Vocabulary

  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
  • around the corner: Very near; close by.
  • head up: To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • come on in: An invitation to enter a place.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • have to: Must do
  • pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • finish off: To complete the last part of something.
  • kick ass: To decisively defeat someone
  • third one: The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
  • other places: Different locations or areas
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
  • off we go: An expression used to indicate the start of a journey or activity.
  • mix up: To put various things together so they become one
  • end up with: To have something as a result.
  • on point: Perfectly done; exactly right.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • to order: To give an instruction or command.
  • the rest is history: What happened next is well known or obvious.
  • peace out: An informal way of saying goodbye.
  • literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
  • spot: A certain place or area
  • brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
  • community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
  • industry: Hard work; being busy working
  • quality: Feature associated with someone or something
  • flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
  • mustard: Spicy yellow or brown condiment used to add flavor
  • dip: To decrease or lower temporarily
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • garlic: Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
  • mad: Very angry
  • amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
  • head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
  • pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
  • fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
  • village: Small town in the country
  • share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
  • restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
  • bar: Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
  • kale: Hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • perfectly: In a faultless manner; without mistakes
  • lobster: Large hard-shelled sea crustacean, prized as food
  • delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
  • chef: Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
  • marrow: A soft, fatty tissue inside bones
  • want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
  • meet: To provide something that is necessary
  • toast: Bread grilled to make it brown and crisp
  • prawn: Largish edible shellfish with ten legs
  • full: Containing all the parts; complete
  • lamb: Young sheep
  • fry: To cook something in fat or oil
  • chili: Hot-tasting spice used in curry, etc.
  • dish: Shallow container that you cook or serve food in
  • wine: Dark red color
  • eel: Long thin fish that looks like a snake
  • carol: Traditional song sung at Christmas
  • duke: Title given to a man below the rank of prince
  • smoke: To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
  • neighbourhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
  • pie: Baked food with a filling encased in pastry
  • mullet: Type of marine warm water fish
  • buttermilk: Substance comes from making butter from sour milk
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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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    • around the corner

      US /əˈraʊnd ði ˈkɔrnɚ/

      UK /əˈraund ðə ˈkɔ:nə/

      • Phrase
      • Very near; close by.
      • About to happen; approaching soon.
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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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    • 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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    • bar

      US /bɑ:r/

      UK /bɑ:(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
      • Professional organization of lawyers and judges
      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent entry, exit or an action
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    • brilliant

      US /ˈbrɪljənt/

      UK /'brɪlɪənt/

      • Adjective
      • Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
      • Being very bright, like a diamond; shining
      • Noun
      • A diamond or other gem cut in a particular form with many facets to have exceptional brilliance.
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    • buttermilk

      US /ˈbʌtərmɪlk/

      UK /ˈbʌtəmɪlk/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Substance comes from making butter from sour milk
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    • by hand

      US /baɪ hænd/

      UK /bai hænd/

      • Phrase
      • Done manually; not by machine.
      • Delivered personally; not by mail or electronically.
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    • carol

      US /ˈkærəl/

      UK /'kærəl/

      • Noun
      • Traditional song sung at Christmas
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    • chef

      US /ʃɛf/

      UK /ʃef/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
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    • chili

      US /ˈtʃɪli/

      UK /ˈtʃɪli/

      • Noun
      • Hot-tasting spice used in curry, etc.
      B2
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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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    • come on in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • An invitation to enter a place.
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone to join an activity or situation.
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    • community

      US /kəˈmjunɪti/

      UK /kə'mju:nətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people who share a common idea or area
      • A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
      • Shared or participated in by all members of a group
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    • delicious

      US /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

      UK /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

      • Adjective
      • Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
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    • dip

      US /dɪp/

      UK /dɪp/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To decrease or lower temporarily
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Food or sauce eaten with crackers/raw vegetables
      • Place on surface (e.g. a road) lower than the rest
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    • dish

      US /dɪʃ/

      UK /dɪʃ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Shallow container that you cook or serve food in
      • Food that has been prepared in a certain way
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    • duke

      US /duk, djuk/

      UK /dju:k/

      • Noun
      • Title given to a man below the rank of prince
      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
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    • eel

      US /il/

      UK /i:l/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Long thin fish that looks like a snake
      • The flesh of an eel used as food.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To evade or avoid something, especially a question or responsibility, in a slippery or evasive manner.
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    • empire

      US /ˈɛmˌpaɪr/

      UK /ˈempaɪə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Group of countries controlled by one government
      • A large and important business or group of businesses owned by one person or company.
      • Adjective
      • A style of dress with a high waistline, just below the bust.
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    • end up with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have something as a result.
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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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    • 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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    • finish off

      US /ˈfɪnɪʃ ɔf/

      UK /ˈfiniʃ ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To complete the last part of something.
      • To decisively defeat someone.
      A2
      More
    • flavor

