Vocabulary

  • next to: Being located along side another
  • hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
  • have to: Must do
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
  • back off: To stop supporting; lose courage
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • at school: Present and attending school.
  • picked it up: To acquire or obtain something.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
  • in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
  • hand back: To return something to the person who owns it or gave it to you.
  • help out: To assist someone
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • pointing at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
  • to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
  • up to something: Doing something; planning something, often secret or mischievous.
  • stick on: To attach something to a surface using glue or adhesive.
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • come near: To be nearly as much as (a value)
  • stop in: To visit a place briefly, usually on the way to somewhere else.
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
  • account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • back to normal: Returned to the usual or expected state or condition.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • grab: To take and hold something quickly
  • period: Set amount of time during which events take place
  • straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
  • stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
  • instantly: In a manner without delay; immediately
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
  • counselor: Person offering professional advice to others
  • catch: Amount of something that has been caught
  • porch: Roofed structure over the entrance of a building
  • stand: To be a candidate in an election
  • wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
  • drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
  • pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
  • pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
  • front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
  • laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
  • make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • nod: Movement of your head to agree or say hello
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
  • shoulder: Part of the body where an arm attaches or joins
  • coach: Large, comfortable bus
  • shake: To cause someone to be surprised or upset
  • jail: Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
  • hug: To hold someone in your arms as sign of affection
  • upstairs: On a floor above
  • bro: Shortened form of 'brother'
  • safe: Highly likely
  • baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
  • hazel: Color between light brown, green, and gray
  • phone: To talk to someone using a telephone
  • kitchen: Place where food is cooked
  • honey: Sweet, thick golden liquid that is made by bees
  • knelt: To move your body so your knees are on the floor
  • babe: Romantic term often used to your lover; darling
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    • account of

      US /əˈkaʊnt ʌv/

      UK /əˈkaunt ɔv/

      • Noun
      • A spoken or written description of an event.
      • Preposition
      • Because of; for the reason of.
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    • at a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Separately; one by one
      • Simultaneously; together
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    • at home

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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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 school

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present and attending school.
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    • babe

      US /beb/

      UK /beɪb/

      • Noun
      • Romantic term often used to your lover; darling
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    • baby

      US /ˈbeɪbi/

      UK /ˈbeɪbi/

      • Countable Noun
      • A very young child, who cannot yet speak
      • Transitive Verb
      • To treat someone as if they were newly born
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    • back down

      US /bæk daʊn/

      UK /bæk daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
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    • back off

      US /bæk ɔf/

      UK /bæk ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop supporting; lose courage
      • To decide to not carry out a threat
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    • back to normal

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Returned to the usual or expected state or condition.
      • Phrase
      • In the usual or ordinary way; as things were before.
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    • bro

      US /broʊ/

      UK /brəʊ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Shortened form of 'brother'
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    • coach

      US /kotʃ/

      UK /kəʊtʃ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large, comfortable bus
      • Person who teaches others how to do (sport, job)
      • Transitive Verb
      • To teach others how to do something (e.g. sport)
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • come near

      US /kʌm nɪr/

      UK /kʌm niə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be nearly as much as (a value)
      • To approach
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    • counselor

      US /ˈkaʊnsəlɚ, -slɚ/

      UK /'kaʊnsələ/

      • Noun
      • Person offering professional advice to others
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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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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
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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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    • grab

      US /ɡræb/

      UK /ɡræb/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take and hold something quickly
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    • hand back

      US /hænd bæk/

      UK /hænd bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return something to the person who owns it or gave it to you.
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    • hand on

      US /hænd ɑn/

      UK /hænd ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
      • To pass or transfer knowledge, skills, or traditions to someone else.
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    • hand over

      US /hænd ˈovɚ/

      UK /hænd ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give into the possession or control of another
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hazel

      US /ˈhezəl/

      UK /'heɪzl/

      • Noun
      • Color between light brown, green, and gray
      • Type of small tree or bush which can produce nuts
      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
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    • help out

