Vocabulary

  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
  • in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • help out: To assist someone
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • except for: Not including; excluding.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • under your breath: Said quietly or in a low voice, often so others can’t hear.
  • start in: To begin a job or activity.
  • spy on: To secretly watch someone in order to gather information about them.
  • in a queue: Standing or waiting in a line of people.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • feel happy: To experience a sense of joy, pleasure, or contentment.
  • despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
  • read through: To read something from beginning to end, often to find mistakes or check details.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
  • get lost: An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
  • on the bench: Not actively playing in a game; in reserve.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • wall in: To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
  • in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
  • have to: Must do
  • like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • red in the face: Having a flushed face from embarrassment, anger, or exertion.
  • in charge: To be responsible for
  • put it down: To place something on a surface.
  • in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
  • for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
  • number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
  • quick look: A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
  • find out about: To look for information to learn about it
  • be my guest: An invitation to someone to do something; help yourself
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • episode: One separate event in a series of events
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
  • phrase: Common expression or saying
  • situation: Place, position or area that something is in
  • practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
  • vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
  • applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
  • imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
  • relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
  • shift: To change in position or direction
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • occasion: Significant or important event or function
  • exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • attention: Taking notice of someone or something
  • form: Sports team or person's current winning record
  • premium: Having a higher than normal quality
  • observe: To celebrate a particular holiday/religious event
  • embarrassed: To cause someone to feel ashamed
  • fade: To cause to lose brightness of color
  • glance: Quick or temporary look at
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • pride: Sense of your own importance and worth
  • narrow: Not wide; short from one side to the other
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • narrator: Person or character who tells a story
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • adjective: A word that describes a noun, e.g. happy
  • language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
  • head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
  • perfect: So good it cannot be improved
  • noticeable: Being easy or likely to be sensed or noticed
  • orchestra: Large group who perform instrumental music
  • interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
  • indignant: Annoyed because of something you feel is unfair
  • torch: Light or flame to be carried in the hand
  • brim: Bottom part of a hat that sticks out all round
  • glossy: Smooth and shiny
  • carefree: Without cares or responsibilities
  • handwriting: Way a person's writing looks
  • flashlight: Lights used in the dark, powered by batteries
  • gay: Happy and bright
  • unhappy: Not feeling happy; sad or worried
  • unkind: Lacking kindness; mean; ungenerous
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    • applause

      US /əˈplɔz/

      UK /ə'plɔ:z/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
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    • as soon as

      US /æz sun æz/

      UK /æz su:n æz/

      • Phrase
      • In a short time after (something happens)
      • Without any delay; immediately
      • Conjunction
      • At the moment that, or immediately after.
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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.
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    • at once

      US /æt wʌns/

      UK /æt wʌns/

      • Adverb
      • Immediately; without delay
      • At the same time; simultaneously
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    • at the same time

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      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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    • attention

      US /əˈtɛnʃən/

      UK /əˈtenʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Taking notice of someone or something
      • Noun
      • (Soldiers) Standing with straight backs
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    • be my guest

      US /bi maɪ ɡɛst/

      UK /bi: mai ɡest/

      • Phrase
      • An invitation to someone to do something; help yourself
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    • break it down

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      UK

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

      US /brɪm/

      UK /brɪm/

      • Noun
      • Bottom part of a hat that sticks out all round
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    • by hand

      US /baɪ hænd/

      UK /bai hænd/

      • Phrase
      • Done manually; not by machine.
      • Delivered personally; not by mail or electronically.
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    • carefree

      US /ˈkerfri:/

      UK /ˈkeəfri:/

      • Adjective
      • Without cares or responsibilities
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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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    • despite the fact

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      • Preposition
      • In spite of; notwithstanding.
      • Conjunction
      • Even though; although.
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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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    • embarrassed

      US /ɪmˈbærəst/

      UK /ɪmˈbærəst/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone to feel ashamed
      • Feeling awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.
      • Adjective
      • Ashamed
      • Showing signs of embarrassment.
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    • episode

