Furniture and Household Items

‌a board connected to a wall or a piece of furniture on which books are kept

She organized her collection of novels neatly on the bookshelf in the living room.

a hanging piece of cloth or other materials that covers a window, opening, etc.

She drew the curtains to block out the sunlight streaming into the room.

a group of cells in the body of living things, forming their different parts

Muscle tissue enables movement and supports the body's structure.

a square piece of cloth or paper we use to protect our clothes and clean our mouth or hands while eating

He reached for a napkin to wipe his hands after enjoying the barbecue ribs.

a soft and thick substance we put on a toothbrush to clean our teeth

She squeezed a small amount of toothpaste onto her toothbrush before brushing her teeth.

a sharp-edged tool used for shaving hair off the body or face

He used a safety razor to shave his beard every morning.

a rounded glass that is inside an electric lamp and from which light shines

He replaced the burnt-out light bulb in the ceiling fixture with a new one.

to change from one thing, such as a task, major, conversation topic, job, etc. to a completely different one

After completing the morning meeting, she decided to switch tasks and focus on a different project.

a place where we can plug in electric devices to connect them to the electricity

He plugged his phone charger into the outlet to charge his phone.

a tool used to cut paper, cloth, etc. with two handles and two sharp edges, joined in the middle

She used a pair of scissors to cut out shapes from construction paper for her art project.

a piece of equipment that flows water all over your body from above

She stepped into the warm shower, letting the water soothe her tired muscles after a long day.

the seat we use for getting rid of bodily waste

The toilet in the modern bathroom featured sleek design and water-efficient technology.

to go under below the surface of a particular substance such as water, sand, tar, mud, etc.

The heavy rock sank quickly to the bottom of the lake, disappearing beneath the surface with a muted splash.

a large container that we fill with water and sit or lie in to wash our body

She soaked in the bathtub with bubbles and candles for a relaxing evening.

a piece of cloth or paper that you use for drying your body or things such as dishes

He used a towel to dry his hair after swimming.

a flat surface made of glass that people can see themselves in

He adjusted his tie while gazing into the mirror above the dresser.

a specially shaped piece of metal used for locking or unlocking a door, starting a car, etc.

She reached into her purse to retrieve the key to the front door.

to secure something with a lock or seal

Before leaving, he had to lock the front door to ensure the security of the house.

an open pipe that is attached beneath the edge of a building roof and carries rainwater away

The gutter along the roofline prevented rainwater from dripping onto the walkway below.

a bag made of cloth that is filled with soft material, used for leaning or sitting on

She fluffed up the cushions on the sofa for added comfort.