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  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • have to: Must do
  • at least: As a minimum
  • work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • up in the air: Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
  • in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • wash away: To remove something by the action of water.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • look through: To examine carefully to see what is there
  • wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
  • step out: To go outside for a short time
  • in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • in that order: Following the sequence or arrangement previously mentioned or understood.
  • look back: To think about past events
  • out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
  • on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
  • in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
  • live wire: A very energetic and lively person.
  • for too long: For an excessively extended period.
  • come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
  • came off: To succeed in doing; complete something
  • tap on: To touch someone or something gently and usually repeatedly, often to attract attention.
  • soak in: To absorb liquid.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
  • by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
  • crush on: To have a brief but intense infatuation with someone.
  • walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
  • fall out
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • start on: To begin or start doing something.
  • page in: Contact someone by pager urgently.
  • engage with it: To interact with something or someone in a meaningful way.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • turn into: To change to become something else
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • wall in: To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
  • positive light: A way of presenting someone or something that makes them seem good or desirable.
  • spoken: To be able to use a certain language
  • word: Unit of language that has a meaning
  • write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • rain: Drops of water that fall out of clouds in the sky
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • writing: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
  • chocolate: Hard brown candy made from cocoa beans
  • baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
  • mom: A slang term for mother
  • tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • girl: A female child; a young woman
  • wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
  • list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
  • story: One of many floors or levels in a building
  • true: Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
  • matter: To be of great importance; to count
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • diary: Book in which you write what you did each day
  • hurt: To cause pain, damage or injury
  • laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
  • full: Containing all the parts; complete
  • cool: Steady and calm when facing difficulties
  • shared: To divide something between two or more people
  • loud: Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
  • journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
  • lucky: Fortunate; having good things happen by chance
  • poetry: Poetic writing; imaginative verses
  • poem: A written composition in verse, not prose
  • step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
  • impossible: (Child, etc.) very annoying
  • figure: To appear in a game, play or event
  • connect: To associate a thing with something else
  • rediscover: To find something that had been lost
  • wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
  • poet: Person who writes poems
  • perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
  • trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
  • apologize: To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
  • connection: Something that joins things together; being joined
  • giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
  • nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
  • tempting: To make someone want something even if it's bad
  • sympathy: Feeling for other people when they are in trouble
  • express: To send something by fast mail
  • specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
  • applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
  • radiation: Energy transmitted as rays, waves or particles
  • assign: To give someone a particular job to do
  • indignant: Annoyed because of something you feel is unfair
  • hoodie: A cotton sweatshirt with a hood
  • cape: Clothing without sleeves worn over the shoulders
  • momma: A mother
  • freshman: Student in the first year of high school, college
  • realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
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    • apologize

      US /əˈpɑləˌdʒaɪz/

      UK /ə'pɒlədʒaɪz/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
      A2TOEIC
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    • applause

      US /əˈplɔz/

      UK /ə'plɔ:z/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
      B1
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    • assign

      US /əˈsaɪn/

      UK /ə'saɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give someone a particular job to do
      • To give someone credit or blame for something
      B2TOEIC
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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.
      C2
      More
    • at the same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
      A1
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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
      A2
      More
    • back up

      US /bæk ʌp/

      UK /bæk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To save a copy of your computer data
      • To confirm the truth of what someone says
      A1
      More
    • by now

      US /baɪ naʊ/

      UK /bai nau/

      • Phrase
      • At the present time or already; before the present.
      A2
      More
    • came off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To succeed in doing; complete something
      • To detach or come away from something in pieces
      A1
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    • cape

      US /kep/

      UK /keɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Clothing without sleeves worn over the shoulders
      • Large area of land that sticks out into a sea
      B1
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
      A1
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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.
      A1
      More
    • connect

      US /kəˈnɛkt/

      UK /kə'nekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To associate a thing with something else
      • To join or attach things together
      A2
      More
    • connection

      US /kəˈnɛkʃən/

      UK /kəˈnekʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that joins things together; being joined
      • Person you know who can help you in some way
      A2
      More
    • crush on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a brief but intense infatuation with someone.
      C2
      More
    • diary

      US /ˈdaɪəri/

      UK /ˈdaɪəri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Book in which you write what you did each day
      • A book with spaces for each day of the year, used to record appointments and other arrangements.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • engage with it

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To interact with something or someone in a meaningful way.
      A1
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    • fall out

      US /fɔl aʊt/

      UK /fɔ:l aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop being friends with; have a disagreement
      A1
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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.
      A1
      More
    • for someone

      US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/

      UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/

      • other
      • On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
      A1
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    • for too long

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For an excessively extended period.
      A1
      More
    • freshman

      US /ˈfrɛʃmən/

      UK /ˈfreʃmən/

      • Noun
      • Student in the first year of high school, college
      B2
      More
    • giant

      US /ˈdʒaɪənt/

      UK /'dʒaɪənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
      • Very successful, powerful person or organization
      • Adjective
      • Very large, or much bigger than other things
      A2
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • hold onto

      US /hold ˈɑnˌtu/

      UK /həuld ˈɔntu/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To grasp or grip something tightly.
      • To keep or retain possession of something.
      A1
      More
    • hoodie

      US /'hʊdɪ/

      UK /'hʊdɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • A cotton sweatshirt with a hood
      C2
      More
    • impossible

      US /ɪmˈpɑsəbəl/

      UK /ɪmˈpɒsəbl/

      • Adjective
      • (Child, etc.) very annoying
      • Not possible or very unlikely to happen or exist
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • in a minute

