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Vocabulary

of course: Sure ; Certainly
at last: Finally; after a long delay.
at once: Immediately; without delay
go on: To continue doing something
used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
got to: To arrive at some place
as well as: Also; in addition to
look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
at any rate: Whatever happens; in any case; anyway.
set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
have to: Must do
after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
going on: To continue doing something
think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
at least: As a minimum
out of the way: Remote; isolated.
in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
leave off: To stop doing something.
come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
sit down: To take a seat
in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
become of: To happen or become the result of something.
in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
on to: Toward something; forward
in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
close behind: Following very closely; in close pursuit.
in a hurry: Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
such as: For example; like
in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
down with: Suffering from an illness.
hold your tongue: To stop yourself from saying something you might regret.
on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
for instance: As an example.
as follows: Used to introduce a list or explanation.
close by: Near in distance; nearby.
think about: To consider something carefully.
for fear of: Because of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
at home: In one's own residence or country.
in hand: In one's possession or control.
get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
next to: Being located along side another
come up: To come closer to someone; approach
found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
high time: The appropriate moment or opportunity to do something.
in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
as for: Concerning; regarding.
out of breath: Having difficulty breathing, often after physical exertion.
turn into: To change to become something else
allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
to pieces: Broken into many small parts.
with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
to do with: To be about something; concern
often seen: Frequently observed; commonly encountered.
answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
wake up: To stop sleeping
instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
lie down: To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
keep back: To (cause to) not go near something or someone
as long as: For the period that; provided that.
know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
read out: To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
take out: To apply for and get a license
pop down: To go somewhere briefly or for a short time.
past it: No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
walk with: To accompany someone while walking.
like the wind: Moving very fast, quickly like the wind blows.
down the middle: In or along the center of something.
rate it: To give something a score or evaluation based on its quality or merit.
get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
wander about: To move from place to place without a fixed purpose or destination.
shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
red hot: Extremely hot; heated to a point of glowing red.
disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
certain to: Sure to happen; inevitable.
to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
climb up: To ascend or move to a higher position by using one's hands and feet.
hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
look through: To examine carefully to see what is there
of any use: Indicating whether something is helpful or useful.
speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
leap out: To jump out suddenly.
talk on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
of late: Recently; lately.
race course: A track or ground where races are held, especially for horses.
to death: Extremely; to a great degree
in chorus: Speaking or singing all together at the same time.
getting home: The act of arriving at one's residence.
swim in: To move through water by using your arms and legs.
on the door: Situated on the surface or part of a door.
stop in: To visit a place briefly, usually on the way to somewhere else.
kneel down: To go down on one's knees.
foot up: To add numbers to find a total sum.
in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
for all that: Despite that; even though.
take it away: To remove something.
out of the window: To be discarded or no longer applicable or relevant.
stay in: To remain inside one's home.
set about: To begin or start to do something
run over: To go beyond a limit, e.g. of a budget
head over heels: Deeply and completely in love.
hanging out: To spend time with your friends
set off: To start a journey
on tiptoe: Walking quietly with raised heels to avoid making noise.
over the edge: In a state of emotional or mental breakdown; beyond the limits of what one can handle.
at present: Currently; now
from beginning to end: Throughout the entire time or process; completely.
next moment: Immediately after; very soon.
work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
draw back: To move backward, e.g. in horror or fear
talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
night and day: Continuously; all the time.
come upon: To accidentally find; discover something
run back: To come back
of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
fix on: To choose or decide on something or someone.
make with: To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
turn round: To turn abruptly and face the other way
chop off: To remove something by cutting it with a sharp tool.
by the bye: Used to introduce a side remark or incidentally.
set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
give it up: To stop trying to do something
on good terms: Having a friendly or cooperative relationship.
ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
put out: To publish, e.g. a book
used up: To use all of; consume
once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
fall upon: To attack someone or something suddenly and violently.
by mistake: Accidentally; unintentionally.
up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
in the act: While performing an action, especially something wrong or illegal.
in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
in particular: Specifically; especially.
at the moment: At this time; now
fly up: To ascend or rise quickly into the air.
in less than no time: Very quickly or almost immediately.
in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
keeping up: To understand what someone is saying
of a feather: Used to describe people or things that are similar or connected.
flock together: To gather or come together in a group.
birds of a feather: People with similar interests or characteristics tend to stick together.
of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
go after: To chase or pursue something
do without: To manage without having or doing something
wash off: To remove something by washing.
much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
at school: Present and attending school.
passed by: Went past someone or something.
soldier on: To continue despite suffering
pass away: A polite way of saying 'to die'
round to: To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
come before: To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
on second thoughts: After reconsidering; changing one's mind.
leave out: To forget; omit
stand down: To end a state of readiness, e.g. for war
box in: To trap or prevent movement by surrounding closely.
all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
put back: To return something to the proper place
write out: To write something in full instead of using abbreviations or symbols.
look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
rule in: To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
after a fashion: To some extent; but not very well or perfectly.
in the wind: Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
cat: Household pet with fur, four legs and long tail.
look: Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
dear: Loved or valued very much
door: You walk through this when you go in a room
time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
poor: Inferior; below the normal standard
white: Person's name
soup: Fairly liquid food made by boiling ingredients
tea: A full meal eaten around 5-7 p.m (in the UK)
hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
great: Very good; better than before
feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
garden: Yard; ground outside your house to grow plants
rabbit: Type of small animal with long ears and four legs
mouse: Small animal that has fur and a long tail
large: Big; of great size; broad, tall, wide, or fat
cry: To sound an animal may make to call its family
add: To include as well
moment: Very short or brief period of time
bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
mad: Very angry
suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
hurried: To move, act, get somewhere, do something quickly
sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
turn: To become (a particular age)
repeat: Action that is done again
hurry: To move, act, get somewhere, do something quickly
replied: To respond by speech, writing or action
thought: To have an idea about something without certainty
voice: Ability to sing well
anxiously: With anxiety or a feeling of worry
court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
curious: Wanting to know more about something
silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
angrily: With anger; in a way showing you are very annoyed
interrupted: To stop something from happening for a while
suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
shake: To cause someone to be surprised or upset
turning: To become (a particular age)
tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
jury: 12 citizens who decide if someone is guilty or not
remarked: To comment on something that you observe
remark: Something you say as a reaction to something
offended: To break a rule or do something wrong
witness: To see the signing of an official document
trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
beg: To ask someone in an emotional way for something
eagerly: With eagerness; in an eager manner
tail: Extended part at the back of an animal's body
caterpillar: Insect with many legs that becomes a butterfly
hastily: Done without much thought; it is done carelessly
footman: Servant (in a palace) to run errands and do chores
pigeon: Gray bird that is common in cities
queer: Offensive term for a gay person
croquet: Game to hit balls through hoops on the ground
serpent: Very big snake
whiting: Small fish of the cod family that can be eaten
twinkle: To shine with a flickering gleam of light
hedgehog: Small mammal making a spiky ball if threatened
lobster: Large hard-shelled sea crustacean, prized as food

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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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after a fashion
US /ˈæftɚ ə ˈfæʃən/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ə ˈfæʃən/
- other
- To some extent; but not very well or perfectly.
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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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all the things
US
UK
- Pronoun
- Everything; all items or aspects
- Determiner
- Every item or object being considered or discussed.
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allow me
US
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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angrily
US /ˈæŋɡrɪlɪ/
UK /'æŋɡrəlɪ/
- Adverb
- With anger; in a way showing you are very annoyed
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answer to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
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anxiously
US /ˈæŋkʃəslɪ/
UK /'æŋkʃəslɪ/
- Adverb
- With anxiety or a feeling of worry
- Wanting something badly
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as follows
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a list or explanation.
