Vocabulary

  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • have to: Must do
  • happy ending: A conclusion to a story, play, movie, etc., in which everything turns out well for the protagonists.
  • once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
  • upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • hop in: To get in or on a vehicle
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
  • go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • beneath the surface: In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
  • turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • on the loose: Having escaped from captivity; free to move around without restraint.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
  • start in: To begin a job or activity.
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • make a splash: To become suddenly successful or popular and attract a lot of attention.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • from memory: Using only your memory without any help or notes.
  • in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
  • on the rails: Back on track or properly operating as planned.
  • hit on: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
  • in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
  • on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
  • entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
  • ridiculous: Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
  • realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
  • character: Person in a story, movie or play
  • dude: Form of address for a man
  • annoying: To make someone angry
  • suck: To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
  • clever: Funny in a way that shows intelligence
  • edge: An advantage you have over others
  • surface: To give (road) a top layer
  • form: Sports team or person's current winning record
  • gigantic: Extremely large
  • suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
  • favor: Support or approval from people
  • motivational: Concerning motivation
  • totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
  • relieve: To make less boring by making some change
  • sharp: Person's name
  • evacuate: To move people from dangerous to a safe places
  • mad: Very angry
  • melt: To disappear or to go away
  • surround: To be all the way around something
  • sweep: Man who cleans chimneys
  • gulp: To swallow or drink quickly
  • step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • bite: Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • mermaid: Creature with top half a woman, bottom half a fish
  • blood: Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • live: To be alive
  • lineage: People in someone's family who lived in the past
  • begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
  • snug: Warm and comfortable; cozy, as in a small room
  • wave: Movement of sound, air or energy
  • hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
  • give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
  • crab: Sea creature with a hard shell and two claws
  • promptly: At a particular or expected time; right on time
  • seed: A person's children; offspring
  • tidal: Of the regular rise and fall of the sea level
  • bob: To move up and down repeatedly
  • story: One of many floors or levels in a building
  • repulse: To feel repelled by the thought, or presence of
  • bottle: Container with a narrow neck used to hold liquids
  • muffin: Small sweet cake that often contains fruit
  • pool: Amount collected, e.g. money, for some purpose
  • witch: Woman believed to have magical powers
  • cologne: Perfume or fragrance that you apply to your skin
  • rat: Long-tailed rodent similar to/bigger than a mouse
  • woo: (Of a man) to try to get a woman to marry him
  • infest: (Of bad things) to be present in in large numbers
  • pear: Fruit that is pointed at top, rounded at bottom
  • whoa: Tell someone to do something more slowly
  • titular: With or bearing a title; in name only
  • singe: To burn lightly, often to remove hair
  • hyena: Dog-like carnivore known for being a scavenger
  • shark: Person who lends money at unfair rates of interest
  • lifeguard: Person at a beach or pool who can rescue swimmers
  • fax: To transmit documents with a facsimile machine
  • crabby: Annoyed and irritable
  • ow: Sound people make when they are hurt
  • murderous: That results in death(s)
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    • all over the place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
      • In many different locations; widely distributed.
      • Adjective
      • Mentally or emotionally disorganized; confused or erratic.
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    • annoying

      US /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

      UK /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone angry
      • Adjective
      • A little angry; upset
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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
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    • bad idea

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • An unwise or imprudent course of action.
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    • beneath the surface

      US /bɪˈniθ ðɚ ˈsɝfəs/

      UK /bɪˈni:θ ðə ˈsɜ:rfəs/

      • other
      • In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
      • Hidden aspects or feelings not immediately visible or obvious.
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    • bite

      US /baɪt/

      UK /baɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
      • Wound left from being bitten
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (E.g. of fish) to take bait and be caught
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    • blood

      US /blʌd/

      UK /blʌd/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
      • Related by birth; family
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be initiated into something, e.g. a secret club
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    • bob

      US /bɑ:b/

      UK /bɒb/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move up and down repeatedly
      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
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    • character

      US /ˈkærəktɚ/

      UK /'kærəktə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person in a story, movie or play
      • Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
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    • cologne

      US /kəˈloʊn/

      UK /kəˈləʊn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Perfume or fragrance that you apply to your skin
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

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

      US /kræb/

      UK /kræb/

      • Noun
      • Sea creature with a hard shell and two claws
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To complain about something in an annoying way
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    • crabby

      US /ˈkræbi/

      UK /ˈkræbi/

      • Adjective
      • Annoyed and irritable
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    • do in

      US

      UK

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

      US /dud, djud/

      UK /du:d/

      • Noun
      • Form of address for a man
      • (informal) A man; a fellow.
      • Interjection
      • (informal) Used as a term of address, often between men.
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    • edge

