meet, meat

meet - /miːt/

meat - /miːt/

• Let’s meet at the butcher’s shop to pick up some fresh meat for the barbecue.
• At the dinner party, we’ll meet the chef who prepared the delicious meat dishes.
• She was excited to meet the farmer who raised the organic meat she bought.
• During the cooking class, we’ll meet people who specialize in preparing exotic meat.
• They planned to meet for lunch and enjoy a meal of grilled meat skewers.
• It was at the market where we first meet and discovered our shared love for smoked meat.
• We will meet at the deli counter to decide which type of meat to buy for sandwiches.
• When you meet the new butcher, ask him for his recommendation on the best cut of meat.
• The group decided to meet at the steakhouse to enjoy a variety of meat dishes.
• You’ll meet the hunters later to learn how they preserve the wild game meat.

Pronunciation Note:

    • Meet: /miːt/ - to come together with someone or encounter them.

    • Meat: /miːt/ - edible flesh of animals, typically consumed as food.

flour, floor

flour - /ˈflaʊər/

floor - /flɔːr/

• She spilled the bag of flour on the kitchen floor while baking cookies.
• The bakery’s floor was covered in a fine layer of flour after a busy day.
• He swept the flour off the floor before continuing to prepare the dough.
• They placed a sack of flour in the corner of the stone floor in the old mill.
• The toddler dropped the bowl of flour, creating a white cloud on the tiled floor.
• A little flour dusted the floor near the pantry after the bag ripped open.
• She set the bag of flour on the floor next to the mixing table.
• The workers cleaned the wooden floor after a flour fight in the bakery.
• He knelt on the floor to measure the right amount of flour for the bread recipe.
• The cat ran through the spilled flour and left paw prints all over the floor.

Pronunciation:

    • Flour: /ˈflaʊər/ - a powder made from ground grains, used for baking.

    • Floor: /flɔːr/ - the surface of a room where people stand.

bought, boat, bird

bought - /bɔːt/

boat - /boʊt/

bird - /bɝːd/

 

• She bought a birdcage and admired it while sitting on her friend’s boat.
• The fisherman bought bait to attract a bird that often perched on his boat.
• They bought a guidebook to identify a rare bird they saw from the deck of the boat.
• I bought binoculars to watch the bird colony nesting near the harbor where the boat was docked.
• He bought a toy bird for his child, who played with it on the family’s small fishing boat.
• We bought sandwiches to enjoy on the boat as we watched a bird circle above the lake.
• She bought a painting of a bird and hung it in the cabin of her houseboat.
• He bought tickets for a bird-watching tour that included a ride on a glass-bottom boat.
• The sailor bought a wooden carving of a bird to decorate his vintage boat.
• They bought a new boat after seeing a bird dive gracefully into the sea nearby.

Pronunciation:

    • Bought: /bɔːt/ - past tense of "buy," meaning to purchase something.

    • Boat: /boʊt/ - a watercraft used for traveling on water.

    • Bird: /bɝːd/ - a feathered animal capable of flight, often known for singing or chirping.

cattle, kettle

cattle - /ˈkæt.l̩/ 

kettle - /ˈkɛt.l̩/

• The rancher boiled water in the kettle while keeping an eye on the cattle grazing in the field.
• A large kettle was used to prepare soup for the workers herding the cattle.
• As the cattle moved closer to the stream, the kettle on the campfire began to whistle.
• The cowboy brought a kettle of coffee to the pasture where the cattle were resting.
• During the storm, the cattle huddled together while the kettle in the kitchen kept boiling.
• She could hear the cattle mooing in the distance as she poured tea from the kettle.
• After a long day tending to the cattle, the rancher enjoyed a cup of tea from the kettle.
• The old kettle was dented but still served its purpose near the cattle pen.
• While the cattle were being fed, the farmer filled the kettle to prepare his morning tea.
• The children played near the cattle as their grandmother brewed herbal tea in a black kettle.

Pronunciation:

    • Cattle: /ˈkæt.l̩/ — Refers to large domesticated animals, such as cows, raised for meat or milk.

    • Kettle: /ˈkɛt.l̩/ — A container used to boil water, often for making tea or coffee.

rancher - /ˈrɑːn(t)ʃə/ - хозяин ранчо

cattle pen - /ˈkæt.l̩ pɛn/ - загон для скота

create, crate

create - /kriˈeɪt/

crate - /kreɪt/

• The artist decided to create a masterpiece out of the wooden crate she found in the garage.
• To create more storage space, he repurposed an old crate into a stylish shelf.
• She used her skills to create a functional crate for transporting fragile items.
• The workshop aims to teach participants how to create furniture from an empty crate.
• He plans to create a gift box using a wooden crate for the special occasion.
• The carpenter’s goal was to create a sturdy crate that could hold heavy equipment.
• In order to create a sense of order, she labeled each crate with its contents.
• They needed to create a new design for the packaging crate to improve its durability.
• The company aims to create environmentally friendly crates for shipping.
• Using his imagination, the child managed to create a castle out of an old crate.

Pronunciation:

    • Create: /kriˈeɪt/ — Means to bring something into existence.

    • Crate: /kreɪt/ — Refers to a large, sturdy container used for storage or transport.

crate - /kreɪt/ -  упаковочная клеть, деревянный ящик

along, alone

along - /əˈlɔŋ/ 

alone - /əˈloʊn/

• She walked along the beach, enjoying the sunset alone.
• If you travel along this road, you'll find a cabin standing alone in the forest.
• He decided to bring his guitar along because he didn’t want to play alone.
• The child ran along the trail, but his mother preferred to stay alone at the campsite.
• As we sang along to the music, she smiled, happy to know she wasn’t alone.
• The hiker ventured along the mountain path, feeling both exhilarated and alone.
• The dog trotted along beside its owner, who preferred not to leave it alone.
• Come along with us; there’s no need to spend your evening alone.
• The river flows along the valley, but the cabin nearby stands alone on a hill.
• He walked along the bustling street, yet he still felt completely alone.

Pronunciation:

    • Along: /əˈlɔŋ/ — Indicates movement or position in relation to a path or direction.

    • Alone: /əˈloʊn/ — Means being by oneself or without others.

wood, would

wood - /wʊd/ 

would - /wʊd/ 

• If you had wood, would you build a birdhouse?
• She asked if he would carve the wood into a sculpture.
• The fireplace needs dry wood; would you bring some from the shed?
• I wonder if this old wood would burn well in the campfire.
• Would you believe that this table is made entirely of recycled wood?
• The carpenter promised he would use the best wood for the furniture.
• If it were my choice, I would avoid cutting down that wood.
• He said he would build a fence if the wood wasn’t so expensive.
• Would you know where to find cedar wood for the deck project?
• The wood seemed fragile, but he would trust the craftsman’s skill.

Pronunciation Note:

    • Wood: /wʊd/ — Refers to material from trees or a forest.

    • Would: /wʊd/ — A modal verb indicating a hypothetical or polite request.