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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 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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at any rate
US
UK
- Phrase
- Whatever happens; in any case; anyway.
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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 least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
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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 present
US /æt ˈprɛznt/
UK /æt ˈprezənt/
- Phrase
- Currently; now
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at school
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present and attending school.
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at the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
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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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become of
US /bɪˈkʌm ʌv/
UK /bɪˈkʌm əv/
- other
- To happen or become the result of something.
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beg
US /bɛɡ/
UK /beg/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To ask someone in an emotional way for something
- (Dog) to sit up to ask for something
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bill
US /bɪl/
UK /bɪl/
- Noun
- Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
- Sign or poster advertising something
- Transitive Verb
- To request payment by handing over an invoice
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birds of a feather
US /bɝdz əv ə ˈfɛðɚ/
UK /bɜ:dz əv ə ˈfeðə/
- other
- People with similar interests or characteristics tend to stick together.
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box in
US /bɑks ɪn/
UK /bɒks ɪn/
- other
- To trap or prevent movement by surrounding closely.
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by mistake
US /baɪ mɪˈstek/
UK /bai misˈteik/
- Phrase
- Accidentally; unintentionally.
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by the bye
US /baɪ ðə baɪ/
UK /baɪ ðə baɪ/
- other
- Used to introduce a side remark or incidentally.
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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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caterpillar
US /ˈkætɚˌpɪlɚ, ˈkætə-/
UK /'kætəpɪlə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Insect with many legs that becomes a butterfly
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certain to
US
UK
- Adjective
- Sure to happen; inevitable.
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chop off
US /tʃɑp ɔf/
UK /tʃɔp ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove something by cutting it with a sharp tool.
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climb up
US /klaɪm ʌp/
UK /klaim ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To ascend or move to a higher position by using one's hands and feet.
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clock in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
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close behind
US
UK
- Adverb
- Following very closely; in close pursuit.
- Adjective
- Near to overtaking or surpassing in a competition or ranking.
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close by
US /kloz baɪ/
UK /kləuz bai/
- Adverb
- Near in distance; nearby.
- Phrase
- In a position or location that is near.
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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 before
US /kʌm bɪˈfɔr/
UK /kʌm biˈfɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
- To be considered more important than something else.
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come up
US /kʌm ʌp/
UK /kʌm ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To come closer to someone; approach
- (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
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come upon
US /kʌm əˈpɑn/
UK /kʌm əˈpɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accidentally find; discover something
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court
US /kɔrt, kort/
UK /kɔ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- To encourage dangerous behavior
- Noun
- Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
- Place where legal cases are decided
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croquet
US /kroʊˈkeɪ/
UK /ˈkrəʊkeɪ/
- Noun
- Game to hit balls through hoops on the ground
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curious
US /ˈkjʊriəs/
UK /ˈkjʊəriəs/
- Adjective
- Wanting to know more about something
- Attracting interest by being strange or unusual
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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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deal to
US /dil tə/
UK /di:l tə/
- other
- To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
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disagree with
US /ˌdɪsəˈɡri wɪð/
UK /ˌdisəˈɡri: wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a different opinion from someone else.
- Intransitive Verb
- To cause someone to feel ill or uncomfortable.
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dive in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
- Intransitive Verb
- To jump into water headfirst.
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do without
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To manage without having or doing something
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down the middle
US
UK
- Phrase
- In or along the center of something.
- (In baseball) directly over the center of home plate.
- Adjective
- Taking a neutral or moderate position; avoiding extremes.
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down with
US /daʊn wɪð/
UK /daun wið/
- Adjective
- Suffering from an illness.
- Agreeable to; in favor of.
- Interjection
- An expression of opposition to something.
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draw back
US /drɔ bæk/
UK /drɔ: bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To move backward, e.g. in horror or fear
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eagerly
US /ˈiɡɚlɪ/
UK /'i:gəlɪ/
- Adverb
- With eagerness; in an eager manner
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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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fall upon
US /fɔl əˈpɑn/
UK /fɔ:l əˈpɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attack someone or something suddenly and violently.
