Vocabulary

  • phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • on the button: Exactly right; perfectly.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • pull over: To bring a vehicle to a stop by side of the road
  • talk radio: A radio program or station featuring discussions and interviews.
  • have to: Must do
  • quick look: A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • in comparison: When compared to something else.
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • out of the window: To be discarded or no longer applicable or relevant.
  • in shock: When not enough blood flows round the body
  • point out: To make others aware of an idea
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • ease off: To become less strong; to reduce in degree or intensity.
  • slow down: To reduce the speed
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
  • carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • off the radio: No longer broadcast on radio stations.
  • not available: Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
  • break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
  • work around: To find a way to avoid a problem or obstacle.
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • on your toes: Being alert and ready for action.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
  • move forwards: To advance or make progress; to proceed.
  • down with: Suffering from an illness.
  • on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
  • on the telephone: Engaged in a phone call.
  • turn on
  • for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
  • drive away: To leave in a vehicle.
  • heading to: Going in a particular direction.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • work round: To find a way to avoid or deal with a problem or obstacle.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • switch off
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • blare out: To produce a loud and harsh sound.
  • blurt out: To say something suddenly and without thinking, often revealing something that should have been kept secret.
  • on the loose: Having escaped from captivity; free to move around without restraint.
  • take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
  • write in: To add text to a document or form.
  • move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
  • have on: To be wearing something.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • in a suit: Wearing a suit of clothes.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • search for: To try to find someone or something.
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • episode: One separate event in a series of events
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
  • slightly: Only a little
  • conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
  • stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • escape: Act to briefly ignoring boring or bad things
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • ease: To make something less difficult, tight, stressed
  • thick: Difficult to see through, as fog
  • drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
  • institution: Organization created for a particular aim/purpose
  • institute: Organization studying science, engineering etc.
  • break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
  • click: To work well with someone or something
  • thumb: To use your thumb to request a ride in a car
  • silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
  • mystery: Quality of being strange and not understood
  • fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
  • rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • twist: To turn something in a circular direction
  • gaze: Direction you are looking
  • wild: In a manner which lacks control
  • slumber: Act of sleeping; sleep
  • channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
  • british: Concerning the culture and people of British
  • storm: To act violently or angrily
  • psychiatric: Concerning the treatment of the mind
  • button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
  • curtain: Piece of cloth used to cover a window
  • glow: Pink color in the face, e.g. from exercise/emotion
  • suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
  • fill: To make something full
  • head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
  • drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
  • fidget: to make continuous, small movements because you are nervous or bored
  • breakdown: When normal activity or behavior stops
  • blade: One of several flat pieces in a fan which move air
  • flick: To hit something with your finger to move it
  • ramble: To talk or write in an apparently purposeless way
  • interference: Unwanted involvement in the concerns of others
  • bin: Type of container, usually for trash
  • serial: Story that is told is several parts on TV or radio
  • bulletin: (Sudden or urgent) news piece
  • accelerator: Pedal that controls the speed a vehicle moves
  • blare: (Of a radio, etc.) to make a very loud sound
  • hitchhike: To travel by getting free rides in cars
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    • accelerator

      US /ækˈsɛləˌretɚ/

      UK /əkˈseləreɪtə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Pedal that controls the speed a vehicle moves
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    • answer to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
      • To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
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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 the moment

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      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
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    • bin

      US /bɪn/

      UK /bɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Type of container, usually for trash
      • (computing) A directory containing executable programs.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To throw something away in the trash
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    • blade

      US /bled/

      UK /bleɪd/

      • Noun
      • One of several flat pieces in a fan which move air
      • Sharp edge used for cutting
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    • blare

      US /bler/

      UK /bleə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a radio, etc.) to make a very loud sound
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    • blare out

      US /blɛr aʊt/

      UK /bleə aʊt/

      • other
      • To produce a loud and harsh sound.
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    • blurt out

      US /blɚt aʊt/

      UK /blə:t aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To say something suddenly and without thinking, often revealing something that should have been kept secret.
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    • break down

      US /brek daʊn/

      UK /breik daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
      • (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
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    • break it down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
      • To explain something in a detailed and understandable way.
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    • breakdown

      US /ˈbrekˌdaʊn/

      UK /'breɪkdaʊn/

      • Noun
      • When normal activity or behavior stops
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    • bulletin

      US /ˈbʊlɪtn, -tɪn/

      UK /'bʊlətɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • (Sudden or urgent) news piece
      • Printed material to give information
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    • button

      US /ˈbʌtn/

      UK /'bʌtn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
      • Switch activated by pressing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat
      • To suppress or restrain (feelings, etc.).
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    • carry on

