Vocabulary

  • look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • have at: To attack someone or something.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
  • to death: Extremely; to a great degree
  • come forth: To appear; to emerge.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • lie with: To have sexual intercourse with someone.
  • keep the peace: To maintain order and prevent conflict or disturbance.
  • down with: Suffering from an illness.
  • on pain of: With the threat of punishment if the stated action is not done.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • such as: For example; like
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • fall out
  • fall upon: To attack someone or something suddenly and violently.
  • in faith: Truly; certainly; indeed.
  • in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
  • by night: During the night; not during the day.
  • dream on: Said when you think something is very unlikely to happen.
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • by the book: According to the rules; strictly
  • of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
  • swear by: To have great confidence in something; to believe that something is very effective.
  • have to: Must do
  • set on: To attack
  • in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
  • out of breath: Having difficulty breathing, often after physical exertion.
  • quarrel with: To have an argument or disagreement with someone.
  • in blood: Covered or stained with blood, literally or figuratively.
  • in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
  • run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • part with: To give something away; relinquish possession of something.
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • set up
  • cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
  • pass by: To go past someone or something.
  • look upon: To consider or regard in a particular way.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • go along with: To agree to do something
  • by any means: In any way possible, regardless of the method
  • step aside: To move to the side to allow someone to pass.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • hit with: To strike someone or something using an object.
  • in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
  • at odds: In a state of conflict or disagreement
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
  • in good time: By the required time; with time to spare
  • in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
  • shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
  • in secret: Done or kept in a way that is not known or seen by others.
  • with God: Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
  • come about: To turn a boat around; (of boat) to turn around
  • by day: During the daytime; not at night.
  • in shape: In good physical condition; fit.
  • time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
  • in the stars: Determined by fate or destiny.
  • let in: To allow someone to enter or come in
  • come near: To be nearly as much as (a value)
  • turn the tables: To reverse a situation, gaining an advantage over someone who previously had an advantage over you.
  • put off: To take off, e.g. clothing
  • convert to: To change into another form, substance, state, or product.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
  • sit under: To study or receive instruction from someone.
  • to a man: Every single person involved without exception.
  • on form: Performing well; at one's best
  • in truth: In fact; actually; really
  • swear at: To use offensive language to or about (someone).
  • stand here: To remain in or move to this specific location.
  • dwell upon: To think or talk about something for a long time.
  • black eye: A bruise around the eye, typically caused by a blow.
  • at ease
  • to the purpose: In a way that is relevant and meaningful to the matter.
  • bow in: To enter a place with a bow as a sign of respect.
  • come between: To be the cause of a disagreement between people
  • wild goose chase: A foolish and hopeless pursuit of something unattainable.
  • by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
  • stop in: To visit a place briefly, usually on the way to somewhere else.
  • name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
  • stand by: To keep to an agreement
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • as true as: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement by comparing it to something known to be true.
  • in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
  • in half: Divided into two equal parts.
  • in motion: Moving; not stationary.
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • talked on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • after hours: After the usual closing time.
  • wear out
  • sum up
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • spy out: To observe or watch secretly to gain information.
  • by the ears: Engaged in a noisy or physical fight or argument.
  • beat down: (of the sun) to shine very strongly and make the air very hot
  • for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
  • of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
  • like lightning: Very quickly or suddenly.
  • in haste: With excessive speed or urgency; hurriedly.
  • bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
  • see to: To attend to; take care of
  • in little: To a small extent; insignificantly.
  • in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • offer up: To present something, especially to God, as a sacrifice or offering.
  • seize on: To quickly use or take advantage of an opportunity or information.
  • kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
  • keep off: To not walk on something e.g. the grass
  • speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
  • by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • break of day: The start of daylight; dawn.
  • from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
  • come down to: To become in the end a matter of
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • out of tune: Not playing or singing notes at the correct pitch; not in harmony.
  • to the day: Exactly on the date specified, without any difference.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • hold your tongue: To stop yourself from saying something you might regret.
  • think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
  • hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
  • in the clouds: Lost in thought; daydreaming or distracted.
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
  • knit up: To heal especially relating to skin or tissue closing up.
  • sit up with: To stay awake while caring for someone, often at night.
  • work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
  • together with: In addition to; along with.
  • as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
  • drink to: To raise a glass to honor or celebrate someone or something.
  • call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
  • keep from: To prevent someone from doing something
  • dry up: (Of money etc.) to vanish or be nothing left of it
  • things change: Circumstances or situations do not remain constant; they evolve or transform over time.
  • put out: To publish, e.g. a book
  • at hand: Close by; readily available.
  • for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • to the bones: Extremely; deeply, especially relating to feeling cold or frightened.
  • account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
  • make up: To invent or create a story
  • all along: From the beginning; all the time.
  • descend into: To go down into a place.
  • at the point of: Just about to do something or reach a state.
  • for fear of: Because of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
  • run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
  • comes upon: To accidentally find; discover something
  • dispose of: To get rid of something, especially by throwing it away.
  • hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
  • run with: To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
  • on the back of: As a result of or following something.
  • seal up: To close something tightly so that air, water, etc. cannot get in or out.
  • bring forth: To give birth to animals or children
  • make against: To be unfavorable or opposing to someone or something.
  • by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • love: Person's name
  • death: When someone dies; the end of life
  • night: Time when sun does not shine
  • dead: Not alive
  • art: Creative skill using the imagination e.g. painting
  • enter: To start a career or an education
  • lady: Another way of saying 'woman'
  • prince: Person's name
  • nurse: Person trained to care for sick or injured people
  • thou: An old-fashioned word for you
  • Paris: Sometimes placed in subfamily Trilliaceae
  • thee: An old-fashioned word for you
  • sir: Form of polite address to a man you do not know
  • doth: Do, does
  • thy: An old-fashioned word for your
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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 hours

