Vocabulary

  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • in comparison: When compared to something else.
  • for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
  • interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
  • turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • such as: For example; like
  • as for: Concerning; regarding.
  • in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • set off: To start a journey
  • on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
  • put off: To take off, e.g. clothing
  • advanced age: Old age; a late stage in life.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • for instance: As an example.
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
  • of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
  • connected with: Related to; associated with.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
  • at present: Currently; now
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • burst forth: To suddenly emerge or appear in a forceful way.
  • in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
  • out of doors: Outside, in the open air.
  • every kind of: Each and all types of something; all varieties of.
  • ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
  • in a manner: In a specific way or style.
  • inquire after: To ask about someone's health or wellbeing.
  • go to town: To do something enthusiastically and thoroughly.
  • change your mind
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
  • of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
  • coming of age: The process of reaching adulthood; the transition from childhood to adulthood.
  • for the benefit: In order to help or be useful to someone or something.
  • in addition to: Besides; as well as
  • reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
  • in future: At a time yet to come; from now onwards.
  • as such: Something previously stated or understood
  • have on: To be wearing something.
  • by half: Indicates something is at 50% or to a large but incomplete extent.
  • ten to one: Very likely or high probability of something.
  • give away
  • settle in: To become comfortable in a new place or situation.
  • for all the world: In every respect; exactly like something or someone.
  • looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
  • live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
  • of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
  • move to: To change the place where you live or work.
  • in the neighbourhood of: Approximately or about a certain amount or distance.
  • hear of: To know about someone or something because you have been told about them
  • on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
  • contrary to: In opposition to; against.
  • in the meanwhile: During the time between two events.
  • at that time: During a specific point in the past.
  • get acquainted with: To become familiar with someone or something.
  • looked forward to: To wait excitedly for something, e.g. a vacation
  • in all probability: Almost certainly; very likely to happen.
  • for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
  • do without: To manage without having or doing something
  • enter into: To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
  • allow for: To take into consideration
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • at length: In detail; fully
  • at first sight: Immediately on seeing someone or something for the first time; based on a first impression.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • fail of: To lack or not achieve something expected.
  • provided with: Past tense of providing; supplied or equipped someone with something.
  • depart with: To leave a place taking something with you.
  • give over: To give all your energies to; devote
  • for the present: For now; temporarily or at this time.
  • in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
  • long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
  • in case of: If something happens; in the event of.
  • to the good: An advantage or credit that one has.
  • chicken out: To decide not to take a risky action
  • at the door of: Located very close to the entrance or opening of a place.
  • after dinner: Following the meal of dinner.
  • to order: To give an instruction or command.
  • might well: Used to indicate a good possibility or likelihood.
  • in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
  • at this rate: If things continue as they are now.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • by any chance: Used to ask a question in a polite way, often when you do not really expect the answer to be 'yes'
  • feel for: To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
  • from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
  • shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
  • turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
  • up the hill: In an upward direction on a slope or hill.
  • left open: Not closed, ajar.
  • in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
  • join in
  • found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • ride over: To successfully pass over an obstacle or rough terrain while riding.
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • younger sister: A female sibling born after oneself.
  • hop in: To get in or on a vehicle
  • account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
  • convert to: To change into another form, substance, state, or product.
  • in jest: Said as a joke, not seriously.
  • call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
  • in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
  • spend more time: To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
  • decide on: To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
  • on the strength of: Based on or because of something.
  • in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
  • aim at: To point or direct something, such as a weapon, towards a target.
  • stand together: To unite in support or defense as a group.
  • at ease
  • from the first: From the very beginning.
  • experienced in: Having skill or knowledge as a result of experience.
  • in style: Fashionable; popular
  • share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
  • out of the question: Impossible; not worth discussing.
  • the whole story: The complete and unabridged account of something.
  • in favour of
  • draw on: To come to its end
  • by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
  • cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
  • sit down: To take a seat
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • wet through: Completely soaked with water or liquid.
  • have to: Must do
  • of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
  • on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
  • go after: To chase or pursue something
  • on horseback: Riding a horse or sitting astride a horse.
  • for fear of: Because of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
  • inquire of: To ask a person for information.
  • for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
  • by the by: Incidentally; in passing; as a side note.
  • setting off: To start a journey
  • into the bargain: Additionally; as an extra thing to what was mentioned.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
  • dispose of: To get rid of something, especially by throwing it away.
  • make up: To invent or create a story
  • tone with: To be consistent or appropriate in style or mood.
  • account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
  • pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
  • be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
  • call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
  • acquaintance: Person that you know but isn't a good friend
  • man: Humans in general, including male and female
  • house: Place where a specific activity or business occurs
  • reply: Answer to someone's question
  • mother: Female who has a child or children; female parent
  • lady: Another way of saying 'woman'
  • cottage: Small house in the country
  • colonel: Person with senior rank in an army or air force
  • sister: Female you share a parent with
  • sir: Form of polite address to a man you do not know
  • sensibility: Feeling/reaction that a person has about something.
  • margaret: A female given name, derived from Greek, meaning 'pearl'.
  • edward: A male given name.
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    • above all

