Vocabulary

  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • in terms of
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
  • in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
  • of the like: And similar kinds or types; alike in category.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
  • in service: Available for use; operational
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • from the dead: Returned to life after being dead.
  • to pieces: Broken into many small parts.
  • on the verge of: Very near to doing or experiencing something.
  • deal with
  • drift off: To gradually fall asleep.
  • toss up: A situation in which either of two possibilities is equally likely.
  • go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
  • on credit: Purchasing something now but paying for it later.
  • rely on: To depend on someone or something
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • in character: Behaving as the character one is portraying; consistent with the character's personality.
  • in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • shake up: To completely rethink or reorganize something
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • come clean: To confess fully; to admit wrongdoing.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
  • a passion for: A strong enthusiasm or interest in something.
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
  • in school: Attending an educational institution.
  • through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
  • at school: Present and attending school.
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • have to: Must do
  • in the making: Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
  • get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
  • opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
  • aspect: Way something looks or seems to be
  • expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
  • description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
  • character: Person in a story, movie or play
  • treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
  • destination: The place you are traveling to
  • scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
  • bold: Brave; very confident; too confident
  • describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
  • script: Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
  • commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
  • epic: Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
  • fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
  • deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
  • innocent: Free from guilt or responsibility for a crime
  • passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
  • release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
  • chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
  • obsess: To talk or think about someone, something too much
  • humiliation: Loss of self-respect or status
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • act: To behave in a certain way
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • bride: Woman who is, or who will get married soon
  • make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • manic: Very excited in an almost uncontrollable way
  • frank: Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
  • prosthetic: Artificial
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
  • mania: Mental illness marked by high energy or excitement
  • cage: Box made of wire or metal bars, e.g. for a bird
  • makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
  • primal: Existing from the beginning of known time
  • mischief: Damage; harm done on purpose
  • feral: Wild; behaving like a wild animal
  • monster: Large frightening imaginary creature
  • reed: Person's name
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    • a passion for

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A strong enthusiasm or interest in something.
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    • aspect

      US /ˈæspɛkt/

      UK /'æspekt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way something looks or seems to be
      • An element, feature, or quality of something
      A2TOEIC
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    • at school

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present and attending school.
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    • bold

      US /bold/

      UK /bəʊld/

      • Adjective
      • Brave; very confident; too confident
      • Having a strong, vivid, or striking appearance or flavor
      • Noun
      • Darker heavier shade of a font
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    • bride

      US /braɪd/

      UK /braɪd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Woman who is, or who will get married soon
      B1
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    • cage

      US /kedʒ/

      UK /keɪdʒ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Box made of wire or metal bars, e.g. for a bird
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put (an animal) in a box made of metal bars
      B1
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    • character

      US /ˈkærəktɚ/

      UK /'kærəktə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person in a story, movie or play
      • Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
      A2
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    • chase

      US /tʃes/

      UK /tʃeɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of going after someone to catch them
      • Something that one pursues or tries to obtain.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To go after with the intention of catching
      • To try very hard to get something that you want
      A2
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    • come clean

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To confess fully; to admit wrongdoing.
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    • come together

      US /kʌm təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /kʌm təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To assemble or unite; to start working together.
      • To form a close relationship or bond.
      A1
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    • commit

      US /kəˈmɪt/

      UK /kə'mɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To do something bad, usually a crime
      • To promise your permanent love or loyalty (to)
      A2TOEIC
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    • deal to

      US /dil tə/

      UK /di:l tə/

      • other
      • To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
      C1
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
      A1
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    • description

      US /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/

      UK /dɪˈskrɪpʃn/

      • Noun
      • Explanation of what something is like, looks like
      • The type or nature of someone or something.
      A2TOEIC
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    • destination

      US /ˌdɛstəˈneʃən/

      UK /ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • The place you are traveling to
      • A place regarded as worth visiting or traveling to.
      B1TOEIC
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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
      A1
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    • drift off

      US /drɪft ɔf/

      UK /drift ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gradually fall asleep.
      C2
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    • epic

      US /ˈɛpɪk/

      UK /'epɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
      • Noun
      • A long story, often about many people and events
      B2
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    • expression

      US /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/

      UK /ɪk'spreʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
      • Group of words that have a specific meaning
      A2TOEIC
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    • fantastic

      US /fænˈtæstɪk/

      UK /fænˈtæstɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Strange or unusual in design or appearance
      • Very large, fast or great
      A2
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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.
      A1
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    • feral

      US /ˈfɪrəl, ˈfɛr-/

      UK /ˈferəl/

      • Adjective
      • Wild; behaving like a wild animal
      C1TOEIC
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    • film

      US /fɪlm/

      UK /fɪlm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin layer that covers something
      • Movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To record moving action with a camera
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    • for sure

      US /fɔr ʃʊr/

      UK /fɔ: ʃuə/

      • Adverb
      • Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
      • Used to emphasize a statement.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
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    • frank

      US /fræŋk/

      UK /fræŋk/

      • Proper Noun
      • Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
      • Person's name
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stamp envelopes for posting
      B2TOEIC
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    • from the dead

      US /frəm ðə dɛd/

      UK /frəm ðə ded/

      • other
      • Returned to life after being dead.
      B2
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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 back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
      A1
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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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    • 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
      A1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • honest

      US /ˈɑnɪst/

      UK /ˈɒnɪst/

      • Adjective
      • Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • humiliation