      US /ˈkæri ɑn/

      UK /ˈkæri ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
      • To continue or keep doing something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To continue doing something
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    • channel

      US /ˈtʃænəl/

      UK /'tʃænl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
      • TV or radio station or its programs
      • Transitive Verb
      • To dig a long hole for carrying water
      • To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
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    • conversation

      US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Talking with other people; discussion or chat
      • General communication or interaction.
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    • curtain

      US /ˈkɚtn/

      UK /'kɜ:tn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of cloth used to cover a window
      • A screen in a theatre that can be raised or lowered
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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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    • 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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    • ease

      US /iz/

      UK /i:z/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make something less difficult, tight, stressed
      • To move slowly and purposely to get in small space
      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being comfortable or relaxed
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    • ease off

      US /iz ɔf/

      UK /i:z ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become less strong; to reduce in degree or intensity.
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    • episode

      US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/

      UK /'epɪsəʊd/

      • Noun
      • One separate event in a series of events
      • Show which is part of a larger story
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    • escape

      US /ɪˈskep/

      UK /ɪ'skeɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act to briefly ignoring boring or bad things
      • The 'esc key' on a keyboard
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To avoid something undesirable, dangerous or bad
      • To get away from a place where you are being kept
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    • fidget

      US /ˈfɪdʒɪt/

      UK /'fɪdʒɪt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • to make continuous, small movements because you are nervous or bored
      • Noun
      • a small movement that somebody makes repeatedly because they are nervous or bored
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    • fill in

      US /fɪl ɪn/

      UK /fil in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put earth in e.g. a hole
      • To explain the context so that someone understands
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To write or type information in a blank space.
      • To temporarily do someone else's job.
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    • flick

      US /flɪk/

      UK /flɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit something with your finger to move it
      • To move a button, switch from on, off positions
      • Noun
      • Hitting something with your finger to move it
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for now

      US /fɔr naʊ/

      UK /fɔ: nau/

      • Phrase
      • Temporarily; for the present time.
      • In the short term; for the immediate future.
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    • for some reason

      US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/

      UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/

      • Phrase
      • For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
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    • gaze

      US /ɡez/

      UK /ɡeɪz/

      • Noun
      • Direction you are looking
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To look at with fixed eyes
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    • glow

      US /ɡlo/

      UK /ɡləʊ/

      • Noun
      • Pink color in the face, e.g. from exercise/emotion
      • Pleasant feeling, as of happiness or satisfaction
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To look very healthy and contented
      • To emit a steady even light
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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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    • 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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    • have on

      US /hæv ɑn/

      UK /hæv ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be wearing something.
      • To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
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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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    • hitchhike

      US /ˈhɪtʃˌhaɪk/

      UK /'hɪtʃhaɪk/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel by getting free rides in cars
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    • in a suit

      US

      UK

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

      US /ɪn kəmˈpærɪsən/

      UK /in kəmˈpærisən/

      • Adverb
      • When compared to something else.
      • Phrase
      • When compared to something else.
      • When considering the differences between two or more things.
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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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 particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in shock

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • When not enough blood flows round the body
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    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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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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    • institute

      US / ˈɪnstɪˌtut, -ˌtjut/

      UK /'ɪnstɪtju:t/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Organization studying science, engineering etc.
      • A short intensive course of instruction, often focusing on a specific topic.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To start or commence doing, e.g. a business plan
      • To establish or start (a system, rule, or course of action).
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    • institution

      US /ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃən, -ˈtju-/

      UK /ˌɪnstɪˈtju:ʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Organization created for a particular aim/purpose
      • Tradition, custom or system accepted by a group
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    • interference

      US /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/

      UK /ˌɪntəˈfɪərəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Unwanted involvement in the concerns of others
      • Signal interrupting a radio or television signal
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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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    • move around

      US /muv əˈraʊnd/

      UK /mu:v əˈraund/

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To advance or make progress; to proceed.
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    • move on

      US /muv ɑn/

      UK /mu:v ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide to change or go to a different place
      • To start talking about something different.
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    • mystery

      US /ˈmɪstəri/

      UK /ˈmɪstri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Quality of being strange and not understood
      • Book, play, or film about solving a strange crime
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    • not available

      US /nɑt əˈveləbəl/

      UK /nɔt əˈveiləbl/

      • Adjective
      • Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
      • Not present or accessible; unable to be contacted.
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • off the radio

      US /ɔf ðə ˈreɪdio/

      UK /ɒf ðə ˈreɪdɪəʊ/

      • Phrase
      • No longer broadcast on radio stations.
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    • on earth

