Vocabulary

  • cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
  • on the run: Fleeing or trying to escape, especially from the police.
  • pitch up: To arrive or appear at a place, sometimes unexpectedly.
  • go to the wall: Fail, especially financially or in business.
  • in under: Located inside and beneath something.
  • ball up: To crumple something into a ball shape.
  • run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
  • pop up: To appear suddenly.
  • throw off: To put out (heat, smell etc.); emit
  • leave it out: To stop doing or saying something irritating or unpleasant.
  • out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
  • hit away: To continue hitting repeatedly.
  • in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
  • play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
  • halfway through: At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • pitch in: To help or join together to accomplish something
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • out of the way: Remote; isolated.
  • picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
  • tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
  • kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
  • brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
  • strike: To hit something
  • track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
  • pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
  • extra: More than necessary; additional
  • pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
  • threat: Warning of probable trouble
  • board: Surface for posting or showing information
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
  • lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • pinch: A very small amount of something
  • pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
  • league: Group of people, countries with a common goal
  • count: To add things together to find the total number
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • tune: To make adjustments to equipment to make it better
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • catch: Amount of something that has been caught
  • hop: Dance party
  • sack: To put something in a large bag
  • score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • plate: Flat dish used for eating or serving food
  • swing: Movement in a curved motion
  • handle: To cope with or take responsibility for
  • halfway: A middle point between two extremes
  • elbow: Middle part of the arm, which bends
  • mount: To attach something to something else
  • skill: Ability to do something well
  • seam: Line where cloth, metal etc. are joined together
  • tag: Child's game in which one person chases the others
  • hammer: To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
  • pitcher: Person who throws the ball during a baseball game
  • diving: To swim deep under water with an air supply
  • glove: Piece of clothing to protect or keep hands warm
  • yankee: Sometimes used insultingly an American
  • backhand: Handwriting that slopes to the left
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    • backhand

      US /ˈbækˌhænd/

      UK /'bækhænd/

      • Noun
      • Handwriting that slopes to the left
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    • ball up

      US /bɔl ʌp/

      UK /bɔ:l ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To crumple something into a ball shape.
      • To become confused or nervous; to make a mess of something.
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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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    • count

      US /kaʊnt/

      UK /kaʊnt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To add things together to find the total number
      • To matter or be important
      • Countable Noun
      • Number of things added together, e.g. votes
      • With the number of crimes, knockouts, as stated
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    • cut off

      US /kʌt ɔf/

      UK /kʌt ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To end a process, e.g. a phone call
      • To cut the end of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To isolate or prevent access to a place or person.
      • To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
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    • diving

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To swim deep under water with an air supply
      • To rapid fall through air
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of swimming underwater
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    • elbow

      US /ˈɛlˌbo/

      UK /'elbəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Middle part of the arm, which bends
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push another person with the side of your arm
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    • extra

      US /'ekstrə/

      UK /'ekstrə/

      • Adjective
      • More than necessary; additional
      • Of especially good quality or grade.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Items more than you need; additional items
      • Person who has a small part in a movie
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    • glove

      US /ɡlʌv/

      UK /glʌv/

      • Countable Noun
      • Piece of clothing to protect or keep hands warm
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    • go to the wall

      US /goʊ tə ðə wɔl/

      UK /gəu tə ðə wɔ:l/

      • other
      • Fail, especially financially or in business.
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    • halfway

      US /ˌhæfˈweɪ/

      UK /ˌhɑ:fˈweɪ/

      • Adverb
      • A middle point between two extremes
      • At or to a point equidistant between two places.
      • Adjective
      • Located at or being at a point equidistant between two places.
      • Partially completed; at an intermediate stage.
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    • halfway through

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
      • Phrase
      • Having completed approximately half of something.
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    • hammer

      US /ˈhæmɚ/

      UK /ˈhæmə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
      • To defeat someone easily and totally
      • Noun
      • Part of a gun that causes a bullet to shoot out
      • Heavy metal tool for hitting a nail into wood
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    • handle

      US /ˈhændl/

      UK /'hændl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cope with or take responsibility for
      • To control a machine, car etc.
      • Countable Noun
      • The part of a door you hold to open it
      • Thing you hold to carry or open a bag, pan etc.
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    • hit away

      US /hɪt əˈweɪ/

      UK /hɪt əˈweɪ/

      • other
      • To continue hitting repeatedly.
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    • hop

      US /hɑp/

      UK /hɒp/

      • Noun
      • Dance party
      • Small jump, often on one foot
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move from one place to another
      • To make small jump, as from one foot to the other
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    • in itself

      US /ɪn ɪtˈsɛlf/

      UK /in itˈself/

      • Phrase
      • Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
      • Essentially; by its very nature.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in time

      US /ɪn taɪm/

      UK /in taim/

      • Adverb
      • Eventually; after a period of time.
      • Not late; with enough time to spare.
      • Phrase
      • Eventually; before it is too late.
      • According to the scheduled time; punctual.
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    • in under

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Located inside and beneath something.
      • Covered or concealed by something.
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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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    • kinda

      US /'kaɪndə/

      UK /'kaɪndə/

      • Noun
      • Short way of saying 'kind of'
      • Adverb
      • Somewhat; to some extent; rather.
      • Sort of; in a way.
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    • league