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      UK

      • Adverb
      • After the usual closing time.
      • Adjective
      • Occurring or done after the usual closing time.
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    • all along

      US /ɔl əˈlɔŋ/

      UK /ɔ:l əˈlɔŋ/

      • Adverb
      • From the beginning; all the time.
      • Phrase
      • In a line parallel to something long.
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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 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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    • as one

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      UK

      • Adverb
      • Acting or moving together at the same time.
      • In complete agreement or unity.
      • Phrase
      • With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
      • In perfect harmony or unison.
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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 true as

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement by comparing it to something known to be true.
      • Extremely loyal and reliable.
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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 with

      US /æz wɪð/

      UK /æz wið/

      • Preposition
      • In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
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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 night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
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    • at odds

      US /æt ɑdz/

      UK /æt ɔdz/

      • Phrase
      • In a state of conflict or disagreement
      • Adjective
      • In a state of disagreement or conflict.
      • Inconsistent or incompatible.
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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 point of

      US /ət ðə ˈpɔɪnt ʌv/

      UK /ət ðə ˈpɒint əv/

      • Preposition
      • Just about to do something or reach a state.
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    • be with

      US /bi wɪð/

      UK /bi: wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
      • To support someone's opinion or cause.
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    • beat down

      US /bit daʊn/

      UK /bi:t daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • (of the sun) to shine very strongly and make the air very hot
      • To persuade someone to reduce the price of something
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    • black eye

      US /blæk aɪ/

      UK /blæk ai/

      • Noun
      • A bruise around the eye, typically caused by a blow.
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    • bow in

      US /baʊ ɪn/

      UK /baʊ ɪn/

      • other
      • To enter a place with a bow as a sign of respect.
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    • break of day

      US /brek ʌv de/

      UK /breik ɔv dei/

      • Noun
      • The start of daylight; dawn.
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    • bring forth

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give birth to animals or children
      • To produce; give rise to
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    • bring in

      US /brɪŋ ɪn/

      UK /briŋ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To earn a certain amount of money or profits
      • To add person into existing group, e.g. phone call
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    • by accident

