Vocabulary

at once: Immediately; without delay
at last: Finally; after a long delay.
of course: Sure ; Certainly
as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
get back to: To get in contact with someone again
have to: Must do
little man: A man of short stature.
in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
as well as: Also; in addition to
instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
as long as: For the period that; provided that.
in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
to pieces: Broken into many small parts.
look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
go back to: To return to a starting point
have a heart: Show mercy or compassion to someone.
in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
as for: Concerning; regarding.
over the hill: Considered to be too old to perform effectively.
come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
together with: In addition to; along with.
used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
come from: To have as your native country or city
found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
king of beasts: A title for the lion, symbolizing strength and dominance over animals.
a few moments: A short period of time
get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
sit down: To take a seat
back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
lie down: To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
night and day: Continuously; all the time.
cross it: To cancel or eliminate something from a list or plan.
over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
by means of: Using; with the help of.
care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
next moment: Immediately after; very soon.
into shape: To improve physical fitness or condition.
lay down on: To neglect duties or avoid work or effort.
in color: Displayed or produced using all colors; not black and white.
speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
in a corner: In a situation where one is trapped or pressured with few options.
go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
in green: Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
hot air: Meaningless or exaggerated talk; empty rhetoric.
dust out: To clean a place thoroughly, removing dust completely.
on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
look upon: To consider or regard in a particular way.
in the least: Not at all; to the smallest degree.
over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
keep away from: To avoid someone or something; to maintain a distance.
on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
by day: During the daytime; not at night.
search for: To try to find someone or something.
few steps: A small number of steps; a short distance.
from side to side: Moving left and right repeatedly.
ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
the following: Next in order or sequence.
head out: To leave a place; depart
move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
across the ditch: To travel between Australia and New Zealand.
think about: To consider something carefully.
close behind: Following very closely; in close pursuit.
with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
on to: Toward something; forward
to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
too heavy: Having excessive weight; difficult to lift or move.
go on: To continue doing something
walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
wait upon: To serve or attend to someone, especially a customer or guest.
care for: To want or desire a thing
in little: To a small extent; insignificantly.
set with: To be decorated or adorned with something.
shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
used up: To use all of; consume
hold it in: To restrain or suppress an emotion or feeling.
in a row: One after another without a break.
strip of: A long, narrow piece of something.
of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
become of: To happen or become the result of something.
in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
left out: To forget; omit
in the ground: Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
in waves: Occurring in large, flowing bursts or groups.
look after: To take care of someone or something
at hand: Close by; readily available.
very top: The highest point or part of something.
on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
on the dry: Situated on land or in a dry area, not in water.
in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
in the west: Located in or towards the west.
connected with: Related to; associated with.
help out: To assist someone
set about: To begin or start to do something
wear out
in the pocket: Having secured or certain success or advantage.
in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
such as: For example; like
wink at: To deliberately ignore or allow something wrong or improper.
scare away: To frighten someone or something so that they go away.
set down
feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
over the fence: Beyond a physical or figurative boundary or limit.
going on: To continue doing something
like a man: To act bravely or responsibly.
shut out: To prevent from entering; keep out of relationship
get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
come from behind: To win after being in a losing position initially.
snap at: To speak to someone in a sharp or angry way.
put it down: To place something on a surface.
allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
two halves: Two equal parts of something.
come after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
to do with: To be about something; concern
answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
bear upon: To have an influence or effect on something.
in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
run down: To be in a bad condition
set off: To start a journey
at ease
on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
step over: To walk over something.
climb down: To descend, especially from a height, using your hands and feet.
at a time: Separately; one by one
on the rocks: Served with ice cubes.
like a big dog: Acting confidently and authoritatively, like an important person.
work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
cross over: To go from one side of something to the other.
chop away: To remove something by chopping it repeatedly.
drawing in: To attract or entice someone or something.
ride on: To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
chop down: To cut something with an axe
pull it out: To remove something from a place or container by pulling.
at any rate: Whatever happens; in any case; anyway.
stay in: To remain inside one's home.
in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
before dark: At or prior to the time when it gets dark outside.
clean off: To remove dirt, marks, or unwanted matter from a surface by wiping or washing.
truck out: To carry goods or materials away by truck.
four wheels: A vehicle with four wheels.
sit on it: To delay making a decision or taking action.
run after: To chase someone or something
roll off: To fall off something by rolling.
passed by: Went past someone or something.
for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
on the couch: Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
take on: To acquire a new characteristic
for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
for sale: (object) that people can buy
of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
in comfort: In a state of ease and relaxation; without hardship or difficulty.
fall back into: To revert to a previous behavior or condition.
at home: In one's own residence or country.
as much a: To the same degree or extent.
feel for: To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
at the moment: At this time; now
earn it: To deserve something as a result of one's actions or efforts.
on fire: Very successful or popular
by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
seek out: To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
look around: To explore a place; search for something.
get behind: To support or encourage.
fly at: To suddenly criticize or attack someone verbally.
