Vocabulary

at last: Finally; after a long delay.
at once: Immediately; without delay
at least: As a minimum
next moment: Immediately after; very soon.
used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
at home: In one's own residence or country.
like a man: To act bravely or responsibly.
have to: Must do
as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
in case of: If something happens; in the event of.
of course: Sure ; Certainly
think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
such as: For example; like
for all that: Despite that; even though.
for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
down with: Suffering from an illness.
set forth: To explain; present a plan; express in words
set eyes on: To see someone or something for the first time.
at all hours: At any time, day or night.
set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
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
of late: Recently; lately.
after dinner: Following the meal of dinner.
rather than: More exactly; more correctly
see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
set aside: To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
bore in: To interrupt or intrude uninvited into a conversation or situation.
at rest: Not moving or being used.
in consequence: As a result; therefore.
of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
step into: To enter a place or situation.
from that time: Starting at a specific point in the past and continuing forward.
from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
for instance: As an example.
except for: Not including; excluding.
speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
in colour: Displayed or reproduced using natural or full colours.
to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
walk with: To accompany someone while walking.
look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
cry out: To shout or scream loudly, often due to pain, fear, or surprise.
break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
in the hand: Physically held or grasped in one's hand.
at midnight: At twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night.
trifle with: To treat someone or something without seriousness or respect.
in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
set down
throw off: To put out (heat, smell etc.); emit
in the act: While performing an action, especially something wrong or illegal.
at that time: During a specific point in the past.
in the person of: Represented or embodied by a specific individual.
in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
in contrast to: Differing from something else
on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
drive away: To leave in a vehicle.
on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
little man: A man of short stature.
at the corner: Situated where two streets or edges meet at an angle.
on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
at first sight: Immediately on seeing someone or something for the first time; based on a first impression.
out of the question: Impossible; not worth discussing.
in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
red hot: Extremely hot; heated to a point of glowing red.
come out with: To go out with someone on a date
in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
set off: To start a journey
to do with: To be about something; concern
hard to say: Difficult to know or predict; uncertain.
out of the way: Remote; isolated.
search for: To try to find someone or something.
close by: Near in distance; nearby.
over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
in the making: Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
with both hands: Readily and enthusiastically accept something.
at school: Present and attending school.
in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
for old sake's sake: Doing something to remember or honor past relationships or times.
in the gross: Sold or counted in bulk or large quantities.
regardless of
stand by: To keep to an agreement
at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
spring out: To move or jump out suddenly and quickly.
deal with
do me a favour: A polite request asking for help or a favour.
name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
let in: To allow someone to enter or come in
at the door of: Located very close to the entrance or opening of a place.
on this side of: Located or situated at this particular side or part of something.
by chance: Accidentally; without planning.
at ease
speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
in good part: To a large extent; mainly because of something.
to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
for the last time: Used to emphasize that something is said or done finally or repeatedly.
at peace with: Feeling calm and content about something, especially after a period of worry or difficulty.
step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
without doubt: Certainly; definitely; without any question.
in hand: In one's possession or control.
in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
lay about: To strike out in all directions with force or violence.
wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
at the bank: Located at or near a financial institution.
looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
at a loss
lead to: To result in some action
labor under: To be burdened by or suffer from something, especially a false belief or misconception.
to the purpose: In a way that is relevant and meaningful to the matter.
by the by: Incidentally; in passing; as a side note.
come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
on the wing: In flight; flying.
with time: As time passes; eventually.
hear of: To know about someone or something because you have been told about them
draw conclusions: To make a judgment or form an opinion based on the information available.
of counsel: A lawyer who advises a firm but is not a partner.
between ourselves: Said when sharing something confidentially or privately.
by all accounts: According to what everyone says; reportedly
in the open: Publicly; not secret.
in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
in God's name: Used to express surprise, anger, or urgency.
break with: To end a relationship or association.
quarrel with: To have an argument or disagreement with someone.
in view of: Considering; taking into account.
out of spirits: Feeling sad, depressed, or lacking energy.
shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
along with: In addition to; together with.
come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
at the sight of: When seeing something, especially suddenly or unexpectedly.