      US /baɪ ˈæksɪdənt/

      UK /bai ˈæksidənt/

      • Phrase
      • Without intending to; unintentionally.
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    • by any means

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In any way possible, regardless of the method
      • Whatever is necessary to achieve something.
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    • by day

      US /baɪ de/

      UK /bai dei/

      • Phrase
      • During the daytime; not at night.
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    • by god

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      UK

      • Interjection
      • An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
      • An expression of strong promise or determination.
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    • by nature

      US /baɪ ˈnetʃɚ/

      UK /bai ˈneitʃə/

      • Adverb
      • Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
      • Phrase
      • Inherently; by one's natural disposition or character.
      • According to its essential characteristics; intrinsically.
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    • by night

      US /baɪ naɪt/

      UK /bai nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; not during the day.
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    • by the book

      US /baɪ ði bʊk/

      UK /bai ðə buk/

      • Phrase
      • According to the rules; strictly
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    • by the ears

      US /baɪ ðə ɪrz/

      UK /baɪ ðə ɪəz/

      • other
      • Engaged in a noisy or physical fight or argument.
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    • call for

      US /kɔl fɔr/

      UK /kɔ:l fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
      • To come to someone's house to take them somewhere
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    • come about

      US /kʌm əˈbaʊt/

      UK /kʌm əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To turn a boat around; (of boat) to turn around
      • To take place; happen
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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 between

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be the cause of a disagreement between people
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    • come down to

      US /kʌm daʊn tu/

      UK /kʌm daun tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become in the end a matter of
      • To be passed on to someone as an inheritance.
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    • come forth

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appear; to emerge.
      • To be revealed or made known.
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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 near

      US /kʌm nɪr/

      UK /kʌm niə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be nearly as much as (a value)
      • To approach
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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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    • comes upon

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accidentally find; discover something
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    • convert to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change into another form, substance, state, or product.
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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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    • death

      US /dɛθ/

      UK /deθ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • When someone dies; the end of life
      • The cause or manner of someone dying.
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    • descend into

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go down into a place.
      • To get into a bad state or situation.
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    • dispose of

      US /dɪˈspoz ʌv/

      UK /disˈpəuz ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To get rid of something, especially by throwing it away.
      • To deal with something quickly and effectively.
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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
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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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    • dream on

      US /drim ɑn/

      UK /dri:m ɔn/

      • Interjection
      • Said when you think something is very unlikely to happen.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To continue dreaming or fantasizing.
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    • drink to

      US /drɪŋk tə/

      UK /drɪŋk tə/

      • other
      • To raise a glass to honor or celebrate someone or something.
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    • dry up

      US /draɪ ʌp/

      UK /drai ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of money etc.) to vanish or be nothing left of it
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    • dwell upon

      US /dwɛl əˈpɑn/

      UK /dwel əˈpɒn/

      • other
      • To think or talk about something for a long time.
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    • fall out

      US /fɔl aʊt/

      UK /fɔ:l aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop being friends with; have a disagreement
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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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    • 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

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
      • Free; without cost
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    • for now

      US /fɔr naʊ/

      UK /fɔ: nau/

      • Phrase
      • Temporarily; for the present time.
      • In the short term; for the immediate future.
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    • for the best

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
      • Hoping for a positive outcome.
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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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    • from time to time

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
      • At intervals; now and then.
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    • go along with

      US /ɡo əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /ɡəu əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To agree to do something
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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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    • 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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    • hang on

      US /hæŋ ɑn/

      UK /hæŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for the person you phoned to answer
      • To persevere or persist, especially in a difficult situation.
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    • have at

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attack someone or something.
      • To begin doing something with enthusiasm.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hit with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To strike someone or something using an object.
      • To suddenly realize or understand something.
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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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    • in a minute

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Very soon; in a short amount of time.
      • Within the duration of one minute.
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    • in blood

      US /ɪn blʌd/

      UK /in blʌd/

      • other
      • Covered or stained with blood, literally or figuratively.
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    • in debt

