Vocabulary

  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • on tour: Time a soldier is away from home for work
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
  • on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
  • on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • in terms of
  • behind with: Having failed to pay money that is owed at the time you should have.
  • set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • end in: To have something as the final result.
  • except for: Not including; excluding.
  • out of the window: To be discarded or no longer applicable or relevant.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • out of date: Expired; too old to be used
  • aside from
  • carry out
  • such as: For example; like
  • real bad: Very bad; extremely unfavorable or unpleasant.
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
  • eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
  • scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
  • legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
  • decade: Period of 10 years
  • instantly: In a manner without delay; immediately
  • perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
  • seemingly: Appearing to be but may not actually be; probably
  • involve: To have or be included as a part of something
  • board: Surface for posting or showing information
  • tragedy: Play that has a sad ending with many deaths
  • performance: Act of doing something
  • fellow: Man or a boy
  • due: When something is required or expected
  • tragic: (Of a play, movie, or book) with a sad ending
  • alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
  • emergency: Sudden event needing an immediate action
  • era: Period characterized by particular events, people
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
  • buddy: Friend, usually male
  • wild: In a manner which lacks control
  • master: To gain control over something
  • funeral: Ceremony of burying, burning a dead body
  • cliff: High, vertical or steep surface of rock or ice
  • pilot: To conduct a small practice experiment
  • crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
  • damage: Physical harm that is done to something
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • middle: Place that is halfway between two things
  • gig: Show; performance; job for a musician or performer
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
  • velvet: Type of smooth cloth which is soft to the touch
  • include: To make someone, something part of a group
  • legendary: Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
  • helicopter: Aircraft with spinning blades at the top
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • think: To have an idea about something without certainty
  • guy: Man; boy; any person
  • tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • experimental: Using techniques that are different or untried
  • death: When someone dies; the end of life
  • gale: Strong wind; very windy weather
  • temple: A flat area on the side of the forehead
  • notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
  • shortly: Quickly; soon; in a moment
  • takeoff: A composition imitating someones artistic work
  • ray: Person's name
  • villa: A large house in the country, often for pleasure
  • revolver: Pistol that has multiple slots for bullets
  • randy: Wanting to have sex (often)
  • holly: Tree with red berries, associated with Christmas
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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
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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    • as a whole

      US /æz e hol/

      UK /æz ə həul/

      • Phrase
      • Considering everything together; in general.
      • Complete; not divided or incomplete.
      • Adjective
      • Complete; not divided or fragmented.
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    • as one

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Acting or moving together at the same time.
      • In complete agreement or unity.
      • Phrase
      • With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
      • In perfect harmony or unison.
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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.
      A1
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    • aside from

      US /əˈsaɪd frʌm/

      UK /əˈsaid frɔm/

      • Phrase
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    • behind with

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Having failed to pay money that is owed at the time you should have.
      • Not having done something that you should have done.
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    • buddy

      US /ˈbʌdi/

      UK /'bʌdɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Friend, usually male
      • A term of address, often used informally.
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    • carry out

      US /ˈkæri aʊt/

      UK /ˈkæri aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fulfill or perform your instructions, duty
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To perform or execute a task, order, or plan.
      • To remove something or someone from a place.
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    • cliff

      US /klɪf/

      UK /klɪf/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • High, vertical or steep surface of rock or ice
      • A critical or dangerous situation.
      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • A surname.
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    • come up

      US /kʌm ʌp/

      UK /kʌm ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To come closer to someone; approach
      • (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
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    • damage

      US /ˈdæmɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈdæmɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical harm that is done to something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To harm physically; to hurt or break something
      • To harm the reputation of someone.
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    • death

      US /dɛθ/

      UK /deθ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • When someone dies; the end of life
      • The cause or manner of someone dying.
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    • decade

      US /ˈdɛkˌed, dɛˈked/

      UK /ˈdekeɪd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Period of 10 years
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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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    • emergency

      US /ɪˈmɚdʒənsi/

      UK /ɪ'mɜ:dʒənsɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sudden event needing an immediate action
      • A medical condition manifesting itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity such that the absence of immediate medical attention could reasonably be expected to result in placing the patient's health in serious jeopardy.
      • Adjective
      • Used in an emergency; for use when something dangerous happens.
      • Designed for use in an emergency.
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    • end in

      US /ɛnd ɪn/

      UK /end in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have something as the final result.
      More
    • era

      US /'ɪrə/

      UK /'ɪərə/

      • Noun
      • Period characterized by particular events, people
      • A major division of geological time, usually divided into periods.
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    • eventually

      US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/

      UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/

      • Adverb
      • After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
      • At some later time; in the future
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    • except for

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/

      UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Not including; excluding.
      More
    • experimental

      US /ɪkˌspɛrəˈmɛntl/

      UK /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

      • Adjective
      • Using techniques that are different or untried
      • Based on or involving experiment.
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    • fellow

      US /ˈfɛlo/

      UK /'feləʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Man or a boy
      • Student paid to study and teach after college
      • Adjective
      • Being of the same kind
      • Sharing a particular activity, situation, or characteristic.
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    • funeral

      US /ˈfjunərəl/

      UK /ˈfju:nərəl/

      • Noun
      • Ceremony of burying, burning a dead body
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or characteristic of a funeral; mournful or somber.
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    • gale