      US /hɛlp aʊt/

      UK /help aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To assist someone
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    • honey

      US /ˈhʌni/

      UK /ˈhʌni/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sweet, thick golden liquid that is made by bees
      • Noun
      • Darling; used to refer to express love
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    • hug

      US /hʌɡ/

      UK /hʌɡ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hold someone in your arms as sign of affection
      • To keep very close to something
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    • in jail

      US /ɪn dʒel/

      UK /in dʒeil/

      • Phrase
      • Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
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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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    • instantly

      US /ˈɪnstəntli/

      UK /ˈɪnstəntli/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner without delay; immediately
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    • jail

      US /dʒel/

      UK /dʒeɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hold people who are being punished for a crime
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    • kitchen

      US /ˈkɪtʃən/

      UK /ˈkɪtʃɪn/

      • Noun
      • Place where food is cooked
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    • knelt

      US /nɛlt/

      UK /nelt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move your body so your knees are on the floor
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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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    • next door

      US /nɛkst dɔr/

      UK /nekst dɔ:/

      • Adverb
      • Living in the house next to the one mentioned
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
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    • nod

      US /nɑd/

      UK /nɒd/

      • Noun
      • Movement of your head to agree or say hello
      • Approval or sanction.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move the head up and down to agree or say hello
      • To lower and raise one's head briefly, especially as a greeting or signal.
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    • on the floor

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
      • Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
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    • on the way

      US /ɑn ði we/

      UK /ɔn ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • During the journey to a particular place.
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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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    • over to

      US

      UK

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

      US /foʊn/

      UK /fəʊn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To talk to someone using a telephone
      • Noun
      • Machine used to talk to someone who is far away
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    • picked it up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To acquire or obtain something.
      • To learn something, often without formal instruction.
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    • pointing at

      US

      UK

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

      US /pɔ:rtʃ/

      UK /pɔ:tʃ/

      • Noun
      • Roofed structure over the entrance of a building
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    • right back

      US /raɪt bæk/

      UK /rait bæk/

      • Interjection
      • Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
      • Adverb
      • Immediately; very soon after going.
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    • safe

      US /sef/

      UK /seɪf/

      • Adjective
      • Highly likely
      • Being out of danger
      • Countable Noun
      • Metal box with a lock to keep valuable things in
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    • shake

      US /ʃek/

      UK /ʃeɪk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause someone to be surprised or upset
      • To cause a belief, idea, or feeling to weaken
      • Countable Noun
      • Drink made by shaking milk with fruit or flavors
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    • shoulder

      US /ˈʃoldɚ/

      UK /ˈʃəʊldə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of the body where an arm attaches or joins
      • Meat that comes from an animal's upper front leg
      • Transitive Verb
      • To carry something around your neck
      • To push something using the top part of your arm
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    • stare

      US /stɛr/

      UK /steə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To look at someone or something for a long time
      • Noun
      • A long look at something or someone for a reason
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    • stick on

      US /stɪk ɑn/

      UK /stik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attach something to a surface using glue or adhesive.
      • To continue doing something despite difficulties.
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    • stop in

      US /stɑp ɪn/

      UK /stɔp in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To visit a place briefly, usually on the way to somewhere else.
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    • straight

      US /stret/

      UK /streɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Not having curves, bends, or angles
      • Not gay; heterosexual
      • Adverb
      • in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
      • In a straight line; directly.
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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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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

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

      US /tə ɡɑd/

      UK /tə ɡɒd/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
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    • up against

      US /ʌp əˈɡenst/

      UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/

      • Phrase
      • Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
      • In close proximity or contact with something.
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    • up to something

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Doing something; planning something, often secret or mischievous.
      • Capable of doing something; equal to a task.
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    • upstairs

      US /ˌʌpˈsterz/

      UK /ˌʌpˈsteəz/

      • Adverb
      • On a floor above
      • Noun
      • The floor above you in a building
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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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