Vocabulary

  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • at last: Finally; after a long delay.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • set forth: To explain; present a plan; express in words
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • come upon: To accidentally find; discover something
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • round to: To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
  • for an instant: For a very short period of time; momentarily.
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
  • in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
  • be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • start in: To begin a job or activity.
  • in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
  • come at: To approach someone to attack them
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • out of the way: Remote; isolated.
  • at a glance: Immediately; instantly upon looking.
  • on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
  • in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • were it not for: Used to say something would not happen without a particular condition.
  • of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • call upon: To make demands on; order/require from someone
  • turn over: To lose possession of a ball in sports
  • of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
  • from the first: From the very beginning.
  • arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
  • look upon: To consider or regard in a particular way.
  • out of the window: To be discarded or no longer applicable or relevant.
  • slip away: To leave a place quietly or secretly, often to avoid attention.
  • in a suit: Wearing a suit of clothes.
  • in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
  • up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
  • pull yourself together: To calm down and regain control of your emotions
  • attend to: To deal with; take care of; pay attention to.
  • lay back: To recline or lie down in a relaxed manner.
  • from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
  • deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
  • speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
  • have to: Must do
  • between ourselves: Said when sharing something confidentially or privately.
  • evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
  • go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
  • lie down: To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
  • for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • like lightning: Very quickly or suddenly.
  • out of gear: Not engaged in any gear; disengaged in a mechanical device.
  • draw out: To lengthen (far beyond the normal limits)
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • out of order: Not in proper working condition; broken.
  • make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • at midnight: At twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night.
  • to the letter: Following instructions or rules exactly; precisely.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
  • in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
  • pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
  • by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
  • engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
  • for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • in green: Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
  • get at: To criticize someone, often personally
  • down with: Suffering from an illness.
  • in the manner: In the way or style of.
  • in the least: Not at all; to the smallest degree.
  • give in: To submit work; hand in
  • my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
  • a few moments: A short period of time
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • break away: To escape from a situation suddenly
  • cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
  • next moment: Immediately after; very soon.
  • close by: Near in distance; nearby.
  • on duty
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • clear up: To tidy things away, e.g. dirty dishes after meal
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • on fire: Very successful or popular
  • break out
  • chase after: To try hard to get something/achieve a dream, etc.
  • by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
  • on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
  • share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
  • on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
  • interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
  • of late: Recently; lately.
  • hold in: To hide your emotions and not let them show
  • in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
  • upon the matter: Regarding or concerning the subject or issue at hand.
  • in reference to: Relating to; with regard to
  • clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
  • at that time: During a specific point in the past.
  • on hand: Present and available; in attendance.
  • call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
  • for the present: For now; temporarily or at this time.
  • run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • out of the common: Unusual or not typical; special or extraordinary.
  • such as: For example; like
  • one being: An individual existence; a person or creature.
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • come up to: To meet expectations
  • in conjunction with: Together with; along with
  • result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
  • play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
  • for worlds: Used to express a strong refusal or preference against something.
  • draw up: To create a formal document
  • to the quick: Deeply and painfully affected or hurt emotionally.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • by leaps and bounds: Very quickly and significantly, showing rapid progress.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • call in: To ask others for help when in need
  • any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • for all that: Despite that; even though.
  • in little: To a small extent; insignificantly.
  • park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
  • in company with: Accompanied or together with others.
  • in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
  • see out: To continue doing something until it ends, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
  • on a level: In a fair and equal manner; with equal opportunities.
  • level with: To be honest and straightforward with someone; to tell someone the truth.
  • in Heaven's name: Used to express surprise or anger.
  • in the neighborhood of: Approximately or about a certain amount or distance.
  • in the pocket: Having secured or certain success or advantage.
  • all along: From the beginning; all the time.
  • hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
  • allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
  • cast down: Depressed; disheartened.
  • at the sight of: When seeing something, especially suddenly or unexpectedly.
  • real bad: Very bad; extremely unfavorable or unpleasant.
  • hear of: To know about someone or something because you have been told about them
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • to the end of time: Continuing forever or indefinitely.
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • secret of: The key or hidden information that explains something.
  • come on to: To make a sexual advance towards someone.
  • put out: To publish, e.g. a book
  • at first sight: Immediately on seeing someone or something for the first time; based on a first impression.
  • for instance: As an example.
  • at fault: Responsible for something negative or undesirable; deserving blame.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • in favour of
  • point out: To make others aware of an idea
  • in every way: In all manners or respects; completely.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • while away: To spend time in a relaxed way because you have nothing else to do.
  • matter: To be of great importance; to count
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
  • hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
  • man: Humans in general, including male and female
  • house: Place where a specific activity or business occurs
  • marriage: Relationship between a husband and a wife
  • morning: Early part of the day before 12 p.m
  • lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
  • room: All of the people inside a particular room
  • wedding: To combine and join two things together as one
  • lady: Another way of saying 'woman'
  • stark: Very clear and often unpleasant
  • carriage: Vehicle on wheels, usually pulled by a horse
  • frank: Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
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    • a few moments

