Places, Objects & Useful Phrases

impound lot

a place where the police take cars that have been illegally parked or used in a crime<br>Example: We had to go to the ______ to collect the car after it was towed away.

soot

black powder produced when something is burned<br>Example: The chimney was full of ______ and needed cleaning before winter.

fin

a wing-shaped part on the roof of a car, usually the antenna<br>Example: The shark-______ antenna on my car roof is broken and needs replacing.

walker

a small motorised machine for ploughing or cultivating soil (мотоблок)<br>Example: My grandfather uses a ______ to prepare the soil in his vegetable garden.

chamber of trade

an organisation that represents and supports local businesses<br>Example: The local ______ organised a meeting for shop owners to discuss parking problems.

repast

(formal, literary) a meal; often used for a funeral meal<br>Example: After the funeral, the family gathered for a quiet ______ in the village hall.

a wake

a social gathering held after a funeral, especially in Ireland and the UK<br>Example: At the ______, people shared stories about his life and laughed through their tears.

crushing terms

extremely harsh, unfair, or restrictive conditions<br>Example: He signed the contract without reading it and now he's stuck on ______ for five years.

to summon someone

to formally order or call someone to appear in court<br>Example: The police decided to ______ the witness to give evidence at the trial.