Vocabulary

  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • have to: Must do
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • air traffic controller: A person responsible for directing aircraft traffic to ensure safety.
  • look around: To explore a place; search for something.
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • in phase: Occurring at the same time or in a synchronized manner; having matching cycles.
  • knock on: To strike a door or window to attract attention.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
  • come out with: To go out with someone on a date
  • lose the plot: To become confused or behave irrationally.
  • looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
  • set on: To attack
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • in hospital: Admitted to a hospital for treatment.
  • think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
  • in the green: Having a financial profit or gain.
  • get up in: To wake and leave bed at a particular time.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • on the instant: Immediately; without any delay.
  • head up: To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
  • pull back: To move to a safer area; retreat
  • any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
  • break through: To move quickly through (wall, etc.) using force
  • feel out: To try to discover someone's opinions, ideas, or intentions by talking to them for a while.
  • out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
  • to the day: Exactly on the date specified, without any difference.
  • descend on: To visit someone or a place unexpectedly and often in large numbers.
  • go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • turn on
  • get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • from memory: Using only your memory without any help or notes.
  • cut to the chase: To get directly to the point without unnecessary details.
  • in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
  • bear on: To have an influence or effect on something.
  • found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
  • at that time: During a specific point in the past.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • set up
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • step out: To go outside for a short time
  • over your head: Too difficult to understand.
  • road sign
  • run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
  • to some extent: Partially; not completely.
  • up top: In or at the highest position or location.
  • start on: To begin or start doing something.
  • home and dry: Having successfully completed something; assured of success.
  • turn into: To change to become something else
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
  • stop at nothing: To be willing to do anything to achieve something.
  • bring back: To cause to remember
  • clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
  • make some noise: To create a loud sound, often to show excitement or approval.
  • deal with
  • as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
  • from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
  • on the radar: Being noticed or tracked; within someone's awareness or attention.
  • take back: To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • blend of: A mixture of different things combined together.
  • be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
  • fall away: Slowly lessen your friendship with someone
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
  • land with: To bring an aircraft down to the ground.
  • pointing at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
  • touch down: (Of plane) to land on the ground
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • in the dock: Position of someone being tried in court.
  • go to jail: To be sent to prison as a punishment for committing a crime.
  • go to prison: To be incarcerated in a penal institution as a consequence of committing a crime.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • over the moon
  • walking out of: To move away from a situation
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • on course: Likely to achieve a desired outcome after a period of difficulty.
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
  • confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
  • amount: Quantity of something
  • suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
  • pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
  • huge: Very very large
  • nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
  • protest: To argue against something in a forceful way
  • ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
  • civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
  • turbulence: Violent or unsteady movement of air or liquids
  • aviation: Science or practice of flying aircraft
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • control: A device designed to operate a machine
  • pilot: To conduct a small practice experiment
  • departure: Act of leaving a place, to start a journey
  • aircraft: Vehicle that can fly
  • event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
  • chance: The way something happens without planning
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
  • flight: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
  • traffic: The cars or vehicles on the road
  • fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
  • level: Specific height of something
  • stupid: Not intelligent; lacking ability to learn easily
  • jet: Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
  • speed: How fast or slow something is or is done
  • exam: (Medical) test to find out what is wrong
  • elevation: Height of a place
  • runway: Long road where planes take off and land
  • tarmac: Rock and tar used to make roads
  • hum: To make a constant low sound
  • solo: Being performed or done alone
  • airplane: A machine that flies through the air
  • airfield: Place where planes take off and land
  • airspace: Area in the sky controlled by a country
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    • a tremendous amount

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      • Determiner
      • A very large quantity or number of something.
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    • air traffic controller

      US /er ˈtræfɪk kənˈtrolɚ/

      UK /eə(r) ˈtræfik kənˈtrəʊlə/

      • Countable Noun
      • A person responsible for directing aircraft traffic to ensure safety.
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    • aircraft

      US /ˈɛrˌkræft/

      UK /ˈɛəkrɑ:ft/

      • Countable Noun
      • Vehicle that can fly
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    • airfield

      US /ˈerfi:ld/

      UK /ˈeəfi:ld/

      • Noun
      • Place where planes take off and land
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    • airplane

      US /ˈɛrˌplen/

      UK /ˈeəpleɪn/

      • Countable Noun
      • A machine that flies through the air
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    • airspace

      US /ˈɛrˌspes/

      UK /ˈeəspeɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area in the sky controlled by a country
      • The portion of the atmosphere above a particular country or area, subject to its jurisdiction.
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    • amazing

      US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Surprising in a pleasing way
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause wonder; to surprise completely
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    • any sort of