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      • Phrase
      • A short period of time
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    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
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    • all 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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    • allow me

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
      • A formal way to ask for permission or to introduce oneself.
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    • any sort of

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      • Determiner
      • Any kind of; any type of
      • Phrase
      • Somewhat; to some extent
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    • arrive at

      US /əˈraɪv æt/

      UK /əˈraiv æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
      • To reach a conclusion or decision after thinking about something.
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    • at a glance

      US /æt e ɡlæns/

      UK /æt ə ɡlɑ:ns/

      • Phrase
      • Immediately; instantly upon looking.
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    • at fault

      US /æt fɔlt/

      UK /æt fɔ:lt/

      • Adjective
      • Responsible for something negative or undesirable; deserving blame.
      • Phrase
      • Culpable; deserving of blame or censure.
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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 last

      US /æt læst/

      UK /æt lɑ:st/

      • Adverb
      • Finally; after a long delay.
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
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    • at midnight

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      • Phrase
      • At twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night.
      • Used to indicate the time when something will happen or is expected to happen.
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    • at night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

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

      US /æt wʌns/

      UK /æt wʌns/

      • Adverb
      • Immediately; without delay
      • At the same time; simultaneously
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    • at that time

      US /æt ðæt taɪm/

      UK /æt ðæt taim/

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

      US /ət ðə ˈsaɪt ʌv/

      UK /ət ðə ˈsaɪt əv/

      • other
      • When seeing something, especially suddenly or unexpectedly.
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    • at work

      US /æt wɚk/

      UK /æt wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Located at one's place of employment
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    • attend to

      US /əˈtɛnd tu/

      UK /əˈtend tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To deal with; take care of; pay attention to.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Deal with
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    • back into

      US /bæk ˈɪntu/

      UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
      • To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
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    • 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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    • between ourselves

      US /bɪˈtwin əˈsɛlvz/

      UK /bɪˈtwi:n əˈsɛlvz/

      • other
      • Said when sharing something confidentially or privately.
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    • break away

      US /brek əˈwe/

      UK /breik əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To escape from a situation suddenly
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    • break out

      US /brek aʊt/

      UK /breik aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To isolate some information from other data
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    • by leaps and bounds

      US /baɪ lips ænd baʊndz/

      UK /baɪ li:ps ənd baʊndz/

      • other
      • Very quickly and significantly, showing rapid progress.
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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 no means

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

      US /baɪ naʊ/

      UK /bai nau/

      • Phrase
      • At the present time or already; before the present.
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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 in

      US /kɔl ɪn/

      UK /kɔ:l in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To ask others for help when in need
      • To make a phone call to your office; to contact
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    • call upon

      US /kɔl əˈpɑn/

      UK /kɔ:l əˈpɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make demands on; order/require from someone
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    • carriage

      US /ˈkærɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈkærɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Vehicle on wheels, usually pulled by a horse
      • A separate section of a train for passengers.
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    • cast down

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Depressed; disheartened.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To lower or direct downward (eyes, gaze, etc.).
      • To overthrow or defeat.
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    • chase after

      US /tʃes ˈæftɚ/

      UK /tʃeis ˈɑ:ftə/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To try hard to get something/achieve a dream, etc.
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    • clear up

      US /klɪr ʌp/

      UK /kliə ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To tidy things away, e.g. dirty dishes after meal
      • To explain something in an understandable way
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    • clock in

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
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    • close by

