Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • on tap: Available; readily accessible.
  • hang out: To spend time with your friends
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • all ears: Fully attentive; very interested in hearing what someone has to say.
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
  • talk through: To discuss something thoroughly.
  • for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • stay over: To stay at someone's house for a night.
  • out of place: Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
  • hanging out: To spend time with your friends
  • call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
  • for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
  • at that time: During a specific point in the past.
  • in terms of
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
  • check out
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • episode: One separate event in a series of events
  • obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
  • scenario: An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
  • subtle: Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
  • physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
  • empathy: Understanding how other people feel/suffer
  • realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
  • tend: To move or act in a certain manner
  • intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
  • conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
  • expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
  • emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
  • imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • personality: Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
  • mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
  • series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
  • direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
  • typical: Normal; usual; expected
  • trap: Device used for catching animals
  • tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
  • resort: Act of choosing something to help with a problem
  • guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
  • rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
  • role: Character played by an actor
  • hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
  • poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
  • energy: Physical or mental strength
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • fake: Not real; made to look like something real
  • depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • tidy: With things in their proper place; not messy
  • yawn: Opening the mouth wide and take a deep breath
  • language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • tired: Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
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    • all ears

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • Fully attentive; very interested in hearing what someone has to say.
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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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    • call on

      US /kɔl ɑn/

      UK /kɔ:l ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
      • To visit someone
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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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    • conversation

      US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Talking with other people; discussion or chat
      • General communication or interaction.
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    • depend

      US /dɪˈpend/

      UK /dɪˈpend/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
      • To rely on someone or something for support, help, or existence.
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    • direct

      US /dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ-/

      UK /də'rekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
      • To show the way by conducting or leading
      • Adverb
      • Coming straight from something
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    • emotional

      US /ɪˈmoʃənəl/

      UK /ɪˈməʊʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
      • Relating to or characterized by emotion
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    • empathy

      US /ˈɛmpəθi/

      UK /ˈempəθi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Understanding how other people feel/suffer
      • The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, especially when those feelings are negative or painful
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    • energy

      US /ˈɛnədʒi/

      UK /'enədʒɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical or mental strength
      • Enthusiasm and determination.
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    • episode

      US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/

      UK /'epɪsəʊd/

      • Noun
      • One separate event in a series of events
      • Show which is part of a larger story
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    • fake

      US /fek/

      UK /feɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Not real; made to look like something real
      • Countable Noun
      • A copy of something made to trick people
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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.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

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

      US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/

      UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/

      • other
      • On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
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    • for sure

      US /fɔr ʃʊr/

      UK /fɔ: ʃuə/

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Generally; mostly; on the whole.
      • Mostly; generally; in most cases.
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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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    • 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 out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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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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    • hang

      US /hæŋ/

      UK /hæŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
      • To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To float, move softly, or remain in the air
      • To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
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    • hang out

      US /hæŋ aʊt/

      UK /hæŋ aut/

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

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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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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    • 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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    • intelligence

      US /ɪnˈtɛlədʒəns/

      UK /ɪn'telɪdʒəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Collection of secret information about something
      • Ability to learn things or to consider situations
      • Adjective
      • Of the spying services; acting in secrecy
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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 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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    • mention

      US /ˈmɛnʃən/

      UK /'menʃn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To refer to or talk or write about something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of referring to or talking about something
      • A formal acknowledgement of something
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    • obvious

      US /ˈɑbviəs/

      UK /ˈɒbviəs/

      • Adjective
      • Easily understood and clear; plain to see
      • Easy to see or notice.
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    • on tap

      US /ɑn tæp/

      UK /ɔn tæp/

      • Adjective
      • Available; readily accessible.
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    • out of place

      US /aʊt ʌv ples/

      UK /aut ɔv pleis/

      • Adjective
      • Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
      • Not in the correct or usual position; missing.
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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
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    • personality

      US /ˌpɚsəˈnælɪti/

      UK /ˌpɜ:səˈnæləti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
      • Person who is famous; celebrity
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    • physical

      US /ˈfɪzɪkəl/

      UK /ˈfɪzɪkl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Health check at the doctors' or hospital
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the body of a person
      • Concerning things that can be seen or touched
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    • pick up on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
      • To learn something by watching or listening to other people.
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    • poll

      US /pol/

      UK /pəʊl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
      • Polls where you go to cast your vote in elections
      • Transitive Verb
      • To ask a group of people in a vote or election
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    • resort

      US /rɪ'zɔ:rt/

      UK /rɪ'zɔ:t/

      • Noun
      • Act of choosing something to help with a problem
      • Vacation hotel or complex; area for holidays
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    • role

      US /rol/

      UK /rəʊl/

      • Noun
      • Character played by an actor
      • Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
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    • scenario

      US /səˈner.i.oʊ/

      UK /sɪˈnɑː.ri.əʊ/

      • Noun
      • An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
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    • stay over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stay at someone's house for a night.
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    • subtle

      US /ˈsʌtl/

      UK /'sʌtl/

      • Adjective
      • Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
      • Clever or indirect but hides the true purpose
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    • talk through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss something thoroughly.
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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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    • tap

      US /tæp/

      UK /tæp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
      • To spy one someone electronically
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Faucet; the place you can get water from a pipe
      • Light hit, generally one that makes a sound
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    • tend

      US /tɛnd/

      UK /tend/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move or act in a certain manner
      • Transitive Verb
      • To take care of
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • 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
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    • time out

      US /taɪm aʊt/

      UK /taim aut/

      • Noun
      • A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
      • A period of isolation as a form of discipline.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To call a temporary suspension of play in a game.
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    • tired

      US /ˈtaɪərd/

      UK /ˈtaɪəd/

      • Adjective
      • Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
      • Transitive Verb
      • To lose, cause to lose energy so you want to rest
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    • trap

      US /træp/

      UK /træp/

      • Countable Noun
      • Device used for catching animals
      • Vehicle pulled by a single horse
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use a device to catch animals or people
      • To hold, e.g. a nerve, so that it cannot move
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    • typical

      US /ˈtɪpɪkəl/

      UK /ˈtɪpɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Normal; usual; expected
      • Serving as a representative example of a particular type.
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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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    • whole point

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
      • The primary reason or objective.
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    • yawn

      US /jɔn/

      UK /jɔ:n/

      • Noun
      • Opening the mouth wide and take a deep breath
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To open the mouth wide and take a deep breath
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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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