trash – n. things that are no longer useful or wanted and that have been thrown away

in his pocket – idiom. money

engages his mind – idiom. engaging or exciting and holding the attention or curiosity; arousing a feeling of interest

intend – v. to plan or want to do (something); to have (something) in your mind as a purpose or goal

abandon(ed) – v. to stop supporting or helping (someone or something)

plumbing – n. the work of a plumber; the job of installing and repairing sinks, toilets and water pipes

carpentry – n. the skill or work of making or fixing wooden objects or wooden parts of buildings; the skill of a carpenter or the work done by a carpenter

furniture – n. chairs, tables or beds that are used to make a room ready for use

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