Vocabulary

  • in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
  • by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
  • have to: Must do
  • in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • without further ado: Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
  • first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
  • to order: To give an instruction or command.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • pass for: To be accepted as being another person
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • music scene: The environment and community related to music in a particular location or genre.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • talking heads: A television program or segment that consists primarily of people talking, often with little or no visual variety.
  • in the bedroom: Located or happening inside the bedroom.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
  • on behalf of: As the representative of someone
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • crap: Impolite way of saying something is not good; Faeces
  • admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
  • suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
  • relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
  • fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
  • military: Army or armed forces
  • administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
  • shore: Land along the edge of a sea, lake or river
  • alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
  • honor: To fulfill an agreement
  • press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
  • favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • naked: Not wearing any clothes; without covering
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • stalk: Thin part of a plant that allows it to stand
  • president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
  • ceremony: Special social or religious event
  • chain: To feel to be bound or tied to
  • slide: Part of machines that slides backward and forward
  • nail: Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • bride: Woman who is, or who will get married soon
  • edition: Form in which a book, magazine etc. is released
  • secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
  • finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
  • medal: Metal award, often round, usually for courage
  • knock: Bad experience that reduces a person's confidence
  • divorced: To legally end a marriage to (someone)
  • harass: To bother repeatedly with harmful words or actions
  • coaster: Mat placed under a glass to protect furniture
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • lodge: To (provide a place to) stay for a short time
  • happen: To take place or occur
  • piss: To be angry
  • hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
  • add: To include as well
  • cardinal: Of the greatest importance; paramount
  • tail: Extended part at the back of an animal's body
  • special: Being additional or extra
  • tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
  • rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
  • pope: Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
  • ado: Rapid active commotion
  • denser: Thicker and more difficult to see, get through
  • roller: Long round piece of wood for flattening dough
  • genie: Magic spirit that can make wishes come true
  • gallon: Unit of liquid equal to 4 US quarts (3.785 liters)
  • buff: Person who knows a great deal about a topic
  • magic: Attractive, appealing, and exciting quality
  • excite: To make something or someone become more active
  • corps: A tactical unit of ground combat forces
  • performer: Someone who completes a task well
  • miller: Someone who grinds grain into flour
  • cowboy: Man who tends cattle or sheep (often from a horse)
  • pitchfork: Long-handled hand tool for lifting hay
  • papa: Another word for father
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    • administration

      US / ædˌmɪnɪˈstreʃən/

      UK /ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
      • The work of running something, e.g. a business
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    • admit

      US /ædˈmɪt/

      UK /əd'mɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To acknowledge that something is true or right
      • To allow someone to enter
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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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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • bride

      US /braɪd/

      UK /braɪd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Woman who is, or who will get married soon
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    • buff

      US /bʌf/

      UK /bʌf/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who knows a great deal about a topic
      • Transitive Verb
      • To clean something so that it shines
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    • by now

      US /baɪ naʊ/

      UK /bai nau/

      • Phrase
      • At the present time or already; before the present.
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    • cardinal

      US /ˈkɑ:rdɪnl/

      UK /ˈkɑ:dɪnl/

      • Adjective
      • Of the greatest importance; paramount
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    • ceremony

      US /ˈsɛrəˌmoni/

      UK /'serəmənɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Special social or religious event
      • Rigidly formal way of behaving
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    • chain

      US /tʃen/

      UK /tʃeɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To feel to be bound or tied to
      • To connect or tie with a rope made of metal links
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Series of events or things that are connected
      • Series of (metal) connected links or rings
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    • coaster

      US /ˈkoʊstə(r)/

      UK /ˈkəʊstə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Mat placed under a glass to protect furniture
      • A sled or small vehicle without motor for coasting downhill.
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    • corps

      US /kɔ:rz/

      UK /kɔ:z/

      • Noun (plural)
      • A tactical unit of ground combat forces
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    • cowboy

      US /ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/

      UK /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Man who tends cattle or sheep (often from a horse)
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    • denser

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Thicker and more difficult to see, get through
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    • divorced

      US /dɪˈvɔ:rst/

      UK /dɪˈvɔ:st/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To legally end a marriage to (someone)
      • Adjective
      • Being no longer married
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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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    • edition

      US /ɪˈdɪʃən/

      UK /ɪˈdɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Form in which a book, magazine etc. is released
      • All the copies of a book, newspaper, etc. printed at one time.
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    • excite

      US /ɪkˈsaɪt/

      UK /ɪk'saɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something or someone become more active
      • To make someone feel happy, interested or eager
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    • fantastic

      US /fænˈtæstɪk/

      UK /fænˈtæstɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Strange or unusual in design or appearance
      • Very large, fast or great
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    • first three

      US

      UK

      • Determiner
      • The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
      • Adjective
      • Referring to the top three positions in a ranking or competition.
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    • gallon

      US /ˈɡælən/

      UK /ˈgælən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Unit of liquid equal to 4 US quarts (3.785 liters)
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    • genie

      US /ˈdʒini/

      UK /'dʒi:nɪ/

      • Noun
      • Magic spirit that can make wishes come true
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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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    • 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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    • harass

      US /ˈhærəs, həˈræs/

      UK /'hærəs/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To bother repeatedly with harmful words or actions
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • honor