to death: Extremely; to a great degree
take out: To apply for and get a license
run away from: To run somewhere, e.g. to escape from something
look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
at work: Located at one's place of employment
in truth: In fact; actually; really
get a hold: To make contact with someone
came off: To succeed in doing; complete something
fall away: Slowly lessen your friendship with someone
melt away: To disappear gradually.
picking out: To choose or select one item from many
straighten out: To resolve a problem or difficulty; to clarify a misunderstanding.
work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
lost heart: To become discouraged; to lose hope or enthusiasm.
put out: To publish, e.g. a book
no sooner than: Indicating one event immediately followed another.
at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
set eyes on: To see someone or something for the first time.
through the gate: To pass from one side of a gate to the other.
do away with: To remove or take something away; to kill
in plenty: In large amount; more than enough.
matter of opinion: Something that is subjective and depends on personal preference.
without a murmur: Without complaining or expressing dissatisfaction.
in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
ask in: To invite someone to enter one's home or place.
turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
heart in the right place: To have good intentions or be kind-hearted.
on account of: Because of.
account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
get across: To communicate (something) clearly and effectively.
work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
in the clouds: Lost in thought; daydreaming or distracted.
much lighter: Considerably less heavy.
wipe away: To remove with a cloth
guard against: To take precautions against something undesirable.
to no purpose: Without success or without any useful result.
call in: To ask others for help when in need
long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
due to: Because of; owing to
put back: To return something to the proper place
getting home: The act of arriving at one's residence.
for fear of: Because of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
in the lead: Being ahead of others in a competition or race.
bend down: To bend your body toward the floor
out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
along with: In addition to; together with.
off the wall: Unconventional; eccentric; bizarre.
light on: To illuminate something.
stand upon: To insist firmly on something.
for all the world: In every respect; exactly like something or someone.
watch over: To protect or guard someone or something.
in good time: By the required time; with time to spare
bow down: To submit to someone or something; to show respect or obedience.
of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
take good care: To look after someone or something well; ensure their well-being.
from top to bottom: Completely or thoroughly; in every part.
keep back: To (cause to) not go near something or someone
cry out: To shout or scream loudly, often due to pain, fear, or surprise.
as you wish: A polite way of granting a request or giving permission.
pass over: To cross or bypass
up the hill: In an upward direction on a slope or hill.
sight in: To adjust a weapon's sights for accurate aiming.
in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
in the wink of an eye: Very quickly; in a very short time.
at length: In detail; fully
green: Color of young leaves
answer: To reply to a question someone asks
ask: To say to someone that you want something
girl: A female child; a young woman
great: Very good; better than before
city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
look: Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
man: Humans in general, including male and female
room: All of the people inside a particular room
good: Proper, appropriate or right
road: Long piece of hard land for cars to travel on
carry: To have a child, be pregnant
forest: Large area with many trees
heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
cry: To sound an animal may make to call its family
aunt: Sister of your parent or the wife of your uncle
cap: Covering for the end or top of something
balloon: Thin bag of rubber filled with air, used as a toy
stand: To be a candidate in an election
silver: Person's name
journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
castle: Large defensive building in historical times
air: Mixture of gases around the earth that we breathe
afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
west: Person's name
fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
terrible: Very bad; horrible
tin: Metal container used for storing e.g. food
replied: To respond by speech, writing or action
wing: Part of an animal's body that is used for flying
stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
basket: Amount contained in a basket; a basketful
thought: To have an idea about something without certainty
palace: Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
land: Region or country
soldier: Person working in an army to fight
voice: Ability to sing well
lay: Amateur; not being a trained priest
silk: Fine cloth material used for making clothes
asleep: In a state of sleep; sleeping
cowardly: Being fearful and unable to do something right
courage: Quality of being able to face danger without fear
inquire: To ask a question to get information
brick: Baked clay block used to build houses, walls
remark: Something you say as a reaction to something
coward: Someone too afraid to do what is right or needed
witch: Woman believed to have magical powers
straw: Dry yellow stems of crops such as wheat
throne: Special elaborate chair on which king/queen sits
exclaimed: To say or shout something suddenly
pole: One of two opposite ideas, qualities or positions
woodman: Person skilled in woodcraft
emerald: Green-colored gemstone
axe: Tool with a sharp metal edge used to chop wood
golden: Dark yellow color often seen in sunsets
beast: Ugly or terrifying animal
cyclone: Strong wind, similar to a hurricane, tornado, etc.
raft: Pieces of wood tied together as a kind of boat

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a few moments
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- Phrase
- A short period of time
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account of
US /əˈkaʊnt ʌv/
UK /əˈkaunt ɔv/
- Noun
- A spoken or written description of an event.
- Preposition
- Because of; for the reason of.
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across the ditch
US /əˈkrɔs ðə dɪtʃ/
UK /əˈkrɒs ðə dɪtʃ/
- other
- To travel between Australia and New Zealand.
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after all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
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all at once
US
UK
- Adverb
- Suddenly; at the same time
- At the same time; simultaneously
- Phrase
- Suddenly; at the same time
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allow me
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UK
- Phrase
- A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- A formal way to ask for permission or to introduce oneself.