      US /əˈbʌv ɔl/

      UK /əˈbʌv ɔ:l/

      • Phrase
      • Most importantly; more than anything else.
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    • account for

      US /əˈkaʊnt fɔr/

      UK /əˈkaunt fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To explain the cause or reason for something
      • To form a particular amount or part of something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To supply a reason or explanation for something.
      • To form a particular amount or proportion of something.
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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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    • acquaintance

      US /əˈkwentəns/

      UK /əˈkweɪntəns/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person that you know but isn't a good friend
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Familiarity or knowledge of something.
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    • advanced age

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      • Noun
      • Old age; a late stage in life.
      • Adjective
      • Being elderly or in the later years of life.
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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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    • after dinner

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      • Phrase
      • Following the meal of dinner.
      • Adjective
      • Suitable for or done after dinner.
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    • aim at

      US /em æt/

      UK /eim æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To point or direct something, such as a weapon, towards a target.
      • To have a particular goal or intention.
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    • allow for

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      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To take into consideration
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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 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 such

      US /æz sʌtʃ/

      UK /æz sʌtʃ/

      • Pronoun
      • Something previously stated or understood
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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 ease

      US /æt iz/

      UK /æt i:z/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Free from constraint, embarrassment, or awkwardness; relaxed.
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    • at first sight

      US /æt fɚst saɪt/

      UK /æt fə:st sait/

      • Phrase
      • Immediately on seeing someone or something for the first time; based on a first impression.
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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 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 length

      US /æt lɛŋkθ/

      UK /æt leŋθ/

      • Adverb
      • In detail; fully
      • Phrase
      • After a long time; eventually
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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 that time

      US /æt ðæt taɪm/

      UK /æt ðæt taim/

      • Phrase
      • During a specific point in the past.
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    • at the door of

      US /æt ðə dɔr ʌv/

      UK /æt ðə dɔ: əv/

      • other
      • Located very close to the entrance or opening of a place.
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    • at the same time

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      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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    • at this rate

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      • Phrase
      • If things continue as they are now.
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    • at times

      US /æt taɪmz/

      UK /æt taɪmz/

      • Phrase
      • Sometimes; occasionally.
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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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    • burst forth

      US /bɚst fɔrθ/

      UK /bə:st fɔ:θ/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suddenly emerge or appear in a forceful way.
      • To express something suddenly and strongly.
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    • by accident

      US /baɪ ˈæksɪdənt/

      UK /bai ˈæksidənt/

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

      US /baɪ ˈɛni tʃæns/

      UK /bai ˈeni tʃɑ:ns/

      • Phrase
      • Used to ask a question in a polite way, often when you do not really expect the answer to be 'yes'
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    • by half

      US /baɪ hæf/

      UK /baɪ hɑ:f/

      • other
      • Indicates something is at 50% or to a large but incomplete extent.
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    • by no means

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Certainly not; in no way.
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    • by the by

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      • Phrase
      • Incidentally; in passing; as a side note.
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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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    • call on

      US /kɔl ɑn/

      UK /kɔ:l ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
      • To visit someone
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    • change your mind

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      • Phrase
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    • chicken out

      US /ˈtʃɪkən aʊt/

      UK /ˈtʃikin aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide not to take a risky action
      • To decide not to take a risky action
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To back out of something due to fear or cowardice.
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    • colonel

      US /ˈkɜ:rnl/

      UK /ˈkɜ:nl/

      • Noun
      • Person with senior rank in an army or air force
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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 from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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    • coming of age