      US /ˈflevɚ/

      UK /'fleɪvə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Quality giving something a particular character
      • Taste of something, especially in food or drink
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add extra taste to a food
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    • for the best

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
      • Hoping for a positive outcome.
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    • fry

      US /fraɪ/

      UK /fraɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cook something in fat or oil
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To burn your skin due to too long in the sun
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    • garlic

      US /ˈɡɑrlɪk/

      UK /'ɡɑ:lɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
      B2
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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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    • in the way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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    • kale

      US /keɪl/

      UK /keɪl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves
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    • kick ass

      US /kɪk æs/

      UK /kik æs/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To decisively defeat someone
      • To perform exceptionally well
      More
    • lamb

      US /læm/

      UK /læm/

      • Countable Noun
      • Young sheep
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To give birth to a baby sheep
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    • literally

      US /ˈlɪtərəli/

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
      • Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
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    • lobster

      US /ˈlɑ:bstə(r)/

      UK /ˈlɒbstə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large hard-shelled sea crustacean, prized as food
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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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    • mad

      US /mæd/

      UK /mæd/

      • Adjective
      • Very angry
      • Enthusiastic about something
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    • marrow

      US /ˈmæro/

      UK /'mærəʊ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A soft, fatty tissue inside bones
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    • mix up

      US /mɪks ʌp/

      UK /miks ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put various things together so they become one
      • To cause things to become confused
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To confuse (two or more things or people).
      • To stir or agitate something.
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    • mullet

      US /ˈmʌlɪt/

      UK /ˈmʌlɪt/

      • Noun
      • Type of marine warm water fish
      C2
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    • mustard

      US /ˈmʌstərd/

      UK /ˈmʌstəd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Spicy yellow or brown condiment used to add flavor
      B2
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    • neighbourhood

      US /ˈneɪbərhʊd/

      UK /ˈneɪbəhʊd/

      • Noun
      • Area of a town or city that people live in
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    • off we go

      US

      UK

      • Interjection
      • An expression used to indicate the start of a journey or activity.
      • Phrase
      • An expression used to signal the commencement of an activity or task.
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    • old school

      US /old skul/

      UK /əuld sku:l/

      • Adjective
      • Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
      • Referring to an earlier, more traditional style of music, especially hip-hop or rap.
      • Noun
      • A traditional method or approach.
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    • on point

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Perfectly done; exactly right.
      • Relevant and appropriate; pertinent.
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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.
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    • other places

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Different locations or areas
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    • peace out

      US

      UK

      • Interjection
      • An informal way of saying goodbye.
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    • perfectly

      US /ˈpəfɪktli/

      UK /ˈpɜ:fɪktli/

      • Adverb
      • In a faultless manner; without mistakes
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    • pick it up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lift something from a surface.
      • To collect something or someone.
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    • pie

      US /paɪ/

      UK /paɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Baked food with a filling encased in pastry
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    • prawn

      US /prɔn/

      UK /prɔ:n/

      • Countable Noun
      • Largish edible shellfish with ten legs
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    • quality

      US /ˈkwɑlɪti/

      UK /'kwɒlətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Feature associated with someone or something
      • High level of worth or excellence
      • Adjective
      • Of a high standard
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    • recommend

      US /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

      UK /ˌrekə'mend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To advise or suggest that someone do something
      • To endorse or support something publicly.
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    • share

      US /ʃɛr/

      UK /ʃeə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part-ownership in a property, business or company
      • Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide something between two or more people
      • To allow others to use your things equally
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    • smoke

      US /smoʊk/

      UK /sməʊk/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Grey gas from fires and cigarettes
      • Fog of air coming from e.g. a cigarette, fire
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    • spot

      US /spɑt/

      UK /spɒt/

      • Noun
      • A certain place or area
      • A difficult time; awkward situation
      • Transitive Verb
      • To see someone or something by chance
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    • spot on

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
      • Adverb
      • Exactly at the expected or scheduled time.
      • Perfect; excellent.
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    • switch on

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something electrical on or off
      • Phrasal Verb
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    • the rest is history

      US /ðə rɛst ɪz ˈhɪstəri/

      UK /ðə rest ɪz ˈhɪstri/

      • other
      • What happened next is well known or obvious.
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    • third one

      US

      UK

      • Pronoun
      • The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
      • Noun
      • The third option or choice from a set of possibilities.
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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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    • toast

      US /tost/

      UK /təʊst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Bread grilled to make it brown and crisp
      • An expression of goodwill or honor made by drinking to someone or something.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To grill bread to make it brown and crisp
      • To make pleasantly warm.
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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
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    • village

      US /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/

      UK /'vɪlɪdʒ/

      • Noun
      • Small town in the country
      • A close-knit community or group of people.
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    • wine

      US /waɪn/

      UK /waɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Dark red color
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Alcoholic drink made from the juice of grapes
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

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