hold your tongue: To stop yourself from saying something you might regret.
by any chance: Used to ask a question in a polite way, often when you do not really expect the answer to be 'yes'
call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
setting down: To place something down on a table, etc.
hold water: To be logical, consistent, or sound; to stand up to scrutiny.
night and day: Continuously; all the time.
in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
by means of: Using; with the help of.
make certain: To ensure or ascertain something.
pull yourself together: To calm down and regain control of your emotions
over the moon
at hand: Close by; readily available.
swing for: To be punished, often by death, for a crime committed.
came away with: To have a particular feeling or impression after an event or experience.
set upon: To attack on all sides often violently
on the carpet: Called for a reprimand or formal criticism.
file in: Enter a place in a neat, organized line or sequence.
dead or alive: Regardless of whether someone is living or dead; in any condition.
beyond me: Impossible for me to understand.
go back to: To return to a starting point
in place of: Instead of; as a substitute for.
upon the carpet: Formally summoned for a reprimand or discussion.
as follows: Used to introduce a list or explanation.
turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
draw out: To lengthen (far beyond the normal limits)
from the top: From the beginning.
in error: By mistake; mistakenly.
as it stands: In the present condition or situation.
blood red: A very dark or vivid red color similar to the color of blood.
six times: Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
in secret: Done or kept in a way that is not known or seen by others.
on the door: Situated on the surface or part of a door.
come from: To have as your native country or city
turn on
from the first: From the very beginning.
fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
on fire: Very successful or popular
under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
go forth: To begin or proceed with something, especially after hesitation or delay.
answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
to a man: Every single person involved without exception.
in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
back against the wall: To be in a difficult situation with little room to escape.
on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
set on: To attack
as for: Concerning; regarding.
by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
take stock: To review or assess a situation.
light on: To illuminate something.
in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
at the least: As a minimum; no less than.
blot out: To completely hide or obscure something.
in the moment: At the present time; now.
nine tenths: A fraction representing nine parts out of ten.
come near: To be nearly as much as (a value)
come forth: To appear; to emerge.
strip off: To take off your clothes, e.g. in a sexy way
pass away: A polite way of saying 'to die'
in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
apart from: Except for; not considering
point out: To make others aware of an idea
in bed with: Closely associated with someone, often secretly or unethically.
back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
in shape: In good physical condition; fit.
coming and going: The activity of people arriving and departing from a place.
in the light of: Considering new information or facts.
grow into: To be able to wear clothes that were too big
in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
peep out: To appear or look out slightly or briefly.
more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
on foot
home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
to death: Extremely; to a great degree
closer than: Nearer in distance compared to something else.
under the influence: Affected by alcohol or drugs to the extent that mental and physical control is markedly diminished.
at the last moment: Just before the final deadline or event.
seal up: To close something tightly so that air, water, etc. cannot get in or out.
conscious: Aware of what is going on around you
strike: To hit something
fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
draw: To attract attention to someone or something
court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
private: Being away from others and quiet
cabinet: Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
curiosity: Something unusual and perhaps worthy of collecting
suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
manner: The way a person acts, talks, or behaves
pleasure: Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
mind: To be bothered or upset by something
strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
leave: To go away from; depart
moment: Very short or brief period of time
square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
master: To gain control over something
place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
sight: To aim (a gun) at something to get your range
soul: Central or basic part of something
horror: Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
stand: To be a candidate in an election
point: An item to be discussed
bring: To take or go with someone to a place
laboratory: A place to do scientific experiments
great: Very good; better than before
murder: Something that is difficult or painful to do
lay: Amateur; not being a trained priest
terror: Use of violent acts to make people afraid
drug: Illegal substance taken for effect on the mind
corner: To force into a position impossible to escape from
drawer: Sliding box of a desk, closet used to store things
butler: Senior male servant in a household
maid: Female servant in a house or hotel
lawyer: Professional who helps people with the law
clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
cheque: Printed piece of paper you sign to pay for things

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above all
US /əˈbʌv ɔl/
UK /əˈbʌv ɔ:l/
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- Most importantly; more than anything else.
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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
US
UK
- Phrase
- Following the meal of dinner.
