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a passage that is inside a house or building with rooms on both side

His shoes were lined up neatly in the hall.

a person's performance or capability in comparison to others

At her current level of English, Sarah can have basic conversations and understand everyday expressions.

a series of steps connecting two floors of a building, particularly built inside a building

He climbed the stair to reach the second floor.

an opening like a door, gate, or passage that we can use to enter a building, room, etc.

Please wait for me at the entrance of the museum.

the part of a fence or wall outside a building that we can open and close to enter or leave a place

She waited for him outside the school gate.

a special way used to exit a building, car, etc. when a problem happens

Always know the location of the nearest emergency exit.

a structure like a wall, made of wire, wood, etc. that is placed around an area or a piece of land

She leaned on the fence and watched the sunset.

a type of electromagnetic radiation that makes it possible to see, produced by the sun or another source of illumination

The room was filled with bright light from the lamp.

a service that is provided to the public, such as electricity, water, or gas, which is used in daily life

In winter, the utility costs rise because of the increased use of heating.

a source of power used for lighting, heating, and operating machines

During the storm, we lost electricity for a few hours.

the state of a substance that is neither solid nor liquid

The gas in the balloon expanded as it was heated by the sun.

the method or system used to warm a building and keep it comfortable inside, such as central heating, radiators, etc.

Could you please turn on the heat it's freezing in here.

a group of wires bundled together for transmitting electricity that is protected within a rubber case

The electrician installed a new cable to ensure a stable power supply to the building.

a box outside the house were letters and packages are put

Every day, I check the mailbox for the letter I'm expecting.

a person or a company who rents a room, house, building, etc. to someone else

Before moving out, you should inform your landlord.

someone who pays rent to live in someone else's house, room, etc.

As a tenant, he's responsible for keeping the apartment clean.

to allow someone to use or occupy property for a specified period of time in exchange for payment, as defined by a contract

The landlord agreed to lease the apartment to the young couple for one year.

to tear something forcefully

In a fit of rage, he tried to rend the fabric but only succeeded in damaging it further.

(of a place) relaxing and comfortable, particularly because of the warmth or small size of the place

I like to sit in my cozy armchair with a good book.

an area or district of a town or city that forms a community

I grew up in a small, rural neighborhood outside the city.

to have your home somewhere specific

She prefers to live in a quiet country side away from crowded cities.

to begin to live in a new house or work in a new office

My roommate will move in next week when her lease is up.

to change the place we live or work

He was excited but nervous to move out for the first time.