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  • in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
  • stand around: To spend time standing without doing anything useful or important.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • sit down: To take a seat
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • book away: To reserve or arrange something in advance for future use.
  • to the left: In or toward the left direction.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • for sale: (object) that people can buy
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
  • subway station: A station where passengers can board or exit a subway train.
  • stumble upon: To accidentally discover or meet
  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
  • track down: To find out where someone is; hunt; chase
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • have to: Must do
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
  • camera: Object that takes pictures digitally, or on film
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • shirt: Light garment for upper body, with sleeves
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • girl: A female child; a young woman
  • morning: Early part of the day before 12 p.m
  • city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
  • football: Round ball kicked by people playing soccer
  • funny: Causing laughter; amusing
  • park: Person's name
  • dance: To move your body rhythmically to music
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • project: To predict what will happen in the future
  • video: Recording capturing action with sound
  • entering: To start a career or an education
  • decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
  • jumping: To attack someone suddenly
  • line: Border that divides two places or regions
  • notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
  • share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • high: Excited or relaxed from taking drugs
  • store: To put things in a place for later use
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
  • spend: To use money to pay for something
  • hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
  • underwear: Clothes worn next to skin/under outer clothes
  • giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
  • public: Owned by the government
  • annual: Happening once a year, or every year
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • total: Whole number or amount of something
  • perfectly: In a faultless manner; without mistakes
  • act: To behave in a certain way
  • diving: To swim deep under water with an air supply
  • leisure: Time when you have no work to do and can relax
  • subway: Train system running under the ground in a city
  • inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
  • signal: To be evidence/an indication something will happen
  • participate: To take part with others in doing something
  • rape: To force someone to have sex against their will
  • diverse: Being varied or different from each other
  • reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
  • pretended: To act as if something is true when it is not
  • dare: To challenge someone to do something that is risky
  • anonymously: Without stating your name; secretly
  • tape: To record some sounds using an electric device
  • consecutive: Following one after the other in order
  • improv: Drama that the actors make up as they go along
  • unusual: Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
  • prank: Trick performed to make people look foolish
  • polo: Game in which horseback riders try to score goals
  • footage: A certain amount of film or video of something
  • facade: False front of a particularly impressive building
  • onstage: On the stage
  • attire: Clothing (especially fine clothes and fashion)
  • videotape: Magnetic tape for recording live images and sound
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    • annual

      US /ˈænjuəl/

      UK /ˈænjuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Happening once a year, or every year
      • Noun
      • Book (in a series) released each year
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    • anonymously

      US /əˈnɑnəməslɪ/

      UK /ə'nɒnɪməslɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Without stating your name; secretly
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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
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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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    • 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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    • attire

      US /əˈtaɪr/

      UK /əˈtaɪə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Clothing (especially fine clothes and fashion)
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be dressed in a certain manner
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    • book away

      US /bʊk əˈweɪ/

      UK /bʊk əˈweɪ/

      • other
      • To reserve or arrange something in advance for future use.
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    • camera

      US /ˈkæmərə, ˈkæmrə/

      UK /'kæmərə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Object that takes pictures digitally, or on film
      • The art or activity of taking photographs or filming.
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    • consecutive

      US /kənˈsɛkjətɪv/

      UK /kənˈsekjətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Following one after the other in order
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    • dare

      US /der/

      UK /deə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To challenge someone to do something that is risky
      • To have enough courage to do something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A dangerous or risky act people are afraid to do
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    • decide

      US /dɪˈsaɪd/

      UK /dɪ'saɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
      • To make a legal judgment in court
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    • diverse

      US /dɪˈvɚs, daɪ-, ˈdaɪˌvɚs/

      UK /daɪˈvɜ:s/

      • Adjective
      • Being varied or different from each other
      • Very different from each other
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    • diving

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To swim deep under water with an air supply
      • To rapid fall through air
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of swimming underwater
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    • facade

      US /fəˈsɑːd/

      UK /fəˈsɑ:d/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • False front of a particularly impressive building
      • False appearance hiding how a person truly feels
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    • figure out

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
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    • film

      US /fɪlm/

      UK /fɪlm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin layer that covers something
      • Movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To record moving action with a camera
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    • footage

      US /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A certain amount of film or video of something
      • The length or amount of something measured in feet.
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    • for sale

      US /fɔr sel/

      UK /fɔ: seil/

      • Phrase
      • (object) that people can buy
      A2
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    • giant

