Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • sit down: To take a seat
  • after dinner: Following the meal of dinner.
  • by day: During the daytime; not at night.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
  • back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • stay up: To not go to bed until late
  • third year: The third year of a course of study, especially at a university or college.
  • look down on: To show you think others are not as good as you
  • look away: To turn your eyes in a different direction, especially because you are embarrassed, frightened, or upset.
  • by heart: Learned or memorized perfectly.
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • look in on: To check the condition of someone or something
  • hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • younger sister: A female sibling born after oneself.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • clean house: To remove unwanted people or things; make major changes.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • on the shelf: Located on a shelf.
  • have off: To have free time from work or duties.
  • on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
  • take out: To apply for and get a license
  • from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
  • light on: To illuminate something.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
  • too heavy: Having excessive weight; difficult to lift or move.
  • take some time: To allocate or dedicate a period to a specific activity or purpose.
  • on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
  • work out
  • at that time: During a specific point in the past.
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • light work: A task that is easy to do.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • on a trip: Traveling; away from home for a period of time.
  • out of this world: Extremely good or impressive; extraordinary.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
  • look after: To take care of someone or something
  • look back: To think about past events
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
  • looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
  • to order: To give an instruction or command.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
  • phone number: A sequence of digits assigned to a telephone subscriber, used to make a call to that phone.
  • stop working: To cease performing a task or function; to become non-operational.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
  • come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • feel sorry for: To experience sympathy or pity for someone.
  • bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
  • play games: To participate in activities for enjoyment or recreation, often involving rules and competition.
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • in a hurry: Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
  • on time
  • laundry: Business or room to wash bed sheets, clothes etc.
  • guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
  • rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
  • break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
  • excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
  • credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
  • trip: To release an electrical switch
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
  • ache: To want something very badly
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • glad: Happy or pleased about something/to do something
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • convenient: Allowing you to do something with less trouble
  • prepare: To make something ready for use
  • discussion: Any long communication about a particular topic
  • interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • university: High-level educational institution; college
  • delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • suitable: Right for a particular purpose or occasion
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • medicine: Something used in treating illness or pain
  • exam: (Medical) test to find out what is wrong
  • department: Division of a larger part or organization
  • bob: To move up and down repeatedly
  • smell: To have a particular odor
  • upstairs: On a floor above
  • badminton: Sport in which a shuttlecock is hit over a net
  • clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
  • cash: Physical money (not credit card or digital)
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    • ache

      US /ek/

      UK /eɪk/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To want something very badly
      • To feel a weak but constant pain in your body
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A pain in your body that is weak, but constant
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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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    • 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 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 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.
      C2
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    • at night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
      A1
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    • at that time

      US /æt ðæt taɪm/

      UK /æt ðæt taim/

      • Phrase
      • During a specific point in the past.
      A1
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    • at the moment

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
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    • back to work

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
      • Interjection
      • An expression used to urge or remind people to resume working.
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    • badminton

      US /ˈbædˌmɪntən/

      UK /ˈbædmɪntən/

      • Noun
      • Sport in which a shuttlecock is hit over a net
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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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    • bill

      US /bɪl/

      UK /bɪl/

      • Noun
      • Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
      • Sign or poster advertising something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To request payment by handing over an invoice
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    • bob

      US /bɑ:b/

      UK /bɒb/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move up and down repeatedly
      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      B2
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    • bring to

      US /brɪŋ tu/

      UK /briŋ tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
      A1
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    • by day

      US /baɪ de/

      UK /bai dei/

      • Phrase
      • During the daytime; not at night.
      A2
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    • by heart

      US /baɪ hɑrt/

      UK /bai hɑ:t/

      • Adverb
      • Learned or memorized perfectly.
      • Phrase
      • To memorize something perfectly
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    • care of

      US /kɛr ʌv/

      UK /kɛə ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
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    • cash

      US /kæʃ/

      UK /kæʃ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Physical money (not credit card or digital)
      • Transitive Verb
      • To sell or give something to get money
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    • clean house

      US /klin ˈhaus/

      UK /kli:n ˈhaus/

      • other
      • To remove unwanted people or things; make major changes.
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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 back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
      A1
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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
      A1
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    • convenient

      US /kənˈvinjənt/

      UK /kənˈvi:niənt/

      • Adjective
      • Allowing you to do something with less trouble
      A2
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    • credit

      US /ˈkrɛdɪt/

      UK /'kredɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • System to buy something and pay for it later
      • Points earned instead of money
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add a certain amount of money to a total
      • To recognize someone's achievements or help
      A2
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    • decide

      US /dɪˈsaɪd/

      UK /dɪ'saɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
      • To make a legal judgment in court
      A2TOEIC
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    • delicious

      US /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

      UK /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

      • Adjective
      • Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
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    • department

      US /dɪˈpɑ:rtmənt/

      UK /dɪˈpɑ:tmənt/

      • Noun
      • Division of a larger part or organization
      A2TOEIC
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    • discussion

      US /dɪˈskʌʃən/

      UK /dɪˈskʌʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Any long communication about a particular topic
      • A detailed treatment of a topic in writing.
      A2TOEIC
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

