Vocabulary

  • of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
  • check out
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • for sale: (object) that people can buy
  • in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • pass up: To reject an offer or suggestion
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • buy up: To buy all of something for sale
  • have to: Must do
  • at least: As a minimum
  • look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
  • on hand: Present and available; in attendance.
  • in places: In some locations but not others
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
  • in good condition: Being in a satisfactory or healthy state; not damaged or deteriorated.
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
  • look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
  • to date: Up to the present time; until now.
  • stay up: To not go to bed until late
  • fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
  • shop around: To search around for a better job deal price etc.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
  • in style: Fashionable; popular
  • home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • with just: Using only; with no more than.
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • both times: On two occasions.
  • nuts and bolts: The basic practical details.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • climb up: To ascend or move to a higher position by using one's hands and feet.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • to the brim: Filled completely to the edge or limit.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • made to be: Destined or intended for a particular purpose or relationship.
  • wall in: To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
  • set up
  • golf clubs: A set of specialized sticks used to hit a golf ball.
  • fishing gear: Equipment used for fishing.
  • in half: Divided into two equal parts.
  • fix up: To repair
  • walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • hanging out: To spend time with your friends
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
  • absolutely: Completely; totally; very
  • incredible: Very good; amazing
  • bunch: A group of things of the same kind
  • grab: To take and hold something quickly
  • adorable: Lovable or appealing, e.g. like a cute child
  • random: Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
  • rid: To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
  • current: Electricity flowing through wires
  • explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
  • separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
  • condition: To improve something to make it better
  • fridge: An electric cool box for keeping food fresh
  • section: A part of a whole
  • giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
  • guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
  • rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
  • theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
  • furniture: Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
  • abandon: To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
  • absolute: Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
  • treasure: Valuable things collected, and often hidden
  • junk: Something that is old, useless, or has no value
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • auction: To sell to a person offering the highest price
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • fill: To make something full
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • set: Prepared for something; ready
  • license: To give official permission to do something
  • hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
  • tunnel: Passage under the ground, often for cars or trains
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
  • antique: (Of objects) old and valuable
  • area: Amount of measured space
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • trove: Treasure of unknown ownership found hidden
  • gem: Jewel or precious stone, usually cut into a shape
  • jet: Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
  • thrift: Cautious management of money
  • chalk: To draw or write something with chalk
  • triple: Group or set of three
  • giraffe: Tall African animal with very long neck and legs
  • whatnot: Miscellaneous curios
  • signage: Signs collectively
  • frog: Small hopping amphibian
  • yen: Currency used in Japan
  • harmonica: Small hand-held music instrument with air holes
  • snowboard: Board like a small surfboard used on the snow
  • yahoo: Person who is not very intelligent or cultured
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    • abandon

      US /əˈbændən/

      UK /ə'bændən/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
      • To withdraw your support, or leave someone
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Wild, carefree behavior
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    • absolute

      US /ˈæbsəˌlut/

      UK /ˈæbsəlu:t/

      • Adjective
      • Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
      • Not capable of being doubted or questioned; certain.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that is complete, total, pure, certain
      • (in philosophy) a concept of an ultimate, unconditional reality
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    • absolutely

      US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/

      UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/

      • Adverb
      • Completely; totally; very
      • Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
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    • adorable

      US /əˈdɔrəbəl,əˈdor-/

      UK /əˈdɔ:rəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Lovable or appealing, e.g. like a cute child
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    • antique

      US /ænˈtik/

      UK /ænˈti:k/

      • Adjective
      • (Of objects) old and valuable
      • Countable Noun
      • Old objects people collect, e.g. furniture, art
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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
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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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    • auction

      US /ˈɔ:kʃn/

      UK /ˈɔ:kʃn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To sell to a person offering the highest price
      • Noun
      • Public sale where people compete to buy things
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    • both times

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • On two occasions.
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    • bunch

      US /bʌntʃ/

      UK /bʌntʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A group of things of the same kind
      • A group of people.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To group people or things closely together
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    • buy up

      US /baɪ ʌp/

      UK /bai ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To buy all of something for sale
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    • care of

      US /kɛr ʌv/

      UK /kɛə ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
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    • chalk

      US /tʃɔk/

      UK /tʃɔ:k/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To draw or write something with chalk
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Hard white powder used for drawing on boards
      • Soft white rock made of limestone
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
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    • climb up