      US /ˈkʌmɪŋ ʌv edʒ/

      UK /ˈkʌmɪŋ ɔv eidʒ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • The process of reaching adulthood; the transition from childhood to adulthood.
      • The process of reaching a stage of full development; the transition to prominence or importance.
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    • connected with

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Related to; associated with.
      • Involved with; having a relationship with.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • Was associated or linked to someone or something.
      • Felt understanding or empathy with someone or something.
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    • contrary to

      US /ˈkɑnˌtrɛri tu/

      UK /ˈkɔntrəri tu:/

      • Preposition
      • In opposition to; against.
      • Differing from; not in agreement with.
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    • convert to

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      UK

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

      US /ˈkɑtɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small house in the country
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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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    • decide on

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
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    • depart with

      US /dɪˈpɑrt wɪθ/

      UK /dɪˈpɑ:t wɪð/

      • other
      • To leave a place taking something with you.
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    • depending on

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
      • Influenced or determined by.
      • Preposition
      • Subject to; contingent on
      • Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
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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

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
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    • do without

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To manage without having or doing something
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    • draw on

      US /drɔ ɑn/

      UK /drɔ: ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To come to its end
      • To make use of (someone's help, your savings, etc.)
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    • enter into

      US /ˈɛntɚ ˈɪntu/

      UK /ˈentə ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
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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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    • every kind of

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      UK

      • Determiner
      • Each and all types of something; all varieties of.
      • A wide assortment or range of something.
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    • experienced in

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Having skill or knowledge as a result of experience.
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    • fail of

      US /feɪl ʌv/

      UK /feɪl ɒv/

      • Preposition
      • To lack or not achieve something expected.
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    • feel for

      US /fil fɔr/

      UK /fi:l fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
      • To try to find something by touching it.
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    • for all the world

      US /fɚ ɔl ðə wɝld/

      UK /fə ɔ:l ðə wɜ:ld/

      • other
      • In every respect; exactly like something or someone.
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    • for fear of

      US /fɔr fɪr ʌv/

      UK /fɔ: fiə ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Because of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
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    • for 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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    • 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 the benefit

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In order to help or be useful to someone or something.
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    • for the present

      US /fɚ ðə ˈprɛzənt/

      UK /fə ðə ˈprezənt/

      • other
      • For now; temporarily or at this time.
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    • for the rest

      US /fɔr ði rɛst/

      UK /fɔ: ðə rest/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning the remaining people or things.
      • During the remaining part of a period of time.
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    • for the sake of

      US /fɔr ði sek ʌv/

      UK /fɔ: ðə seik ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • For the purpose of; in the interest of.
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    • found out

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
      • To become known; be revealed.
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    • from home

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Working or operating from one's residence.
      • Originating or coming from one's own house or country.
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    • from the first

      US /frəm ðə ˈfɝst/

      UK /frəm ðə ˈfɜ:st/

      • other
      • From the very beginning.
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    • get acquainted with

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become familiar with someone or something.
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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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    • give away

      US /ɡɪv əˈwe/

      UK /ɡiv əˈwei/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To let others have something you own
      • To tell (a secret)
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    • give over

      US /ɡɪv ˈovɚ/

      UK /ɡiv ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give all your energies to; devote
      • To allow someone else to win a disagreement
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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 to town

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      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To do something enthusiastically and thoroughly.
      • To travel to a nearby town or city.
      A1
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      A1
      More
    • have on

      US /hæv ɑn/

      UK /hæv ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be wearing something.
      • To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
      A1
      More
    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • hear of

      US /hɪr ʌv/

      UK /hiə ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To know about someone or something because you have been told about them
      A1
      More
    • hop in

      US /hɑp ɪn/

      UK /hɔp in/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To get in or on a vehicle
      B2
      More
    • in a manner

      US /ɪn e ˈmænɚ/

      UK /in ə ˈmænə/

      • Phrase
      • In a specific way or style.
      B2
      More
    • in addition to

      US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/

      UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Besides; as well as
      • Phrase
      • Besides; as well as.
      • Furthermore; moreover.
      B1
      More
    • in all probability

      US /ɪn ɔl prɑbəˈbɪləti/

      UK /ɪn ɔ:l prɒbəˈbɪləti/

      • other
      • Almost certainly; very likely to happen.
      B2
      More
    • in case of