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

      US /ɪɡˈzæm/

      UK /ɪgˈzæm/

      • Noun
      • (Medical) test to find out what is wrong
      • Test of your knowledge of, or ability in something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To inspect (someone or something) in detail to determine their nature or condition; investigate thoroughly.
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    • excuse

      US /ɪkˈskjuz/

      UK /ɪk'skju:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
      • To explain acting in a bad or impolite manner
      • Noun
      • Note explaining why someone cannot do or attend
      • Reason why you did or didn't do something
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
      A1
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    • feel sorry for

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To experience sympathy or pity for someone.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • forget about

      US /fɚˈɡɛt əˈbaʊt/

      UK /fəˈɡet əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
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    • from now on

      US /frʌm naʊ ɑn/

      UK /frɔm nau ɔn/

      • Phrase
      • Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
      A1
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    • glad

      US /ɡlæd/

      UK /ɡlæd/

      • Adjective
      • Happy or pleased about something/to do something
      • Happy that something happened; pleased
      A2
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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 on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
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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 off

      US /hæv ɔf/

      UK /hæv ɔf/

      • other
      • To have free time from work or duties.
      B1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hold on

      US /hold ɑn/

      UK /həuld ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
      • To wait for a short time.
      A1
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    • in a hurry

      US /ɪn e ˈhɚri/

      UK /in ə ˈhʌri/

      • Phrase
      • Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
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    • in advance

      US /ɪn ædˈvæns/

      UK /in ədˈvɑ:ns/

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To be involved in a secret or plan.
      • To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
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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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    • laundry

      US /ˈlɔndri, ˈlɑn-/

      UK /'lɔ:ndrɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Business or room to wash bed sheets, clothes etc.
      • Clothes etc., that are to be washed, already washed
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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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    • light work

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A task that is easy to do.
      • Something that requires very little effort or exertion.
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    • look after

      US /lʊk ˈæftɚ/

      UK /luk ˈɑ:ftə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take care of someone or something
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    • look away

      US /lʊk əˈwe/

      UK /luk əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To turn your eyes in a different direction, especially because you are embarrassed, frightened, or upset.
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    • look back

      US /lʊk bæk/

      UK /luk bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think about past events
      A1
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    • look down on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To show you think others are not as good as you
      A1
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    • look in on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To check the condition of someone or something
      A1
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    • look into

      US /lʊk ˈɪntu/

      UK /luk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
      A1
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    • look to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
      • To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
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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
      A1
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    • medicine

      US /ˈmɛdɪsɪn/

      UK /ˈmedsn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something used in treating illness or pain
      • Science of preventing, treating, or curing disease
      A2TOEIC
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    • much about

      US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/

      • Phrase
      • A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
      • To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
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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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    • on a trip

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Traveling; away from home for a period of time.
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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 shelf

      US /ɑn ði ʃɛlf/

      UK /ɔn ðə ʃelf/

      • Phrase
      • Located on a shelf.
      • Not being actively considered or used; shelved.
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    • on the table

      US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of a table.
      • Available for consideration or discussion.
      A1
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    • on the way

      US /ɑn ði we/

      UK /ɔn ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • During the journey to a particular place.
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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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    • or simply

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
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    • out of this world

      US /aʊt əv ðɪs wɝld/

      UK /aut əv ðɪs wɜ:ld/

      • other
      • Extremely good or impressive; extraordinary.
      B2
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    • phone number

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A sequence of digits assigned to a telephone subscriber, used to make a call to that phone.
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    • play games

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To participate in activities for enjoyment or recreation, often involving rules and competition.
      • To behave in a dishonest or insincere way to achieve a goal.
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    • sit down

      US /sit daʊn/

      UK /sit daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take a seat
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    • smell

      US /smɛl/

      UK /smel/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a particular odor
      • Transitive Verb
      • To sense that something is not right
      • To notice a particular odor
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    • stay up

      US /ste ʌp/

      UK /stei ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To not go to bed until late
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    • stop working

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To cease performing a task or function; to become non-operational.
      A1
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    • suitable

      US /ˈsutəbəl/

      UK /ˈsu:təbl/

      • Adjective
      • Right for a particular purpose or occasion
      • (Of clothes) appropriate for a given occasion
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    • take out

      US /tek aʊt/

      UK /teik aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To apply for and get a license
      • To take someone on a date
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
      A1
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    • take some time

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To allocate or dedicate a period to a specific activity or purpose.
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    • talk about it

      US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/

      UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To discuss a particular 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 about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • third year

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The third year of a course of study, especially at a university or college.
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    • to order

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give an instruction or command.
      • To request something to be made, supplied, or served.
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    • to taste

      US /tu teɪst/

      UK /tu teɪst/

      • other
      • Add an ingredient according to your preference.
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    • too heavy

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Having excessive weight; difficult to lift or move.
      • Excessively burdensome or difficult to manage.
      More
    • trip

      US /trɪp/

      UK /trɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To release an electrical switch
      • To fall by catching your foot on something
      • Noun
      • Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
      • Journey or visit to a place
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    • upstairs

      US /ˌʌpˈsterz/

      UK /ˌʌpˈsteəz/

      • Adverb
      • On a floor above
      • Noun
      • The floor above you in a building
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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
      A1
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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.
      A1
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    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
      A1
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    • younger sister

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A female sibling born after oneself.
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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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