      US /ɑn ɚθ/

      UK /ɔn ə:θ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
      • Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
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    • on the button

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Exactly right; perfectly.
      • Adjective
      • Precise; accurate.
      • Perfect; flawless.
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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 loose

      US /ɑn ði lus/

      UK /ɔn ðə lu:s/

      • Adjective
      • Having escaped from captivity; free to move around without restraint.
      • Uncontrolled; behaving wildly or without restraint.
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    • on the road

      US /ɑn ði rəʊd/

      UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/

      • Phrase
      • Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
      • Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
      • Idiom
      • Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
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    • on the telephone

      US /ɑn ðə ˈtɛləˌfoʊn/

      UK /ɒn ðə ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/

      • other
      • Engaged in a phone call.
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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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    • on your toes

      US /ɑn jʊɚ toz/

      UK /ɒn jɔ: təuz/

      • other
      • Being alert and ready for action.
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    • out of the window

      US /aʊt əv ðə ˈwɪndoʊ/

      UK /aut əv ðə ˈwɪndəu/

      • other
      • To be discarded or no longer applicable or relevant.
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    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
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    • phone in

      US /foʊn ɪn/

      UK /fəʊn ɪn/

      • other
      • Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
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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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    • pop

      US /pɑp/

      UK /pɒp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause something to open or burst suddenly
      • To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sweet soda drink
      • A short, sharp, explosive sound.
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    • pretend

      US /prɪˈtɛnd/

      UK /prɪ'tend/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To act as if something is true when it is not
      • Adjective
      • Not real; imaginary.
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    • psychiatric

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the treatment of the mind
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    • pull over

      US /pʊl ˈovɚ/

      UK /pul ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To bring a vehicle to a stop by side of the road
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    • quick look

      US /kwɪk lʊk/

      UK /kwik luk/

      • Noun
      • A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
      • A swift or brief glance.
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    • ramble

      US /ˈræmbəl/

      UK /'ræmbl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To talk or write in an apparently purposeless way
      • To take long walks in the countryside
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

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

      US /rʌʃ/

      UK /rʌʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To attack someone suddenly in a group
      • To perform or finish with speed and urgency
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Actions performed or finishes with speed, urgency
      • State of hurried action
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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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    • serial

      US /ˈsɪriəl/

      UK /ˈsɪəriəl/

      • Noun
      • Story that is told is several parts on TV or radio
      • Adjective
      • Arranged according to a particular system or order
      • Repeating the same actions in the same way
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    • silence

      US /ˈsaɪləns/

      UK /'saɪləns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being quiet and not talking for a time
      • When there is not sound or noise; complete quiet
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop the noise that something is making
      • To prevent someone from expressing thoughts
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    • slightly

      US /ˈslaɪtli/

      UK /ˈslaɪtli/

      • Adverb
      • Only a little
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    • slow down

      US /slo daʊn/

      UK /sləu daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce the speed
      • To become less active or busy.
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    • slumber

      US /ˈslʌmbɚ/

      UK /'slʌmbə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of sleeping; sleep
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To sleep
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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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    • stare

      US /stɛr/

      UK /steə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To look at someone or something for a long time
      • Noun
      • A long look at something or someone for a reason
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    • stay in

      US /ste ɪn/

      UK /stei in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain inside one's home.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
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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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    • take over

      US /tek ˈovɚ/

      UK /teik ˈəuvə/

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

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A radio program or station featuring discussions and interviews.
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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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    • thick

      US /θɪk/

      UK /θɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Difficult to see through, as fog
      • Full of (people, etc.)
      • Adverb
      • In close association or friendship.
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    • thumb

      US /θʌm/

      UK /θʌm/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To use your thumb to request a ride in a car
      • Countable Noun
      • Part of a glove that goes over the thumb
      • The short, thick finger on the side of your hand
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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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    • twist

      US /twɪst/

      UK /twɪst/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To turn something in a circular direction
      • To turn in a curving direction e.g. road or path
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Turn or spiral curve in a path or road
      • Bend or sudden change of direction
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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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    • wild

      US /waɪld/

      UK /waɪld/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner which lacks control
      • Adjective
      • Living in nature; not tame
      • (Of land) not developed by people
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    • work around

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to avoid a problem or obstacle.
      A1
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    • work round

      US /wɝk raʊnd/

      UK /wɜ:k raʊnd/

      • other
      • To find a way to avoid or deal with a problem or obstacle.
      B2
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    • write in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To add text to a document or form.
      • To vote for a candidate whose name is not printed on the ballot by writing it in.
      A1
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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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    739. The Escaped Man (Short Story for Learners of English) Vocabulary & Grammar

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