      US /ɪn kes ʌv/

      UK /in keis ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • If something happens; in the event of.
      • If something happens.
      • Conjunction
      • To be prepared for something that might happen.
      A1
      More
    • in comparison

      US /ɪn kəmˈpærɪsən/

      UK /in kəmˈpærisən/

      • Adverb
      • When compared to something else.
      • Phrase
      • When compared to something else.
      • When considering the differences between two or more things.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      C1
      More
    • in favour of

      US /ɪn ˈfevɚ ʌv/

      UK /in ˈfeivə ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Preposition
      • Supporting or approving of something.
      A2
      More
    • in future

      US /ɪn ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /ɪn ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Preposition
      • At a time yet to come; from now onwards.
      A2
      More
    • in general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
      C2
      More
    • in itself

      US /ɪn ɪtˈsɛlf/

      UK /in itˈself/

      • Phrase
      • Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
      • Essentially; by its very nature.
      More
    • in jest

      US /ɪn dʒɛst/

      UK /ɪn dʒest/

      • other
      • Said as a joke, not seriously.
      B2
      More
    • in love with

      US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//

      UK

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

      US /ɪn nid/

      UK /in ni:d/

      • Phrase
      • Not having the necessary things, such as food
      A1
      More
    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
      A1
      More
    • in return

      US /ɪn rɪˈtɚn/

      UK /in riˈtə:n/

      • Adverb
      • As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
      • Phrase
      • As compensation or consideration for something.
      • As a reaction or response to something.
      A1
      More
    • in style

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Fashionable; popular
      B1
      More
    • in the house

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
      • Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
      A1
      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 meanwhile

      US /ɪn ði ˈminˌhwaɪl/

      UK /in ðə ˈmi:nˌhwail/

      • Phrase
      • During the time between two events.
      • At the same time; simultaneously.
      A1
      More
    • in the midst of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Surrounded by; in the middle of.
      • During; while something is happening.
      A1
      More
    • in the neighbourhood of

      US /ɪn ðə ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd ʌv/

      UK /in ðə ˈneibəhʊd ɔv/

      • other
      • Approximately or about a certain amount or distance.
      B2
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      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
    • inquire after

      US /ɪnˈkwaɪɚ ˈæftɚ/

      UK /ɪnˈkwaɪə ˈɑ:ftə/

      • other
      • To ask about someone's health or wellbeing.
      C1
      More
    • inquire of

      US /ɪnˈkwaɪɚ ʌv/

      UK /ɪnˈkwaɪə ɒv/

      • other
      • To ask a person for information.
      C1
      More
    • interest of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
      • A feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.
      • Noun
      • A legal share or right in something.
      A1
      More
    • into the bargain

      US /ˈɪntu ðə ˈbɑrgən/

      UK /ˈɪntəʊ ðə ˈbɑ:gɪn/

      • other
      • Additionally; as an extra thing to what was mentioned.
      B2
      More
    • join in

      US /dʒɔɪn ɪn/

      UK /dʒɔin in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      A1
      More
    • left open

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not closed, ajar.
      • Available; not yet filled or decided.
      More
    • live on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue to exist or be remembered.
      • To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
      More
    • long for

      US /lɔŋ fɔr/

      UK /lɔŋ fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
      A1
      More
    • looked forward to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait excitedly for something, e.g. a vacation
      A1
      More
    • looking out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take care and watch something carefully
      • To be careful; to be vigilant
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be careful or vigilant
      A1
      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
    • might well

      US

      UK

      • Modal Verb
      • Used to indicate a good possibility or likelihood.
      • Used to suggest a sensible or advisable course of action.
      A1
      More
    • move to

      US /muv tu/

      UK /mu:v tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change the place where you live or work.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To proceed to the next stage or action.
      A2
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • of age

      US /əv eɪdʒ/

      UK /əv eɪdʒ/

      • other
      • Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
      A2
      More
    • of any kind

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Of any type or variety whatsoever.
      • To any degree or extent.
      A1
      More
    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • of interest

      US /əv ˈɪntrɪst/

      UK /əv ˈɪntrəst/

      • other
      • Relevant or important to someone or something.
      B2
      More
    • of old

      US /ʌv oʊld/

      UK /əv əuld/

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

      US /ʌv jʊɚz/

      UK /əv jɔ:z/

      • other
      • Belonging to you; your possession or property.
      A1
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    • on earth