- Adjective
- Suitable for or done after dinner.
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all at once
US
UK
- Adverb
- Suddenly; at the same time
- At the same time; simultaneously
- Phrase
- Suddenly; at the same time
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along with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
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answer for
US /ˈænsɚ fər/
UK /ˈɑ:nsə fə/
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- Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
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apart from
US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/
UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/
- Preposition
- Except for; not considering
- In addition to; as well as
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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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as follows
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UK
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a list or explanation.
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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 it stands
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the present condition or situation.
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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 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 a loss
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at all hours
US /ˌæt ɔl ˈaʊɚz/
UK /ˌæt ɔ:l ˈauəz/
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- At any time, day or night.
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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 hand
US /æt hænd/
UK /æt hænd/
- Phrase
- Close by; readily available.
- About to happen; imminent.
- Adjective
- Nearby; easily available
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at home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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at 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
US
UK
- 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 peace with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Feeling calm and content about something, especially after a period of worry or difficulty.
- Having accepted something difficult or unpleasant and no longer feeling upset by it.
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at rest
US /æt rɛst/
UK /æt rest/
- Adjective
- Not moving or being used.
- In a state of peace, quiet, or relaxation.
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at school
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present and attending school.
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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 bank
US /æt ðə bæŋk/
UK /æt ðə bæŋk/
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- Located at or near a financial institution.
- Situated beside the edge of a river or stream.
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at the corner
US /æt ðə ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /æt ðə ˈkɔ:nə/
- other
- Situated where two streets or edges meet at an angle.
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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 last moment
US /ət ðə ˈlæst ˈmoʊmənt/
UK /ət ðə ˈlɑ:st ˈməumənt/
- other
- Just before the final deadline or event.
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at the least
US
UK
- Phrase
- As a minimum; no less than.
- As the bare minimum action; anyway.
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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 times
US /æt taɪmz/
UK /æt taɪmz/
- Phrase
- Sometimes; occasionally.
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back against the wall
US /bæk əˈgɛnst ðə wɔl/
UK /bæk əˈgenst ðə wɔ:l/
- other
- To be in a difficult situation with little room to escape.
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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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between ourselves
US /bɪˈtwin əˈsɛlvz/
UK /bɪˈtwi:n əˈsɛlvz/
- other
- Said when sharing something confidentially or privately.
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beyond me
US
UK
- Adjective
- Impossible for me to understand.
- Impossible for me to do.
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blood red
US /blʌd ˈrɛd/
UK /blʌd ˈred/
- other
- A very dark or vivid red color similar to the color of blood.
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blot out
US /blɑt aʊt/
UK /blɔt aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To completely hide or obscure something.
- To erase or eliminate something completely, especially from memory.
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bore in
US /bɔr ɪn/
UK /bɔ: ɪn/
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- To interrupt or intrude uninvited into a conversation or situation.
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break in
US /brek ɪn/
UK /breik in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
- To interrupt someone's conversation, task
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To interrupt a conversation or activity.
- To wear something new until it becomes comfortable.
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break with
US /brek wɪð/
UK /breik wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To end a relationship or association.
- To publicly disagree with or separate from a group or organization.
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butler
US /ˈbʌtlə/
UK /ˈbʌtlə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Senior male servant in a household
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by all accounts
US
UK
- Phrase
- According to what everyone says; reportedly
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by any chance
US /baɪ ˈɛni tʃæns/
UK /bai ˈeni tʃɑ:ns/
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- 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 chance
US /baɪ tʃæns/
UK /bai tʃɑ:ns/
- Adverb
- Accidentally; without planning.
- Phrase
- Accidentally; without planning.
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by means of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using; with the help of.
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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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UK
- Phrase
- Certainly not; in no way.
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by the by
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UK
- Phrase
- Incidentally; in passing; as a side note.
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cabinet
US /ˈkæbənɪt/
UK /ˈkæbɪnət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
- Group of advisors to a leader of a government
- Adjective
- Relating to the group of senior government ministers.
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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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came away with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a particular feeling or impression after an event or experience.
- To obtain or win something as a result of an event or activity.
