Vocabulary

  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • have to: Must do
  • mash up: A song or other piece of music created by combining elements from two or more different sources.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
  • evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
  • feed on: To eat a particular food.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • to death: Extremely; to a great degree
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • check out
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
  • once and for all: Completely and finally; decisively.
  • on time
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
  • shake off: To free yourself of something, e.g. fear or a cold
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • down under: A colloquial term for Australia and New Zealand.
  • face down: To confront or deal with someone or something in a brave or determined way.
  • in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
  • get a hold: To make contact with someone
  • for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
  • look around: To explore a place; search for something.
  • hanging upside down: Suspended with the upper part turned to the lower part.
  • drop into: To visit someone or some place casually and often briefly.
  • to scale: In proportion; maintaining accurate relative dimensions.
  • come at: To approach someone to attack them
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • as anything: Used to emphasize intensity or degree of a quality or action.
  • hanging out: To spend time with your friends
  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • look upon: To consider or regard in a particular way.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
  • face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • heading to: Going in a particular direction.
  • fit together: To combine or join parts properly or correctly.
  • on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • switch off
  • step to: To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • search for: To try to find someone or something.
  • evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
  • ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
  • crush: Strong attraction to someone
  • exist: To be present, alive or real
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • creature: Animal of any type
  • fire: Heat and the flame produced when burning
  • nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
  • wing: Part of an animal's body that is used for flying
  • tail: Extended part at the back of an animal's body
  • bat: Small flying mouse-like animal with wings
  • chicken: A bird raised for its eggs and meat
  • breathing: To move air into and out of your lungs
  • egg: Hard-shelled thing from which a young bird is born
  • beetle: Insect with a hard, usually black body and 8 legs
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    • ancient

      US /ˈenʃənt/

      UK /'eɪnʃənt/

      • Adjective
      • Very old; having lived a very long time ago
      • Relating to a period in history, especially in the distant past.
      • Noun
      • A person who lived in ancient times.
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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 anything

      US /əz ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/

      UK /əz ˈeniθɪŋ/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize intensity or degree of a quality or action.
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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 the same time

      US

      UK

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

      US /bæk ʌp/

      UK /bæk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To save a copy of your computer data
      • To confirm the truth of what someone says
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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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    • bat

      US /bæt/

      UK /bæt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small flying mouse-like animal with wings
      • Object used for hitting a ball in various games
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To use a wooden stick in baseball or cricket
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    • beetle

      US /ˈbitl/

      UK /ˈbi:tl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Insect with a hard, usually black body and 8 legs
      • A heavy mallet or rammer, usually wooden, used for driving in stakes or wedges.
      • Noun
      • The study of beetles as a group or species.
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    • behind the scenes

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Secretly or without being known to the public.
      • In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
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    • breathing

      US /ˈbriðɪŋ/

      UK /ˈbri:ðɪŋ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move air into and out of your lungs
      • To say something very softly
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The act of inhaling and exhaling air.
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
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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 from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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    • creature

      US /ˈkritʃɚ/

      UK /ˈkri:tʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Animal of any type
      • An animal, as distinct from a human being.
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    • crush

      US /krʌʃ/

      UK /krʌʃ/

      • Noun
      • Strong attraction to someone
      • Transitive Verb
      • To break something into small pieces by pressing
      • To defeat someone or something (in a game)
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    • depending on

      US

      UK

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

      US /daʊn ˈʌndɚ/

      UK /daun ˈʌndə/

      • Proper Noun
      • A colloquial term for Australia and New Zealand.
      • Adverb
      • Below or underneath something.
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    • drop into

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To visit someone or some place casually and often briefly.
      • To descend or fall into a state or condition.
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    • egg

      US /ɛɡ/

      UK /eg/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Hard-shelled thing from which a young bird is born
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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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    • face down

      US /fes daʊn/

      UK /feis daun/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To confront or deal with someone or something in a brave or determined way.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To confront and defeat someone in a contest or confrontation.
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    • face to face

      US /fes tu fes/

      UK /feis tu: feis/

      • Adverb
      • (Meeting) while looking at someone
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    • feed on

      US /fid ɑn/

      UK /fi:d ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To eat a particular food.
      • To increase or become stronger because of something.
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    • figure out

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

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

      US /fɪt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /fɪt təˈɡeðə/

      • other
      • To combine or join parts properly or correctly.
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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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    • get a hold

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make contact with someone
      • To control your emotions
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    • get a sense

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or perceive something intuitively.
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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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    • grow up

      US /ɡro ʌp/

      UK /ɡrəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To develop from a child into an adult
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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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    • hanging out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time with your friends
      • To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
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    • hanging upside down

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Suspended with the upper part turned to the lower part.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be suspended in an inverted position.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • heading to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Going in a particular direction.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • Going in the direction of; on the way to.
      • Moving towards a future state or condition.
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    • in need

      US /ɪn nid/

      UK /in ni:d/

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

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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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, disbelief
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
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    • 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.
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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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    • look around

      US /lʊk əˈraʊnd/

      UK /luk əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To explore a place; search 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 upon

      US /lʊk əˈpɑn/

      UK /luk əˈpɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider or regard in a particular way.
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    • mash up

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A song or other piece of music created by combining elements from two or more different sources.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To combine different elements, especially in music, to create something new.
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    • on and off

      US /ɑn ənd ɔf/

      UK /ɔn ænd ɔf/

      • Adverb
      • Intermittently; not continuously.
      • Adjective
      • Characterized by periods of involvement and separation.
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    • on the surface

      US /ɑn ði ˈsɚfəs/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈsə:fis/

      • Phrase
      • Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
      • Located on the outer part or uppermost layer of something.
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    • on time

      US /ɑn taɪm/

      UK /ɔn taim/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Arriving at or done by the required time
      • Meeting a deadline; punctual in fulfilling obligations.
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    • 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.
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    • once and for all

      US /wʌns ənd fɔr ɔl/

      UK /wʌns ænd fɔ: ɔ:l/

      • Phrase
      • Completely and finally; decisively.
      • In a definitive and conclusive manner.
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    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
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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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    • put together

      US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /put təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
      • To organize or arrange something.
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    • same time

      US

      UK

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

      US /ʃek ɔf/

      UK /ʃeik ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To free yourself of something, e.g. fear or a cold
      • To escape from someone who is following you.
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    • step to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
      • To challenge or confront someone, often aggressively.
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    • switch off

      US /swɪtʃ ɔf/

      UK /switʃ ɔf/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop a machine, light, etc. working by pressing a button or switch
      • To stop paying attention to someone or something
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    • switch on

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something electrical on or off
      • Phrasal Verb
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    • tail

      US /tel/

      UK /teɪl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Extended part at the back of an animal's body
      • Noun
      • Back or last part of something e.g. shirt
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

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

      US /tu dɛθ/

      UK /tu: deθ/

      • Phrase
      • Extremely; to a great degree
      • Until death
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    • to scale

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In proportion; maintaining accurate relative dimensions.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To increase or expand proportionally.
      • To climb or ascend.
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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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    • wing

      US /wɪŋ/

      UK /wɪŋ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of an animal's body that is used for flying
      • One of the two parts on the side of a plane, bird
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To fly to a place
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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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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

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    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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