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      UK

      • Determiner
      • Any kind of; any type of
      • Phrase
      • Somewhat; to some extent
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    • as a whole

      US /æz e hol/

      UK /æz ə həul/

      • Phrase
      • Considering everything together; in general.
      • Complete; not divided or incomplete.
      • Adjective
      • Complete; not divided or fragmented.
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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
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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 that time

      US /æt ðæt taɪm/

      UK /æt ðæt taim/

      • Phrase
      • During a specific point in the past.
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    • at the moment

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
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    • at the same time

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      UK

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

      US /æt wɚk/

      UK /æt wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Located at one's place of employment
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    • aviation

      US /ˌeviˈeʃən,ˌævi-/

      UK /ˌeɪviˈeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Science or practice of flying aircraft
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    • back into

      US /bæk ˈɪntu/

      UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
      • To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
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    • be with

      US /bi wɪð/

      UK /bi: wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
      • To support someone's opinion or cause.
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    • bear on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have an influence or effect on something.
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    • blend of

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A mixture of different things combined together.
      • A combination of different qualities or elements.
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    • break through

      US /brek θru/

      UK /breik θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move quickly through (wall, etc.) using force
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    • bring back

      US /brɪŋ bæk/

      UK /briŋ bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause to remember
      • To return something
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    • civil

      US /ˈsɪvəl/

      UK /ˈsɪvl/

      • Adjective
      • Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
      • Acting in a polite, but not truly friendly manner
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    • clock in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
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    • come out with

      US /kʌm aʊt wɪð/

      UK /kʌm aut wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go out with someone on a date
      • To say something, especially something surprising or controversial.
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    • come up

      US /kʌm ʌp/

      UK /kʌm ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To come closer to someone; approach
      • (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
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    • confident

      US /ˈkɑnfɪdənt/

      UK /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/

      • Adjective
      • Feeling that you can do well at something
      • Having a strong belief in the truth or certainty of something.
      • Noun
      • A person who is self-assured and believes in their abilities.
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    • court

      US /kɔrt, kort/

      UK /kɔ:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
      • To encourage dangerous behavior
      • Noun
      • Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
      • Place where legal cases are decided
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    • cut to the chase

      US /kʌt tə ðə ʧeɪs/

      UK /kʌt tə ðə ʧeɪs/

      • other
      • To get directly to the point without unnecessary details.
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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.
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    • departure

      US /dɪˈpɑrtʃɚ/

      UK /dɪˈpɑ:tʃə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Act of leaving a place, to start a journey
      • Starting something new or doing it in a new way
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    • descend on

      US /dɪˈsɛnd ɑn/

      UK /diˈsend ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To visit someone or a place unexpectedly and often in large numbers.
      • To attack or invade a place.
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    • do in

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      UK

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

      US /ˌɛləˈveʃən/

      UK /ˌelɪˈveɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Height of a place
      • Shortened form of elevation, referring to height above a reference point.
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    • exam

      US /ɪɡˈzæm/

      UK /ɪgˈzæm/

      • Noun
      • (Medical) test to find out what is wrong
      • Test of your knowledge of, or ability in something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To inspect (someone or something) in detail to determine their nature or condition; investigate thoroughly.
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    • fall away

      US /fɔl əˈwe/

      UK /fɔ:l əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Slowly lessen your friendship with someone
      • Move away from a course you decided to take
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    • feel out

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try to discover someone's opinions, ideas, or intentions by talking to them for a while.
      • To test or examine something in order to learn about it.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find out about somebody's opinions, ideas, etc. by talking to them in an indirect way
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    • fine

      US /faɪn/

      UK /faɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Good, acceptable or satisfactory
      • Of high quality; made with great skill
      • Countable Noun
      • Money you have to pay because you broke a rule
      • (at the end of a piece of music) the end
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    • flight

      US /flaɪt/

      UK /flaɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
      • Trip by plane, helicopter etc.
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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for nothing

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
      • Free; without cost
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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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    • found out

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
      • To become known; be revealed.
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    • from memory

      US /frəm ˈmɛməri/

      UK /frəm ˈmeməri/

      • other
      • Using only your memory without any help or notes.
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    • from now on

      US /frʌm naʊ ɑn/

      UK /frɔm nau ɔn/

      • Phrase
      • Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
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    • get into it

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become interested in something and enjoy it.
      • To start a career or profession.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become interested in something.
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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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    • get up in

      US /ɡɛt ʌp ɪn/

      UK /ɡet ʌp ɪn/

      • other
      • To wake and leave bed at a particular time.
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    • go around

      US /ɡo əˈraʊnd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
      • To go here and there, from place to place; wander
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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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    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
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    • go to jail