      US /ˈdʒaɪənt/

      UK /'dʒaɪənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
      • Very successful, powerful person or organization
      • Adjective
      • Very large, or much bigger than other things
      A2
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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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • improv

      US /ˈɪmˌprɑv/

      UK /ɪmp'ru:v/

      • Noun
      • Drama that the actors make up as they go along
      B2
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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 public

      US /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/

      UK /in ˈpʌblik/

      • Phrase
      • In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
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    • in the meantime

      US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/

      • Phrase
      • During the time between two events; meanwhile.
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    • in 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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    • inspire

      US /ɪnˈspaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give someone an idea to do or make something
      • To make someone feel a certain emotion
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To breathe in
      • To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
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    • leisure

      US /ˈli:ʒər/

      UK /ˈleʒə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Time when you have no work to do and can relax
      • Activities done for enjoyment during one's free time.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or used for relaxation and enjoyment.
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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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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
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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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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
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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 the other hand

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
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    • onstage

      US /ˌɑːnˈsteɪdʒ/

      UK /ˌɒnˈsteɪdʒ/

      • Adjective
      • On the stage
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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
      More
    • participate

      US /pɑ:rˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

      UK /pɑ:ˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To take part with others in doing something
      • To be involved in a discussion or conversation.
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    • perfectly

      US /ˈpəfɪktli/

      UK /ˈpɜ:fɪktli/

      • Adverb
      • In a faultless manner; without mistakes
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    • polo

      US /ˈpolo/

      UK /'pəʊləʊ/

      • Noun
      • Game in which horseback riders try to score goals
      B2
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    • prank

      US /præŋk/

      UK /præŋk/

      • Noun
      • Trick performed to make people look foolish
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    • pretended

      US /prɪ'tendɪd/

      UK /prɪ'tendɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To act as if something is true when it is not
      • Adjective
      • Falsely claiming to be or possess something; feigned.
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    • rape

      US /rep/

      UK /reɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To force someone to have sex against their will
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of forcing someone to have sex
      • Plant used as a source of an edible oil
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    • reaction

      US /riˈækʃən/

      UK /rɪ'ækʃn/

      • Noun
      • Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
      • Feeling or action in response to something
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    • share

      US /ʃɛr/

      UK /ʃeə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part-ownership in a property, business or company
      • Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide something between two or more people
      • To allow others to use your things equally
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    • show up

      US /ʃo ʌp/

      UK /ʃəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
      • To be noticeably better than (someone else)
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    • signal

      US /ˈsɪɡnəl/

      UK /'sɪɡnəl/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be evidence/an indication something will happen
      • To make a noise or motion to tell someone to start
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Evidence or an indication something will happen
      • Movement of a hand or other means to send messages
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    • sit down

      US /sit daʊn/

      UK /sit daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take a seat
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    • spend

      US /spɛnd/

      UK /spend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use money to pay for something
      • To use time in order to do something
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    • stand around

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time standing without doing anything useful or important.
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    • store

      US /stɔr, stor/

      UK /stɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put things in a place for later use
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place where things are kept for future use
      • Place where you can go to buy things
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    • stumble upon

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accidentally discover or meet
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    • subway

      US /ˈsʌbˌwe/

      UK /ˈsʌbweɪ/

      • Noun
      • Train system running under the ground in a city
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    • subway station

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A station where passengers can board or exit a subway train.
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    • tape

      US /tep/

      UK /teɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To record some sounds using an electric device
      • To stick things together using an adhesive strip
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Narrow strip of magnetic material for recording on
      • Thin material used to mark an area or seal things
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • to the left

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In or toward the left direction.
      • Situated on the left side of.
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    • track down

      US /træk daʊn/

      UK /træk daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out where someone is; hunt; chase
      • Transitive Verb
      • To find someone or something after a long or difficult search.
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    • underwear

      US /ˈʌndərwer/

      UK /ˈʌndəweə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Clothes worn next to skin/under outer clothes
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    • unusual

      US /ʌnˈjuʒuəl/

      UK /ʌnˈju:ʒuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
      • Remarkable or interesting because different from or better than others.
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    • video

      US /ˈvɪdiˌo/

      UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Recording capturing action with sound
      • A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a moving film of, with sound
      • To make a video call.
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    • videotape

      US /ˈvɪdioˌtep/

      UK /'vɪdɪəʊteɪp/

      • Noun
      • Magnetic tape for recording live images and sound
      • Transitive Verb
      • To record something using a video camera.
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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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    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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