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grain
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The word “grain,” in this podcast, means the lines and patterns on the surface of a cut piece of wood: “It’s impossible to know what the grain will look like before you cut into a piece of wood.” The word “grain” also refers to many types of food that are the seeds of grass-like crops: “The doctor recommended eating more whole grains, like wheat, rye, and barley.” A “grain” can also be a very small piece of something: “The lid fell off of the salt shaker, leaving grains of salt all over the table.” Finally, “a grain of truth” is a very small amount of truth mixed in with lies or fiction: “The book is fiction, but it has a few grains of truth.” to try (one’s) hand at In this podcast, the phrase “to try (one’s) hand at (something)” means to try to do something for the first time, especially if it is difficult and challenging and one has little or no experience related to it: “I’d like to try my hand at sailing, but I don’t know anyone with a sailboat.” The phrase “in good hands” means cared for and safe: “This is the best surgeon in the country, so you’ll be in good hands.” The phrase “to have a hand in (something)” mean to be involved in something or to participate in something: “Did you have a hand in planning this surprise party?” Finally, the phrase “to have (one’s) hands full” means to be very busy: “Sheila has her hands full taking care of her twins. I doubt she has time to volunteer for our organization.” 3 these materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited. www.easytalk.ir English as a Second Language Podcast www.eslpod.com ESL Podcast 1011 – Building with Wood and Metal
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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 1,011 – Building with Wood and Metal.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 1,011. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.
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This episode is a dialogue between Hugo and Shawna about building things with wood and metal. Let’s get started.
Hugo: Wow, when you said that you did some woodworking on the weekends, I thought you meant refinishing furniture. But this! This is a real workshop and you’re actually building furniture.
Shawna: Yeah, this is what I’m working on right now. I’m building a dining table and chairs.
Hugo: The grain
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