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along with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
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answer for
US /ˈænsɚ fər/
UK /ˈɑ:nsə fə/
- other
- Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
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as for
US /æz fɔr/
UK /æz fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Concerning; regarding.
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
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as long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
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as much a
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- Adverb
- To the same degree or extent.
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as soon as
US /æz sun æz/
UK /æz su:n æz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
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as well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
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as you wish
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UK
- Phrase
- A polite way of granting a request or giving permission.
- Expressing acceptance of someone's decision, even if one doesn't necessarily agree with it.
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ask in
US /æsk ɪn/
UK /ɑ:sk ɪn/
- other
- To invite someone to enter one's home or place.
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at a time
US /æt e taɪm/
UK /æt ə taim/
- Phrase
- Separately; one by one
- Simultaneously; together
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at any rate
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- Phrase
- Whatever happens; in any case; anyway.
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at ease
US /æt iz/
UK /æt i:z/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Free from constraint, embarrassment, or awkwardness; relaxed.
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at hand
US /æt hænd/
UK /æt hænd/
- Phrase
- Close by; readily available.
- About to happen; imminent.
- Adjective
- Nearby; easily available
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at home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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at last
US /æt læst/
UK /æt lɑ:st/
- Adverb
- Finally; after a long delay.
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at length
US /æt lɛŋkθ/
UK /æt leŋθ/
- Adverb
- In detail; fully
- Phrase
- After a long time; eventually
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at night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
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at once
US /æt wʌns/
UK /æt wʌns/
- Adverb
- Immediately; without delay
- At the same time; simultaneously
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at the moment
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UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
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at the same time
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UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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at times
US /æt taɪmz/
UK /æt taɪmz/
- Phrase
- Sometimes; occasionally.
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at work
US /æt wɚk/
UK /æt wə:k/
- Phrase
- Located at one's place of employment
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aunt
US /ænt/
UK /ɑ:nt/
- Countable Noun
- Sister of your parent or the wife of your uncle
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axe
US /æks/
UK /æks/
- Countable Noun
- Tool with a sharp metal edge used to chop wood
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone lose their job
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back into
US /bæk ˈɪntu/
UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
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balloon
US /bəˈlun/
UK /bəˈlu:n/
- Countable Noun
- Thin bag of rubber filled with air, used as a toy
- Large air-filled bag to carry people into the air
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To grow larger quickly; spring up suddenly
- To travel in a large balloon
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basket
US /ˈbæskɪt/
UK /ˈbɑ:skɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount contained in a basket; a basketful
- Container made of strips of (often) woven wood
- Intransitive Verb
- To score a basket in basketball.
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bear upon
US /bɛr əˈpɑn/
UK /beə əˈpɒn/
- other
- To have an influence or effect on something.
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beast
US /bist/
UK /bi:st/
- Noun
- Ugly or terrifying animal
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become of
US /bɪˈkʌm ʌv/
UK /bɪˈkʌm əv/
- other
- To happen or become the result of something.
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before dark
US /bɪˈfɔɚ ˈdɑrk/
UK /biˈfɔ: ˈdɑ:k/
- other
- At or prior to the time when it gets dark outside.
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bend down
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To bend your body toward the floor
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bow down
US /bo daʊn/
UK /bəu daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To submit to someone or something; to show respect or obedience.
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brick
US /brɪk/
UK /brɪk/
- Countable Noun
- Baked clay block used to build houses, walls
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by accident
US /baɪ ˈæksɪdənt/
UK /bai ˈæksidənt/
- Phrase
- Without intending to; unintentionally.
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by day
US /baɪ de/
UK /bai dei/
- Phrase
- During the daytime; not at night.
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by means of
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UK
- Phrase
- Using; with the help of.
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call in
US /kɔl ɪn/
UK /kɔ:l in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To ask others for help when in need
- To make a phone call to your office; to contact
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came off
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To succeed in doing; complete something
- To detach or come away from something in pieces
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cap
US /kæp/
UK /kæp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Covering for the end or top of something
- Transitive Verb
- To cover the top or end of an object
- To limit the amount of usage of something
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care for
US /kɛr fɔr/
UK /kɛə fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To want or desire a thing
- To look after someone who is ill, old, or very young.
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care of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
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castle
US /ˈkæsl/
UK /ˈkɑ:sl/
- Countable Noun
- Large defensive building in historical times
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chop away
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- Phrasal Verb
- To remove something by chopping it repeatedly.
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chop down
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To cut something with an axe
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clean off
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove dirt, marks, or unwanted matter from a surface by wiping or washing.
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climb down
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To descend, especially from a height, using your hands and feet.
- To back down or retreat from a previously held position or statement.
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close behind
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- Adverb
- Following very closely; in close pursuit.
- Adjective
- Near to overtaking or surpassing in a competition or ranking.
