Vocabulary

  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • beat the heat: To find a way to stay cool during hot weather.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • have to: Must do
  • in little: To a small extent; insignificantly.
  • go shopping: To go to stores to buy things
  • bright and early: Very early in the morning, soon after dawn.
  • off we go: An expression used to indicate the start of a journey or activity.
  • start off: To begin or commence something.
  • in circles: Moving or going around and around; not progressing.
  • around the corner: Very near; close by.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
  • on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • consists of: Is made up or composed of.
  • on a platter: Obtained something easily without effort.
  • dig in: To start eating eagerly and enthusiastically.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • get here: To arrive at a specific location.
  • by day: During the daytime; not at night.
  • light show: An entertainment event involving lights, lasers, and sometimes music.
  • across from: Being on the other side
  • roll it: To prepare a marijuana cigarette.
  • made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • mix it up: To vary or do things differently; to introduce variety.
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • in hand: In one's possession or control.
  • lights up: Third-person singular present tense of to illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
  • of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
  • fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • mess up: To make a mistake
  • come over to: To visit someone's house
  • of late: Recently; lately.
  • for the main: Intended for the primary or main person or thing.
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
  • jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
  • look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • night: Time when sun does not shine
  • play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
  • music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
  • meal: Food for eating at a particular time, e.g. dinner
  • background: Images, color, or information behind the main one
  • dim: Not bright; not being clear
  • sum: Amount when all is added together; total
  • sweet: Piece of candy, or other food containing sugar
  • visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
  • town: Small city
  • bread: Money or earnings
  • Chinese: Concerning the culture and people of China
  • bean: Large seed eaten as a vegetable
  • temple: A flat area on the side of the forehead
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    • across from

      US /əˈkrɔs frʌm/

      UK /əˈkrɔs frɔm/

      • Preposition
      • Being on the other side
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    • around the corner

      US /əˈraʊnd ði ˈkɔrnɚ/

      UK /əˈraund ðə ˈkɔ:nə/

      • Phrase
      • Very near; close by.
      • About to happen; approaching soon.
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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 night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
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    • background

      US /ˈbækˌɡraʊnd/

      UK /ˈbækgraʊnd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Images, color, or information behind the main one
      • Someone's personal work and educational history
      • Adjective
      • Done or existing in a less noticeable or important way
      • Hidden or not easily seen
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    • bean

      US /bin/

      UK /bi:n/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large seed eaten as a vegetable
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    • beat the heat

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • To find a way to stay cool during hot weather.
      • Verb
      • An instruction to take action to cool down.
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    • bright and early

      US /braɪt ənd ˈɜrli/

      UK /braɪt ənd ˈɜ:li/

      • other
      • Very early in the morning, soon after dawn.
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    • by day

      US /baɪ de/

      UK /bai dei/

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

      US /kʌm baɪ/

      UK /kʌm bai/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
      • To visit someone
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    • come over to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To visit someone's house
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    • consists of

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Is made up or composed of.
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    • dig in

      US /dɪɡ ɪn/

      UK /diɡ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start eating eagerly and enthusiastically.
      • To establish a defensive position; to entrench oneself.
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    • dim

      US /dɪm/

      UK /dɪm/

      • Adjective
      • Not bright; not being clear
      • Not intelligent; a bit stupid or slow
      • Transitive Verb
      • To reduce the brightness of a light
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    • do in

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
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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 example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for the main

      US /fɚ ðə meɪn/

      UK /fə ðə meɪn/

      • other
      • Intended for the primary or main person or thing.
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    • get here

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To arrive at a specific location.
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    • give up

      US /ɡɪv ʌp/

      UK /ɡiv ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lose hope or admit defeat
      • To decide to not start to try solving a problem
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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 find

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To search for and locate someone or something.
      • An instruction to locate something.
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    • go shopping

      US /ɡo ˈʃɑpɪŋ/

      UK /ɡəu ˈʃɔpɪŋ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To go to stores to buy things
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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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in circles

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Moving or going around and around; not progressing.
      • To discuss something without making any progress or reaching a conclusion.
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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    • in hand

      US /ɪn hænd/

      UK /in hænd/

      • Phrase
      • In one's possession or control.
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    • in little

      US /ɪn ˈlɪtl/

      UK /in ˈlɪtl/

      • other
      • To a small extent; insignificantly.
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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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    • 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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    • jump in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a vehicle quickly.
      • To interrupt a conversation.
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    • light show

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • An entertainment event involving lights, lasers, and sometimes music.
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    • lights up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Third-person singular present tense of to illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
      • Third-person singular present tense of to ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe for smoking.
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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 over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To check something to see it works well; inspect
      • To examine or inspect something quickly.
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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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    • mess up

      US /mɛs ʌp/

      UK /mes ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make a mistake
      • To make something untidy or dirty.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make something untidy or dirty.
      • To spoil or ruin something.
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    • mix it up

      US /mɪks ɪt ʌp/

      UK /miks it ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To vary or do things differently; to introduce variety.
      • To engage in a fight or physical confrontation.
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • of late

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Recently; lately.
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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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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
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    • off we go

      US

      UK

      • Interjection
      • An expression used to indicate the start of a journey or activity.
      • Phrase
      • An expression used to signal the commencement of an activity or task.
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    • on a platter

      US /ɑn ə ˈplætɚ/

      UK /ɒn ə ˈplætə/

      • other
      • Obtained something easily without effort.
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    • on the other hand

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
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    • on the table

      US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of a table.
      • Available for consideration or discussion.
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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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    • over to

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To prepare a marijuana cigarette.
      • To bowl a ball.
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    • start off

      US /stɑrt ɔf/

      UK /stɑ:t ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or commence something.
      • To begin a journey.
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    • sum

      US /sʌm/

      UK /sʌm/

      • Noun
      • Amount when all is added together; total
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add two or more numbers together; total
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    • temple

      US /ˈtɛmpəl/

      UK /'templ/

      • Noun
      • A flat area on the side of the forehead
      • Place for worship in many religions
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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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    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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