      US /klaɪm ʌp/

      UK /klaim ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To ascend or move to a higher position by using one's hands and feet.
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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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    • condition

      US /kənˈdɪʃən/

      UK /kənˈdɪʃn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To improve something to make it better
      • To cause to behave automatically in a certain way
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Disease or other medical problem
      • The state of living you are in, e.g. good health
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    • current

      US /ˈkɚrənt, ˈkʌr-/

      UK /'kʌrənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Electricity flowing through wires
      • Movement of water in a river, or air in the sky
      • Adjective
      • Happening or being in the present time
      • In general use or accepted by most people.
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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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    • entire

      US /ɛnˈtaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
      • Undivided; not shared or distributed.
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    • explore

      US /ɪkˈsplɔr/

      UK /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To examine something in detail to learn about it
      • To travel to a place to discover more about it
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    • fishing gear

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Equipment used for fishing.
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    • fit into

      US /fɪt ˈɪntu/

      UK /fit ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be small enough to go inside something.
      • To feel like you belong to a group.
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    • fix up

      US /fɪks ʌp/

      UK /fiks ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To repair
      • To arrange something.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for sale

      US /fɔr sel/

      UK /fɔ: seil/

      • Phrase
      • (object) that people can buy
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    • for some reason

      US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/

      UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/

      • Phrase
      • For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
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    • fridge

      US /frɪdʒ/

      UK /frɪdʒ/

      • Noun
      • An electric cool box for keeping food fresh
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    • frog

      US /frɔ:g/

      UK /frɒg/

      • Noun
      • Small hopping amphibian
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    • furniture

      US /ˈfɚnɪtʃɚ/

      UK /ˈfɜ:nɪtʃə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
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    • gem

      US /dʒɛm/

      UK /dʒem/

      • Countable Noun
      • Jewel or precious stone, usually cut into a shape
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    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
      • To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
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    • giant

      US /ˈdʒaɪənt/

      UK /'dʒaɪənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
      • Very successful, powerful person or organization
      • Adjective
      • Very large, or much bigger than other things
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    • giraffe

      US /dʒəˈræf/

      UK /dʒəˈrɑ:f/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Tall African animal with very long neck and legs
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    • go ahead

      US /ɡo əˈhɛd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈhed/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
      • To give permission to do something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To start or proceed with something
      • To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
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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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    • golf clubs

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • A set of specialized sticks used to hit a golf ball.
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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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    • grab

      US /ɡræb/

      UK /ɡræb/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take and hold something quickly
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    • hanging out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time with your friends
      • To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
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    • harmonica

      US /hɑːrˈmɑːnɪkə/

      UK /hɑ:ˈmɒnɪkə/

      • Noun
      • Small hand-held music instrument with air holes
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • home in

      US /ˈhoʊm ɪn/

      UK /ˈhəum ɪn/

      • other
      • Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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    • in good condition

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Being in a satisfactory or healthy state; not damaged or deteriorated.
      • Well-maintained and showing little sign of wear or damage.
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    • in half

      US /ɪn hæf/

      UK /in hɑ:f/

      • Adverb
      • Divided into two equal parts.
      • Partially; to some extent.
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    • in love with

      US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Feeling romantic love for someone.
      • Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
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    • in places

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In some locations but not others
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    • in style

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Fashionable; popular
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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 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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    • incredible

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Very good; amazing
      • Really good; amazing; great
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    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
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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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    • junk

      US /dʒʌŋk/

      UK /dʒʌŋk/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Something that is old, useless, or has no value
      • Transitive Verb
      • To get rid of something because it has no value
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    • license

      US /ˈlaɪsəns/

      UK /ˈlaɪsns/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give official permission to do something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Freedom to do what you want or act as you want
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    • light up

      US /laɪt ʌp/

      UK /lait ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
      • To ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe for smoking.
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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 into

      US /lʊk ˈɪntu/

      UK /luk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
      A1
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    • look to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
      • To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
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    • made to be

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Destined or intended for a particular purpose or relationship.
      • Designed or constructed with a specific quality or characteristic.
      More
    • nuts and bolts

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The basic practical details.
      • Small metal fasteners.
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    • of choice