- To become someone's responsibility or duty.
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fix on
US /fɪks ɑn/
UK /fɪks ɒn/
- other
- To choose or decide on something or someone.
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flock together
US /flɑk təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /flɒk təˈgeðə/
- other
- To gather or come together in a group.
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fly up
US /flai ʌp/
UK /flai ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To ascend or rise quickly into the air.
- Intransitive Verb
- To be quickly promoted or advance in a career or organization.
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foot up
US /fʊt ʌp/
UK /fʊt ʌp/
- other
- To add numbers to find a total sum.
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footman
US /ˈfʊtmən/
UK /ˈfʊtmən/
- Countable Noun
- Servant (in a palace) to run errands and do chores
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for a minute
US
UK
- Phrase
- For a short period of time; briefly.
- Used to indicate a sudden realization or thought.
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for all that
US
UK
- Phrase
- Despite that; even though.
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for days
US /fɔr dez/
UK /fɔ: deɪz/
- Phrase
- For a long period of time; lasting several days.
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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 instance
US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/
UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
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for life
US /fɔr laɪf/
UK /fɔ: laif/
- Phrase
- For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- To support someone for the duration of their life.
- Adjective
- Being a member for the entirety of one's life.
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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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from beginning to end
US /frʌm bɪˈgɪnɪŋ tə ɛnd/
UK /frɒm bɪˈgɪnɪŋ tə end/
- other
- Throughout the entire time or process; completely.
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garden
US /ˈgɑ:rdn/
UK /ˈgɑ:dn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Yard; ground outside your house to grow plants
- Public park in which visitors can see flowers
- Intransitive Verb
- To work in a yard to grow plants, vegetables
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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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get through
US /ɡɛt θru/
UK /ɡet θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive at the end of or finish something
- To succeed in contacting someone by phone
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getting home
US
UK
- Noun
- The act of arriving at one's residence.
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give it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop trying to do something
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go after
US /ɡo ˈæftɚ/
UK /ɡəu ˈɑ:ftə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To chase or pursue something
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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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going on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
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got to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
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grow up
US /ɡro ʌp/
UK /ɡrəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop from a child into an adult
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hand on
US /hænd ɑn/
UK /hænd ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
- To pass or transfer knowledge, skills, or traditions to someone else.
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hanging out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
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hastily
US /ˈhestɪlɪ/
UK /'heɪstɪlɪ/
- Adverb
- Done without much thought; it is done carelessly
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have to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
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head over heels
US /hɛd ˈovɚ hilz/
UK /hed ˈəuvə hi:lz/
- Phrase
- Deeply and completely in love.
- Turning or tumbling in such a way that the head is where the heels should be.
- Adverb
- In a tumbling or inverted manner; turning over completely.
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hedgehog
US /ˈhɛdʒˌhɔɡ, -ˌhɑɡ/
UK /ˈhedʒhɒg/
- Countable Noun
- Small mammal making a spiky ball if threatened
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high time
US /haɪ taɪm/
UK /hai taim/
- Noun
- The appropriate moment or opportunity to do something.
- A point when something is urgently required or overdue.
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hold your tongue
US /hoʊld jʊr tʌŋ/
UK /hould jɔ: tʌŋ/
- other
- To stop yourself from saying something you might regret.
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hurried
US /ˈhə:rid, ˈhʌr-/
UK /ˈhʌrid/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move, act, get somewhere, do something quickly
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hurry
US /ˈhɚri, ˈhʌr-/
UK /'hʌrɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move, act, get somewhere, do something quickly
- Noun
- Act of moving quickly because you are late
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in a hurry
US /ɪn e ˈhɚri/
UK /in ə ˈhʌri/
- Phrase
- Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
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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 chorus
US /ɪn ˈkɔrəs/
UK /in ˈkɔ:rəs/
- other
- Speaking or singing all together at the same time.
