Vocabulary

  • in hand: In one's possession or control.
  • go hand in hand: Two things closely related or connected, usually occurring together.
  • great minds think alike: Used to express that intelligent people often have the same ideas.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • paint the town red: To go out and enjoy oneself flamboyantly.
  • in a pickle: In a difficult situation.
  • for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
  • storm in a teacup: A lot of unnecessary anger or worry about a small problem.
  • have to: Must do
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • burning the candle at both ends: To overwork oneself by doing too many activities day and night.
  • jet lagged: Feeling tired and disoriented after a long flight across time zones.
  • with time: As time passes; eventually.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
  • fuss over: To show excessive attention or care for someone.
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • in use: Being used at the present time.
  • be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • on the same page: To have a shared understanding or agreement about something.
  • on the same wavelength: Having similar ideas or feelings; understanding each other well.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • situation: Place, position or area that something is in
  • expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
  • progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
  • adorable: Lovable or appealing, e.g. like a cute child
  • imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
  • pronounce: To state something in a legal or official way
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • outfit: A set of clothing (with accessories)
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • condition: To improve something to make it better
  • refer: To talk about or write about something
  • wisdom: Knowledge gained from experience in life
  • professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
  • alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
  • argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
  • pride: Sense of your own importance and worth
  • vinegar: Sharp-tasting liquid made from sour wine, malt etc.
  • harmony: Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
  • source: Piece of information; a person giving information
  • groom: To make neat and smart in appearance
  • flock: Group of animals or birds that live together
  • informal: Casual; relaxed
  • british: Concerning the culture and people of British
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • tick: To function properly or normally
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • storm: To act violently or angrily
  • purse: Small bag for carrying money and other things
  • connect: To associate a thing with something else
  • worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
  • outrage: Very wrong or cruel act which causes great anger
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • pickle: A cucumber preserved in brine or vinegar
  • delightful: Greatly pleasing or entertaining
  • bride: Woman who is, or who will get married soon
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • velvet: Type of smooth cloth which is soft to the touch
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • trust: To expect confidently
  • hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
  • dutch: Concerning the culture and people of Holland
  • spice: Plant used for making food sweet or hot-tasting
  • isolate: To identify, consider, or deal with separately
  • bore: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
  • share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
  • alike: Equally; applied equally to several people/things
  • smoothly: In an evenly flowing manner or movement
  • pepper: Green, red, or yellow vegetable with hollow center
  • thunderstorm: Storm with heavy rain with thunder and lightning
  • hen: Adult female chicken
  • granny: Grandmother
  • saucepan: Deep pan with a handle used for stewing or boiling
  • stag: Adult male deer
  • candlelight: Light provided by a burning candle
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    • adorable

      US /əˈdɔrəbəl,əˈdor-/

      UK /əˈdɔ:rəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Lovable or appealing, e.g. like a cute child
      B2
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    • alcohol

      US /ˈælkəˌhɔl,-ˌhɑl/

      UK /'ælkəhɒl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
      • Drinks such as wine, whiskey, beer
      B1
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    • alike

      US /əˈlaɪk/

      UK /əˈlaɪk/

      • Adverb
      • Equally; applied equally to several people/things
      • Adjective
      • Similar in appearance, manner or form
      A2
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    • argument

      US /ˈɑrɡjəmənt/

      UK /ˈɑ:gjumənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Discussion in which you disagree with someone
      • A presentation of reasons for or against an idea
      A2TOEIC
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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.
      A1
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    • at work

      US /æt wɚk/

      UK /æt wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Located at one's place of employment
      A1
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    • be with

      US /bi wɪð/

      UK /bi: wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
      • To support someone's opinion or cause.
      A1
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    • bride

      US /braɪd/

      UK /braɪd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Woman who is, or who will get married soon
      B1
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    • burning the candle at both ends

      US /ˈbɝnɪŋ ðə ˈkændəl ət boʊθ ɛndz/

      UK /ˈbɜ:nɪŋ ðə ˈkændl ət bəʊθ endz/

      • other
      • To overwork oneself by doing too many activities day and night.
      C1
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    • by now

      US /baɪ naʊ/

      UK /bai nau/

      • Phrase
      • At the present time or already; before the present.
      A2
      More
    • candlelight

      US /ˈkændl:ˌlaɪt/

      UK /ˈkændllaɪt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Light provided by a burning candle
      C2
      More
    • come up with