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come after
US /kʌm ˈæftɚ/
UK /kʌm ˈɑ:ftə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To follow someone in order to threaten them
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come along
US /kʌm əˈlɔŋ/
UK /kʌm əˈlɔŋ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go with someone who takes the lead
- To make progress toward a goal
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come back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
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come by
US /kʌm baɪ/
UK /kʌm bai/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
- To visit someone
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come for
US /kʌm fɔr/
UK /kʌm fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive to collect someone or something.
- To attack someone.
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come from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
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come from behind
US /kʌm frəm bɪˈhaɪnd/
UK /kʌm frəm bɪˈhaɪnd/
- other
- To win after being in a losing position initially.
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connected with
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- Phrase
- Related to; associated with.
- Involved with; having a relationship with.
- Phrasal Verb
- Was associated or linked to someone or something.
- Felt understanding or empathy with someone or something.
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courage
US /ˈkɚrɪdʒ, ˈkʌr-/
UK /'kʌrɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being able to face danger without fear
- The quality of being brave enough to do what is right or necessary, even when it is difficult or dangerous
- Transitive Verb
- To encourage or embolden someone.
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coward
US /ˈkaʊərd/
UK /ˈkaʊəd/
- Noun
- Someone too afraid to do what is right or needed
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cowardly
US /ˈkaʊədli/
UK /'kaʊədlɪ/
- Adjective
- Being fearful and unable to do something right
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cross it
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To cancel or eliminate something from a list or plan.
- Intransitive Verb
- To hope for good luck or a positive outcome.
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cross over
US /krɔs ˈovɚ/
UK /krɔs ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go from one side of something to the other.
- To become popular with a different type of audience.
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cry out
US /kraɪ aʊt/
UK /krai aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To shout or scream loudly, often due to pain, fear, or surprise.
- To protest or object strongly and publicly.
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cut off
US /kʌt ɔf/
UK /kʌt ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- To cut the end of something
- Transitive Verb
- To isolate or prevent access to a place or person.
- To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
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cyclone
US /ˈsaɪkloʊn/
UK /ˈsaɪkləʊn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong wind, similar to a hurricane, tornado, etc.
- A large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure.
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do away with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove or take something away; to kill
- To get rid of; abolish; eliminate.
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drawing in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To attract or entice someone or something.
- To involve someone in a situation, often unwillingly.
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due to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
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dust out
US /dʌst aʊt/
UK /dʌst aʊt/
- other
- To clean a place thoroughly, removing dust completely.
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earn it
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To deserve something as a result of one's actions or efforts.
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emerald
US /ˈɛmərəld, ˈɛmrəld/
UK /ˈemərəld/
- Noun
- Green-colored gemstone
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ever since
US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/
UK /ˈevə sins/
- Adverb
- Continuously from a past time until now.
- Conjunction
- From the time that; because.
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exclaimed
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To say or shout something suddenly
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face to face
US /fes tu fes/
UK /feis tu: feis/
- Adverb
- (Meeting) while looking at someone
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fall away
US /fɔl əˈwe/
UK /fɔ:l əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- Slowly lessen your friendship with someone
- Move away from a course you decided to take
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fall back into
US /fɔl bæk ˈɪntu/
UK /fɔ:l bæk ˈintu/
- other
- To revert to a previous behavior or condition.
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feel for
US /fil fɔr/
UK /fi:l fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
- To try to find something by touching it.
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feel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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few steps
US
UK
- Phrase
- A small number of steps; a short distance.
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fly at
US /flaɪ æt/
UK /flai æt/
- other
- To suddenly criticize or attack someone verbally.
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for all the world
US /fɚ ɔl ðə wɝld/
UK /fə ɔ:l ðə wɜ:ld/
- other
- In every respect; exactly like something or someone.
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for fear of
US /fɔr fɪr ʌv/
UK /fɔ: fiə ɔv/
- Phrase
- Because of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
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for nothing
US
UK
- Phrase
- Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- Free; without cost
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for sale
US /fɔr sel/
UK /fɔ: seil/
- Phrase
- (object) that people can buy
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for the world
US /fɚ ðə wɝld/
UK /fə ðə wɜ:ld/
- other
- Used to emphasize something would never happen.
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found out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- To become known; be revealed.
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four wheels
US
UK
- Noun
- A vehicle with four wheels.
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from home
US
UK
- Phrase
- Working or operating from one's residence.
- Originating or coming from one's own house or country.
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from side to side
US /frəm saɪd tu saɪd/
UK /frəm saɪd tə saɪd/
- other
- Moving left and right repeatedly.
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from top to bottom
US /frəm tɑp tu ˈbɑtəm/
UK /frəm tɒp tə ˈbɒtəm/
- other
- Completely or thoroughly; in every part.
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get a hold
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make contact with someone
- To control your emotions
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get across
US /ɡɛt əˈkrɔs/
UK /ɡet əˈkrɔs/
- Phrasal Verb
- To communicate (something) clearly and effectively.