      US /hjuˌmɪliˈeʃən/

      UK /hju:ˌmɪlɪ'eɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Loss of self-respect or status
      B2
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    • in a sense

      US /ɪn e sɛns/

      UK /in ə sens/

      • Phrase
      • In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
      B1
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    • in character

      US /ɪn ˈkærəktɚ/

      UK /in ˈkæriktə/

      • Adjective
      • Behaving as the character one is portraying; consistent with the character's personality.
      • Phrase
      • Consistent with one's typical behavior or personality.
      B1
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    • in hell

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a very bad or unpleasant situation
      • In the place or state of punishment of the wicked after death
      B2
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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.
      C1
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    • in school

      US /ɪn skul/

      UK /ɪn sku:l/

      • other
      • Attending an educational institution.
      A1
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    • in service

      US /ɪn 'sɝvɪs/

      UK /in ˈsɜːvɪs/

      • Adjective
      • Available for use; operational
      B1
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • in the making

      US /ɪn ði ˈmekɪŋ/

      UK /in ðə ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
      • Idiom
      • Likely to happen or become a particular thing in the future, especially something bad.
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    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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    • in touch

      US /ɪn tʌtʃ/

      UK /in tʌtʃ/

      • Adjective
      • Having contact or communication with someone.
      • Aware of or informed about something.
      B1
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    • incredibly

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/

      • Adverb
      • To a great degree; very; amazingly
      • Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
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    • innocent

      US /ˈɪnəsənt/

      UK /'ɪnəsnt/

      • Adjective
      • Free from guilt or responsibility for a crime
      • (Accidentally being harmed) without deserving it
      • Noun
      • Person with little experience of the world
      A2TOEIC
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    • just kind of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
      • Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
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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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    • look for

      US /lʊk fɔr/

      UK /luk fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find a thing or person that is lost
      • To expect or anticipate something.
      A1
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    • makeup

      US /ˈmekˌʌp/

      UK /'meɪkʌp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
      • The way in which something is formed or composed.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To invent or fabricate something.
      • To compensate for something.
      B2
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    • mania

      US /ˈmeniə,ˈmenjə/

      UK /ˈmeɪniə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Mental illness marked by high energy or excitement
      • Extreme interest in, or excitement about
      B2
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    • manic

      US /ˈmænɪk/

      UK /'mænɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Very excited in an almost uncontrollable way
      C1
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    • mischief

      US /ˈmɪstʃɪf/

      UK /ˈmɪstʃɪf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Damage; harm done on purpose
      B1
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    • monster

      US /ˈmɑnstɚ/

      UK /'mɒnstə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large frightening imaginary creature
      • Very evil person
      • Adjective
      • Very large
      B1
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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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    • obsess

      US /əbˈsɛs, ɑb-/

      UK /əbˈses/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To talk or think about someone, something too much
      • To think about something to an excessive degree
      C1
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
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    • of the like

      US /ʌv ðə laɪk/

      UK /əv ðə laɪk/

      • other
      • And similar kinds or types; alike in category.
      B2
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    • on credit

      US /ɑn ˈkrɛdɪt/

      UK /ɒn ˈkredɪt/

      • Preposition
      • Purchasing something now but paying for it later.
      A2
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    • on the inside

      US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/

      UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/

      • Phrase
      • Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
      • In prison; incarcerated.
      • Adjective
      • Possessing secret or confidential information.
      A1
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    • on the verge of

      US /ɑn ði vɚdʒ ʌv/

      UK /ɔn ðə və:dʒ ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Very near to doing or experiencing something.
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    • on top of that

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
      A1
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    • opportunity

      US /ˌɑpɚˈtunɪti, -ˈtju-/

      UK /ˌɒpə'tju:nətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
      • A favorable time or occasion for doing something.
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • passion

      US /ˈpæʃən/

      UK /'pæʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Powerful, positive excitement and interest
      • Something for which one has a great love
      A2
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    • primal

      US /ˈpraɪməl/

      UK /ˈpraɪml/

      • Adjective
      • Existing from the beginning of known time
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    • reed

      US /ri:d/

      UK /ri:d/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin piece of wood blown to produce musical notes
      • Tall grass-like plant that grows close to water
      B2
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    • release

      US /rɪ'li:s/

      UK /rɪ'li:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To free someone from a responsibility or burden
      • To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
      • Noun
      • Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
      • Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • rely on

      US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/

      UK /riˈlai ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone or something
      A2
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    • scene

      US /sin/

      UK /si:n/

      • Noun
      • Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
      • View that looks like a picture
      A2TOEIC
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    • script

      US /skrɪpt/

      UK /skrɪpt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
      • Set of letters or characters of a written language
      • Transitive Verb
      • To write a text for a movie, play or speech
      B1
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    • shake up

      US /ʃek ʌp/

      UK /ʃeik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To completely rethink or reorganize something
      A2
      More
    • talking about

      US

      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.
      A1
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    • through with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
      A1
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
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    • to pieces

      US /tu ˈpisɪz/

      UK /tu ˈpi:sɪz/

      • other
      • Broken into many small parts.
      B2
      More
    • toss up

      US /tɔs ʌp/

      UK /tɔs ʌp/

      • Noun
      • A situation in which either of two possibilities is equally likely.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To decide something by throwing a coin in the air.
      • To prepare or mix (food) quickly and casually.
      A1
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    • up against

      US /ʌp əˈɡenst/

      UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/

      • Phrase
      • Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
      • In close proximity or contact with something.
      More
    • 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
      A1
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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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