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cheque
US /tʃɛk/
UK /tʃek/
- Countable Noun
- Printed piece of paper you sign to pay for things
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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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close up
US /kloz ʌp/
UK /kləuz ʌp/
- Countable Noun
- A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
- Adverb
- To move nearer to someone or something.
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closer than
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UK
- Phrase
- Nearer in distance compared to something else.
- Having a stronger emotional bond compared to someone else.
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clothe
US /kloʊð/
UK /kləʊð/
- Transitive Verb
- To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
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come along
US /kʌm əˈlɔŋ/
UK /kʌm əˈlɔŋ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go with someone who takes the lead
- To make progress toward a goal
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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 by
US /kʌm baɪ/
UK /kʌm bai/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
- To visit someone
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come forth
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To appear; to emerge.
- To be revealed or made known.
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come from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
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come near
US /kʌm nɪr/
UK /kʌm niə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be nearly as much as (a value)
- To approach
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come out with
US /kʌm aʊt wɪð/
UK /kʌm aut wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go out with someone on a date
- To say something, especially something surprising or controversial.
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coming and going
US /ˈkʌmɪŋ ənd ˈɡoɪŋ/
UK /ˈkʌmɪŋ ænd ˈgəʊɪŋ/
- Uncountable Noun
- The activity of people arriving and departing from a place.
- Adjective
- Intermittent; not constant or reliable.
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conscious
US /ˈkɑnʃəs/
UK /ˈkɒnʃəs/
- Adjective
- Aware of what is going on around you
- Intentionally done; deliberate.
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corner
US /ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /'kɔ:nə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To force into a position impossible to escape from
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where two lines, sides, corners etc. meet
- Edges of something, e.g. eyes, boxing ring
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court
US /kɔrt, kort/
UK /kɔ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- To encourage dangerous behavior
- Noun
- Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
- Place where legal cases are decided
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cry out
US /kraɪ aʊt/
UK /krai aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To shout or scream loudly, often due to pain, fear, or surprise.
- To protest or object strongly and publicly.
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curiosity
US /ˌkjʊriˈɑsɪti/
UK /ˌkjʊərɪ'ɒsətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something unusual and perhaps worthy of collecting
- Eager desire to learn more about something
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dead or alive
US
UK
- Phrase
- Regardless of whether someone is living or dead; in any condition.
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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 me a favour
US /du mi ə ˈfeɪvɚ/
UK /duː miː ə ˈfeɪvə/
- other
- A polite request asking for help or a favour.
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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 conclusions
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a judgment or form an opinion based on the information available.
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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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drawer
US /ˈdrɔɚ/
UK /drɔ:(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Sliding box of a desk, closet used to store things
- An undergarment covering the lower part of the body and having two holes for the legs.
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drive away
US /draɪv əˈwe/
UK /draiv əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave in a vehicle.
- To force someone to leave or stay away.
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drug
US /drʌɡ/
UK /drʌɡ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Illegal substance taken for effect on the mind
- Chemical used as a medicine
- Transitive Verb
- To give drugs to someone to make them sleep
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evidence of
US
UK
- 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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except for
US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/
UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Not including; excluding.
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file in
US /faɪl ɪn/
UK /faɪl ɪn/
- other
- Enter a place in a neat, organized line or sequence.
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fit in
US /fɪt ɪn/
UK /fit in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To mix with others so you get on well with them
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for all that
US
UK
- Phrase
- Despite that; even though.
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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 old sake's sake
US /fɚ oʊld ˈseɪks ˈseɪk/
UK /fə əuld ˈseɪks ˈseɪk/
- other
- Doing something to remember or honor past relationships or times.
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for the last time
US /fɚ ðə læst taɪm/
UK /fə ðə lɑ:st taɪm/
- other
- Used to emphasize that something is said or done finally or repeatedly.
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for the most part
US
UK
- Phrase
- Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- Mostly; generally; in most cases.
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from home
US
UK
- Phrase
- Working or operating from one's residence.
- Originating or coming from one's own house or country.
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from that time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Starting at a specific point in the past and continuing forward.
- Referring to a period that began in the past.
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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 the top
US /frʌm ði tɑp/
UK /frɔm ðə tɔp/
- Phrase
- From the beginning.