      US /ɑn ɚθ/

      UK /ɔn ə:θ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
      • Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
      A1
      More
    • on horseback

      US /ɑn ˈhɔrˌsbæk/

      UK /ɒn ˈhɔ:sbæk/

      • other
      • Riding a horse or sitting astride a horse.
      B1
      More
    • on purpose

      US /ɑn ˈpɚpəs/

      UK /ɔn ˈpə:pəs/

      • Idiom
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
      • Phrase
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
      A1
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    • on the contrary

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
      B1
      More
    • on the part of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
      • As far as (someone or something) is concerned; by (someone or something).
      A1
      More
    • on the strength of

      US /ɑn ðə strɛŋkθ ʌv/

      UK /ɒn ðə streŋkθ ɔv/

      • other
      • Based on or because of something.
      B2
      More
    • out of doors

      US /aʊt əv dɔɚz/

      UK /aʊt əv dɔ:z/

      • other
      • Outside, in the open air.
      B1
      More
    • out of it

      US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/

      UK /aut ɔv it/

      • Adjective
      • Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
      • Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
      A1
      More
    • out of the question

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Impossible; not worth discussing.
      • Idiom
      • Impossible; not to be considered.
      A1
      More
    • park in

      US /ˈpɑrk ɪn/

      UK /ˈpɑ:k ɪn/

      • other
      • To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
      A2
      More
    • pass through

      US /pæs θru/

      UK /pɑ:s θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
      • To go through something; to move from one side to the other of something.
      A2
      More
    • provided with

      US /prəˈvaɪdɪd wɪð/

      UK /prəˈvaidid wið/

      • Verb
      • Past tense of providing; supplied or equipped someone with something.
      B1
      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
    • rather than

      US

      UK

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

      US /rɪˈflɛkt ɑn/

      UK /riˈflekt ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think deeply or carefully about something.
      B2
      More
    • ride over

      US /raɪd ˈovɚ/

      UK /raid ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To successfully pass over an obstacle or rough terrain while riding.
      • To ignore or disregard someone's feelings, opinions, or rights.
      A1
      More
    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
      A1
      More
    • sensibility

      US /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪlɪti/

      UK /ˌsensəˈbɪləti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling/reaction that a person has about something.
      • Ability to understand complex feelings.
      A2
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • setting off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start a journey
      • To cause something to explode or start working.
      A1
      More
    • settle in

      US /ˈsɛtl ɪn/

      UK /ˈsetl in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become comfortable in a new place or situation.
      B2
      More
    • share in

      US /ʃɛr ɪn/

      UK /ʃɛə in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
      • To receive a portion of something, such as profits or losses.
      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 down

      US /sit daʊn/

      UK /sit daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take a seat
      A1
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    • spend more time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
      A1
      More
    • stand together

      US /stænd təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /stænd təˈɡeðə/

      • other
      • To unite in support or defense as a group.
      B1
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
      A1
      More
    • ten to one

      US /ten tə wʌn/

      UK /ten tə wʌn/

      • other
      • Very likely or high probability of something.
      B2
      More
    • the following

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Next in order or sequence.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • What is about to be said or written.
      B1
      More
    • the whole story

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The complete and unabridged account of something.
      • The complete truth about a situation, including all the details.
      A2
      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
    • to do with

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give an instruction or command.
      • To request something to be made, supplied, or served.
      A1
      More
    • to the good

      US /tu ðə ɡʊd/

      UK /tu ðə ɡʊd/

      • other
      • An advantage or credit that one has.
      C2
      More
    • tone with

      US /toʊn wɪð/

      UK /təʊn wɪð/

      • other
      • To be consistent or appropriate in style or mood.
      B2
      More
    • turn back

      US /tɚn bæk/

      UK /tə:n bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop and move backward on some issue
      B2
      More
    • turned out

      US

      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.
      A1
      More
    • up the hill

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In an upward direction on a slope or hill.
      • A difficult or challenging task.
      A1
      More
    • wet through

      US /wɛt θru/

      UK /wet θru:/

      • other
      • Completely soaked with water or liquid.
      A2
      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
    • younger sister

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A female sibling born after oneself.
      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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    Part 1 - Sense and Sensibility Audiobook by Jane Austen (Chs 01-14)

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