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get along
US /ɡɛt əˈlɔŋ/
UK /ɡet əˈlɔŋ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
- To manage with what you have, e.g. money
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get back to
US /ɡɛt bæk tu/
UK /ɡet bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get in contact with someone again
- To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
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get behind
US /ɡɛt bɪˈhaɪnd/
UK /ɡet biˈhaind/
- Phrasal Verb
- To support or encourage.
- To fail to make enough progress or to do something by a particular time.
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get out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
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getting home
US
UK
- Noun
- The act of arriving at one's residence.
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go back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
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go on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
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go out
US /ɡo aʊt/
UK /ɡəu aut/
- Phrase
- To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
- Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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go straight
US /ɡo stret/
UK /ɡəu streit/
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue in the same direction without turning.
- To start living an honest and law-abiding life.
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going on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
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golden
US /ˈgoʊldən/
UK /ˈgəʊldən/
- Adjective
- Dark yellow color often seen in sunsets
- Made of gold
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guard against
US /ɡɑrd əˈɡenst/
UK /ɡɑ:d əˈɡenst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To take precautions against something undesirable.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take precautions against something; to protect oneself from something negative.
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have a heart
US /hæv ə hɑrt/
UK /hæv ə hɑ:t/
- other
- Show mercy or compassion to someone.
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have to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
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head out
US /hɛd aʊt/
UK /hed aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a place; depart
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heart in the right place
US /hɑrt ɪn ðə raɪt pleɪs/
UK /hɑ:t ɪn ðə raɪt pleɪs/
- other
- To have good intentions or be kind-hearted.
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help out
US /hɛlp aʊt/
UK /help aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To assist someone
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hold it in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To restrain or suppress an emotion or feeling.
- To restrain or delay a bodily function, such as urination or defecation.
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hot air
US /hɑt er/
UK /hɔt eə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Meaningless or exaggerated talk; empty rhetoric.
- Air that has been heated.
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in a corner
US /ɪn ə ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /ɪn ə ˈkɔ:nə/
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- In a situation where one is trapped or pressured with few options.
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in a minute
US
UK
- Phrase
- Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- Within the duration of one minute.
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in a row
US /ɪn e ro/
UK /in ə rəu/
- Phrase
- One after another without a break.
- Arranged in a straight line.
- Idiom
- To have an argument.
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in a while
US /ɪn e hwaɪl/
UK /in ə hwail/
- Phrase
- In a short period of time; soon.
- For a short period of time; soon.
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in color
US
UK
- Phrase
- Displayed or produced using all colors; not black and white.
- Adjective
- Full of vivid colors; bright and vibrant.
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in comfort
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a state of ease and relaxation; without hardship or difficulty.
- In a financially secure and comfortable manner.
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in danger
US /ɪn ˈdendʒɚ/
UK /in ˈdeindʒə/
- Phrase
- Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- At risk of experiencing something negative or harmful.
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in fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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in good time
US
UK
- Adverb
- By the required time; with time to spare
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in green
US /ɪn ɡrin/
UK /ɪn ɡri:n/
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- Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
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in little
US /ɪn ˈlɪtl/
UK /in ˈlɪtl/
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- To a small extent; insignificantly.
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in mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
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in order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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in plenty
US /ɪn ˈplɛnti/
UK /ɪn ˈplenti/
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- In large amount; more than enough.
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in reality
US /ɪn riˈælɪti/
UK /in riˈæliti/
- Phrase
- Actually; in fact; truly.
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in red
US /ɪn rɛd/
UK /in red/
- Phrase
- Marked or written using the colour red.
- Adjective
- Operating at a financial loss; in debt.
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in return
US /ɪn rɪˈtɚn/
UK /in riˈtə:n/
- Adverb
- As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- Phrase
- As compensation or consideration for something.
- As a reaction or response to something.
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in the air
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
- Adjective
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
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in the clouds
US /ɪn ðə ˈklaʊdz/
UK /in ðə ˈklaudz/
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- Lost in thought; daydreaming or distracted.
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in the dark
US /ɪn ði dɑrk/
UK /in ðə dɑ:k/
- Adjective
- Uninformed about something; unaware.
- Phrase
- In a state of secrecy or ignorance.
- In a place with little or no light.
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in the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
- Referring to something placed or growing in soil.
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in the lead
US /ɪn ði lid/
UK /in ðə li:d/
- Phrase
- Being ahead of others in a competition or race.
- Having a position of control or authority.
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in the least
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UK
- Phrase
- Not at all; to the smallest degree.
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in the meantime
US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/
UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/
- Phrase
- During the time between two events; meanwhile.
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in the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
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in the midst of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- During; while something is happening.
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in the pocket
US /ɪn ðə ˈpɑkət/
UK /in ðə ˈpɒkit/
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- Having secured or certain success or advantage.
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in the west
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located in or towards the west.
- Located in the western part of a country or region.
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in the wink of an eye
US /ɪn ðə wɪŋk ʌv ən aɪ/
UK /ɪn ðə wɪŋk ɔv ən aɪ/
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- Very quickly; in a very short time.