      US /kloz baɪ/

      UK /kləuz bai/

      • Adverb
      • Near in distance; nearby.
      • Phrase
      • In a position or location that is near.
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    • come at

      US /kʌm æt/

      UK /kʌm æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To approach someone to attack them
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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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    • come on to

      US /kʌm ɑn tu/

      UK /kʌm ɔn tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make a sexual advance towards someone.
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    • come up to

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To meet expectations
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    • come upon

      US /kʌm əˈpɑn/

      UK /kʌm əˈpɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accidentally find; discover something
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    • cut off

      US /kʌt ɔf/

      UK /kʌt ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To end a process, e.g. a phone call
      • To cut the end of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To isolate or prevent access to a place or person.
      • To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
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    • deal to

      US /dil tə/

      UK /di:l tə/

      • other
      • To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
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    • 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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    • down with

      US /daʊn wɪð/

      UK /daun wið/

      • Adjective
      • Suffering from an illness.
      • Agreeable to; in favor of.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of opposition to something.
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    • draw out

      US /drɔ aʊt/

      UK /drɔ: aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lengthen (far beyond the normal limits)
      • To get someone to tell you their real feelings
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    • draw up

      US /drɔ ʌp/

      UK /drɔ: ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To create a formal document
      • To stand straight to make yourself look taller
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
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    • engage in

      US /ɪn'gedʒ ɪn/

      UK /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To participate or become involved in something.
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    • evidence of

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      • Phrase
      • Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
      • Something that shows that something else exists or is true.
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    • for all that

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      • Phrase
      • Despite that; even though.
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    • for an instant

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • For a very short period of time; momentarily.
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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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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 myself

      US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/

      UK /fə maɪˈself/

      • other
      • Done for one's own benefit or use.
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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 that matter

      US /fɔr ðæt ˈmætɚ/

      UK /fɔ: ðæt ˈmætə/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
      • Used to introduce a statement that supports or strengthens a previous statement.
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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 worlds

      US /fɚ wɝldz/

      UK /fə wɜ:ldz/

      • other
      • Used to express a strong refusal or preference against something.
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    • frank

      US /fræŋk/

      UK /fræŋk/

      • Proper Noun
      • Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
      • Person's name
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stamp envelopes for posting
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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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    • from time to time

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      • Phrase
      • Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
      • At intervals; now and then.
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    • get at

      US /ɡɛt æt/

      UK /ɡet æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To criticize someone, often personally
      • To imply something; hint at
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    • give in

      US /ɡɪv ɪn/

      UK /ɡiv in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To submit work; hand in
      • To stop resisting; to surrender
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
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    • go together

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
      • To date; to be in a romantic relationship.
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    • hand over

      US /hænd ˈovɚ/

      UK /hænd ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give into the possession or control of another
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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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
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    • hold in

      US /hold ɪn/

      UK /həuld in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To hide your emotions and not let them show
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    • in a suit

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      • Phrase
      • Wearing a suit of clothes.
      • Involved in a legal action or lawsuit.
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    • in business

      US /ɪn ˈbɪznɪs/

      UK /in ˈbiznis/

      • Phrase
      • Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
      • Having a commercial partnership or association.
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    • in company with

      US /ɪn ˈkʌmpəni wɪð/

      UK /in ˈkʌmpəni wɪð/

      • other
      • Accompanied or together with others.
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    • in conjunction with

      US /ɪn kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən wɪð/

      UK /in kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən wið/

      • Phrase
      • Together with; along with
      A1
      More
    • in every way

      US /ɪn ˈɛvri we/

      UK /in ˈevri wei/

      • Phrase
      • In all manners or respects; completely.
      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 green

      US /ɪn ɡrin/

      UK /ɪn ɡri:n/

      • other
      • Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
      B2
      More
    • in Heaven's name

      US /ɪn ˈhɛvənz neɪm/

      UK /ɪn ˈhevənz neɪm/

      • other
      • Used to express surprise or anger.
      B2
      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 little

      US /ɪn ˈlɪtl/

      UK /in ˈlɪtl/

      • other
      • To a small extent; insignificantly.
      C2
      More
    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
      C1
      More
    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

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

      US /ɪn ˈpraɪvɪt/

      UK /in ˈpraivit/

      • Phrase
      • Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
      • In a confidential manner; not intended for general knowledge
      B1
      More
    • in reference to

