Vocabulary

  • go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • from the top: From the beginning.
  • off we go: An expression used to indicate the start of a journey or activity.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • set up
  • on hold: Temporarily delayed or suspended.
  • hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • on foot
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • stay over: To stay at someone's house for a night.
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • one being: An individual existence; a person or creature.
  • have to: Must do
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • have a go: To attempt or try something.
  • in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • absolutely: Completely; totally; very
  • audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
  • precious: Having a youthful, cute, and pleasant appearance
  • slip: Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
  • annoying: To make someone angry
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • instrument: Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
  • quality: Feature associated with someone or something
  • odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
  • edge: An advantage you have over others
  • introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
  • tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
  • lift: Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
  • bounce: A person's energy or confidence
  • fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • debut: First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
  • grit: Strong determination
  • important: Having power or authority
  • bend: To become curved or no longer straight
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • tick: To function properly or normally
  • breathe: To move air into and out of your lungs
  • mad: Very angry
  • extension: Addition to something, e.g. a house
  • detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
  • worldwide: Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
  • score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
  • slippery: Difficult to hold or stand as it's smooth/wet/icy
  • nail: Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
  • excellent: Extremely good
  • step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
  • pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
  • front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
  • set: Prepared for something; ready
  • make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • rehearsal: Practicing e.g. play, speech before a performance
  • orchestra: Large group who perform instrumental music
  • part: Division of a book
  • march: To force someone to walk somewhere
  • sponge: Soft cleaning material able to absorb water
  • mob: A secret criminal organization
  • angle: Place where two lines or surfaces meet
  • skip: Very large waste disposal bin
  • promenade: Public walkway, especially along a beach
  • hay: Dry grass used as food for animals
  • whoa: Tell someone to do something more slowly
  • diagonal: Joining two opposite corners at an angle
  • hare: Fast animal similar to a rabbit but larger
  • teapot: Pot for brewing tea with a spout and handle
  • hatter: Someone who makes and sells hats
  • dormouse: Small mouse-like creature, known for sleeping a lot
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    • absolutely

      US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/

      UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/

      • Adverb
      • Completely; totally; very
      • Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
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    • angle

      US /ˈæŋɡəl/

      UK /ˈæŋgl/

      • Noun
      • Place where two lines or surfaces meet
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    • annoying

      US /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

      UK /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

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

      US /ˈɔdiəns/

      UK /ˈɔ:diəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
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    • beat

      US /bit/

      UK /bi:t/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move in regular motions in order to push blood
      • Transitive Verb
      • To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
      • To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
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    • bend

      US /bɛnd/

      UK /bend/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To become curved or no longer straight
      • To move your body so that it is not straight up
      • Noun
      • When a road changes direction; turn
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    • bounce

      US /baʊns/

      UK /baʊns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A person's energy or confidence
      • Quality causing a person's hair to appear healthy
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move around energetically, playfully
      • (Of check) to be rejected due to inadequate funds
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    • breathe

      US /brið/

      UK /bri:ð/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move air into and out of your lungs
      • To say something very softly
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    • couple

      US /ˈkʌpəl/

      UK /'kʌpl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To join something to something else
      • (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Two people in a romantic relationship
      • Two of something; two people; a pair
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    • debut

      US /deˈbju, ˈdeˌbju/

      UK /'deɪbju:/

      • Noun
      • First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
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    • diagonal

      US /daɪˈæɡənəl/

      UK /daɪˈægənl/

      • Adjective
      • Joining two opposite corners at an angle
      • Noun
      • A straight line joining two opposite corners of a square, rectangle, or other straight-sided shape.
      • A diagonal pattern or design.
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    • dormouse

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • Small mouse-like creature, known for sleeping a lot
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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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    • excellent

      US /ˈɛksələnt/

      UK /ˈeksələnt/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely good
      • Very skilled; having great ability.
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    • extension

      US /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

      UK /ɪkˈstenʃn/

      • Noun
      • Addition to something, e.g. a house
      • Suffix code of a computer file, e.g. .pdf, .jpg
      • Adjective
      • Adding extra length
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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.
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    • from the top

      US /frʌm ði tɑp/

      UK /frɔm ðə tɔp/

      • Phrase
      • From the beginning.
      • From the highest point or position.
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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 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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    • 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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    • grit

      US /ɡrɪt/

      UK /ɡrɪt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Strong determination
      • Tiny hard bits of stone, sand, etc.
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    • hare

      US /her/

      UK /heə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Fast animal similar to a rabbit but larger
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    • hatter

      US /'hætər/

      UK /ˈhætə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Someone who makes and sells hats
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    • have a go