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in the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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in time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
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in trouble
US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /in ˈtrʌbl/
- Adjective
- Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- other
- In serious trouble or difficulty.
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in truth
US
UK
- Phrase
- In fact; actually; really
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in waves
US /ɪn weɪvz/
UK /ɪn weɪvz/
- other
- Occurring in large, flowing bursts or groups.
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inquire
US /ɪnˈkwaɪr/
UK /ɪn'kwaɪə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To ask a question to get information
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inside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
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instead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
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into shape
US /ˈɪntu ˈʃeɪp/
UK /ˈɪntəʊ ˈʃeɪp/
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- To improve physical fitness or condition.
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journey
US /ˈdʒɚni/
UK /'dʒɜ:nɪ/
- Noun
- Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel through a place
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keep away from
US /kip əˈwe frʌm/
UK /ki:p əˈwei frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To avoid someone or something; to maintain a distance.
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keep back
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To (cause to) not go near something or someone
- To reserve or hold something in reserve.
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king of beasts
US /ˈkɪŋ əv bist͡s/
UK /ˈkɪŋ əv bi:sts/
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- A title for the lion, symbolizing strength and dominance over animals.
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lay
US /le/
UK /leɪ/
- Adjective
- Amateur; not being a trained priest
- Transitive Verb
- To place a bet on a game outcome
- (Of a bird, etc.) to produce eggs from its body
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lay down on
US /leɪ daʊn ɑn/
UK /leɪ daʊn ɒn/
- other
- To neglect duties or avoid work or effort.
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left out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To forget; omit
- To exclude someone or something; to not include.
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lie down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
- Phrase
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light on
US /laɪt ɑn/
UK /lait ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To illuminate something.
- To discover something unexpectedly.
- Adjective
- Gentle or delicate in the use of something.
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like a big dog
US /laɪk ə bɪg dɔg/
UK /laɪk ə bɪg dɒg/
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- Acting confidently and authoritatively, like an important person.
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like a man
US /laɪk ə mæn/
UK /laɪk ə mæn/
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- To act bravely or responsibly.
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little man
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A man of short stature.
- An unimportant or insignificant person.
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long for
US /lɔŋ fɔr/
UK /lɔŋ fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
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look after
US /lʊk ˈæftɚ/
UK /luk ˈɑ:ftə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take care of someone or something
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look around
US /lʊk əˈraʊnd/
UK /luk əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To explore a place; search for something.
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look at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
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look into
US /lʊk ˈɪntu/
UK /luk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
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look upon
US /lʊk əˈpɑn/
UK /luk əˈpɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider or regard in a particular way.
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lost heart
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To become discouraged; to lose hope or enthusiasm.
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matter of opinion
US
UK
- Noun
- Something that is subjective and depends on personal preference.
- Phrase
- Something that is subjective and open to individual interpretation.
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melt away
US /mɛlt əˈwe/
UK /melt əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To disappear gradually.
- To become gradually smaller or less.
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move around
US /muv əˈraʊnd/
UK /mu:v əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change position or location; to go from place to place.
- Intransitive Verb
- To spread or circulate (e.g., information, rumors).
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much lighter
US
UK
- Adjective
- Considerably less heavy.
- Considerably less dark in color.
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next moment
US
UK
- Phrase
- Immediately after; very soon.
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night and day
US /naɪt ənd de/
UK /nait ænd dei/
- Phrase
- Continuously; all the time.
- Noun
- The contrast between two very different things.
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no matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
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no sooner than
US /no ˈsunɚ ðæn/
UK /nəʊ ˈsu:nə ðən/
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- Indicating one event immediately followed another.
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of any kind
US
UK
- Phrase
- Of any type or variety whatsoever.
- To any degree or extent.
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of course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
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of use
US /ʌv jus/
UK /əv ju:s/
- other
- Having practical value; useful or helpful.
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of yours
US /ʌv jʊɚz/
UK /əv jɔ:z/
- other
- Belonging to you; your possession or property.
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off the wall
US
UK
- Adjective
- Unconventional; eccentric; bizarre.
- Adverb
- Away from a wall.
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on account of
US /ɑn əˈkaʊnt ʌv/
UK /ɔn əˈkaunt ɔv/
- Preposition
- Because of.
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on earth
US /ɑn ɚθ/
UK /ɔn ə:θ/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
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on fire
US /ɑn faɪr/
UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/
- Adjective
- Very successful or popular
- Burning
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on the couch
US /ɑn ðə kaʊtʃ/
UK /ɒn ðə kaʊtʃ/
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- Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
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on the dry
US /ɑn ðə ˈdraɪ/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈdrai/
- other
- Situated on land or in a dry area, not in water.
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on the floor
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
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on the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
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on the inside
US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/
UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/
- Phrase
- Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- In prison; incarcerated.
- Adjective
- Possessing secret or confidential information.
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on the other side of
US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/
- Preposition
- Located across something from a given point.
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on the road
US /ɑn ði rəʊd/
UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/
- Phrase
- Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
- Idiom
- Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
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on the rocks
US
UK
- Phrase
- Served with ice cubes.