      US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/

      UK /kʌm ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think of an idea or solution; produce
      A1
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    • condition

      US /kənˈdɪʃən/

      UK /kənˈdɪʃn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To improve something to make it better
      • To cause to behave automatically in a certain way
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Disease or other medical problem
      • The state of living you are in, e.g. good health
      A2
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    • connect

      US /kəˈnɛkt/

      UK /kə'nekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To associate a thing with something else
      • To join or attach things together
      A2
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    • delightful

      US /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/

      UK /dɪˈlaɪtfl/

      • Adjective
      • Greatly pleasing or entertaining
      B2
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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
      A1
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
      A1
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    • expression

      US /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/

      UK /ɪk'spreʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
      • Group of words that have a specific meaning
      A2TOEIC
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    • flock

      US /flɑ:k/

      UK /flɒk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Group of animals or birds that live together
      • Group of people who gather or travel together
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To gather together or move as a group
      B2
      More
    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
      More
    • for the best

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
      • Hoping for a positive outcome.
      A1
      More
    • fuss over

      US /fʌs ˈoʊvɚ/

      UK /fʌs ˈəuvə/

      • other
      • To show excessive attention or care for someone.
      B1
      More
    • go hand in hand

      US /goʊ hænd ɪn hænd/

      UK /gəu ˈhænd ɪn ˈhænd/

      • other
      • Two things closely related or connected, usually occurring together.
      B1
      More
    • go together

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
      • To date; to be in a romantic relationship.
      A1
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    • granny

      US /ˈɡræni/

      UK /'ɡrænɪ/

      • Noun
      • Grandmother
      B2
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    • great minds think alike

      US /ˈɡreɪt ˈmaɪndz θɪŋk əˈlaɪk/

      UK /ˈɡreɪt ˈmaɪndz θɪŋk əˈlaɪk/

      • Proverb
      • Used to express that intelligent people often have the same ideas.
      B1
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    • groom

      US /ɡrum, ɡrʊm/

      UK /gru:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make neat and smart in appearance
      • To take care of an animal by brushing, cleaning it
      • Countable Noun
      • Man employed to brush, trim and clean horses
      • Man who is, or who has recently married
      B1TOEIC
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    • harmony

      US /ˈhɑrməni/

      UK /'hɑ:mənɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
      • When musical notes sound pleasing together
      B1TOEIC
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • hen

      US /hɛn/

      UK /hen/

      • Countable Noun
      • Adult female chicken
      B2
      More
    • in a pickle

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • In a difficult situation.
      A1
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    • in hand

      US /ɪn hænd/

      UK /in hænd/

      • Phrase
      • In one's possession or control.
      More
    • in other words

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
      More
    • in use

      US /ɪn juz/

      UK /in ju:z/

      • Adjective
      • Being used at the present time.
      A2
      More
    • informal

      US /ɪnˈfɔrməl/

      UK /inˈfɔ:məl/

      • Adjective
      • Casual; relaxed
      • Not official; not done by the rules
      B1TOEIC
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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.
      A1
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    • isolate

      US /ˈaɪsəˌlet/

      UK /ˈaɪsəleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To identify, consider, or deal with separately
      • To keep in a place or situation apart from others
      B1
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    • jet lagged

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Feeling tired and disoriented after a long flight across time zones.
      More
    • make for

      US /mek fɔr/

      UK /meik fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
      • To result in; cause
      A1
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
      A1
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    • on the same page

      US /ɑn ðə ˈseɪm ˈpeɪdʒ/

      UK /ɒn ðə ˈseɪm ˈpeɪdʒ/

      • other
      • To have a shared understanding or agreement about something.
      B1
      More
    • on the same wavelength

      US /ɑn ðə ˈseɪm ˈweɪvlɛŋθ/

      UK /ɒn ðə ˈseɪm ˈweɪvlɛŋθ/

      • other
      • Having similar ideas or feelings; understanding each other well.
      B2
      More
    • outfit

      US /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/

      UK /'aʊtfɪt/

      • Noun
      • A set of clothing (with accessories)
      • Transitive Verb
      • To provide with clothing and other things
      B2
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    • outrage

      US /ˈaʊtˌredʒ/

      UK /'aʊtreɪdʒ/

      • Noun
      • Very wrong or cruel act which causes great anger
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause anger to due to wrong or cruel acts
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    • paint the town red