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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 hand
US /ɪn hænd/
UK /in hænd/
- Phrase
- In one's possession or control.
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in less than no time
US /ɪn lɛs ðən no taɪm/
UK /in les ðən nəu taɪm/
- other
- Very quickly or almost immediately.
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in particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
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in prison
US /ɪn ˈprɪzən/
UK /in ˈprizən/
- Phrase
- Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
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in sight
US /ɪn saɪt/
UK /in sait/
- Phrase
- Visible; able to be seen.
- Near to being achieved; imminent.
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in the act
US /ɪn ði ækt/
UK /in ðə ækt/
- Phrase
- While performing an action, especially something wrong or illegal.
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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 house
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
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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 way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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in the wind
US /ɪn ðə wɪnd/
UK /ɪn ðə wɪnd/
- other
- Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
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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 with
US /ɪn wɪð/
UK /in wið/
- Phrase
- Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- Having influence or favor with someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
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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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interrupted
US /ˌɪntə'rʌptɪd/
UK /ˌɪntə'rʌptɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To stop something from happening for a while
- To stop someone from speaking by saying or doing something.
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jury
US /ˈdʒʊri/
UK /ˈdʒʊəri/
- Noun
- 12 citizens who decide if someone is guilty or not
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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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keeping up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand what someone is saying
- To move or progress at the same rate as someone or something else.
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kneel down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To go down on one's knees.
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know about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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know better
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be wise enough not to do something.
- To be expected to have the sense to not do something.
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leap out
US /lip aʊt/
UK /li:p aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To jump out suddenly.
- To be very obvious or noticeable.
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leave off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop doing something.
- To omit or exclude something.
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leave out
US /liv aʊt/
UK /li:v aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To forget; omit
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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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like the wind
US /laɪk ðə wɪnd/
UK /laɪk ðə wɪnd/
- other
- Moving very fast, quickly like the wind blows.
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live on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to exist or be remembered.
- To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
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lobster
US /ˈlɑ:bstə(r)/
UK /ˈlɒbstə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Large hard-shelled sea crustacean, prized as food
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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 for
US /lʊk fɔr/
UK /luk fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- To expect or anticipate something.
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look over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To check something to see it works well; inspect
- To examine or inspect something quickly.
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look through
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To examine carefully to see what is there
- To search for something among a collection of things.
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mad
US /mæd/
UK /mæd/
- Adjective
- Very angry
- Enthusiastic about something
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make with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
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mouse
US /maʊs/
UK /maʊs/
- Countable Noun
- Small animal that has fur and a long tail
- Noun
- Computer device to control movement on a screen
- Quiet, shy person
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much about
US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/
UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/
- Phrase
- A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
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next moment
US
UK
- Phrase
- Immediately after; very soon.
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next to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
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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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of a feather
US /əv ə ˈfɛðɚ/
UK /əv ə ˈfeðə/
- other
- Used to describe people or things that are similar or connected.
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of any use
US /əv ˈɛni jus/
UK /əv ˈeni ju:s/
- other
- Indicating whether something is helpful or useful.
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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 late
US
UK
- Phrase
- Recently; lately.
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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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offended
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To break a rule or do something wrong
- To upset, as by hurting someone's feelings
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often seen
US
UK
- Adjective
- Frequently observed; commonly encountered.
- Frequently observed, especially due to popularity or prevalence.
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on and off
US /ɑn ənd ɔf/
UK /ɔn ænd ɔf/
- Adverb
- Intermittently; not continuously.
- Adjective
- Characterized by periods of involvement and separation.
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on good terms
US
UK
- Phrase
- Having a friendly or cooperative relationship.
- Having a positive and mutually beneficial business relationship.
- Adjective
- Having a friendly or cooperative relationship.
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on second thoughts
US
UK
- Phrase
- After reconsidering; changing one's mind.