      US /ɪn dɛt/

      UK /in det/

      • Phrase
      • State of owing money to a person or institution
      • Adjective
      • Owing money.
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    • in faith

      US /ɪn feθ/

      UK /in feiθ/

      • Phrase
      • Truly; certainly; indeed.
      • With sincere religious belief.
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    • in good time

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      UK

      • Adverb
      • By the required time; with time to spare
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    • in half

      US /ɪn hæf/

      UK /in hɑ:f/

      • Adverb
      • Divided into two equal parts.
      • Partially; to some extent.
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    • in haste

      US /ɪn hest/

      UK /in heist/

      • Phrase
      • With excessive speed or urgency; hurriedly.
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    • in hell

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a very bad or unpleasant situation
      • In the place or state of punishment of the wicked after death
      B2
      More
    • in little

      US /ɪn ˈlɪtl/

      UK /in ˈlɪtl/

      • other
      • To a small extent; insignificantly.
      C2
      More
    • in love with

      US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Feeling romantic love for someone.
      • Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
      A1
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    • in mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
      A2
      More
    • in motion

      US /ɪn ˈmoʃən/

      UK /in ˈməuʃən/

      • Phrase
      • Moving; not stationary.
      C2
      More
    • in prison

      US /ɪn ˈprɪzən/

      UK /in ˈprizən/

      • Phrase
      • Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
      More
    • in question

      US /ɪn ˈkwɛstʃən/

      UK /in ˈkwestʃən/

      • Adjective
      • Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
      • Referring to someone or something that has already been mentioned.
      A1
      More
    • in secret

      US /ɪn ˈsiːkrət/

      UK /in ˈsiːkrət/

      • Phrase
      • Done or kept in a way that is not known or seen by others.
      B1
      More
    • in shape

      US /ɪn ʃep/

      UK /in ʃeip/

      • Adjective
      • In good physical condition; fit.
      • Phrase
      • In good physical condition.
      • In good condition or order.
      A1
      More
    • in the clouds

      US /ɪn ðə ˈklaʊdz/

      UK /in ðə ˈklaudz/

      • other
      • Lost in thought; daydreaming or distracted.
      B1
      More
    • in the meantime

      US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/

      • Phrase
      • During the time between two events; meanwhile.
      A1
      More
    • in the stars

      US /ɪn ðə ˈstɑrz/

      UK /in ðə ˈstɑ:z/

      • other
      • Determined by fate or destiny.
      B2
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • in town

      US /ɪn taʊn/

      UK /in taun/

      • Phrase
      • Present or available in the local area or city.
      • Available or present in a particular place.
      A1
      More
    • in truth

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In fact; actually; really
      A1
      More
    • in vain

      US /ɪn ven/

      UK /in vein/

      • Phrase
      • Without success or result; futilely.
      C1
      More
    • keep from

      US /kip frʌm/

      UK /ki:p frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To prevent someone from doing something
      A1
      More
    • keep off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To not walk on something e.g. the grass
      A1
      More
    • keep the peace

      US /kip ði pis/

      UK /ki:p ðə pi:s/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To maintain order and prevent conflict or disturbance.
      • Phrase
      • To avoid causing trouble or arguments; maintain order.
      A2
      More
    • kill me

      US

      UK

      • Interjection
      • An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
      • Phrase
      • A direct request to end one's life, often due to unbearable suffering.
      A2
      More
    • knit up

      US /nɪt ʌp/

      UK /nɪt ʌp/

      • other
      • To heal especially relating to skin or tissue closing up.
      B2
      More
    • let in

      US /lɛt ɪn/

      UK /let in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To allow someone to enter or come in
      A1
      More
    • lie with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have sexual intercourse with someone.
      • To be the responsibility of someone.
      A1
      More
    • like lightning

      US /laɪk ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

      UK /laɪk ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

      • other
      • Very quickly or suddenly.
      B1
      More
    • look to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
      • To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
      A1
      More
    • look upon

      US /lʊk əˈpɑn/

      UK /luk əˈpɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider or regard in a particular way.
      A1
      More
    • make against