      US /peɪnt ðə ˈtaʊn rɛd/

      UK /peɪnt ðə ˈtaun red/

      • other
      • To go out and enjoy oneself flamboyantly.
      B2
      More
    • pepper

      US /ˈpɛpɚ/

      UK /ˈpepə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Green, red, or yellow vegetable with hollow center
      • Hard covering of berries used as spices
      • Transitive Verb
      • To spread around randomly, as with bullets
      • To sprinkle or season with pepper.
      B1
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    • pickle

      US /ˈpɪkəl/

      UK /ˈpɪkl/

      • Countable Noun
      • A cucumber preserved in brine or vinegar
      B2
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    • pride

      US /praɪd/

      UK /praɪd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sense of your own importance and worth
      • A feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get when you or people connected with you have done something well.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be proud of something you did
      A2
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    • professional

      US /prəˈfɛʃənəl/

      UK /prə'feʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
      • Acting/done properly as a qualified person would
      • Noun
      • Highly qualified person, e.g. lawyer or doctor
      • One who plays a sport or similar activity as a job
      A2TOEIC
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    • progress

      US /ˈprɑɡˌrɛs, -rəs, ˈproˌɡrɛs/

      UK /'prəʊɡres/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move forward or toward a place or goal
      • To make progress; develop or improve.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of moving forward
      • The process of improving or developing something over a period of time.
      A2TOEIC
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    • pronounce

      US /prəˈnaʊns/

      UK /prə'naʊns/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To state something in a legal or official way
      • To give your opinion or decision about something
      B1
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    • purse

      US /pɚs/

      UK /pɜ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small bag for carrying money and other things
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make your lips into a kiss shape
      A2TOEIC
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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.
      A1
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    • refer

      US /rɪˈfɚ/

      UK /rɪ'fɜ:(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To talk about or write about something
      • To give information about something
      A2TOEIC
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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.
      A1
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    • saucepan

      US /ˈsɔsˌpæn/

      UK /ˈsɔ:spən/

      • Countable Noun
      • Deep pan with a handle used for stewing or boiling
      C1
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    • share

      US /ʃɛr/

      UK /ʃeə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part-ownership in a property, business or company
      • Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide something between two or more people
      • To allow others to use your things equally
      A2TOEIC
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    • smoothly

      US /smuðlɪ/

      UK /ˈsmu:ðli/

      • Adverb
      • In an evenly flowing manner or movement
      • In an easy manner, with no problems
      A2TOEIC
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    • source

      US /sɔrs, sors/

      UK /sɔ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of information; a person giving information
      • Place from which something necessary comes
      • Adjective
      • Produces or provides what is wanted or needed
      A2TOEIC
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    • spice

      US /spaɪs/

      UK /spaɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Plant used for making food sweet or hot-tasting
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add chili, etc. to food to improve its taste
      B1
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    • stag

      US /stæɡ/

      UK /stæɡ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Adult male deer
      C1
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    • storm in a teacup

      US /stɔrm ɪn ə ˈtikʌp/

      UK /stɔ:m in ə ˈtikʌp/

      • other
      • A lot of unnecessary anger or worry about a small problem.
      B2
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
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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
      A1
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    • thunderstorm

      US /ˈθʌndɚˌstɔrm/

      UK /'θʌndəstɔ:m/

      • Noun
      • Storm with heavy rain with thunder and lightning
      B2
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    • tick

      US /tɪk/

      UK /tɪk/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To function properly or normally
      • (Clock) to make light regular timed noise
      • Countable Noun
      • Small blood-sucking insect that lives on the skin
      • Written mark to show something is correct or done
      B1
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
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    • trust

      US /trʌst/

      UK /trʌst/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To expect confidently
      • To have confidence or faith
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Wealth or property held by one person for another
      • The belief that someone is honest
      A2TOEIC
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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
      A1
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    • velvet

      US /ˈvɛlvɪt/

      UK /ˈvelvɪt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Type of smooth cloth which is soft to the touch
      B2
      More
    • vinegar

      US /ˈvɪnɪɡɚ/

      UK /ˈvɪnɪgə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sharp-tasting liquid made from sour wine, malt etc.
      B1
      More
    • wisdom

      US /ˈwɪzdəm/

      UK /'wɪzdəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Knowledge gained from experience in life
      A2
      More
    • with time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As time passes; eventually.
      • Given enough time; in the course of time.
      A1
      More
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

    Vocabulary
    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

    Explanation
    a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step". forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead". The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.

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    brave

    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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