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on the door
US /ɑn ðə dɔr/
UK /ɒn ðə dɔ:/
- Preposition
- Situated on the surface or part of a door.
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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 spot
US /ɑn ði spɑt/
UK /ɔn ðə spɔt/
- Phrase
- Immediately; at that location.
- Present and ready for action or responsibility.
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on the whole
US /ɑn ði hol/
UK /ɔn ðə həul/
- Phrase
- Considering everything; generally.
- In summary; taking everything into consideration.
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on tiptoe
US /ɑn ˈtɪptoʊ/
UK /ɒn ˈtɪptəu/
- other
- Walking quietly with raised heels to avoid making noise.
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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 upon a time
US /wʌns əˈpɑn e taɪm/
UK /wʌns əˈpɔn ə taim/
- Phrase
- A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
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out of breath
US /aʊt ʌv brɛθ/
UK /aut ɔv breθ/
- Adjective
- Having difficulty breathing, often after physical exertion.
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out of the way
US /aʊt ʌv ði we/
UK /aut ɔv ðə wei/
- Adjective
- Remote; isolated.
- No longer obstructing or hindering.
- Phrase
- Not obstructing or impeding progress; in a position where one does not cause an obstruction.
- Completed; finished; no longer needing attention.
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out of the window
US /aʊt əv ðə ˈwɪndoʊ/
UK /aut əv ðə ˈwɪndəu/
- other
- To be discarded or no longer applicable or relevant.
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over the edge
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a state of emotional or mental breakdown; beyond the limits of what one can handle.
- Beyond the physical boundary or brink of something.
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over to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
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pass away
US /pæs əˈwe/
UK /pɑ:s əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- A polite way of saying 'to die'
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passed by
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Went past someone or something.
- Elasped; time went by.
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past it
US
UK
- Adjective
- No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
- Beyond the point of being useful or functional.
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pigeon
US /ˈpɪdʒən/
UK /'pɪdʒɪn/
- Noun
- Gray bird that is common in cities
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pop down
US /pɑp daʊn/
UK /pɔp daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go somewhere briefly or for a short time.
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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 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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queer
US /kwɪr/
UK /kwɪə(r)/
- Noun
- Offensive term for a gay person
- Adjective
- (Offensive) being gay; homosexual
- Odd or unusual; strange
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rabbit
US /ˈræbɪt/
UK /ˈræbɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Type of small animal with long ears and four legs
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race course
US
UK
- Noun
- A track or ground where races are held, especially for horses.
- The route followed by competitors in a race.
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rate it
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To give something a score or evaluation based on its quality or merit.
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read out
US /rid aʊt/
UK /ri:d aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To display a particular value or measurement.
- To retrieve and display data from a storage device.
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red hot
US /rɛd hɑt/
UK /red hɔt/
- Adjective
- Extremely hot; heated to a point of glowing red.
- Very exciting, popular, or successful.
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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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remarked
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To comment on something that you observe
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repeat
US /rɪˈpit/
UK /rɪˈpi:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Action that is done again
- Musical passage that is to be played again
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To do something over again
- To say something you have learned and memorized
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round to
US /raʊnd tə/
UK /raund tə/
- other
- To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
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rule in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
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run back
US /rʌn bæk/
UK /rʌn bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To come back
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run over
US /rʌn ˈovɚ/
UK /rʌn ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go beyond a limit, e.g. of a budget
- To hit someone when driving a car
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serpent
US /ˈsə:pənt/
UK /ˈsɜ:pənt/
- Countable Noun
- Very big snake
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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 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 out
US /sɛt aʊt/
UK /set aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- To give in detail in writing
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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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shake
US /ʃek/
UK /ʃeɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause someone to be surprised or upset
- To cause a belief, idea, or feeling to weaken
- Countable Noun
- Drink made by shaking milk with fruit or flavors
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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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silence
US /ˈsaɪləns/
UK /'saɪləns/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being quiet and not talking for a time
- When there is not sound or noise; complete quiet
- Transitive Verb
- To stop the noise that something is making
- To prevent someone from expressing thoughts
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sit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
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soldier on
US /ˈsoldʒɚ ɑn/
UK /ˈsəuldʒə ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue despite suffering
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speak to
US /spik tu/
UK /spi:k tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To address or communicate with someone.
