ••••••	grin and bear it ••••••	to endure something unpleasant with good humor ••••••	smile, beam, smirk, chuckle ••••••	frown, scowl ••••••	big grin, cheeky grin, wide grin, grin broadly ••••••
#0 ✊ ••••••	grip /ɡrɪp/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	gripped ••••••	gripped ••••••	grips ••••••	gripping ••••••	to hold something tightly or firmly ••••••	He gripped the steering wheel tightly. ••••••	get a grip ••••••	to control your emotions or behavior ••••••	hold, grasp, clutch, seize, clasp ••••••	release, let go, drop ••••••	firm grip, lose grip, get a grip, tight grip ••••••
#0 🙌 ••••••	hail /heɪl/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	hailed ••••••	hailed ••••••	hails ••••••	hailing ••••••	To call out to attract attention or to praise enthusiastically. ••••••	The athlete was hailed as a hero after the victory. ••••••	hail a taxi ••••••	to signal and stop a taxi to get a ride ••••••	greet, call, acclaim, praise, salute ••••••	ignore, condemn, dismiss ••••••	hail a taxi, hail as a hero, hail the decision, hail enthusiastically ••••••
#0 💇 ••••••	hair /hɛər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the fine threads growing from the skin of humans and animals ••••••	She has long, black hair. ••••••	let your hair down ••••••	to relax and enjoy yourself without worrying ••••••	locks, strands, tresses, mane ••••••	baldness, bald head ••••••	long hair, curly hair, cut hair, hair color ••••••
#0 🖼️ ••••••	hang /hæŋ/ verb ••••••	••••••	hung ••••••	hung ••••••	hangs ••••••	hanging ••••••	to suspend or attach something from above so that it moves freely or is supported ••••••	She decided to hang the painting on the living room wall. ••••••	hang in there ••••••	used to encourage someone to persevere through a difficult time ••••••	suspend, dangle, attach, display, drape ••••••	remove, drop, take down ••••••	hang clothes, hang picture, hang around, hang up ••••••
#0 💔 ••••••	hate /heɪt/ verb ••••••	••••••	hated ••••••	hated ••••••	hates ••••••	hating ••••••	to dislike intensely or have a strong aversion to ••••••	She hates waking up early in the morning. ••••••	love to hate ••••••	something disliked but still talked about often ••••••	detest, loathe, despise, abhor ••••••	love, like, adore ••••••	hate crime, hate speech, hate someone ••••••
#0 🚚 ••••••	haul /hɔːl/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	hauled ••••••	hauled ••••••	hauls ••••••	hauling ••••••	to pull or drag something heavy with effort ••••••	The workers hauled the boxes into the truck. ••••••	long haul ••••••	a long and difficult effort or process ••••••	drag, pull, carry, tow, transport ••••••	push, drop, release ••••••	haul goods, haul truck, haul cargo, long haul ••••••
#0 🙌 ••••••	have /hæv/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	had ••••••	had ••••••	has ••••••	having ••••••	to possess, own, or hold ••••••	They have three children. ••••••	have a good time ••••••	to enjoy oneself ••••••	own, possess, hold, contain ••••••	lack, want ••••••	have fun, have dinner, have time, have a look ••••••

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