      US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/

      UK /'epɪsəʊd/

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

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/

      UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Not including; excluding.
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    • exercise

      US /ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/

      UK /'eksəsaɪz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To work out to become stronger and healthier
      • To retain your ability or practice your skills
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical activity to increase health and strength
      • Set of questions in a text book
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    • fade

      US /fed/

      UK /feɪd/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To cause to lose brightness of color
      • To lose strength or freshness
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    • feel happy

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To experience a sense of joy, pleasure, or contentment.
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    • find out about

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look for information to learn about it
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    • flashlight

      US /ˈflæʃˌlaɪt/

      UK /'flæʃlaɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Lights used in the dark, powered by batteries
      • A feature on a smartphone that uses the camera's LED as a light source.
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    • for example

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      UK

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

      US /fɔr naʊ/

      UK /fɔ: nau/

      • Phrase
      • Temporarily; for the present time.
      • In the short term; for the immediate future.
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    • for the most part

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Generally; mostly; on the whole.
      • Mostly; generally; in most cases.
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    • gay

      US /ɡeɪ/

      UK /geɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Happy and bright
      • Attracted to the same sex; homosexual; lesbian
      • Noun
      • Person attracted to someone of the same sex
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    • get lost

      US /ɡɛt lɔst/

      UK /ɡet lɔ:st/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
      • To become unable to find your way; to lose your sense of direction.
      • Interjection
      • An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
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    • glance

      US /glæns/

      UK /glɑ:ns/

      • Noun
      • Quick or temporary look at
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To look somewhere quickly and then look away
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    • glossy

      US /ˈɡlɔsi, ˈɡlɑsi/

      UK /'ɡlɒsɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Smooth and shiny
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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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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • handwriting

      US /ˈhændˌraɪtɪŋ/

      UK /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Way a person's writing looks
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • help out

      US /hɛlp aʊt/

      UK /help aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To assist someone
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    • in a queue

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Standing or waiting in a line of people.
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    • in any case

      US /ɪn ˈɛni kes/

      UK /in ˈeni keis/

      • Phrase
      • Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
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    • in charge

      US /ɪn tʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /in tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Adverb
      • To be responsible for
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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 public

      US /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/

      UK /in ˈpʌblik/

      • Phrase
      • In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
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    • in the dark

      US /ɪn ði dɑrk/

      UK /in ðə dɑ:k/

      • Adjective
      • Uninformed about something; unaware.
      • Phrase
      • In a state of secrecy or ignorance.
      • In a place with little or no light.
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    • in the middle of

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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    • in trouble

      US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/

      UK /in ˈtrʌbl/

      • Adjective
      • Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
      • other
      • In serious trouble or difficulty.
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    • indignant

      US /ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/

      UK /ɪnˈdɪgnənt/

      • Adjective
      • Annoyed because of something you feel is unfair
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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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    • like new

      US /laɪk nu/

      UK /laɪk nju:/

      • other
      • In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
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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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    • 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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    • narrator

      US /ner.eɪ.tɚ/

      UK /nəˈreɪtə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person or character who tells a story
      • A person who provides commentary or narration, especially for a broadcast or performance.
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    • narrow

      US /ˈnæro/

      UK /'nærəʊ/

      • Adjective
      • Not wide; short from one side to the other
      • Limited; not broad in scope
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become thinner or less wide
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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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    • noticeable

      US /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/

      UK /ˈnəʊtɪsəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being easy or likely to be sensed or noticed
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    • number of people

      US /ˈnʌmbɚ ʌv ˈpipəl/

      UK /ˈnʌmbə ɔv ˈpi:pl/

      • Phrase
      • The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
      • A statistical figure representing the population size or a subset thereof.
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    • observe

      US /əbˈzɜ:rv/

      UK /əbˈzɜ:v/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To celebrate a particular holiday/religious event
      • To obey or follow laws, rules, or customs
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    • obvious