- From the highest point or position.
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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 forth
US /ɡo fɔrθ/
UK /ɡəu fɔ:θ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or proceed with something, especially after hesitation or delay.
- To leave a place, especially to embark on a journey or mission.
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grow into
US /ɡro ˈɪntu/
UK /ɡrəu ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be able to wear clothes that were too big
- To adjust to over time, e.g. a new job
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hand on
US /hænd ɑn/
UK /hænd ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
- To pass or transfer knowledge, skills, or traditions to someone else.
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hand over
US /hænd ˈovɚ/
UK /hænd ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To give into the possession or control of another
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hard to say
US
UK
- Phrase
- Difficult to know or predict; uncertain.
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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 water
US /hold ˈwɔtɚ/
UK /həuld ˈwɔ:tə/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be logical, consistent, or sound; to stand up to scrutiny.
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hold your tongue
US /hoʊld jʊr tʌŋ/
UK /hould jɔ: tʌŋ/
- other
- To stop yourself from saying something you might regret.
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home in
US /ˈhoʊm ɪn/
UK /ˈhəum ɪn/
- other
- Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
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horror
US /ˈhɔrɚ, ˈhɑr-/
UK /ˈhɒrə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
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in bed with
US /ɪn bɛd wɪð/
UK /ɪn bed wɪð/
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- Closely associated with someone, often secretly or unethically.
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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.
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in colour
US /ɪn ˈkʌlər/
UK /in ˈkʌlə/
- other
- Displayed or reproduced using natural or full colours.
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in consequence
US
UK
- Adverb
- As a result; therefore.
- Phrase
- As a result; therefore.
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in contrast to
US /ɪn ˈkɑntræst tu/
UK /in ˈkɔntræst tu:/
- Phrase
- Differing from something else
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in danger
US /ɪn ˈdendʒɚ/
UK /in ˈdeindʒə/
- Phrase
- Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- At risk of experiencing something negative or harmful.
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in error
US /ɪn ˈɛrɚ/
UK /in ˈerə/
- Preposition
- By mistake; mistakenly.
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in God's name
US /ɪn ɡɑdz neɪm/
UK /ɪn ɡɒdz neɪm/
- other
- Used to express surprise, anger, or urgency.
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in good part
US /ɪn ɡʊd pɑrt/
UK /ɪn gʊd pɑ:t/
- other
- To a large extent; mainly because of something.
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in hand
US /ɪn hænd/
UK /in hænd/
- Phrase
- In one's possession or control.
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in mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
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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.
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in place of
US /ɪn ples ʌv/
UK /in pleis ɔv/
- Phrase
- Instead of; as a substitute for.
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in public
US /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/
UK /in ˈpʌblik/
- Phrase
- In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- Adjective
- Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
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in real life
US /ɪn ˈriəl laɪf/
UK /in riəl laif/
- Phrase
- In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- Actually; genuinely; not made up or fictional.
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in red
US /ɪn rɛd/
UK /in red/
- Phrase
- Marked or written using the colour red.
- Adjective
- Operating at a financial loss; in debt.
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in secret
US /ɪn ˈsiːkrət/
UK /in ˈsiːkrət/
- Phrase
- Done or kept in a way that is not known or seen by others.
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in shape
US /ɪn ʃep/
UK /in ʃeip/
- Adjective
- In good physical condition; fit.
- Phrase
- In good physical condition.
- In good condition or order.
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in the act
US /ɪn ði ækt/
UK /in ðə ækt/
- Phrase
- While performing an action, especially something wrong or illegal.
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in the air
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
- Adjective
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
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in the field
US
UK
- Phrase
- Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
- Located on the playing area of a sports ground.
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in the future
US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/
UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in times to come.
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in the gross
US /ɪn ðə ˈɡroʊs/
UK /in ðə ˈɡrəus/
- Preposition
- Sold or counted in bulk or large quantities.
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in the hand
US /ɪn ðə ˈhænd/
UK /in ðə ˈhænd/
- Preposition
- Physically held or grasped in one's hand.
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in the hands of
US /ɪn ðə ˈhændz ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈhændz ɔv/
- Preposition
- Under the control or responsibility of someone.
