Vocabulary

  • call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • on the fly: While in motion or progress; spontaneously; without prior planning or preparation.
  • for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
  • at the hands of: By the agency or through the actions of.
  • one being: An individual existence; a person or creature.
  • in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
  • on horseback: Riding a horse or sitting astride a horse.
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
  • man of the cloth: A clergyman or member of a religious order.
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • have to: Must do
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
  • essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
  • privilege: Advantage or right given to only certain people
  • physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
  • realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
  • tricky: Difficult, so needing skill to do or deal with
  • treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
  • convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
  • utterly: Completely
  • expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
  • scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
  • reward: To give something because of someone's good work
  • neat: That you approve of; cool
  • insult: To disrespect someone by being rude or impolite
  • mimic: Someone who tries to act like another person
  • exist: To be present, alive or real
  • exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
  • intimidate: To make someone feel afraid
  • suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
  • shelter: Place to protect people/animals from abuse
  • pursuit: Act of following someone to catch them
  • belly: Middle part of the body; the stomach
  • grasp: Person's control over something
  • judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
  • remarkable: Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
  • apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
  • substantial: (Of a meal) able to satisfy your hunger; filling
  • survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
  • hustle: To make someone move quickly by pushing them
  • quest: Long and challenging journey to find something
  • snuggle: To put yourself into a warm, comfortable position
  • abandon: To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
  • spill: Accident when someone falls
  • pivotal: Having a lot of importance
  • stomach: Place in the body where food is processed
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
  • assemble: To put parts together to make a complete unit
  • storm: To act violently or angrily
  • fully: Completely or entirely
  • catch: Amount of something that has been caught
  • motion: Suggestion at a meeting
  • hospitality: Welcoming treatment of visitors or guests
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • pagan: People who do not have a formal religion
  • violate: To abuse, damage or disrespect
  • surgeon: A doctor who performs surgery
  • rogue: Being corrupt, dangerous, or uncontrollable
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • sway: Power or influence to control a person or group
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • splendid: Very impressive and beautiful
  • nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
  • yell: A sudden loud cry or shout
  • season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • blizzard: Powerful windstorm with large amounts of snow
  • wagon: Four wheel vehicle used to transport things
  • violation: Abuse, damage or total disregard
  • ranch: Large farm, made mostly of land for raising cattle
  • crow: Large black bird
  • terrify: To scare or greatly frighten
  • outlaw: Person hiding from police after breaking the law
  • synergy: Increased effectiveness from working together
  • oncoming: (E.g. of traffic) moving towards
  • horseback: On horseback riding on the back of a horse
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    • abandon

      US /əˈbændən/

      UK /ə'bændən/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
      • To withdraw your support, or leave someone
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Wild, carefree behavior
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    • assemble

      US /əˈsɛmbəl/

      UK /əˈsembl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put parts together to make a complete unit
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To gather together in one place
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    • at the hands of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • By the agency or through the actions of.
      • Through the responsibility or fault of.
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    • belly

      US /ˈbɛli/

      UK /'belɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Middle part of the body; the stomach
      • A bulging or rounded part of something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To expand outward; swell
      • To swell like a balloon
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    • blizzard

      US /ˈblɪzəd/

      UK /'blɪzəd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Powerful windstorm with large amounts of snow
      • A situation where many things happen at once, often chaotic or overwhelming.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To snow heavily with strong winds.
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    • call for

      US /kɔl fɔr/

      UK /kɔ:l fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
      • To come to someone's house to take them somewhere
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    • convince

      US /kənˈvɪns/

      UK /kən'vɪns/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
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    • crow

      US /kroʊ/

      UK /krəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large black bird
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a high loud sound, e.g. like a rooster
      • To be very proud of something and talk about it
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    • essentially

      US /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      • Adverb
      • Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
      • Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
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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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    • for some reason

      US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/

      UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/

      • Phrase
      • For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
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    • for the rest

      US /fɔr ði rɛst/

      UK /fɔ: ðə rest/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning the remaining people or things.
      • During the remaining part of a period of time.
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    • get through