      US /liɡ/

      UK /li:ɡ/

      • Noun
      • Group of people, countries with a common goal
      • Association of sports teams that organizes matches
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To form a league; to unite for a common purpose.
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    • leave it out

      US /liv ɪt aʊt/

      UK /li:v ɪt aʊt/

      • other
      • To stop doing or saying something irritating or unpleasant.
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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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    • mount

      US /maʊnt/

      UK /maʊnt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach something to something else
      • To set a picture, jewel etc. in
      • Noun
      • An attachment used to keep something in place
      • Horse that someone is riding
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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 the run

      US /ɑn ði rʌn/

      UK /ɔn ðə rʌn/

      • Phrase
      • Fleeing or trying to escape, especially from the police.
      • Adjective
      • Very busy and active; constantly moving from place to 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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    • out of it

      US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/

      UK /aut ɔv it/

      • Adjective
      • Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
      • Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
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    • out of the way

      US /aʊt ʌv ði we/

      UK /aut ɔv ðə wei/

      • Adjective
      • Remote; isolated.
      • No longer obstructing or hindering.
      • Phrase
      • Not obstructing or impeding progress; in a position where one does not cause an obstruction.
      • Completed; finished; no longer needing attention.
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    • picks up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To catch a criminal and take to police station
      • To start again where you left off
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Learns or acquires something, often quickly or without effort.
      • Collects someone or something.
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    • pinch

      US /pɪntʃ/

      UK /pɪntʃ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A very small amount of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause pain by pressing against something
      • To squeeze painfully between e.g. thumb and finger
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    • pitch

      US /pɪtʃ/

      UK /pɪtʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
      • To throw a baseball to a batter
      • Noun
      • Act of throwing a baseball for someone to hit
      • Playing fields in sports, e.g. for soccer
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    • pitch in

      US /pɪtʃ ɪn/

      UK /pitʃ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To help or join together to accomplish something
      • To contribute something, often money.
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    • pitch up

      US /pɪtʃ ʌp/

      UK /pɪtʃ ʌp/

      • other
      • To arrive or appear at a place, sometimes unexpectedly.
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    • pitcher

      US /ˈpɪtʃɚ/

      UK /ˈpɪtʃə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who throws the ball during a baseball game
      • Jug to hold and pour liquids
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    • plate

      US /plet/

      UK /pleɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Flat dish used for eating or serving food
      • Smooth, thin piece of metal applied in a layer
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a layer of metal on something to protect it
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    • play in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To participate or compete in a game or competition.
      • To have a role in a theatrical production.
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    • pop

      US /pɑp/

      UK /pɒp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause something to open or burst suddenly
      • To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sweet soda drink
      • A short, sharp, explosive sound.
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    • pop up

      US /pɑp ʌp/

      UK /pɔp ʌp/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To appear suddenly.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appear suddenly and unexpectedly.
      • To appear on a computer screen.
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    • pour

      US /pɔr, por/

      UK /pɔ:(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
      • To make something flow in a steady stream
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    • run by

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
      • To show or tell something to someone briefly to get their opinion or approval.
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    • run on

      US /rʌn ɑn/

      UK /rʌn ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
      • To talk without stopping, often on the same topic
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To continue without a break or clear separation, especially in writing.
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    • sack

      US /sæk/

      UK /sæk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To put something in a large bag
      • To dismiss a person from their job; fire
      • Countable Noun
      • Large strong bag made of fibers, plastic, etc.
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    • score

      US /skɔr, skor/

      UK /skɔ:(r)/

      • Noun
      • A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
      • Current number of points given in a game, contest
      • Transitive Verb
      • To mark or cut something with a sharp object
      • To get or give points in a game, contest, or test
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    • seam

      US /sim/

      UK /si:m/

      • Noun
      • Line where cloth, metal etc. are joined together
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    • skill

      US /skɪl/

      UK /skɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ability to do something well
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    • strike

      US /straɪk/

      UK /straɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit something
      • To remove or erase.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A punch or hit
      • Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
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    • swing

      US /swɪŋ/

      UK /swɪŋ/

      • Noun
      • Movement in a curved motion
      • Flowing, curved movement, e.g. of the arm
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move something in a back and forth motion
      • To move in a back and forth motion, while hanging
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    • tag

      US /tæɡ/

      UK /tæɡ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Child's game in which one person chases the others
      • A name or label on something or someone
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply a name or label to something or someone
      • To touch someone you are chasing in a game
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    • threat

      US /θrɛt/

      UK /θret/

      • Noun
      • Warning of probable trouble
      • A warning that you may be harmed
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    • throw off

      US /θro ɔf/

      UK /θrəu ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put out (heat, smell etc.); emit
      • To escape from something or someone
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    • tough

      US /tʌf/

      UK /tʌf/

      • Adjective
      • (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
      • Very difficult to do or deal with
      • Noun
      • A rough and aggressive person.
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    • track

      US /træk/

      UK /træk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use marks to follow a wild animal
      • To move a certain way/follow a particular course
      • Noun
      • A circular course for running
      • Course or way someone takes, e.g. in education
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    • tune

      US /tun, tjun/

      UK /tju:n/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make adjustments to equipment to make it better
      • To adjust to be at the right musical pitch
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of musical notes that make a pleasant sound
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    • yankee

      US /ˈjæŋki/

      UK /ˈjæŋki/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sometimes used insultingly an American
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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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