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in the light of
US /ɪn ðə ˈlaɪt ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈlaɪt ɔv/
- other
- Considering new information or facts.
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in the making
US /ɪn ði ˈmekɪŋ/
UK /in ðə ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
- Idiom
- Likely to happen or become a particular thing in the future, especially something bad.
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in the meantime
US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/
UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/
- Phrase
- During the time between two events; meanwhile.
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in the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
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in the moment
US
UK
- Phrase
- At the present time; now.
- Spontaneously; without prior planning or consideration.
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in the open
US /ɪn ði ˈopən/
UK /in ðə ˈəupən/
- Phrase
- Publicly; not secret.
- Outdoors; not inside a building or covered space.
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in the person of
US /ɪn ðə ˈpɝsn ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈpɜ:sn ɔv/
- Preposition
- Represented or embodied by a specific individual.
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in the streets
US /ɪn ðə strits/
UK /ɪn ðə stri:ts/
- other
- Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
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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 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 town
US /ɪn taʊn/
UK /in taun/
- Phrase
- Present or available in the local area or city.
- Available or present in a particular place.
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in trouble
US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /in ˈtrʌbl/
- Adjective
- Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- other
- In serious trouble or difficulty.
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in vain
US /ɪn ven/
UK /in vein/
- Phrase
- Without success or result; futilely.
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in view of
US /ɪn vju ʌv/
UK /in vju: ɔv/
- Preposition
- Considering; taking into account.
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in with
US /ɪn wɪð/
UK /in wið/
- Phrase
- Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- Having influence or favor with someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
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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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labor under
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be burdened by or suffer from something, especially a false belief or misconception.
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laboratory
US /ˈlæbrəˌtɔri, -ˌtori/
UK /lə'bɒrətrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A place to do scientific experiments
- A place where tests are done for medical diagnosis.
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lawyer
US /ˈlɔjɚ/
UK /ˈlɔ:jə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Professional who helps people with the law
- A person who advises on legal matters and can act on their behalf.
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lay
US /le/
UK /leɪ/
- Adjective
- Amateur; not being a trained priest
- Transitive Verb
- To place a bet on a game outcome
- (Of a bird, etc.) to produce eggs from its body
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lay about
US /leɪ əˈbaʊt/
UK /leɪ əˈbaʊt/
- other
- To strike out in all directions with force or violence.
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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.
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let in
US /lɛt ɪn/
UK /let in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To allow someone to enter or come in
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light on
US /laɪt ɑn/
UK /lait ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To illuminate something.
- To discover something unexpectedly.
- Adjective
- Gentle or delicate in the use of something.
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like a man
US /laɪk ə mæn/
UK /laɪk ə mæn/
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- To act bravely or responsibly.
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little man
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A man of short stature.
- An unimportant or insignificant person.
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long for
US /lɔŋ fɔr/
UK /lɔŋ fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
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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 for
US /lʊk fɔr/
UK /luk fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- To expect or anticipate something.
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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
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maid
US /med/
UK /meɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Female servant in a house or hotel
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make certain
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To ensure or ascertain something.
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manner
US /ˈmænɚ/
UK /ˈmænə(r)/
- Noun
- The way a person acts, talks, or behaves
- Polite and respectful behavior to others
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master
US /ˈmæstɚ/
UK /'mɑ:stə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To gain control over something
- To learn to do something very well
- Adjective
- Being very skilled at doing something
- Being the main or most important thing or part
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more than once
US
UK
- Phrase
- On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
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murder
US /ˈmɚdɚ/
UK /'mɜ:də(r)/
- Noun
- Something that is difficult or painful to do
- Crime of deliberately killing a person
- Transitive Verb
- To intentionally kill a person
- To spoil, ruin something by doing it poorly
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name for
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
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next moment
US
UK
- Phrase
- Immediately after; very soon.
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night and day
US /naɪt ənd de/
UK /nait ænd dei/
- Phrase
- Continuously; all the time.
- Noun
- The contrast between two very different things.
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nine tenths
US
UK
- Noun
- A fraction representing nine parts out of ten.
- Adjective
- Almost entirely; a very large proportion.