- Idiom
- Experiencing difficulties and likely to fail.
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on the table
US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of a table.
- Available for consideration or discussion.
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on to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
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once in a while
US //wʌns ɪn ə waɪl//
UK
- Phrase
- Occasionally; not very often.
- Occasionally; not very often.
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out of it
US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/
UK /aut ɔv it/
- Adjective
- Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
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over the fence
US /ˈoʊvɚ ðə ˈfɛns/
UK /ˈəuvə ðə ˈfens/
- Preposition
- Beyond a physical or figurative boundary or limit.
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over the hill
US
UK
- Adjective
- Considered to be too old to perform effectively.
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over the top
US /ˈovɚ ði tɑp/
UK /ˈəuvə ðə tɔp/
- Adjective
- More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- So extreme that it is offensive.
- Adverb
- To an excessive degree; excessively.
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over to
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UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
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palace
US /ˈpælɪs/
UK /ˈpæləs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
- The center of government or royal power.
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pass over
US /pæs ˈovɚ/
UK /pɑ:s ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cross or bypass
- A polite way of saying 'to die'
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pass through
US /pæs θru/
UK /pɑ:s θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
- To go through something; to move from one side to the other of something.
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passed by
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Went past someone or something.
- Elasped; time went by.
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picking out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To choose or select one item from many
- The action of distinguishing or recognizing something or someone from a group.
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pole
US /pol/
UK /pəʊl/
- Noun
- One of two opposite ideas, qualities or positions
- Most northern or most southern point on a planet
- Transitive Verb
- To move a boat with a stick or pole
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pull it out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove something from a place or container by pulling.
- To withdraw or remove something, such as a product or investment, from a particular situation or market.
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put back
US /pʊt bæk/
UK /put bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return something to the proper place
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put it down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To place something on a surface.
- To write something down.
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put out
US /pʊt aʊt/
UK /put aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To publish, e.g. a book
- To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
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raft
US /ræft/
UK /rɑ:ft/
- Countable Noun
- Pieces of wood tied together as a kind of boat
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remark
US /rɪˈmɑ:rk/
UK /rɪˈmɑ:k/
- Noun
- Something you say as a reaction to something
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To comment on something that you observe
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ride on
US /raɪd ɑn/
UK /raid ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
- To depend on something for success.
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roll off
US /rol ɔf/
UK /rəul ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To fall off something by rolling.
- To complete or proceed easily and without problems.
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run after
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To chase someone or something
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run away from
US /rʌn əˈwe frʌm/
UK /rʌn əˈwei frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To run somewhere, e.g. to escape from something
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run down
US /rʌn daʊn/
UK /rʌn daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be in a bad condition
- To stop because of lack of power, e.g. a battery
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same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
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scare away
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To frighten someone or something so that they go away.
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search for
US /sɚtʃ fɔr/
UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find someone or something.
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seek out
US /sik aʊt/
UK /si:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
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set about
US /sɛt əˈbaʊt/
UK /set əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or start to do something
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set down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To place something down on a table, etc.
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set eyes on
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To see someone or something for the first time.
- To have a strong desire to obtain something.
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set off
US /sɛt ɔf/
UK /set ɒf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start a journey
- To cause something to explode or start working.
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to explode.
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set to
US /sɛt tu/
UK /set tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
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set with
US /sɛt wɪð/
UK /set wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be decorated or adorned with something.
- To be covered or filled with something.
- Adjective
- Having a strong and resolute intention or purpose.
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shut out
US /ʃʌt aʊt/
UK /ʃʌt aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To prevent from entering; keep out of relationship
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shut up
US /ʃʌt ʌp/
UK /ʃʌt ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close something, e.g. a shop
- To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
- Interjection
- An expression of disbelief or surprise
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sight in
US /saɪt ɪn/
UK /saɪt ɪn/
- other
- To adjust a weapon's sights for accurate aiming.
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silk
US /sɪlk/
UK /sɪlk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Fine cloth material used for making clothes
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silver
US /ˈsɪlvɚ/
UK /'sɪlvə(r)/
- Noun
- Person's name
- Shiny gray color
- Transitive Verb
- To coat something with a layer of silver
- To polish silver objects to make them shine
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sit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
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sit on it
US /sɪt ɑn ɪt/
UK /sɪt ɒn ɪt/
- other
- To delay making a decision or taking action.
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snap at
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To speak to someone in a sharp or angry way.
- To make a sudden attempt to bite someone or something.
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soldier
US /ˈsoldʒɚ/
UK /'səʊldʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person working in an army to fight
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speak of
US /spik ʌv/
UK /spi:k ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To mention someone or something in conversation.
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stand upon
US /stænd əˈpɑn/
UK /stænd əˈpɒn/
- other
- To insist firmly on something.
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stay in
US /ste ɪn/
UK /stei in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remain inside one's home.
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
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step over
US /stɛp ˈovɚ/
UK /step ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To walk over something.