      US /ˈɑbviəs/

      UK /ˈɒbviəs/

      • Adjective
      • Easily understood and clear; plain to see
      • Easy to see or notice.
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    • occasion

      US /əˈkeʒən/

      UK /ə'keɪʒn/

      • Noun
      • Significant or important event or function
      • Time when something happens or takes place
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make or cause something to happen; to lead to
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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 bench

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Not actively playing in a game; in reserve.
      • Serving as a judge; presiding over a court.
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    • on the other side of

      US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/

      • Preposition
      • Located across something from a given point.
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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.
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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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    • other than

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      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
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    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
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    • phrase

      US /frez/

      UK /freɪz/

      • Noun
      • Common expression or saying
      • Section of musical notes in a piece of music
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To choose words to say what you mean clearly
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    • practice

      US /ˈpræktɪs/

      UK /'præktɪs/

      • Noun
      • The office and place for legal or medical work
      • Doing something many times to become better at it
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To work as a doctor or lawyer
      • To live according to the teachings of a religion
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    • premium

      US /ˈprimiəm/

      UK /ˈpri:miəm/

      • Adjective
      • Having a higher than normal quality
      • Relating to or denoting a higher quality or more expensive product.
      • Noun
      • Money paid as a fee for insurance
      • An additional sum of money paid above the usual price.
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    • pride

      US /praɪd/

      UK /praɪd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sense of your own importance and worth
      • A feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get when you or people connected with you have done something well.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be proud of something you did
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    • put it down

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To place something on a surface.
      • To write something down.
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    • quick look

      US /kwɪk lʊk/

      UK /kwik luk/

      • Noun
      • A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
      • A swift or brief glance.
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    • read through

      US /rid θru/

      UK /ri:d θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To read something from beginning to end, often to find mistakes or check details.
      • To read something quickly without paying attention to details.
      • Noun
      • A rehearsal where actors read through the script without acting it out fully.
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    • red in the face

      US /rɛd ɪn ðə feɪs/

      UK /red ɪn ðə feɪs/

      • other
      • Having a flushed face from embarrassment, anger, or exertion.
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    • relationship

      US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/

      UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Connection between two or more people or things
      • Way people interact or live with each other
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    • same time

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
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    • see in

      US /si ɪn/

      UK /si: in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
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    • shift

      US /ʃɪft/

      UK /ʃɪft/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change in position or direction
      • To move something from one place to another
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A change in a persons plans, opinions or beliefs
      • Period of work starting at a certain time
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    • speak to

      US /spik tu/

      UK /spi:k tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To address or communicate with someone.
      • To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
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    • spy on

      US /spaɪ ɑn/

      UK /spai ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To secretly watch someone in order to gather information about them.
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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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    • talking about

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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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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    • time out

      US /taɪm aʊt/

      UK /taim aut/

      • Noun
      • A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
      • A period of isolation as a form of discipline.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To call a temporary suspension of play in a game.
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    • torch

      US /tɔrtʃ/

      UK /tɔ:tʃ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Light or flame to be carried in the hand
      • Transitive Verb
      • To set fire to something
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    • under your breath

      US /ˈʌndɚ jʊɚ brɛθ/

      UK /ˈʌndə jɔ: breθ/

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      • Said quietly or in a low voice, often so others can’t hear.
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    • unhappy

      US /ʌnˈhæpi/

      UK /ʌn'hæpɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Not feeling happy; sad or worried
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    • unkind

      US /ʌnˈkaɪnd/

      UK /ˌʌn'kaɪnd/

      • Adjective
      • Lacking kindness; mean; ungenerous
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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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    • vocabulary

      US /voˈkæbjəˌlɛri/

      UK /və'kæbjələrɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Words that have to do with a particular subject
      • The words that a person knows
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    • wall in

      US /wɔl ɪn/

      UK /wɔ:l ɪn/

      • other
      • To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
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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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    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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