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of a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
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of counsel
US /əv ˈkaʊnsəl/
UK /əv ˈkaʊnsəl/
- other
- A lawyer who advises a firm but is not a partner.
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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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of late
US
UK
- Phrase
- Recently; lately.
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of yours
US /ʌv jʊɚz/
UK /əv jɔ:z/
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- Belonging to you; your possession or property.
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old school
US /old skul/
UK /əuld sku:l/
- Adjective
- Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- Referring to an earlier, more traditional style of music, especially hip-hop or rap.
- Noun
- A traditional method or approach.
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on fire
US /ɑn faɪr/
UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/
- Adjective
- Very successful or popular
- Burning
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on foot
US /ɑn fʊt/
UK /ɔn fut/
- Phrase
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on paper
US /ɑn ˈpeɪpər/
UK /ɔn ˈpeipə/
- Phrase
- In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
- Recorded in writing; documented.
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on sunday
US
UK
- Phrase
- Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- Referring to a particular Sunday.
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on the carpet
US /ɑn ðə ˈkɑrpɪt/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈkɑ:pɪt/
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- Called for a reprimand or formal criticism.
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on the door
US /ɑn ðə dɔr/
UK /ɒn ðə dɔ:/
- Preposition
- Situated on the surface or part of a door.
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on the floor
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
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on the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
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on the other side of
US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/
- Preposition
- Located across something from a given point.
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on the street
US /ɑn ði strit/
UK /ɔn ðə stri:t/
- Phrase
- Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- Available or circulating, especially illegally or unofficially.
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on the wing
US /ɑn ði wɪŋ/
UK /ɔn ðə wiŋ/
- Phrase
- In flight; flying.
- Traveling or moving quickly from place to place.
- Adjective
- In motion or in the process of being transported.
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on this side of
US /ɑn ðɪs saɪd əv/
UK /ɒn ðɪs saɪd əv/
- other
- Located or situated at this particular side or part of something.
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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.
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out of spirits
US /aʊt əv ˈspɪrɪts/
UK /aut əv ˈspɪrɪts/
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- Feeling sad, depressed, or lacking energy.
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out of the question
US
UK
- Phrase
- Impossible; not worth discussing.
- Idiom
- Impossible; not to be considered.
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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.
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over the moon
US /ˈovɚ ði mun/
UK /ˈəuvə ðə mu:n/
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over to
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UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
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pass away
US /pæs əˈwe/
UK /pɑ:s əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- A polite way of saying 'to die'
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peep out
US /ˈpip aʊt/
UK /ˈpi:p aʊt/
- other
- To appear or look out slightly or briefly.
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pleasure
US /ˈplɛʒɚ/
UK /'pleʒə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
- A thing that causes enjoyment or delight.
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone pleasure or satisfaction.
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point out
US /pɔɪnt aʊt/
UK /pɔint aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make others aware of an idea
- To draw attention to something or someone
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pull yourself together
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To calm down and regain control of your emotions
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quarrel with
US /ˈkwɔrəl wɪθ/
UK /ˈkwɒrəl wɪð/
- other
- To have an argument or disagreement with someone.
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rather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
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red hot
US /rɛd hɑt/
UK /red hɔt/
- Adjective
- Extremely hot; heated to a point of glowing red.
- Very exciting, popular, or successful.
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regardless of
US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/
UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/
- Phrase
- Preposition
- Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
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seal up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To close something tightly so that air, water, etc. cannot get in or out.
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search for
US /sɚtʃ fɔr/
UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find someone or something.
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see in
US /si ɪn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
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set aside
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
- To separate and save for another use or time
- Transitive Verb
- To keep or save something for use at a later time.
- To designate or allocate something for a specific purpose or group.
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set down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To place something down on a table, etc.
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set eyes on
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To see someone or something for the first time.
- To have a strong desire to obtain something.
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set forth
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To explain; present a plan; express in words
- To start out on a journey
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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.
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set on
US /sɛt ɑn/
UK /set ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attack
- To cause someone to want to do something.
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set out
US /sɛt aʊt/
UK /set aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- To give in detail in writing
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set upon
US /sɛt əˈpɑn/
UK /set əˈpɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attack on all sides often violently
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setting down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To place something down on a table, etc.
