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This document contains a list of common objects and places found in an urban environment including a bicycle stand, bus shelter, bus stop, car park, entrance, lawn, litter bin, path, pavement, phone box, playground, post box, steps, and street light.
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Words 4a the watchman
- 1. Words 4a The Watchman
- 3. building
- 4. Bus shelter
- 5. Bus stop
- 6. Car park
- 7. entrance
- 8. lawn
- 9. Litter bin
- 10. path
- 11. pavement
- 12. Phone box
- 13. playground
- 14. Post box
- 15. steps
- 16. Street light