      US /ɛdʒ/

      UK /edʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An advantage you have over others
      • Cutting side of a sharp object
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut something to make the blade sharp
      • To go around the boundary of something
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    • entire

      US /ɛnˈtaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
      • Undivided; not shared or distributed.
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    • evacuate

      US /ɪˈvækjuˌet/

      UK /ɪ'vækjʊeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To move people from dangerous to a safe places
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    • favor

      US /ˈfevɚ/

      UK /'feɪvə/

      • Noun
      • Support or approval from people
      • Small gift given out at a party
      • Transitive Verb
      • To prefer or promote over another
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    • fax

      US /fæks/

      UK /fæks/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To transmit documents with a facsimile machine
      • Noun
      • A document transmitted by a facsimile machine
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    • from memory

      US /frəm ˈmɛməri/

      UK /frəm ˈmeməri/

      • other
      • Using only your memory without any help or notes.
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    • gigantic

      US /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/

      UK /dʒaɪ'ɡæntɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely large
      • Of very great size, extent, or degree.
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    • go ahead

      US /ɡo əˈhɛd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈhed/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
      • To give permission to do something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To start or proceed with something
      • To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
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    • go for it

      US /ɡo fɔr ɪt/

      UK /ɡəu fɔ: it/

      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement or approval.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To try to achieve something; to make an attempt.
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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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    • gulp

      US /ɡʌlp/

      UK /ɡʌlp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To swallow or drink quickly
      • Noun
      • Swallowing liquid very quickly
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    • hang on

      US /hæŋ ɑn/

      UK /hæŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for the person you phoned to answer
      • To persevere or persist, especially in a difficult situation.
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    • happy ending

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A conclusion to a story, play, movie, etc., in which everything turns out well for the protagonists.
      • A positive and satisfying resolution to a situation or period of difficulty.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hit on

      US /hɪt ɑn/

      UK /hit ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discover an idea, etc. by chance
      • To flirt with someone; to make a pass at someone.
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    • hop in

      US /hɑp ɪn/

      UK /hɔp in/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To get in or on a vehicle
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    • hyena

      US /haɪˈinə/

      UK /haɪ'i:nə/

      • Noun
      • Dog-like carnivore known for being a scavenger
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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 favor of

      US /ɪn ˈfevɚ ʌv/

      UK /in ˈfeivə ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
      • To the advantage of; benefiting.
      • Preposition
      • Supporting or approving of something.
      • To the advantage of; to the benefit of.
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    • in on

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      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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    • 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 return

      US /ɪn rɪˈtɚn/

      UK /in riˈtə:n/

      • Adverb
      • As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
      • Phrase
      • As compensation or consideration for something.
      • As a reaction or response to something.
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    • in with

      US /ɪn wɪð/

      UK /in wið/

      • Phrase
      • Fashionable or popular at the moment.
      • Having influence or favor with someone.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
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    • infest

      US /ɪnˈfɛst/

      UK /ɪn'fest/

      • Transitive Verb
      • (Of bad things) to be present in in large numbers
      • To live off as a parasite
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    • lifeguard

      US /ˈlaɪfgɑ:rd/

      UK /ˈlaɪfgɑ:d/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person at a beach or pool who can rescue swimmers
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    • lineage

      US /ˈlɪniɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈlɪniɪdʒ/

      • Noun
      • People in someone's family who lived in the past
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    • mad

      US /mæd/

      UK /mæd/

      • Adjective
      • Very angry
      • Enthusiastic about something
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    • make a splash

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become suddenly successful or popular and attract a lot of attention.
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    • melt

      US /mɛlt/

      UK /melt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To disappear or to go away
      • To make, become soft or liquid due to heat
      • Uncountable Noun
      • A mass of material that has been melted, especially metal.
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    • mermaid

      US /ˈmɜrˌmeɪd/

      UK /'mɜ:meɪd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Creature with top half a woman, bottom half a fish
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    • motivational

      US /ˌmoʊtɪ'veɪʃənl/

      UK /ˌməʊtɪ'veɪʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning motivation
      • Providing encouragement; inspiring.
      • Noun
      • A speech or presentation intended to inspire or encourage.
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    • muffin

      US /ˈmʌfɪn/

      UK /ˈmʌfɪn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small sweet cake that often contains fruit
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    • murderous

      US /ˈmədərəs/

      UK /'mɜ:dərəs/

      • Adjective
      • That results in death(s)
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    • of a sudden

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
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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 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 rails

      US /ɑn ðə reɪlz/

      UK /ɒn ðə reɪlz/

      • other
      • Back on track or properly operating as planned.
      • Something that has gone off track or into chaos.
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    • on the whole