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      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be sent to prison as a punishment for committing a crime.
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    • go to prison

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      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be incarcerated in a penal institution as a consequence of committing a crime.
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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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • head up

      US /hɛd ʌp/

      UK /hed ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
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    • home and dry

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Having successfully completed something; assured of success.
      • In a safe or secure position.
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    • huge

      US /hjudʒ/

      UK /hju:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Very very large
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    • hum

      US /hʌm/

      UK /hʌm/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a constant low sound
      • To move very fast
      • Uncountable Noun
      • A constant low sound
      • A busy, active atmosphere.
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    • in court

      US /ɪn kɔrt/

      UK /in kɔ:t/

      • Phrase
      • Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
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    • in danger

      US /ɪn ˈdendʒɚ/

      UK /in ˈdeindʒə/

      • Phrase
      • Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
      • At risk of experiencing something negative or harmful.
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    • in hospital

      US /ɪn ˈhɑspɪtl/

      UK /ɪn ˈhɒspɪtl/

      • other
      • Admitted to a hospital for treatment.
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    • in phase

      US /ɪn fez/

      UK /in feiz/

      • Adjective
      • Occurring at the same time or in a synchronized manner; having matching cycles.
      • Phrase
      • In agreement or harmony; working together effectively.
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    • in the air

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
      • Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
      • Adjective
      • Being broadcast on radio or television.
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    • in the dock

      US /ɪn ðə ˈdɑk/

      UK /in ðə ˈdɒk/

      • other
      • Position of someone being tried in court.
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    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in times to come.
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    • in the green

      US /ɪn ðə ˈɡrin/

      UK /in ðə ˈɡri:n/

      • other
      • Having a financial profit or gain.
      • On the putting surface of a golf course.
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    • in the hands of

      US /ɪn ðə ˈhændz ʌv/

      UK /in ðə ˈhændz ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Under the control or responsibility of someone.
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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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    • jet

      US /dʒɛt/

      UK /dʒet/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
      • A pipe that water or gas goes through
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • (Of liquid, gas) to shoot out of a small opening
      • To travel on a jet plane
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    • just kind of

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      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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    • knock on

      US /nɑk ɑn/

      UK /nɔk ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To strike a door or window to attract attention.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (In rugby) to drop the ball forward.
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    • land with

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To bring an aircraft down to the ground.
      • To obtain or achieve something desirable, especially after a period of effort.
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    • level

      US /ˈlɛvəl/

      UK /'levl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Specific height of something
      • Amount of ability you have compared to others
      • Transitive Verb
      • To aim a gun at someone
      • To destroy a building; flatten an area completely
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    • look around

      US /lʊk əˈraʊnd/

      UK /luk əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To explore a place; search for something.
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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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    • looking out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take care and watch something carefully
      • To be careful; to be vigilant
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be careful or vigilant
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    • lose the plot

      US /luz ðə plɑt/

      UK /lu:z ðə plɒt/

      • other
      • To become confused or behave irrationally.
      C1
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    • make some noise

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To create a loud sound, often to show excitement or approval.
      A1
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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.
      A1
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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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    • on board

      US /ɑn bɔrd/

      UK /ɔn bɔ:d/

      • Phrase
      • Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
      • Adverb
      • On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
      A1
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    • on course

      US /ɑn kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔn kɔː(r)s/

      • Adjective
      • Likely to achieve a desired outcome after a period of difficulty.
      • Phrase
      • Progressing or developing as planned; likely to achieve the intended result.
      • Following the intended route or direction.
      A1
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    • on earth

      US /ɑn ɚθ/

      UK /ɔn ə:θ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
      • Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
      A1
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    • on the ground

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of the earth.
      • Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
      More
    • on the instant

      US /ɑn ði ˈɪnstənt/

      UK /ɒn ði ˈɪnstənt/

      • other
      • Immediately; without any delay.
      B2
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    • on the radar

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • Being noticed or tracked; within someone's awareness or attention.
      A1
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    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
      A1
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    • out of control

      US /aʊt ʌv kənˈtrol/

      UK /aut ɔv kənˈtrəul/

      • Adjective
      • Impossible to manage or control.
      • Not able to be directed or steered.
      A1
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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.
      A1
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    • over the moon

      US /ˈovɚ ði mun/

      UK /ˈəuvə ðə mu:n/

      • Phrase
      A2
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    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      B1
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    • over your head

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Too difficult to understand.
      • Adverb
      • Without consulting or informing someone who should have been involved.
      A1
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    • pilot