      US /ɡɛt θru/

      UK /ɡet θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive at the end of or finish something
      • To succeed in contacting someone by phone
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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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    • 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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    • grasp

      US /ɡræsp/

      UK /ɡrɑ:sp/

      • Noun
      • Person's control over something
      • Act of holding something strongly in your hands
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hold something in your hand very tightly
      • To understand or make sense of a complex idea
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • horseback

      US /ˈhɔrsˌbæk/

      UK /ˈhɔ:sbæk/

      • Noun
      • On horseback riding on the back of a horse
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    • hospitality

      US /ˌhɑspɪˈtælɪti/

      UK /ˌhɒspɪ'tælətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Welcoming treatment of visitors or guests
      • The business of providing services to guests in hotels, restaurants, etc.
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    • hustle

      US /ˈhʌsəl/

      UK /ˈhʌsl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone move quickly by pushing them
      • To obtain (something) by forceful action or persuasion; to proceed or work rapidly or energetically.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To proceed or work rapidly or energetically.
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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 real life

      US /ɪn ˈriəl laɪf/

      UK /in riəl laif/

      • Phrase
      • In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
      • Actually; genuinely; not made up or fictional.
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    • insult

      US /ɪnˈsʌlt/

      UK /ɪn'sʌlt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To disrespect someone by being rude or impolite
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of disrespecting by being rude or impolite
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    • intimidate

      US /ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdet/

      UK /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone feel afraid
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    • judge

      US /dʒʌdʒ/

      UK /dʒʌdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who decides on the results of a contest
      • Person who has the power to make a decision
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To reach a decision about who won a contest
      • To form an opinion after careful consideration
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    • man of the cloth

      US /mæn ʌv ðə klɔθ/

      UK /mæn ɔv ðə klɒθ/

      • other
      • A clergyman or member of a religious order.
      B2
      More
    • mimic

      US /ˈmɪmɪk/

      UK /'mɪmɪk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who tries to act like another person
      • Transitive Verb
      • To copy a person's words/actions to amuse people
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    • motion

      US /ˈmoʃən/

      UK /'məʊʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Suggestion at a meeting
      • A movement; the process of moving
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To communicate by moving your head or hand
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    • neat

      US /nit/

      UK /ni:t/

      • Adjective
      • That you approve of; cool
      • (Of alcohol) not weakened with water or a mixer
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    • on horseback

      US /ɑn ˈhɔrˌsbæk/

      UK /ɒn ˈhɔ:sbæk/

      • other
      • Riding a horse or sitting astride a horse.
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    • on the fly

      US /ɑn ði flai/

      UK /ɔn ðə flai/

      • Phrase
      • While in motion or progress; spontaneously; without prior planning or preparation.
      • Adjective
      • (Of computing processes) performed while running a program, rather than in advance.
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    • oncoming

      US /ˈɑnˌkʌmɪŋ, ˈɔn-/

      UK /ˈɒnkʌmɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • (E.g. of traffic) moving towards
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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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    • outlaw

      US /ˈaʊtˌlɔ/

      UK /ˈaʊtlɔ:/

      • Noun
      • Person hiding from police after breaking the law
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a practice or thing illegal
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    • pagan

      US /ˈpeɡən/

      UK /ˈpeɪgən/

      • Countable Noun
      • People who do not have a formal religion
      • Adjective
      • Relating to pagans or paganism.
      • (dated, offensive) Uncivilized or irreligious.
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    • physical

      US /ˈfɪzɪkəl/

      UK /ˈfɪzɪkl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Health check at the doctors' or hospital
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the body of a person
      • Concerning things that can be seen or touched
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    • pivotal

      US /ˈpɪvətl/

      UK /ˈpɪvətl/

      • Adjective
      • Having a lot of importance
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    • privilege

      US /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ, ˈprɪvlɪdʒ/

      UK /'prɪvəlɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Advantage or right given to only certain people
      • An opportunity to do something special or enjoyable.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give advantages to some people not others
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    • pursuit

      US /pɚˈsut/

      UK /pəˈsju:t/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of following someone to catch them
      • Process of attempting to achieve a goal
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    • quest