      US /ˈmek əˈgɛnst/

      UK /ˈmeik əˈgenst/

      • other
      • To be unfavorable or opposing to someone or something.
      C2
      More
    • make up

      US /mek ʌp/

      UK /meik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To invent or create a story
      • To add up to
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To invent a story, excuse, etc.
      • To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
      A1
      More
    • name for

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
      A1
      More
    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
      A1
      More
    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
      A1
      More
    • nurse

      US /nɜ:rs/

      UK /nɜ:s/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person trained to care for sick or injured people
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To care for and look after someone who is sick
      • To keep holding a bad feeling about someone
      A2TOEIC
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    • of choice

      US /əv tʃɔɪs/

      UK /əv tʃɔɪs/

      • other
      • Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
      B2
      More
    • of old

      US /ʌv oʊld/

      UK /əv əuld/

      • other
      • From a long time ago; in the past.
      B2
      More
    • of ours

      US /ʌv ˈaʊɚz/

      UK /əv ˈaʊəz/

      • other
      • Belonging to us; associated with us.
      A2
      More
    • offer up

      US /ˈɔfɚ ʌp/

      UK /ˈɔfə ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To present something, especially to God, as a sacrifice or offering.
      • To present or suggest something for consideration.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • on form

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Performing well; at one's best
      • Performing to one's usual standard or better.
      • Phrase
      • In good condition or performing well.
      A1
      More
    • on pain of

      US /ɑn peɪn ʌv/

      UK /ɔn pein əv/

      • Preposition
      • With the threat of punishment if the stated action is not done.
      C1
      More
    • on the back of

      US /ɑn ðə bæk əv/

      UK /ɒn ðə bæk əv/

      • other
      • As a result of or following something.
      B2
      More
    • 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.
      More
    • on the way

      US /ɑn ði we/

      UK /ɔn ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • During the journey to a particular place.
      A1
      More
    • out of breath

      US /aʊt ʌv brɛθ/

      UK /aut ɔv breθ/

      • Adjective
      • Having difficulty breathing, often after physical exertion.
      A1
      More
    • out of tune

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not playing or singing notes at the correct pitch; not in harmony.
      • Not in agreement or harmony with; not suitable or appropriate for.
      A1
      More
    • part with

      US /pɑrt wɪð/

      UK /pɑ:t wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give something away; relinquish possession of something.
      A1
      More
    • pass by

      US /pæs baɪ/

      UK /pɑ:s bai/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go past someone or something.
      • To elapse; for time to go by.
      C2
      More
    • prince

      US /prɪns/

      UK /prɪns/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Countable Noun
      • Son of a king
      A2
      More
    • put off

      US /pʊt ɔf/

      UK /put ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take off, e.g. clothing
      • To delay until a later date
      A1
      More
    • put out

      US /pʊt aʊt/

      UK /put aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To publish, e.g. a book
      • To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
      A1
      More
    • quarrel with

      US /ˈkwɔrəl wɪθ/

      UK /ˈkwɒrəl wɪð/

      • other
      • To have an argument or disagreement with someone.
      B1
      More
    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
      A1
      More
    • run on

      US /rʌn ɑn/

      UK /rʌn ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
      • To talk without stopping, often on the same topic
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To continue without a break or clear separation, especially in writing.
      A1
      More
    • run to

      US /rʌn tu/

      UK /rʌn tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
      • To go to some place
      A1
      More
    • run with

      US /rʌn wɪð/

      UK /rʌn wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
      A1
      More
    • seal up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To close something tightly so that air, water, etc. cannot get in or out.
      A1
      More
    • see to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attend to; take care of
      • To make sure that something is done
      A1
      More
    • seize on

      US /siz ɑn/

      UK /si:z ɒn/

      • other
      • To quickly use or take advantage of an opportunity or information.
      C1
      More
    • set on

      US /sɛt ɑn/

      UK /set ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attack
      • To cause someone to want to do something.
      A1
      More
    • set up