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straighten out
US /ˈstretn aʊt/
UK /ˈstreɪtn aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To resolve a problem or difficulty; to clarify a misunderstanding.
- To make something tidy or organized; to put in order.
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straw
US /strɔ/
UK /strɔ:/
- Adjective
- Dry yellow stems of crops such as wheat
- Countable Noun
- Thin tube used for sucking up liquids to drink
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strip of
US
UK
- Phrase
- A long, narrow piece of something.
- A long, narrow area of land.
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stuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
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such as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
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take good care
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To look after someone or something well; ensure their well-being.
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take on
US /tek ɑn/
UK /teik ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To acquire a new characteristic
- To accept a new responsibility, role
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take out
US /tek aʊt/
UK /teik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To apply for and get a license
- To take someone on a date
- Uncountable Noun
- Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
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terrible
US /ˈtɛrəbəl/
UK /ˈterəbl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; horrible
- Causing great fear; frightening
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the following
US
UK
- Adjective
- Next in order or sequence.
- Uncountable Noun
- What is about to be said or written.
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think about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
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think of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
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throne
US /θron/
UK /θrəʊn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special elaborate chair on which king/queen sits
- Royal power; sovereignty.
- Transitive Verb
- To place on a throne; to enthrone.
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through the gate
US /θru ðə geɪt/
UK /θru: ðə geɪt/
- other
- To pass from one side of a gate to the other.
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tin
US /tɪn/
UK /tɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Metal container used for storing e.g. food
- Metal that cans are often made from
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to death
US /tu dɛθ/
UK /tu: deθ/
- Phrase
- Extremely; to a great degree
- Until death
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to do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
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to let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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to no purpose
US /tu no ˈpɝpəs/
UK /tu nəu ˈpə:pəs/
- other
- Without success or without any useful result.
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to pieces
US /tu ˈpisɪz/
UK /tu ˈpi:sɪz/
- other
- Broken into many small parts.
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together with
US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/
UK /təˈɡeðə wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; along with.
- Including; as well as.
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too heavy
US
UK
- Adjective
- Having excessive weight; difficult to lift or move.
- Excessively burdensome or difficult to manage.
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truck out
US /trʌk aʊt/
UK /trʌk aʊt/
- other
- To carry goods or materials away by truck.
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turn back
US /tɚn bæk/
UK /tə:n bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop and move backward on some issue
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turn out
US /tɚn aʊt/
UK /tə:n aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
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two halves
US
UK
- Phrase
- Two equal parts of something.
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up the hill
US
UK
- Phrase
- In an upward direction on a slope or hill.
- A difficult or challenging task.
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used to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
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used up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use all of; consume
- Adjective
- Exhausted or depleted.
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very top
US
UK
- Noun
- The highest point or part of something.
- Adjective
- The most important or successful.
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wait upon
US /weɪt əˈpɑn/
UK /weɪt əˈpɔn/
- other
- To serve or attend to someone, especially a customer or guest.
- To wait for something to happen or arrive.
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walk around
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- To move about in order to inspect something.
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walk through
US /wɔk θru/
UK /wɔ:k θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To show someone carefully how to do something
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watch over
US /wɑtʃ ˈovɚ/
UK /wɔtʃ ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To protect or guard someone or something.
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wear out
US /wɛr aʊt/
UK /wɛə aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To use until it becomes unusable; become unusable
- To make very tired; tire out
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wing
US /wɪŋ/
UK /wɪŋ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of an animal's body that is used for flying
- One of the two parts on the side of a plane, bird
- Intransitive Verb
- To fly to a place
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wink at
US /wɪŋk æt/
UK /wɪŋk æt/
- other
- To deliberately ignore or allow something wrong or improper.
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wipe away
US /waɪp əˈwe/
UK /waip əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove with a cloth
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witch
US /wɪtʃ/
UK /wɪtʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Woman believed to have magical powers
- Mean and ugly old woman
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with it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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without a murmur
US /wɪˈðaʊt ə ˈmɚmɚ/
UK /wɪˈðaʊt ə ˈmɜ:mə/
- other
- Without complaining or expressing dissatisfaction.
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woodman
US /'wʊdmən/
UK /ˈwʊdmən/
- Noun
- Person skilled in woodcraft
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work at
US /wɚk æt/
UK /wə:k æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- To make an effort to improve something.
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work in
US /wɚk ɪn/
UK /wə:k in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an opening for something in your schedule
- To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
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work on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

Vocabulary

brave
adj. Having courage
comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

Explanation

a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step". forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead". The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.

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brave

US/brev/

UK/breɪv/

adj.Brave

v.t.To bravely face

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Audiobook by L. Frank Baum

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Get ready to be swept away by the beginning of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz"! This audiobook chapter introduces Dorothy and her life on the Kansas prairies, setting the stage for an incredible adventure. You'll hear vivid descriptions of the landscape and the dramatic arrival of a cyclone, perfect for expanding your vocabulary with words like 'prairies' and 'cyclone cellar'.

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