      US /ɪn ˈrɛfərəns tu/

      UK /in ˈrefrəns tu:/

      • Phrase
      • Relating to; with regard to
      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 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 least

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Not at all; to the smallest degree.
      A1
      More
    • in the manner

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the way or style of.
      • According to a specific method or procedure.
      A1
      More
    • in the midst of

      US

      UK

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

      US /ɪn ðə ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd ʌv/

      UK /in ðə ˈneibəhʊd ɔv/

      • other
      • Approximately or about a certain amount or distance.
      B2
      More
    • in the pocket

      US /ɪn ðə ˈpɑkət/

      UK /in ðə ˈpɒkit/

      • other
      • Having secured or certain success or advantage.
      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 time

      US /ɪn taɪm/

      UK /in taim/

      • Adverb
      • Eventually; after a period of time.
      • Not late; with enough time to spare.
      • Phrase
      • Eventually; before it is too late.
      • According to the scheduled time; punctual.
      A1
      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
    • lay back

      US /le bæk/

      UK /lei bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To recline or lie down in a relaxed manner.
      B1
      More
    • lead to

      US /lid tu/

      UK /li:d tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To result in some action
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have something as a consequence or result.
      A1
      More
    • level with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be honest and straightforward with someone; to tell someone the truth.
      A2
      More
    • lie down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
      • Phrase
      A2
      More
    • like lightning

      US /laɪk ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

      UK /laɪk ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

      • other
      • Very quickly or suddenly.
      B1
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • look upon

      US /lʊk əˈpɑn/

      UK /luk əˈpɔn/

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

      US /lɔrd/

      UK /lɔ:d/

      • Noun
      • (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
      • Man with power and authority; a nobleman
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To act as though you can tell people what to do
      A2
      More
    • make of

      US /mek ʌv/

      UK /meik ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand or have an opinion about something
      • To create or produce something from a particular material
      A1
      More
    • marriage

      US /ˈmærɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈmærɪdʒ/

      • Noun
      • Relationship between a husband and a wife
      • A wedding ceremony
      A2
      More
    • more than once

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
      More
    • my eye

      US /ˈmaɪ aɪ/

      UK /ˈmaɪ ai/

      • other
      • Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
      B2
      More
    • next moment

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Immediately after; very soon.
      A1
      More
    • of a sudden

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
      B2
      More
    • of age

      US /əv eɪdʒ/

      UK /əv eɪdʒ/

      • other
      • Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
      A2
      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 late

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Recently; lately.
      A1
      More
    • of value

      US /ʌv ˈvælju/

      UK /ɔv ˈvælju/

      • Adjective
      • Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
      • Providing a benefit or advantage.
      A1
      More
    • on a level

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a fair and equal manner; with equal opportunities.
      • At the same height or plane as something else.
      A1
      More
    • on duty

      US /ɑn ˈduti/

      UK /ɔn ˈdju:ti/

      • Phrase
      A2
      More
    • on fire

      US /ɑn faɪr/

      UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/

      • Adjective
      • Very successful or popular
      • Burning
      A2
      More
    • on hand

      US /ɑn hænd/

      UK /ɔn hænd/

      • Adverb
      • Present and available; in attendance.
      • Phrase
      • Available; readily accessible.
      A1
      More
    • on the contrary

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
      B1
      More
    • on the other hand

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
      A1
      More
    • on the table

      US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of a table.
      • Available for consideration or discussion.
      A1
      More
    • on the way

      US /ɑn ði we/

      UK /ɔn ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • During the journey to a particular place.
      A1
      More
    • on the whole

      US /ɑn ði hol/

      UK /ɔn ðə həul/

      • Phrase
      • Considering everything; generally.
      • In summary; taking everything into consideration.
      A1
      More
    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
      A1
      More
    • one being

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • An individual existence; a person or creature.
      • A single entity or individual, especially in a philosophical or spiritual context.
      A1
      More
    • out of gear

      US /aʊt əv ɡɪɚ/

      UK /aʊt əv gɪə/

      • other
      • Not engaged in any gear; disengaged in a mechanical device.
      B2
      More
    • out of order

