Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • in the west: Located in or towards the west.
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • in terms of
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • such as: For example; like
  • turn on
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • read through: To read something from beginning to end, often to find mistakes or check details.
  • in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • to date: Up to the present time; until now.
  • for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
  • as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
  • deal with
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
  • out of proportion: Exaggerated or inappropriate in scale or degree.
  • play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
  • pick on: To tease or bully someone
  • any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
  • get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
  • look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
  • plunge in: To start doing something with enthusiasm, especially without thinking carefully about it.
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • beat up: To hurt someone badly by hitting and punching
  • ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • grapple with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
  • after the fact: Happening or known later than the actual event.
  • plug in
  • for all intents and purposes: In every practical sense; effectively.
  • well up: (of tears) to rise to the surface and gather in someone's eyes.
  • neither here nor there: Not relevant or important to the matter.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • think through: To consider carefully so all points are covered
  • ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
  • move to: To change the place where you live or work.
  • move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
  • on a daily basis: Happening every day.
  • in sync: Operating or occurring at the same time or rate.
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • by means of: Using; with the help of.
  • play out: To use up or exhaust
  • in twos: In groups or pairs of two.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • in play: In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
  • soldier on: To continue despite suffering
  • in any event: Regardless of what happens; whatever may be the case.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • beat into: To force someone to learn or accept something harshly.
  • come on over: An invitation to visit someone's home or location.
  • in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
  • take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
  • rhythm: Pattern of events, motions, or changes
  • beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
  • piece: A counter in a board game
  • quarter: 25 cents
  • conduct: Your behavior
  • strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
  • note: To notice or pay particular attention to something.
  • play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
  • music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
  • weak: Not having a strong character
  • western: Movies often about cowboys in the American West
  • musical: Having a pleasant sound like music
  • pulse: Regular beating of a heart
  • melody: Song; music
  • meter: Unit of length equal to 100 cm or about 39 inches
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    • after the fact

      US /ˈæftɚ ðə fækt/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ðə fækt/

      • other
      • Happening or known later than the actual event.
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    • ahead of time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Before the scheduled time; early.
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    • any sort of

      US

      UK

      • Determiner
      • Any kind of; any type of
      • Phrase
      • Somewhat; to some extent
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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
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    • as a matter of fact

      US /æz e ˈmætɚ ʌv fækt/

      UK /æz ə ˈmætə ɔv fækt/

      • Phrase
      • In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
      • In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often one that contrasts with or contradicts a previous statement.
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    • as a whole

      US /æz e hol/

      UK /æz ə həul/

      • Phrase
      • Considering everything together; in general.
      • Complete; not divided or incomplete.
      • Adjective
      • Complete; not divided or fragmented.
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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • beat

      US /bit/

      UK /bi:t/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move in regular motions in order to push blood
      • Transitive Verb
      • To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
      • To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
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    • beat into

      US /bit ˈɪntu/

      UK /bi:t ˈɪntə/

      • other
      • To force someone to learn or accept something harshly.
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    • beat up

      US /bit ʌp/

      UK /bi:t ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To hurt someone badly by hitting and punching
      • Transitive Verb
      • To assault or physically harm someone.
      A2
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    • by means of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using; with the help of.
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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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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • come on over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • An invitation to visit someone's home or location.
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    • come up

      US /kʌm ʌp/

      UK /kʌm ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To come closer to someone; approach
      • (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
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    • conduct

      US / kənˈdʌkt/

      UK /kənˈdʌkt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Your behavior
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To behave in a certain way; e.g. at a party
      • To let electricity or heat travel through
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
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    • 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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    • for all intents and purposes

      US /fɚ ɔl ɪnˈtɛnts ænd ˈpɚpəsɪz/

      UK /fə ɔ:l ɪnˈtents ənd ˈpɜ:pəsɪz/

      • other
      • In every practical sense; effectively.
      B2
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    • for days

      US /fɔr dez/

      UK /fɔ: deɪz/

      • Phrase
      • For a long period of time; lasting several days.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • get through

      US /ɡɛt θru/

      UK /ɡet θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive at the end of or finish something
      • To succeed in contacting someone by phone
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    • go ahead

      US /ɡo əˈhɛd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈhed/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
      • To give permission to do something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To start or proceed with something
      • To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
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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 out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
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    • grapple with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To struggle or deal with something difficult.
      • To engage in a physical struggle or fight.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in advance

      US /ɪn ædˈvæns/

      UK /in ədˈvɑ:ns/

      • Phrase
      • Ahead of time; before something happens
      • Noun
      • A payment made before it is due, especially for work to be done
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    • in any event

      US /ɪn ˈɛni ɪˈvɛnt/

      UK /in ˈeni iˈvent/

      • Phrase
      • Regardless of what happens; whatever may be the case.
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    • in play

