Vocabulary

  • at least: As a minimum
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • have to: Must do
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
  • out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
  • time is money: Time should be used productively as it is valuable like money.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • with time: As time passes; eventually.
  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
  • fill up
  • hide out: To conceal oneself, especially to avoid detection or capture.
  • off the clock: Not working; outside of official work hours.
  • clock on: To register the start time of work using a time clock.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
  • out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
  • be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
  • take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • get lost: An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • after the fact: Happening or known later than the actual event.
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • come to think of it: Used when you suddenly remember or realize something, often leading to a change in perspective or a new thought.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • catch up: To become equal with another person
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • to death: Extremely; to a great degree
  • in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
  • hang out: To spend time with your friends
  • check out
  • right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
  • over the head: Too difficult for someone to understand or grasp.
  • on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
  • despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
  • at gunpoint: Forced or threatened with a gun.
  • anything other than: Except for; not including
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • used up: To use all of; consume
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • buy out: To buy all the stock, shares, rights of a company
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
  • stand around: To spend time standing without doing anything useful or important.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • think twice: To consider something carefully before doing it, especially because it could have negative consequences.
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
  • character: Person in a story, movie or play
  • scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
  • steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
  • die: Cube with dots numbering 1-6 on it used in games
  • money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
  • hour: 60 minutes
  • capsule: Tube-shaped plastic casing filled with medicine
  • rich: Having a lot of money or valuable possessions
  • fuck: Vulgar term used as an intensifier
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    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
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    • after the fact

      US /ˈæftɚ ðə fækt/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ðə fækt/

      • other
      • Happening or known later than the actual event.
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    • anything other than

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Except for; not including
      • Different from; not
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    • apparently

      US /əˈpærəntlɪ/

      UK /əˈpærəntli/

      • Adverb
      • According to what you heard; from what can be seen
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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
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    • as soon as

      US /æz sun æz/

      UK /æz su:n æz/

      • Phrase
      • In a short time after (something happens)
      • Without any delay; immediately
      • Conjunction
      • At the moment that, or immediately after.
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    • at gunpoint

      US /ˌæt ˈɡʌnˌpɔɪnt/

      UK /ˌæt ˈɡʌnpɔɪnt/

      • other
      • Forced or threatened with a gun.
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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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    • be with

      US /bi wɪð/

      UK /bi: wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
      • To support someone's opinion or cause.
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    • buy out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To buy all the stock, shares, rights of a company
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    • capsule

      US /ˈkæpsul/

      UK /'kæpsju:l/

      • Countable Noun
      • Tube-shaped plastic casing filled with medicine
      • Part of a space craft where people live and work
      • Adjective
      • Modifier a small version, with only key items
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    • catch up

      US /kætʃ ʌp/

      UK /kætʃ ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become equal with another person
      • To inform others of the latest news
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To do something that you have not been able to do recently.
      • To meet someone you know in order to talk to them and find out what they have been doing.
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    • character

      US /ˈkærəktɚ/

      UK /'kærəktə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person in a story, movie or play
      • Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
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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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    • clip

      US /klɪp/

      UK /klɪp/

      • Countable Noun
      • A metal holder used for keeping things together
      • Brief part of a television show or movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach things together using a metal pin
      • To cut a small section or piece out from something
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    • clock on

      US /klɑk ɑn/

      UK /klɒk ɒn/

      • other
      • To register the start time of work using a time clock.
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    • come to think of it

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used when you suddenly remember or realize something, often leading to a change in perspective or a new thought.
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    • despite the fact

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • In spite of; notwithstanding.
      • Conjunction
      • Even though; although.
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    • figure out

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
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    • fill up

      US /fɪl ʌp/

      UK /fil ʌp/

      • Phrase
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make something full.
      • To become full.
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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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    • get lost

      US /ɡɛt lɔst/

      UK /ɡet lɔ:st/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
      • To become unable to find your way; to lose your sense of direction.
      • Interjection
      • An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
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    • get through

      US /ɡɛt θru/

      UK /ɡet θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive at the end of or finish something
      • To succeed in contacting someone by phone
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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 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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hide out

      US /haɪd aʊt/

      UK /haid aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To conceal oneself, especially to avoid detection or capture.
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    • in public

      US /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/

      UK /in ˈpʌblik/

      • Phrase
      • In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
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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 middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
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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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    • just kind of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
      • Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
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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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    • of a sudden

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
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    • off the clock

      US /ɔf ðə klɑk/

      UK /ɒf ðə klɒk/

      • other
      • Not working; outside of official work hours.
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    • on camera

      US /ɑn ˈkæmərə/

      UK /ɔn ˈkæmərə/

      • Adverb
      • While being filmed or recorded.
      • Adjective
      • Having qualities that make one appear good or effective when filmed.
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    • on the news

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
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    • on the other side of

      US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/

      • Preposition
      • Located across something from a given point.
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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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    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
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    • out of nowhere

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
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    • out of time

      US /aʊt ʌv taɪm/

      UK /aut ɔv taim/

      • Adjective
      • Having no more time available to do something.
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    • over the head

      US /ˈoʊvɚ ðə ˈhɛd/

      UK /ˈəuvə ðə ˈhed/

      • other
      • Too difficult for someone to understand or grasp.
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    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
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    • right in front

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
      • In a position where something is easily visible or obvious.
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    • scene

      US /sin/

      UK /si:n/

      • Noun
      • Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
      • View that looks like a picture
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    • show up

      US /ʃo ʌp/

      UK /ʃəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
      • To be noticeably better than (someone else)
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    • stand around

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time standing without doing anything useful or important.
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    • stay in

      US /ste ɪn/

      UK /stei in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain inside one's home.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
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    • take off

      US /tek ɔf/

      UK /teik ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove, e.g. your clothes
      • To make arrangements to be absent from work
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To remove (an item of clothing).
      • To depart; to leave.
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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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    • 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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    • think twice

      US /θɪŋk twaɪs/

      UK /θiŋk twais/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To consider something carefully before doing it, especially because it could have negative consequences.
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    • time is money

      US /ˈtaɪm ɪz ˈmʌni/

      UK /ˈtaim iz ˈmʌni/

      • other
      • Time should be used productively as it is valuable like money.
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    • to death

      US /tu dɛθ/

      UK /tu: deθ/

      • Phrase
      • Extremely; to a great degree
      • Until death
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    • used up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use all of; consume
      • Adjective
      • Exhausted or depleted.
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    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
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    • with time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As time passes; eventually.
      • Given enough time; in the course of time.
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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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