      US /kwɛst/

      UK /kwest/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Long and challenging journey to find something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To ask (someone) questions.
      • To search or seek for something.
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    • ranch

      US /ræntʃ/

      UK /rɑ:ntʃ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large farm, made mostly of land for raising cattle
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To do the work of raising cattle
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    • remarkable

      US /rɪˈmɑrkəbəl/

      UK /rɪˈmɑ:kəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
      • Worthy of attention; striking.
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    • reward

      US /rɪˈwɔrd/

      UK /rɪ'wɔ:d/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give something because of someone's good work
      • To give someone money for helping the police
      • Noun
      • Money given for information about criminals
      • Something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.
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    • rogue

      US /roʊg/

      UK /rəʊg/

      • Adjective
      • Being corrupt, dangerous, or uncontrollable
      • Noun
      • Wicked or problematic person
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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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    • shelter

      US /ˈʃɛltɚ/

      UK /'ʃeltə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place to protect people/animals from abuse
      • Structure that covers or protects things
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give animals, people a place away from abuse
      • To find protection from danger/bad weather
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    • snuggle

      US /ˈsnʌɡəl/

      UK /ˈsnʌgl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To put yourself into a warm, comfortable position
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    • spill

      US /spɪl/

      UK /spɪl/

      • Noun
      • Accident when someone falls
      • Act of allowing a fluid to escape
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come out of and spread beyond limits
      • To tell secrets or let information escape
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    • splendid

      US /ˈsplɛndɪd/

      UK /ˈsplendɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Very impressive and beautiful
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    • stomach

      US /ˈstʌmək/

      UK /'stʌmək/

      • Noun
      • Place in the body where food is processed
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • to be able to accept something unpleasant
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    • substantial

      US /səbˈstænʃəl/

      UK /səbˈstænʃl/

      • Adjective
      • (Of a meal) able to satisfy your hunger; filling
      • Being large in degree, quantity, or size
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    • suffer

      US / ˈsʌfɚ/

      UK /'sʌfə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To experience pain, illness, or injury
      • To allow or permit something, especially something unpleasant.
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    • surgeon

      US /ˈsɜrdʒən/

      UK /'sɜ:dʒən/

      • Countable Noun
      • A doctor who performs surgery
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    • survive

      US /sɚˈvaɪv/

      UK /sə'vaɪv/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To continue to live despite illness or trouble
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    • sway

      US /swe/

      UK /sweɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Power or influence to control a person or group
      • Action of moving slowly from side to side
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change your opinion or position often
      • To influence a person's thoughts/opinion; persuade
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    • synergy

      US /ˈsɪnərdʒi/

      UK /ˈsɪnədʒi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Increased effectiveness from working together
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    • terrify

      US /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

      UK /ˈterɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To scare or greatly frighten
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    • to God

      US /tə ɡɑd/

      UK /tə ɡɒd/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
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    • tone

      US /toʊn/

      UK /təʊn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Atmosphere or feeling in a message
      • Firmness and strength of the body's muscles
      • Transitive Verb
      • To increase the quality of muscles by exercise
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    • tricky

      US /ˈtrɪki/

      UK /'trɪkɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Difficult, so needing skill to do or deal with
      • Likely to use tricks; dishonest or deceptive
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    • utterly

      US /ˈʌtəli/

      UK /'ʌtəli:/

      • Adverb
      • Completely
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    • violate

      US /ˈvaɪəˌlet/

      UK /ˈvaɪəleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To abuse, damage or disrespect
      • To break rules or laws; disregard important rights
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    • violation

      US /ˌvaɪəˈleʃən/

      UK /ˌvaɪə'leɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Abuse, damage or total disregard
      • Act of failing to obey a rule or law
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    • wagon

      US /ˈwæɡən/

      UK /ˈwægən/

      • Noun
      • Four wheel vehicle used to transport things
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    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
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    • yell

      US /jɛl/

      UK /jel/

      • Noun
      • A sudden loud cry or shout
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To shout loudly at someone in pain or excitement
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • 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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