      US /ɡeɪl/

      UK /ɡeɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong wind; very windy weather
      • A strong outburst of emotion, especially laughter.
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    • gig

      US /ɡɪɡ/

      UK /gɪg/

      • Noun
      • Show; performance; job for a musician or performer
      B2
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    • helicopter

      US /ˈhɛlɪˌkɑptɚ/

      UK /'helɪkɒptə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Aircraft with spinning blades at the top
      • Transitive Verb
      • To transport by helicopter
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    • holly

      US /ˈhɑli/

      UK /ˈhɔli:/

      • Noun
      • Tree with red berries, associated with Christmas
      B2
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    • in a sense

      US /ɪn e sɛns/

      UK /in ə sens/

      • Phrase
      • In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
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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 terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
      A2
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    • instantly

      US /ˈɪnstəntli/

      UK /ˈɪnstəntli/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner without delay; immediately
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    • involve

      US /ɪnˈvɑlv/

      UK /ɪn'vɒlv/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To have or be included as a part of something
      • To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
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    • legacy

      US /ˈlɛɡəsi/

      UK /'leɡəsɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
      • Something left or given by a person who has died
      • Adjective
      • Relating to old or outdated computer systems or software.
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    • legendary

      US /ˈledʒənderi/

      UK /ˈledʒəndri/

      • Adjective
      • Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
      • Remarkable enough to be famous; very well known.
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    • master

      US /ˈmæstɚ/

      UK /'mɑ:stə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To gain control over something
      • To learn to do something very well
      • Adjective
      • Being very skilled at doing something
      • Being the main or most important thing or part
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    • notify

      US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/

      UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To inform; to communicate specific information
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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 board

      US /ɑn bɔrd/

      UK /ɔn bɔ:d/

      • Phrase
      • Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
      • Adverb
      • On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
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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 tour

      US /ɑn tʊr/

      UK /ɔn tuə/

      • Noun
      • Time a soldier is away from home for work
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    • out of date

      US /aʊt ʌv det/

      UK /aut ɔv deit/

      • Adjective
      • Expired; too old to be used
      • Not fashionable; old fashioned
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    • out of nowhere

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
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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.
      B2
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    • performance

      US / pɚˈfɔrməns/

      UK /pə'fɔ:məns/

      • Noun
      • Act of doing something
      • Activity done to entertain an audience
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    • pilot

      US /ˈpaɪlət/

      UK /'paɪlət/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To conduct a small practice experiment
      • To fly a plane; to direct a ship
      • Noun
      • Person flying a plane; expert guide for a ship
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    • randy

      US /ˈrændi/

      UK /'rændɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Wanting to have sex (often)
      B2
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    • ray

      US /re/

      UK /reɪ/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Lines of light coming from an object
      • Fish with a pointed tail and flat body
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    • real bad

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Very bad; extremely unfavorable or unpleasant.
      • Adjective
      • Seriously ill or injured; in a critical condition.
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    • revolver

      US /rɪˈvɑ:lvə(r)/

      UK /rɪˈvɒlvə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Pistol that has multiple slots for bullets
      B2
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    • scene

      US /sin/

      UK /si:n/

      • Noun
      • Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
      • View that looks like a picture
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    • seemingly

      US /ˈsiːmɪŋli/

      UK /ˈsi:mɪŋli/

      • Adverb
      • Appearing to be but may not actually be; probably
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    • set to

      US /sɛt tu/

      UK /set tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
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    • shortly

      US /ˈʃɔrtli/

      UK /ˈʃɔ:tli/

      • Adverb
      • Quickly; soon; in a moment
      • In an unfriendly or rude way
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    • shot

      US /ʃɑt/

      UK /ʃɒt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To kick or throw a ball at a goal
      • To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
      • Countable Noun
      • An attempt to kick or throw a ball at a goal
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    • show in

      US /ʃo ɪn/

      UK /ʃəu ɪn/

      • other
      • To lead someone into a room or building.
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • switch on

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˈtekˌɔf, -ˌɑf/

      UK /'teɪkɔ:f/

      • Noun
      • A composition imitating someones artistic work
      • Moment a plane leaves the ground
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    • temple

      US /ˈtɛmpəl/

      UK /'templ/

      • Noun
      • A flat area on the side of the forehead
      • Place for worship in many religions
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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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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
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    • tour

      US /tʊr/

      UK /tʊə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel to several places to perform a show
      • To visit several places for pleasure
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A trip to several places to perform a show
      • A journey to visit several places for pleasure
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    • tragedy

      US /ˈtrædʒɪdi/

      UK /'trædʒədɪ/

      • Noun
      • Play that has a sad ending with many deaths
      • Very sad event that usually involves death
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    • tragic

      US /ˈtrædʒɪk/

      UK /ˈtrædʒɪk/

      • Adjective
      • (Of a play, movie, or book) with a sad ending
      • Causing great sadness, e.g. due to untimely death
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    • velvet

      US /ˈvɛlvɪt/

      UK /ˈvelvɪt/

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

      US /ˈvɪlə/

      UK /'vɪlə/

      • Countable Noun
      • A large house in the country, often for pleasure
      B2
      More
    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
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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 on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
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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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