- To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
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spread out
US /sprɛd aʊt/
UK /spred aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To extend or stretch over a large area.
- To arrange things so that they cover a large area.
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stand down
US /stænd daʊn/
UK /stænd daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To end a state of readiness, e.g. for war
- To withdraw, e.g. from a fight or contest
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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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stop in
US /stɑp ɪn/
UK /stɔp in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To visit a place briefly, usually on the way to somewhere else.
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such as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
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suppose
US /səˈpoʊz/
UK /sə'pəʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or guess what might happen
- Conjunction
- What if
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swim in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To move through water by using your arms and legs.
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a lot of something.
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tail
US /tel/
UK /teɪl/
- Countable Noun
- Extended part at the back of an animal's body
- Noun
- Back or last part of something e.g. shirt
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take it away
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove something.
- Idiom
- To begin playing or performing.
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take off
US /tek ɔf/
UK /teik ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove, e.g. your clothes
- To make arrangements to be absent from work
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To remove (an item of clothing).
- To depart; to leave.
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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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talk on
US /tɔk ɑn/
UK /tɔ:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To talk at length about a particular subject.
- To scold or lecture someone at length.
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talking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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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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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 pieces
US /tu ˈpisɪz/
UK /tu ˈpi:sɪz/
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- Broken into many small parts.
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to taste
US /tu teɪst/
UK /tu teɪst/
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- Add an ingredient according to your preference.
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tone
US /toʊn/
UK /təʊn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Atmosphere or feeling in a message
- Firmness and strength of the body's muscles
- Transitive Verb
- To increase the quality of muscles by exercise
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trial
US /ˈtraɪəl, traɪl/
UK /ˈtraɪəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- Act or process of testing or experimenting
- Transitive Verb
- To be made or done as a test or experiment
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turn into
US /tɚn ˈɪntu/
UK /tə:n ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change to become something else
- To change your direction to go into a place
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turn round
US /tɚn raʊnd/
UK /tə:n raund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To turn abruptly and face the other way
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turned out
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
- Transitive Verb
- To extinguish or switch off lights.
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twinkle
US /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
UK /ˈtwɪŋkl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To shine with a flickering gleam of light
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up against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrase
- Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- In close proximity or contact with something.
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upon a time
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UK
- Phrase
- An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
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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
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use all of; consume
- Adjective
- Exhausted or depleted.
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wake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
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walk with
US /wɔk wɪð/
UK /wɔ:k wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone while walking.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To support or stand by someone.
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wander about
US /ˈwɑndɚ əˈbaʊt/
UK /ˈwɔndə əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To move from place to place without a fixed purpose or destination.
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wash off
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove something by washing.
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watch out
US /wɑtʃ aʊt/
UK /wɔtʃ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be careful; to be alert to danger
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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 knowing
US
UK
- Phrase
- Unaware; without being conscious of something.
- Unintentionally; without meaning to do something.
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witness
US /ˈwɪtnɪs/
UK /'wɪtnəs/
- Transitive Verb
- To see the signing of an official document
- To see an event take place (usually a crime)
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who was present to see an event take place
- Evidence or proof of something
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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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write out
US /raɪt aʊt/
UK /rait aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To write something in full instead of using abbreviations or symbols.
- To copy something by writing it.
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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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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Audiobook by Lewis Carrol

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Ever wondered what happens when Alice follows a White Rabbit down a hole? This chapter brings you right into her curious tumble, filled with peculiar sights and thoughts. You'll get to explore vivid descriptions and Alice's funny internal monologue as she navigates this strange new world!

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