      US /ɑn ði hol/

      UK /ɔn ðə həul/

      • Phrase
      • Considering everything; generally.
      • In summary; taking everything into consideration.
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    • once upon a time

      US /wʌns əˈpɑn e taɪm/

      UK /wʌns əˈpɔn ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
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    • ow

      US /aʊ/

      UK /aʊ/

      • Interjection
      • Sound people make when they are hurt
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    • pear

      US /per/

      UK /peə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Fruit that is pointed at top, rounded at bottom
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    • pool

      US /pul/

      UK /pu:l/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount collected, e.g. money, for some purpose
      • Small body of still water
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a liquid) to collect into a small area
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    • promptly

      US /ˈprɑ:mptli/

      UK /ˈprɒmptli/

      • Adverb
      • At a particular or expected time; right on time
      • Without delay; quickly.
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    • rat

      US /ræt/

      UK /ræt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Long-tailed rodent similar to/bigger than a mouse
      • Person who is not loyal and reveals secrets
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    • relieve

      US /rɪˈliv/

      UK /rɪ'li:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make less boring by making some change
      • To replace workers with others
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    • repulse

      US /rɪˈpʌls/

      UK /rɪˈpʌls/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To feel repelled by the thought, or presence of
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    • ridiculous

      US /rɪˈdɪkjələs/

      UK /rɪˈdɪkjələs/

      • Adjective
      • Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
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    • seed

      US /sid/

      UK /si:d/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A person's children; offspring
      • Part of a plant used to grow more on them
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of plants) to produce seeds for the future
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    • shark

      US /ʃɑ:rk/

      UK /ʃɑ:k/

      • Noun
      • Person who lends money at unfair rates of interest
      • Large and dangerous fish with sharp teeth
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    • sharp

      US /ʃɑrp/

      UK /ʃɑ:p/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Adjective
      • Being very clear and easy to see
      • (Of clothes) nicely or stylishly
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    • singe

      US /sɪndʒ/

      UK /sɪndʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To burn lightly, often to remove hair
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    • snug

      US /snʌɡ/

      UK /snʌɡ/

      • Adjective
      • Warm and comfortable; cozy, as in a small room
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    • start in

      US /stɑrt ɪn/

      UK /stɑ:t in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin a job or activity.
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    • suck

      US /sʌk/

      UK /sʌk/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
      • Transitive Verb
      • To pull or remove something with great power
      • To attract someone; make someone interested
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    • surface

      US /ˈsɚfəs/

      UK /'sɜ:fɪs/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give (road) a top layer
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To appear after being hidden, unseen, or unknown
      • To come to the top of something; emerge
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    • surround

      US /səˈraʊnd/

      UK /səˈraʊnd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be all the way around something
      • To be closely connected to and have an effect on
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be closely connected to and have an effect on
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    • sweep

      US /swip/

      UK /swi:p/

      • Countable Noun
      • Man who cleans chimneys
      • Long, smooth movement made with your arm or a tool
      • Transitive Verb
      • To clean something from a surface with a brush
      • To search a very wide area for something
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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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    • tidal

      US /ˈtaɪdl/

      UK /ˈtaɪdl/

      • Adjective
      • Of the regular rise and fall of the sea level
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    • titular

      US /ˈtɪtʃələ(r)/

      UK /ˈtɪtjulə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • With or bearing a title; in name only
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    • turned out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive for a public event or entertainment
      • To happen to be in the end
      • Transitive Verb
      • To extinguish or switch off lights.
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    • upon a time

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
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    • wave

      US /wev/

      UK /weɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Movement of sound, air or energy
      • Deep and strong emotion that is suddenly felt
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause to move side to side or back and forth
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    • way to go

      US /we tu ɡo/

      UK /wei tu: ɡəu/

      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement or approval.
      • An expression of sarcasm after someone has made a mistake.
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    • whoa

      US /woʊ/

      UK /wəʊ/

      • Interjection
      • Tell someone to do something more slowly
      • An exclamation of surprise, amazement, or shock.
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    • witch

      US /wɪtʃ/

      UK /wɪtʃ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Woman believed to have magical powers
      • Mean and ugly old woman
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    • woo

      US /wu/

      UK /wu:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • (Of a man) to try to get a woman to marry him
      • To attempt to persuade to do something
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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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    #AnnoyingOrange#creepypasta#pool#mermaid#crab#orange

    Annoying Orange - Sink or PUN Supercut!

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    林宜悉 posted on 2025/06/17
    Get ready for some hilarious absurdity with the Annoying Orange in this supercut of sink or pun moments! You'll pick up on situational dialogue and simple sentence structures while laughing along to a Little Mermaid parody and some creepy pasta tales. It's a super fun way to boost your English comprehension!

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