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Very soon; in a short amount of time.
      • Within the duration of one minute.
      A1
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    • in person

      US /ɪn ˈpɜːrsn/

      UK /in ˈpɜːsn/

      • Adverb
      • Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
      • Face-to-face; not through electronic communication.
      A1
      More
    • in that order

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Following the sequence or arrangement previously mentioned or understood.
      C1
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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.
      A1
      More
    • in the first place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
      • From the beginning; initially.
      A1
      More
    • indignant

      US /ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/

      UK /ɪnˈdɪgnənt/

      • Adjective
      • Annoyed because of something you feel is unfair
      B2
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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.
      A1
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    • journey

      US /ˈdʒɚni/

      UK /'dʒɜ:nɪ/

      • Noun
      • Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel through a place
      A2TOEIC
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    • live wire

      US /lɪv ˈwaɪɚ/

      UK /lɪv ˈwaɪə/

      • other
      • A very energetic and lively person.
      B2
      More
    • 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
      A1
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    • look back

      US /lʊk bæk/

      UK /luk bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think about past events
      A1
      More
    • look through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To examine carefully to see what is there
      • To search for something among a collection of things.
      A1
      More
    • loud

      US /laʊd/

      UK /laʊd/

      • Adjective
      • Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
      • Making a lot of noise
      A2
      More
    • momma

      US /ˈmɑmə/

      UK /ˈmɑ:mə/

      • Noun
      • A mother
      B2
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    • much about

      US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/

      • Phrase
      • A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
      • To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
      A1
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    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
      A1
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    • of yours

      US /ʌv jʊɚz/

      UK /əv jɔ:z/

      • other
      • Belonging to you; your possession or property.
      A1
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    • on paper

      US /ɑn ˈpeɪpər/

      UK /ɔn ˈpeipə/

      • Phrase
      • In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
      • Recorded in writing; documented.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • page in

      US /peɪʤ ɪn/

      UK /peɪʤ ɪn/

      • other
      • Contact someone by pager urgently.
      C1
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    • poem

      US /ˈpoʊəm/

      UK /ˈpəʊɪm/

      • Noun
      • A written composition in verse, not prose
      A2
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    • poet

      US /ˈpoʊət/

      UK /ˈpəʊɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who writes poems
      A2
      More
    • poetry

      US /ˈpoʊətri/

      UK /ˈpəʊətri/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Poetic writing; imaginative verses
      • A collection of poems.
      A2
      More
    • positive light

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A way of presenting someone or something that makes them seem good or desirable.
      • An optimistic or favorable perspective.
      B1
      More
    • radiation

      US /ˌrediˈeʃən/

      UK /ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Energy transmitted as rays, waves or particles
      • Harmful waves of energy from nuclear activity
      B1
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    • rediscover

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To find something that had been lost
      B1
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    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
      A1
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    • share

      US /ʃɛr/

      UK /ʃeə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part-ownership in a property, business or company
      • Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide something between two or more people
      • To allow others to use your things equally
      A2TOEIC
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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)
      A1
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    • soak in

      US /sok ɪn/

      UK /səuk in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To absorb liquid.
      • To enjoy or take in the atmosphere of a place.
      B2
      More
    • specific

      US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/

      UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Precise; particular; just about that thing
      • Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
      A2
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    • start on

      US /stɑrt ɑn/

      UK /stɑ:t ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or start doing something.
      • To criticize or complain to someone repeatedly.
      A1
      More
    • step out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go outside for a short time
      • To begin a romantic relationship with someone.
      A1
      More
    • sympathy

      US /ˈsɪmpəθi/

      UK /'sɪmpəθɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling for other people when they are in trouble
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • tap on

      US /tæp ɑn/

      UK /tæp ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To touch someone or something gently and usually repeatedly, often to attract attention.
      • To select something by touching it on a screen.
      A1
      More
    • tempting

      US /ˈtɛmptɪŋ/

      UK /ˈtemptɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone want something even if it's bad
      A2
      More
    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
      A1
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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
      A1
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
      More
    • trick

      US /trɪk/

      UK /trɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To fool someone in order to obtain a result
      • To playfully tease or fool to make someone laugh
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of trying to fool someone
      • Quick or skillful way of doing something
      A2
      More
    • turn into

      US /tɚn ˈɪntu/

      UK /tə:n ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change to become something else
      • To change your direction to go into a place
      A1
      More
    • turn to

      US /tɚn tu/

      UK /tə:n tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
      • To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
      A1
      More
    • up in the air

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
      • Idiom
      • In an uncertain state; unresolved.
      More
    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
      A1
      More
    • walk through

      US /wɔk θru/

      UK /wɔ:k θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To show someone carefully how to do something
      A1
      More
    • wall in

      US /wɔl ɪn/

      UK /wɔ:l ɪn/

      • other
      • To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
      C1
      More
    • wash away

      US /wɑʃ əˈwe/

      UK /wɔʃ əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove something by the action of water.
      • To gradually eliminate or make something disappear.
      A2
      More
    • wind up

      US //ˈwaɪndˌʌp//

      UK //ˈwaɪndˌʌp//

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be brought to a state of great tension
      • To close or finalize something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive or end up in a particular state, situation, or place, especially unintentionally.
      • To bring something to an end; to conclude or finish something.
      A1
      More
    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
      More
    • work through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To deal with something systematically until it is completed
      • To deal with a problem or difficult situation.
      More
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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

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    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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    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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