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
      A1
      More
    • 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
      A2
      More
    • sit under

      US /sɪt ˈʌndɚ/

      UK /sit ˈʌndə/

      • other
      • To study or receive instruction from someone.
      C1
      More
    • sit up with

      US /sɪt ʌp wɪð/

      UK /sit ʌp wɪð/

      • other
      • To stay awake while caring for someone, often at night.
      B2
      More
    • speak of

      US /spik ʌv/

      UK /spi:k ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To mention someone or something in conversation.
      B1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • spy out

      US /spaɪ aʊt/

      UK /spaɪ aʊt/

      • other
      • To observe or watch secretly to gain information.
      B2
      More
    • stand by

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To keep to an agreement
      • To wait for something to happen, e.g. TV broadcast
      A1
      More
    • stand here

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain in or move to this specific location.
      More
    • step aside

      US /stɛp əˈsaɪd/

      UK /step əˈsaid/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move to the side to allow someone to pass.
      • To give up a job or position, often to allow someone else to take it.
      B1
      More
    • stop in

      US /stɑp ɪn/

      UK /stɔp in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To visit a place briefly, usually on the way to somewhere else.
      A1
      More
    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
      A1
      More
    • sum up

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To state the main points of (something) in a concise way.
      A2
      More
    • swear at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use offensive language to or about (someone).
      A1
      More
    • swear by

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have great confidence in something; to believe that something is very effective.
      A2
      More
    • talked on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To talk at length about a particular subject.
      • To scold or lecture someone at length.
      A1
      More
    • thee

      US /ði/

      UK /ði:/

      • Pronoun
      • An old-fashioned word for you
      C2
      More
    • things change

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Circumstances or situations do not remain constant; they evolve or transform over time.
      • An acknowledgement of the need to adapt to new realities or developments.
      A1
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • think on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully before making a decision.
      A1
      More
    • thou

      US /ðaʊ/

      UK /ðaʊ/

      • Pronoun
      • An old-fashioned word for you
      C2
      More
    • thy

      US /ðaɪ/

      UK /ðaɪ/

      • Pronoun
      • An old-fashioned word for your
      C2
      More
    • time out

      US /taɪm aʊt/

      UK /taim aut/

      • Noun
      • A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
      • A period of isolation as a form of discipline.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To call a temporary suspension of play in a game.
      A1
      More
    • to a man

      US /tə ə ˈmæn/

      UK /tə ə ˈmæn/

      • other
      • Every single person involved without exception.
      B2
      More
    • to death

      US /tu dɛθ/

      UK /tu: deθ/

      • Phrase
      • Extremely; to a great degree
      • Until death
      B1
      More
    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
      More
    • to the bones

      US /tu ðə bonz/

      UK /tu ðə bəunz/

      • other
      • Extremely; deeply, especially relating to feeling cold or frightened.
      C1
      More
    • to the day

      US /tu ðə deɪ/

      UK /tu ðə deɪ/

      • other
      • Exactly on the date specified, without any difference.
      B2
      More
    • to the purpose

      US /tu ðə ˈpɝpəs/

      UK /tə ðə ˈpɜ:pəs/

      • other
      • In a way that is relevant and meaningful to the matter.
      B2
      More
    • together with

      US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/

      UK /təˈɡeðə wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; along with.
      • Including; as well as.
      A1
      More
    • turn back

      US /tɚn bæk/

      UK /tə:n bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop and move backward on some issue
      B2
      More
    • turn the tables

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • To reverse a situation, gaining an advantage over someone who previously had an advantage over you.
      A1
      More
    • turn to

      US /tɚn tu/

      UK /tə:n tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
      • To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
      A1
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • wild goose chase

      US /waɪld ɡus tʃes/

      UK /waild ɡu:s tʃeis/

      • Noun
      • A foolish and hopeless pursuit of something unattainable.
      A2
      More
    • with God

      US /wɪθ gɑd/

      UK /wɪθ gɒd/

      • other
      • Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
      B1
      More
    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
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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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