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allow me
US
UK
- Phrase
- A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- A formal way to ask for permission or to introduce oneself.
audience
US /ˈɔdiəns/
UK /ˈɔ:diəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
A2TOEICMorebackstage
US /ˈbækˈstedʒ/
UK /ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ/
- Adverb
- In the area of a theater behind the stage
C1Morecape
US /kep/
UK /keɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Clothing without sleeves worn over the shoulders
- Large area of land that sticks out into a sea
B1Morecompartment
US /kəmˈpɑ:rtmənt/
UK /kəmˈpɑ:tmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Enclosed part used to hold particular thing
- A section of seats in a closed area in a train
B1Morecompass
US /ˈkʌmpəs, ˈkɑm-/
UK /ˈkʌmpəs/
- Noun
- Device that shows the direction of north
- Two-pointed tool for drawing circles, etc.
B2Moreguest
US /ɡɛst/
UK /ɡest/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person invited to visit or stay in someone's home
- Paying customer at a hotel or restaurant
- Adjective
- Referring to people visiting or staying at a place
- Provided for or used by a guest.
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moremagician
US /məˈdʒɪʃən/
UK /məˈdʒɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone who performs magic tricks
- Man in old tales who casts spells or does tricks
B1Moremagnificent
US /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/
UK /mæɡ'nɪfɪsnt/
- Adjective
- Splendid; brilliant; extremely good
- Extremely impressive or beautiful; characterized by grandeur.
B1TOEICMoremonkey
US /ˈmʌŋki/
UK /ˈmʌŋki/
- Noun
- An animal related to humans, which lives in trees
A2Moreon the table
US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of a table.
- Available for consideration or discussion.
A1Moreout of order
US /aʊt ʌv ˈɔrdɚ/
UK /aut ɔv ˈɔ:də/
- Adjective
- Not in proper working condition; broken.
- Not following the rules of procedure; inappropriate.
A1Morepermanent
US /ˈpɚmənənt/
UK /'pɜ:mənənt/
- Adjective
- Lasting forever; not temporary or changing
- Intended to last or remain for an unlimited period
- Noun
- A person who is a permanent employee.
- A chemical treatment to create lasting curls or waves in the hair.
B1TOEICMorepigeon
US /ˈpɪdʒən/
UK /'pɪdʒɪn/
- Noun
- Gray bird that is common in cities
B2Moreschedule
US /ˈskedʒu:l/
UK /ˈʃedju:l/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A list of events and their times
- A plan to do something at a certain time
- Transitive Verb
- To plan to do something at a certain time
A2TOEICMorethumb
US /θʌm/
UK /θʌm/
- Intransitive Verb
- To use your thumb to request a ride in a car
- Countable Noun
- Part of a glove that goes over the thumb
- The short, thick finger on the side of your hand
B1Moretrick
US /trɪk/
UK /trɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- To playfully tease or fool to make someone laugh
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of trying to fool someone
- Quick or skillful way of doing something
A2Morewonderful
US /'wʌndərfl/
UK /ˈwʌndəfl/
- Adjective
- Producing feelings of enjoyment or delight
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