      US /ˈpaɪlət/

      UK /'paɪlət/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To conduct a small practice experiment
      • To fly a plane; to direct a ship
      • Noun
      • Person flying a plane; expert guide for a ship
      A2
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    • pointing at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
      A1
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    • pressure

      US /ˈprɛʃɚ/

      UK /'preʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Anxiety caused by difficult problems
      • Force, weight when pressing against a thing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply force to something
      • To persuade or force someone to do something
      A2TOEIC
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    • protest

      US /ˈproʊtɛst/

      UK /'prəʊtest/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To argue against something in a forceful way
      • To express a strong objection or dislike
      • Noun
      • Forceful argument against something
      • Objection to something
      A2
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    • pull back

      US /pʊl bæk/

      UK /pul bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move to a safer area; retreat
      A1
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    • road sign

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      A1
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    • run to

      US /rʌn tu/

      UK /rʌn tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
      • To go to some place
      A1
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    • runway

      US /ˈrʌnˌwe/

      UK /ˈrʌnweɪ/

      • Noun
      • Long road where planes take off and land
      • Narrow raised stage extending into the audience
      B1
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    • same time

      US

      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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    • set on

      US /sɛt ɑn/

      UK /set ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attack
      • To cause someone to want to do something.
      A1
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    • set to

      US /sɛt tu/

      UK /set tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
      A1
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    • set up

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
      A1
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    • solo

      US /ˈsoʊloʊ/

      UK /ˈsəʊləʊ/

      • Adjective
      • Being performed or done alone
      • Noun
      • Activity that one does alone, e.g. playing music
      B1
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    • speed

      US /spid/

      UK /spi:d/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • How fast or slow something is or is done
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move quickly when completing an action
      • To drive a vehicle faster than laws allow
      A2TOEIC
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    • start on

      US /stɑrt ɑn/

      UK /stɑ:t ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or start doing something.
      • To criticize or complain to someone repeatedly.
      A1
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    • step out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go outside for a short time
      • To begin a romantic relationship with someone.
      A1
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    • stop at nothing

      US /stɑp æt ˈnʌθɪŋ/

      UK /stɒp æt ˈnʌθɪŋ/

      • other
      • To be willing to do anything to achieve something.
      C1
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    • stupid

      US /ˈstu:pɪd/

      UK /ˈstju:pɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Not intelligent; lacking ability to learn easily
      • Noun
      • A stupid person.
      A2
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    • suppose

      US /səˈpoʊz/

      UK /sə'pəʊz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or guess what might happen
      • Conjunction
      • What if
      A2TOEIC
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    • take back

      US /tek bæk/

      UK /teik bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
      • To return something you bought to the store
      • Transitive Verb
      • To retract or withdraw a statement or claim.
      • To regain possession of something.
      A1
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    • take off

      US /tek ɔf/

      UK /teik ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove, e.g. your clothes
      • To make arrangements to be absent from work
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To remove (an item of clothing).
      • To depart; to leave.
      A1
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
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    • tarmac

      US /ˈtɑrˌmæk/

      UK /'tɑ:mæk/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Rock and tar used to make roads
      B2
      More
    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • think on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully before making a decision.
      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 some extent

      US /tu sʌm ɪkˈstɛnt/

      UK /tu: sʌm iksˈtent/

      • Phrase
      • Partially; not completely.
      A1
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    • to the day

      US /tu ðə deɪ/

      UK /tu ðə deɪ/

      • other
      • Exactly on the date specified, without any difference.
      B2
      More
    • touch down

      US /tʌtʃ daʊn/

      UK /tʌtʃ daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of plane) to land on the ground
      A1
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    • traffic

      US /ˈtræfɪk/

      UK /'træfɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The cars or vehicles on the road
      • Amount of activity over a communication system
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Deal or trade in something illegal.
      • To direct and control traffic.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • turbulence

      US /ˈtə:bjələns/

      UK /'tɜ:bjələns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Violent or unsteady movement of air or liquids
      • (Of times) instability and unpredictability
      B2TOEIC
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    • turn into

      US /tɚn ˈɪntu/

      UK /tə:n ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change to become something else
      • To change your direction to go into a place
      A1
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    • turn on

      US /tɚn ɑn/

      UK /tə:n ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause someone to be interested or excited
      • Transitive Verb
      • To activate or switch on a device or appliance.
      • To suddenly attack or criticize someone.
      A1
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    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
      A1
      More
    • up top

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In or at the highest position or location.
      • Interjection
      • A gesture involving raising a hand for a high-five, often used as a greeting or congratulatory signal.
      B2
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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
      A1
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    • walking out of

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move away from a situation
      A1
      More
    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
      More
    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
      A1
      More
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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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