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
      • Available or under consideration.
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    • in sync

      US /ɪn sɪŋk/

      UK /in siŋk/

      • Adjective
      • Operating or occurring at the same time or rate.
      • Adverb
      • In a state of coordination or harmony.
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • in the way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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    • in the west

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located in or towards the west.
      • Located in the western part of a country or region.
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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    • in twos

      US /ɪn tuz/

      UK /ɪn tu:z/

      • other
      • In groups or pairs of two.
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    • in ways

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a manner or by methods that.
      • In certain respects or aspects.
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
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    • just kind of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
      • Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
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    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
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    • look over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To check something to see it works well; inspect
      • To examine or inspect something quickly.
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    • melody

      US /ˈmɛlədi/

      UK /'melədɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Song; music
      • Pleasing musical notes put together to form a tune
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    • move around

      US /muv əˈraʊnd/

      UK /mu:v əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change position or location; to go from place to place.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To spread or circulate (e.g., information, rumors).
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    • 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.
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    • musical

      US /ˈmju:zɪkl/

      UK /ˈmju:zɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Having a pleasant sound like music
      • Having skill or being gifted in music
      • Noun
      • Play or movie set to music
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    • neither here nor there

      US /ˈniðɚ hɪɚ nɔr ðɛɚ/

      UK /ˈnaiðə hɪə nɔ: ðeə/

      • other
      • Not relevant or important to the matter.
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    • note

      US /noʊ/

      UK /nəʊt/

      • Verb
      • To notice or pay particular attention to something.
      • Noun
      • A short informal letter or written record.
      • A piece of paper money issued by a central bank or government authority that acts as legal tender
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
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    • on a daily basis

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Happening every day.
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    • one up

      US /wʌn ʌp/

      UK /wʌn ʌp/

      • Adjective
      • In a better or more advantageous position.
      • Countable Noun
      • An extra life or chance in a video game.
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    • out of proportion

      US /aʊt ʌv prəˈpɔrʃən/

      UK /aut ɔv prəˈpɔ:ʃən/

      • Adjective
      • Exaggerated or inappropriate in scale or degree.
      • Too large or small in relation to something else; excessive.
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    • 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.
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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
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    • pick on

      US /pɪk ɑn/

      UK /pik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To tease or bully someone
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    • play in

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use up or exhaust
      • To develop or happen in a particular way.
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    • plug in

      US /plʌɡ ɪn/

      UK /plʌɡ in/

      • Phrase
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    • plunge in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start doing something with enthusiasm, especially without thinking carefully about it.
      • To jump or dive quickly into water.
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    • pulse

      US /pʌls/

      UK /pʌls/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Regular beating of a heart
      • A single vibration or short burst of sound, light, electricity, or other energy.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To beat in a rhythm
      • To emit or produce in pulses.
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    • quarter

      US /ˈkwɔrtɚ/

      UK /'kwɔ:tə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • 25 cents
      • 3-month period of time for businesses, etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To split something into four equal parts
      • To give a soldier a place to live for a short time
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
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    • read through

      US /rid θru/

      UK /ri:d θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To read something from beginning to end, often to find mistakes or check details.
      • To read something quickly without paying attention to details.
      • Noun
      • A rehearsal where actors read through the script without acting it out fully.
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    • rhythm

      US /ˈrɪðəm/

      UK /ˈrɪðəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Pattern of events, motions, or changes
      • A pattern of sound and beats in music
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    • soldier on

      US /ˈsoldʒɚ ɑn/

      UK /ˈsəuldʒə ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue despite suffering
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • take over

      US /tek ˈovɚ/

      UK /teik ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gain control of (a company) from someone else
      • To assume control or possession of something.
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    • the following

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Next in order or sequence.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • What is about to be said or written.
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
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    • think through

      US /θɪŋk θru/

      UK /θiŋk θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider carefully so all points are covered
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    • to date

      US /tu det/

      UK /tu: deit/

      • Phrase
      • Up to the present time; until now.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To go out on romantic dates with someone.
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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    • turn on

      US /tɚn ɑn/

      UK /tə:n ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause someone to be interested or excited
      • Transitive Verb
      • To activate or switch on a device or appliance.
      • To suddenly attack or criticize someone.
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    • 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.
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    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
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    • well up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • (of tears) to rise to the surface and gather in someone's eyes.
      • (of a liquid) to rise to the surface and begin to flow or gather.
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To deal with something systematically until it is completed
      • To deal with a problem or difficult situation.
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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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    Ever wondered how music keeps its beat? This lecture dives deep into the fundamentals of rhythm, exploring everything from Western notation to fascinating cultural examples like the Bolero and Adhan. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain a richer understanding of music theory and cultural connections!

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