      US /ˈɑnɚ/

      UK /'ɒnə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To fulfill an agreement
      • To give an award to someone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Award you get for doing well; prize, title, etc.
      • Chance to do something special; privilege
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    • in the bedroom

      US /ɪn ði ˈbɛdˌrum/

      UK /ɪn ði ˈbedru:m/

      • other
      • Located or happening inside the bedroom.
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    • in the house

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
      • Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
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    • in theaters

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Currently showing at movie theaters.
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    • knock

      US /nɑk/

      UK /nɒk/

      • Noun
      • Bad experience that reduces a person's confidence
      • Action of something solid hitting something hard
      • Transitive Verb
      • To criticize someone in an unreasonable way
      • To hit something to get people's attention
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    • lodge

      US /lɑdʒ/

      UK /lɒdʒ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To (provide a place to) stay for a short time
      • To submit (complaint, application etc.)
      • Noun
      • A wooden house in the mountains
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    • magic

      US /ˈmædʒɪk/

      UK /'mædʒɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Attractive, appealing, and exciting quality
      • Performance of tricks for entertainment
      • Adjective
      • Concerning or involving tricks for entertainment
      • Being able to produce good results or success
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    • medal

      US /ˈmɛdl/

      UK /'medl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Metal award, often round, usually for courage
      • An emblem or badge of honor.
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    • military

      US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/

      UK /'mɪlətrɪ/

      • Noun
      • Army or armed forces
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the army or navy
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    • miller

      US /ˈmɪlɚ/

      UK /'mɪlə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who grinds grain into flour
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    • music scene

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The environment and community related to music in a particular location or genre.
      • The music industry or world, especially its social aspects and trends.
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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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    • naked

      US /ˈnekɪd/

      UK /ˈneɪkɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Not wearing any clothes; without covering
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    • on behalf of

      US /ɑn bɪˈhæf ʌv/

      UK /ɔn biˈhɑ:f ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • As the representative of someone
      • Acting as a representative of.
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    • out of time

      US /aʊt ʌv taɪm/

      UK /aut ɔv taim/

      • Adjective
      • Having no more time available to do something.
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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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    • papa

      US /ˈpɑpə,pəˈpɑ/

      UK /pə'pɑ:/

      • Noun
      • Another word for father
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    • pass for

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be accepted as being another person
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    • performer

      US /pərˈfɔ:rmə(r)/

      UK /pəˈfɔ:mə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Someone who completes a task well
      • Actor, musician, dancer, etc. who entertains
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    • phone in

      US /foʊn ɪn/

      UK /fəʊn ɪn/

      • other
      • Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
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    • pitchfork

      US /ˈpɪtʃfɔ:rk/

      UK /ˈpɪtʃfɔ:k/

      • Noun
      • Long-handled hand tool for lifting hay
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    • pope

      US /pop/

      UK /pu:p/

      • Proper Noun
      • Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
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    • president

      US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/

      UK /ˈprezɪdənt/

      • Noun
      • Person in charge of a country, or organization
      • The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
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    • press

      US /prɛs/

      UK /pres/

      • Noun
      • Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
      • General term for TV, radio, newspapers
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make clothes smooth using a heated iron; iron
      • To repeatedly ask someone to do something
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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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    • right back

      US /raɪt bæk/

      UK /rait bæk/

      • Interjection
      • Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
      • Adverb
      • Immediately; very soon after going.
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    • roller

      US /ˈroʊlə(r)/

      UK /ˈrəʊlə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Long round piece of wood for flattening dough
      • Plastic or metal tube for shaping hair
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    • shore

      US /ʃɔr, ʃor/

      UK /ʃɔ:(r)/

      • Noun
      • Land along the edge of a sea, lake or river
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    • show up

      US /ʃo ʌp/

      UK /ʃəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
      • To be noticeably better than (someone else)
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    • shut down

      US /ʃʌt daʊn/

      UK /ʃʌt daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
      • To stop a factory/machine from operating
      • Transitive Verb
      • To deactivate a nuclear reactor.
      • To turn off a computer or other electronic device.
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    • slide

      US /slaɪd/

      UK /slaɪd/

      • Noun
      • Part of machines that slides backward and forward
      • Reduction in amount, price, quality
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To pass or move smoothly and rapidly into or out
      • To move smoothly and rapidly over a surface
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    • stalk

      US /stɔk/

      UK /stɔ:k/

      • Countable Noun
      • Thin part of a plant that allows it to stand
      • Transitive Verb
      • To secretly follow or watch a person/animal
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    • suppose

      US /səˈpoʊz/

      UK /sə'pəʊz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or guess what might happen
      • Conjunction
      • What if
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    • tail

      US /tel/

      UK /teɪl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Extended part at the back of an animal's body
      • Noun
      • Back or last part of something e.g. shirt
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • A television program or segment that consists primarily of people talking, often with little or no visual variety.
      • Executives or spokespeople who deliver information or commentary, often in a formal or impersonal manner.
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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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    • to order

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give an instruction or command.
      • To request something to be made, supplied, or served.
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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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    • without further ado

      US /wɪðˈaʊt ˈfɚðɚ əˈdu/

      UK /wiˈðaut ˈfə:ðə əˈdu:/

      • Phrase
      • Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
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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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