      US /aʊt ʌv ˈɔrdɚ/

      UK /aut ɔv ˈɔ:də/

      • Adjective
      • Not in proper working condition; broken.
      • Not following the rules of procedure; inappropriate.
      A1
      More
    • out of the common

      US /aʊt əv ðə ˈkɑmən/

      UK /aut əv ðə ˈkɒmən/

      • other
      • Unusual or not typical; special or extraordinary.
      C2
      More
    • out of the way

      US /aʊt ʌv ði we/

      UK /aut ɔv ðə wei/

      • Adjective
      • Remote; isolated.
      • No longer obstructing or hindering.
      • Phrase
      • Not obstructing or impeding progress; in a position where one does not cause an obstruction.
      • Completed; finished; no longer needing attention.
      B1
      More
    • out of the window

      US /aʊt əv ðə ˈwɪndoʊ/

      UK /aut əv ðə ˈwɪndəu/

      • other
      • To be discarded or no longer applicable or relevant.
      B2
      More
    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
      A1
      More
    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
      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
    • play in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To participate or compete in a game or competition.
      • To have a role in a theatrical production.
      A1
      More
    • point out

      US /pɔɪnt aʊt/

      UK /pɔint aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make others aware of an idea
      • To draw attention to something or someone
      A1
      More
    • pull yourself together

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To calm down and regain control of your emotions
      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
    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
      A1
      More
    • real bad

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Very bad; extremely unfavorable or unpleasant.
      • Adjective
      • Seriously ill or injured; in a critical condition.
      A2
      More
    • result in

      US /rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/

      UK /riˈzʌlt in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause or produce as a consequence.
      More
    • round to

      US /raʊnd tə/

      UK /raund tə/

      • other
      • To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
      B2
      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
    • secret of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The key or hidden information that explains something.
      • Confidential information about something.
      A1
      More
    • see out

      US /si aʊt/

      UK /si: aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something until it ends, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
      • To accompany someone to the door when they are leaving a place.
      A1
      More
    • set forth

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To explain; present a plan; express in words
      • To start out on a journey
      B1
      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
    • slip away

      US /slɪp əˈwe/

      UK /slip əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a place quietly or secretly, often to avoid attention.
      • To gradually disappear or be lost.
      B1
      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
    • stark

      US /stɑ:rk/

      UK /stɑ:k/

      • Adjective
      • Very clear and often unpleasant
      B2
      More
    • start in

      US /stɑrt ɪn/

      UK /stɑ:t in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin a job or activity.
      A1
      More
    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
      A1
      More
    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
      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
    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
      More
    • to the end of time

      US /tu ði ɛnd əv taɪm/

      UK /tu ði end əv taɪm/

      • other
      • Continuing forever or indefinitely.
      C2
      More
    • to the letter

      US /tu ði ˈlɛtɚ/

      UK /tu: ðə ˈletə/

      • Phrase
      • Following instructions or rules exactly; precisely.
      More
    • to the point

      US /tu ði pɔɪnt/

      UK /tu: ðə pɔint/

      • Adjective
      • Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
      • Phrase
      • Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
      A2
      More
    • to the quick

      US /tu ðə ˈkwɪk/

      UK /tə ðə ˈkwik/

      • other
      • Deeply and painfully affected or hurt emotionally.
      C1
      More
    • turn over

      US /tɚn ˈovɚ/

      UK /tə:n ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lose possession of a ball in sports
      • To consider something carefully in your mind
      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
    • up against

      US /ʌp əˈɡenst/

      UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/

      • Phrase
      • Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
      • In close proximity or contact with something.
      More
    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
      A1
      More
    • upon the matter

      US /əˈpɑn ðə ˈmætɚ/

      UK /əˈpɒn ðə ˈmætə/

      • other
      • Regarding or concerning the subject or issue at hand.
      B2
      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
    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
      A1
      More
    • wedding

      US /ˈwɛdɪŋ/

      UK /ˈwedɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To combine and join two things together as one
      • Noun
      • A marriage of two people
      A2
      More
    • were it not for

      US /wɚ ɪt nɑt fɚ/

      UK /wə ɪt nɒt fɔ:/

      • other
      • Used to say something would not happen without a particular condition.
      B2
      More
    • while away

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time in a relaxed way because you have nothing else to do.
      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
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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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