      US /əv tʃɔɪs/

      UK /əv tʃɔɪs/

      • other
      • Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • of old

      US /ʌv oʊld/

      UK /əv əuld/

      • other
      • From a long time ago; in the past.
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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
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    • on hand

      US /ɑn hænd/

      UK /ɔn hænd/

      • Adverb
      • Present and available; in attendance.
      • Phrase
      • Available; readily accessible.
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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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    • pass up

      US /pæs ʌp/

      UK /pɑ:s ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reject an offer or suggestion
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    • random

      US /ˈrændəm/

      UK /'rændəm/

      • Adjective
      • Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
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    • rid

      US /rɪd/

      UK /rɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
      • Adjective
      • Freed or delivered from something.
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    • section

      US / ˈsɛkʃən/

      UK /'sekʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A part of a whole
      • Specific group of people from a larger group
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide something into smaller parts
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    • separate

      US /'sepəreɪt/

      UK /'sepəreɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Being different from or unrelated to another
      • Not connected; different.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide two things by being in between them
      • To move things away from each other
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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.
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    • shop around

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To search around for a better job deal price etc.
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    • signage

      US /ˈsaɪnɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈsaɪnɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Signs collectively
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    • snowboard

      US /ˈsnoˌbɔrd, -ˌbord/

      UK /'snəʊbɔ:d/

      • Countable Noun
      • Board like a small surfboard used on the snow
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To ride a snowboard
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    • speak to

      US /spik tu/

      UK /spi:k tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To address or communicate with someone.
      • To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
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    • stay up

      US /ste ʌp/

      UK /stei ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To not go to bed until late
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    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
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    • take in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To allow to enter; receive as a guest
      • To include or add
      • Transitive Verb
      • To absorb (liquid).
      • To understand or comprehend something.
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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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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • theme

      US /θim/

      UK /θi:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An main or dominant idea, motif
      • Main idea of a work of art, writing, or music
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    • thrift

      US /θrɪft/

      UK /θrɪft/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Cautious management of money
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    • to date

      US /tu det/

      UK /tu: deit/

      • Phrase
      • Up to the present time; until now.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To go out on romantic dates with someone.
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    • to the brim

      US /tu ðə brɪm/

      UK /tu ðə brɪm/

      • other
      • Filled completely to the edge or limit.
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    • to the point

      US /tu ði pɔɪnt/

      UK /tu: ðə pɔint/

      • Adjective
      • Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
      • Phrase
      • Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
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    • treasure

      US /ˈtrɛʒɚ/

      UK /'treʒə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Valuable things collected, and often hidden
      • Someone or something that is worth a lot
      • Transitive Verb
      • To value something you keep very much
      • To take great care of because you love/value it
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    • triple

      US /ˈtrɪpəl/

      UK /ˈtrɪpl/

      • Noun
      • Group or set of three
      • A hit in baseball that enables the batter to reach third base.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To multiply by three; to increase threefold.
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    • trove

      US /troʊv/

      UK /trəʊv/

      • Countable Noun
      • Treasure of unknown ownership found hidden
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    • tunnel

      US /ˈtʌnəl/

      UK /'tʌnl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Passage under the ground, often for cars or trains
      • Noun
      • As if looking in a long hole
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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.
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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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    • walk through

      US /wɔk θru/

      UK /wɔ:k θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To show someone carefully how to do something
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    • wall in

      US /wɔl ɪn/

      UK /wɔ:l ɪn/

      • other
      • To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
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    • whatnot

      US /ˈwɑːt.nɑːt/

      UK /ˈwɒt.nɒt/

      • Noun
      • Miscellaneous curios
      • Uncountable Noun
      • And other similar things
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    • with just

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using only; with no more than.
      • Barely; by a narrow margin.
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    • work on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
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    • yahoo

      US /'jɑ:hu:/

      UK /ˈjɑ:hu:/

      • Noun
      • Person who is not very intelligent or cultured
      C2
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    • yen

      US /jɛn/

      UK /jen/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Currency used in Japan
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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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    Inside Japan's CHEAPEST Hidden Thrift Store

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    Ever wondered what treasures hide in Japan's most affordable thrift stores? Dive into an amazing adventure exploring a massive, hidden thrift complex packed with retro collectibles and unique finds, and pick up tons of practical vocabulary along the way! You'll discover everything from vintage games to quirky Japanese items, all while getting a cool glimpse into local culture.

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