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March 3, 2023 (FRIDAY ZOOM)

  • Dirt and dust are both small things, but they are not the same

  • Dirt; (uncountable noun) usually made up of larger particles, such as soil, mud, or other organic matter

    • After playing in the mud, the children came inside with dirt all over their clothes and shoes.

    • The gardener used a shovel to dig up the dirt and prepare the soil for planting.

    • I had to sweep the dirt off the floor after the construction workers finished installing the new carpet.

  • Dust; can be made of a variety of materials, such as dead skin cells, pollen, and pet dander, and is often found in the air and can settle on surfaces over time

    • The bookshelf was covered in a thick layer of dust that had accumulated over time.

    • Allergies were acting up because of the dust that was kicked up during the home renovation project.

    • I had to dust the furniture before my guests arrived to make sure everything was clean and tidy.

  • Both coupons and vouchers are used to provide discounts or other benefits to consumers when they make purchases

    • coupons are usually limited to a specific product or service and offer a discount

    • vouchers represent a monetary value that can be used towards a variety of products or services

  • His father built the resort company, but when he died his son took over and expanded the business and it has been successful since then.

  • Sharpening stone / whetstone; used for sharpening cutting tools

  • I’ve been storing my kids Hina dolls and helmets for many years, I don’t know what to do with them.

    • I keep my daughter’s hina dolls packed away, I seldom ever take them out.

    • Do you want me to store your old books until you have space at your new house?

  • Does the corner store stock fresh vegetables?

    • Can you believe it, my favourite shirt wasn’t in stock any more. It was all sold out.

  • Alter; to make changes to clothes, especially adjustments to make it fit or look different

    • I need to alter this dress so that it fits me better.

    • She asked the tailor to alter the sleeves on her blouse.

    • He altered his suit by taking it in at the waist and shortening the pants.

Kristopher Matheson

Hello, I'm Kristopher, a Canadian teaching English & photographer in Japan. I am primarily interested in urban environments and the people found there, as well as abstractionism in architecture and landscapes.

http://www.krismatheson.com
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