Vocabulary

  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • by night: During the night; not during the day.
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • come on in: An invitation to enter a place.
  • by day: During the daytime; not at night.
  • come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
  • shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
  • bring forth: To give birth to animals or children
  • came to pass: To happen; to occur.
  • watch over: To protect or guard someone or something.
  • to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
  • ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
  • of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
  • down to earth: Practical, realistic, and approachable.
  • one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
  • as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
  • on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
  • in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
  • dress up: To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
  • all along: From the beginning; all the time.
  • bundle up: To dress oneself or someone else in warm clothing.
  • in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
  • fuel up: To fill a vehicle with fuel.
  • soak up: To absorb; to become filled with (something)
  • at heart: In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
  • take good care: To look after someone or something well; ensure their well-being.
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
  • set on: To attack
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • crank out: To produce something quickly and in large quantities.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • back onto: To reverse a vehicle so it stops at a particular place.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • fire away: To start to ask questions
  • scare away: To frighten someone or something so that they go away.
  • in the region of: Approximately around a certain amount or number.
  • home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
  • pop up: To appear suddenly.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
  • by all accounts: According to what everyone says; reportedly
  • such as: For example; like
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • slide off: To move smoothly and unintentionally from a surface and fall or drop off.
  • made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • for a song: Very cheaply; at a low price.
  • settle into: To become comfortable and familiar with a new place or situation.
  • after dinner: Following the meal of dinner.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • speak: To be able to use a certain language
  • family: Close group of people or organizations
  • season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
  • advent: First appearance of something important
  • cheer: Feeling of happiness or optimism
  • town: Small city
  • city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
  • French: Person's name
  • Europe: A continent including Germany, France and Spain
  • holiday: Day when people don't go to work or school
  • Christmas: Christian holiday celebrated on December 24-26
  • choir: Group of people who sing together e.g. in church
  • winter: Time or season of idleness or decay
  • tree: Tall green plants in a forest
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    • advent

      US /ˈædˌvɛnt/

      UK /'ædvent/

      • Noun
      • First appearance of something important
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    • after dinner

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Following the meal of dinner.
      • Adjective
      • Suitable for or done after dinner.
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    • all along

      US /ɔl əˈlɔŋ/

      UK /ɔ:l əˈlɔŋ/

      • Adverb
      • From the beginning; all the time.
      • Phrase
      • In a line parallel to something long.
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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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 we know it

      US /əz wi no ɪt/

      UK /əz wi nəu ɪt/

      • other
      • In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
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    • at heart

      US /æt hɑrt/

      UK /æt hɑ:t/

      • Phrase
      • In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
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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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    • back onto

      US /bæk ˈɑntoʊ/

      UK /bæk ˈɒntə/

      • other
      • To reverse a vehicle so it stops at a particular place.
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    • back then

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At that time in the past.
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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • bring forth

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give birth to animals or children
      • To produce; give rise to
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    • bundle up

      US /ˈbʌndl ʌp/

      UK /ˈbʌndl ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To dress oneself or someone else in warm clothing.
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    • by all accounts

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • According to what everyone says; reportedly
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    • by day

      US /baɪ de/

      UK /bai dei/

      • Phrase
      • During the daytime; not at night.
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    • by night

      US /baɪ naɪt/

      UK /bai nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; not during the day.
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    • came to pass

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To happen; to occur.
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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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    • cheer

      US /tʃɪr/

      UK /tʃiə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of happiness or optimism
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give a loud shout of encouragement to someone
      • To make someone feel happier or less worried
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    • choir

      US /kwaɪr/

      UK /'kwaɪə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people who sing together e.g. in church
      • The area in a church or cathedral reserved for the clergy and choir.
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    • Christmas

      US

      UK

      • Proper Noun
      • Christian holiday celebrated on December 24-26
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    • come on in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • An invitation to enter a place.
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone to join an activity or situation.
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    • come together

      US /kʌm təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /kʌm təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To assemble or unite; to start working together.
      • To form a close relationship or bond.
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    • crank out

      US /kræŋk aʊt/

      UK /kræŋk aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To produce something quickly and in large quantities.
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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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    • down to earth

      US /daʊn tu ɚθ/

      UK /daun tu: ə:θ/

      • Adjective
      • Practical, realistic, and approachable.
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    • dress up

      US /drɛs ʌp/

      UK /dres ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
      • To wear formal or fancy clothes.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To wear formal or fancy clothes.
      • To make something more attractive or elaborate.
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    • ever since

      US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/

      UK /ˈevə sins/

      • Adverb
      • Continuously from a past time until now.
      • Conjunction
      • From the time that; because.
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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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    • fire away

      US /faɪr əˈwe/

      UK /ˈfaiə əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start to ask questions
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    • fit in

      US /fɪt ɪn/

      UK /fit in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To mix with others so you get on well with them
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    • for a song

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Very cheaply; at a low price.
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    • fuel up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fill a vehicle with fuel.
      • To eat or drink something to give you energy.
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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 business

      US /ɪn ˈbɪznɪs/

      UK /in ˈbiznis/

      • Phrase
      • Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
      • Having a commercial partnership or association.
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    • in red

      US /ɪn rɛd/

      UK /in red/

      • Phrase
      • Marked or written using the colour red.
      • Adjective
      • Operating at a financial loss; in debt.
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    • in the air

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
      • Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
      • Adjective
      • Being broadcast on radio or television.
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    • in the dark

      US /ɪn ði dɑrk/

      UK /in ðə dɑ:k/

      • Adjective
      • Uninformed about something; unaware.
      • Phrase
      • In a state of secrecy or ignorance.
      • In a place with little or no light.
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    • in the region of

      US /ɪn ðə ˈridʒən ʌv/

      UK /in ðə ˈri:dʒən ɔv/

      • other
      • Approximately around a certain amount or number.
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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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    • 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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    • made with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Containing a particular ingredient or material.
      • Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
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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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    • on earth

      US /ɑn ɚθ/

      UK /ɔn ə:θ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
      • Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
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    • on the streets

      US /ɑn ðə strits/

      UK /ɒn ðə stri:ts/

      • other
      • Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
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    • one up

      US /wʌn ʌp/

      UK /wʌn ʌp/

      • Adjective
      • In a better or more advantageous position.
      • Countable Noun
      • An extra life or chance in a video game.
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    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
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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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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
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    • scare away

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To frighten someone or something so that they go away.
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    • set on

      US /sɛt ɑn/

      UK /set ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attack
      • To cause someone to want to do something.
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    • settle into

      US /ˈsɛtl ˈɪntu/

      UK /ˈsetl ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become comfortable and familiar with a new place or situation.
      • To get used to a new job or activity.
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    • shout out

      US /ʃaʊt aʊt/

      UK /ʃaut aut/

      • Noun
      • A public expression of greeting or praise.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To publicly mention or acknowledge someone or something.
      • To publicly acknowledge or thank someone.
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    • slide off

      US /slaɪd ɔf/

      UK /slaɪd ɒf/

      • other
      • To move smoothly and unintentionally from a surface and fall or drop off.
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    • soak up

      US /sok ʌp/

      UK /səuk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To absorb; to become filled with (something)
      • To enjoy an experience.
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • take good care

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To look after someone or something well; ensure their well-being.
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    • to God

      US /tə ɡɑd/

      UK /tə ɡɒd/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
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    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
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    • watch over

      US /wɑtʃ ˈovɚ/

      UK /wɔtʃ ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To protect or guard someone or something.
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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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