- To cause someone to sit down
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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
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sight
US /saɪt/
UK /saɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To aim (a gun) at something to get your range
- To see something rare or unusual
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Things or people that one can see
- Range or distance that someone can see
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six times
US
UK
- Adverb
- Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
- On six occasions; six instances.
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soul
US /sol/
UK /səʊl/
- Noun
- Central or basic part of something
- Strong, deep emotion in speech or performance
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speak of
US /spik ʌv/
UK /spi:k ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To mention someone or something in conversation.
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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.
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spring out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To move or jump out suddenly and quickly.
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square
US /skwɛr/
UK /skweə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- The result of multiplying Length by the width
- Adjective
- Being fair or honest
- Multiply a number by itself e.g. 2x2 or 6x6
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stand by
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To keep to an agreement
- To wait for something to happen, e.g. TV broadcast
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step back
US /stɛp bæk/
UK /step bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To move backwards; to move away from something.
- To take a break from something; to gain perspective.
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step into
US /stɛp ˈɪntu/
UK /step ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a place or situation.
- To become involved in something, especially a job or role.
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stick with
US /stɪk wɪð/
UK /stik wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- To continue doing or using something; to persevere.
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strike
US /straɪk/
UK /straɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something
- To remove or erase.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A punch or hit
- Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
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strip off
US /strɪp ɔf/
UK /strip ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take off your clothes, e.g. in a sexy way
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such as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
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suppose
US /səˈpoʊz/
UK /sə'pəʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or guess what might happen
- Conjunction
- What if
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swing for
US /swɪŋ fɔr/
UK /swɪŋ fɔ:/
- other
- To be punished, often by death, for a crime committed.
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take in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- To include or add
- Transitive Verb
- To absorb (liquid).
- To understand or comprehend something.
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take stock
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To review or assess a situation.
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terror
US /ˈtɛrɚ/
UK /ˈterə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Use of violent acts to make people afraid
- Extreme fear; dread.
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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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throw off
US /θro ɔf/
UK /θrəu ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To put out (heat, smell etc.); emit
- To escape from something or someone
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to a man
US /tə ə ˈmæn/
UK /tə ə ˈmæn/
- other
- Every single person involved without exception.
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to death
US /tu dɛθ/
UK /tu: deθ/
- Phrase
- Extremely; to a great degree
- Until death
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to do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
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to God
US /tə ɡɑd/
UK /tə ɡɒd/
- other
- Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
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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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to the purpose
US /tu ðə ˈpɝpəs/
UK /tə ðə ˈpɜ:pəs/
- other
- In a way that is relevant and meaningful to the matter.
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trifle with
US /ˈtraɪfl wɪθ/
UK /ˈtraifl wɪθ/
- other
- To treat someone or something without seriousness or respect.
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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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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.
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under control
US /ˈʌndɚ kənˈtrol/
UK /ˈʌndə kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
- Having one's emotions or impulses restrained.
- Phrase
- A situation that is being managed effectively.
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under the influence
US /ˈʌndɚ ði ˈɪnfluəns/
UK /ˈʌndə ðə ˈinfluəns/
- Adjective
- Affected by alcohol or drugs to the extent that mental and physical control is markedly diminished.
- Phrase
- Being affected or controlled by someone or something.
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upon the carpet
US /əˈpɑn ðə ˈkɑrpət/
UK /əˈpɒn ðə ˈkɑ:pɪt/
- other
- Formally summoned for a reprimand or discussion.
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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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wait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
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walk with
US /wɔk wɪð/
UK /wɔ:k wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone while walking.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To support or stand by someone.
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with both hands
US /wɪθ boʊθ ˈhændz/
UK /wɪθ bəʊθ ˈhændz/
- other
- Readily and enthusiastically accept something.
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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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with time
US
UK
- Phrase
- As time passes; eventually.
- Given enough time; in the course of time.
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without doubt
US /wɪðˈaʊt daʊt/
UK /wiˈðaut daut/
- Phrase
- Certainly; definitely; without any question.
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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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Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson | Full Audiobook

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