      US /hæv e ɡo/

      UK /hæv ə ɡəu/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To attempt or try something.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hay

      US /he/

      UK /heɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Dry grass used as food for animals
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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.
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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 the air

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
      • Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
      • Adjective
      • Being broadcast on radio or television.
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    • in the end

      US /ɪn ði ɛnd/

      UK /in ðə end/

      • Phrase
      • Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
      • Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
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    • instrument

      US /ˈɪnstrəmənt/

      UK /'ɪnstrəmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
      • Legal document
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    • lift

      US /lɪft/

      UK /lɪft/

      • Noun
      • Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
      • Machine carrying people up or down to other floors
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop or cancel something, such as a rule
      • To move something to higher position
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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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    • mad

      US /mæd/

      UK /mæd/

      • Adjective
      • Very angry
      • Enthusiastic about something
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    • mob

      US /mɑb/

      UK /mɒb/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A secret criminal organization
      • Large collection of people that share an interest
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move close to (a star, etc.) in a large group
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    • nail

      US /nel/

      UK /neɪl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
      • Hard part at the end of your finger
      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach things together with metal nails
      • To catch someone doing an illegal activity
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    • odd

      US /ɑd/

      UK /ɒd/

      • Adjective
      • Being unmatched with someone or something
      • Being a number not able to be divided by two
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    • off we go

      US

      UK

      • Interjection
      • An expression used to indicate the start of a journey or activity.
      • Phrase
      • An expression used to signal the commencement of an activity or task.
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    • on foot

      US /ɑn fʊt/

      UK /ɔn fut/

      • Phrase
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    • on hold

      US /ɑn hold/

      UK /ɔn həuld/

      • Adjective
      • Temporarily delayed or suspended.
      • Adverb
      • Waiting to be connected on a telephone call.
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    • one being

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • An individual existence; a person or creature.
      • A single entity or individual, especially in a philosophical or spiritual context.
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    • orchestra

      US /ˈɔ:rkɪstrə/

      UK /ˈɔ:kɪstrə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large group who perform instrumental music
      • Seating area in a theater close to the stage
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    • precious

      US /ˈprɛʃəs/

      UK /'preʃəs/

      • Adjective
      • Having a youthful, cute, and pleasant appearance
      • Very little (time, money etc.)
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    • promenade

      US /ˌprɑməˈned, -ˈnɑd/

      UK /ˌprɒmə'nɑ:d/

      • Noun
      • Public walkway, especially along a beach
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To walk in a casual, relaxed manner for pleasure
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    • quality

      US /ˈkwɑlɪti/

      UK /'kwɒlətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Feature associated with someone or something
      • High level of worth or excellence
      • Adjective
      • Of a high standard
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    • rehearsal

      US /rɪˈhɜ:rsl/

      UK /rɪˈhɜ:sl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Practicing e.g. play, speech before a performance
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    • score

      US /skɔr, skor/

      UK /skɔ:(r)/

      • Noun
      • A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
      • Current number of points given in a game, contest
      • Transitive Verb
      • To mark or cut something with a sharp object
      • To get or give points in a game, contest, or test
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    • set up

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
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    • skip

      US /skɪp/

      UK /skɪp/

      • Countable Noun
      • Very large waste disposal bin
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move forward by taking fast steps and jumps
      • To move rapidly, from one topic to another
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    • slip

      US /slɪp/

      UK /slɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
      • A field position in cricket
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To begin to fall as a result of losing balance
      • To escape or become free from something
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    • slippery

      US /ˈslɪpəri/

      UK /ˈslɪpəri/

      • Adjective
      • Difficult to hold or stand as it's smooth/wet/icy
      • Hard to pin down; avoiding telling facts; evasive
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    • sponge

      US /spʌndʒ/

      UK /spʌndʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Soft cleaning material able to absorb water
      • Sea animal whose bodies are used for bath sponges
      • Transitive Verb
      • To wash the surface of something with a sponge
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    • stay over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stay at someone's house for a night.
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    • tap

      US /tæp/

      UK /tæp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
      • To spy one someone electronically
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Faucet; the place you can get water from a pipe
      • Light hit, generally one that makes a sound
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    • teapot

      US /ˈtiˌpɑt/

      UK /ˈti:pɒt/

      • Noun
      • Pot for brewing tea with a spout and handle
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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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    • tick

      US /tɪk/

      UK /tɪk/

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

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
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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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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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    • worldwide

      US /ˈwɚldˈwaɪd/

      UK /ˈwɜ:ldwaɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
      • Adverb
      • Extending or reaching throughout the whole world.
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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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