Spell the word first: l - o - c - k The trainer pronounces the whole word: lock Then repeat the word: lock a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed. Plural: locks The locks on the door were broken. I used a combination lock on my safe. Her key did not work on the lock. The key to this lock is with the king. I forgot to secure the locks before I left. They used a lock on their suitcase. I lost the key to the lock on the chest. She has three locks on her door. We have a key, but no one knows where the lock is. He changed the locks on his door after he lost his keys.
Spell the word first: l - o - g The trainer pronounces the whole word: log Then repeat the word: log a usually large section of a trunk or limb of a fallen tree. Plural: logs We put small logs into the fireplace. A frog rested on the log. He chopped logs in the woods. The strong men carried the heavy logs. He piled the logs in the backyard. The rabbit hid inside the log. They made a raft out of logs. Have you ever seen a log cabin? The logs helped the fire burn all night. He used an ax to chop the logs.
Spell the word first: l - o - v - e The trainer pronounces the whole word: love Then repeat the word: love profoundly tender, passionate affection for someone or something. Plural: loves I love my mom and dad. He loves his dog very much. We love to watch the stars at night. I love playing football! When I met him, I found my true love. He brought her flowers to show his love. Valentine's Day is a day dedicated to love. The little girl loves her teddy bear. You should often hug the people you love. She gave her child a hug and said "I love you!"
Spell the word first: m - a - p The trainer pronounces the whole word: map Then repeat the word: map a drawing or plan of the surface of the earth. Plural: maps We used a map to find our way. They gave us a map of the park. I use the map for driving long distances. Do you know how to read a map? A map is a very handy tool. We brought three maps on our trip. Mom read the map while dad drove. I have a collection of maps at home. He would have gotten lost without his map. Christopher Columbus discovered lands not on the map.
Spell the word first: m - a - t The trainer pronounces the whole word: mat Then repeat the word: mat a flat piece of fabric typically used as a floor covering. Plural: mats I laid the mat down in front of the door. They put down padded mats in the gym. She uses a mat to work out on. I put a mat on the floor in front of the sink. Their front door mat read Welcome on it. The kitchen mat had flowers on it. She has a special mat for her yoga. We each had to bring our own mat. He put a mat down so the floor would stay clean. We wiped our feet on the mat before entering.
Spell the word first: m - i - r - r - o - r The trainer pronounces the whole word: mirror Then repeat the word: mirror polished surface that forms images by reflecting light. Plural: mirrors I could see my reflection in the mirror. They used mirrors in their project. The mirror in my room is very big. I watched myself sing in the mirror. There were many mirrors on their walls. She looked at her hair in the mirror. He jumped at his own image in the mirror. The baby was fascinated by the mirror. He played in front of the mirror all day. The teacher has a mirror in her classroom.
Spell the word first: m - o - n - k - e - y The trainer pronounces the whole word: monkey Then repeat the word: monkey any of various long-tailed primates. Plural: monkeys I gave the monkey a banana. The monkey swung from the branch. It is fun to watch the monkeys at the zoo. There are wild monkeys in the jungle. The monkey rode on his owner's back. Baby monkeys are quite adorable. I would like to have a monkey one day. How do you feel about monkeys? A monkey is a very mischievous animal. The monkeys were making too much noise.
Spell the word first: m - o - n - t - h The trainer pronounces the whole word: month Then repeat the word: month one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year. Plural: months There are twelve months in a year. There are usually four weeks to each month. A month of vacation would be nice. She has been at her job for six months. In what month is your birthday? December is my favorite month! The winter months are too cold. Her baby is due next month! He studied in Europe for nine months. The little girl starts school in one month.
Spell the word first: m - o - o - n The trainer pronounces the whole word: moon Then repeat the word: moon the earth's natural satellite. Plural: moons There is a full moon tonight. The wolf howled up at the moon. The moon shone brightly in the night sky. Some planets have two moons. She gazed out the window at the moon. The moon is like a very small planet. I hope I can walk on the moon one day! Through a telescope, we could see the moon closely. It is said that werewolves come out on a full moon. Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon.
Spell the word first: m - o - p The trainer pronounces the whole word: mop Then repeat the word: mop cleaning tool of absorbent material fastened to a long stick. Plural: mops She used the mop to clean up the spill. I helped Mom mop up the floor. There were three mops in the closet. We each used our own mop on the floor. The janitor had a mop and bucket. We had to mop the whole floor twice! He handed out the mops for us to use. Not even a mop will work on this floor! She had to mop up the mess he made! A mop can only be used on hard surface floors.