Vocabulary

at last: Finally; after a long delay.
got to: To arrive at some place
of course: Sure ; Certainly
with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
as long as: For the period that; provided that.
in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
care for: To want or desire a thing
in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
keep mum: To remain silent or say nothing about something.
in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
along with: In addition to; together with.
in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
over the fence: Beyond a physical or figurative boundary or limit.
going on: To continue doing something
next to: Being located along side another
at once: Immediately; without delay
together with: In addition to; along with.
out of the window: To be discarded or no longer applicable or relevant.
stay home: To remain in one's house or residence.
lay in: To provide stocks (e.g. for the winter)
look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
in school: Attending an educational institution.
have to: Must do
as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
go long: To purchase an asset with the expectation that its value will increase.
over the head: Too difficult for someone to understand or grasp.
think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
consists of: Is made up or composed of.
of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
in a corner: In a situation where one is trapped or pressured with few options.
all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
at heart: In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
in a word: Briefly; in short.
next moment: Immediately after; very soon.
owing to: Due to
pull it out: To remove something from a place or container by pulling.
kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
go on: To continue doing something
drop down: To go to a lower place, rank
in the west: Located in or towards the west.
account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
on the instant: Immediately; without any delay.
laying up: To stay in bed because of illness, tiredness
at least: As a minimum
go along with: To agree to do something
wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
to a man: Every single person involved without exception.
face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
fool with: To tamper with or handle something in a way that is not intended or safe.
knock it off: Stop doing something annoying or disruptive.
go away: To go on vacation
step over: To walk over something.
found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
lay for: To wait secretly to catch or surprise someone.
in the person of: Represented or embodied by a specific individual.
in bloom: Having flowers; flowering.
work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
go after: To chase or pursue something
at intervals: Occurring with breaks of time in between.
over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
stand by: To keep to an agreement
up a stump: To be confused or unable to find an answer.
on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
close by: Near in distance; nearby.
look through: To examine carefully to see what is there
after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
to the rescue: Arriving in time to help or save someone from danger.
in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
to distraction: To an extreme or excessive degree.
show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
from side to side: Moving left and right repeatedly.
in the least: Not at all; to the smallest degree.
on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
hang out: To spend time with your friends
all wet: Completely wrong or mistaken.
at rest: Not moving or being used.
by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
outer edge: The external boundary or periphery of something.
die out: To disappear completely; to become extinct
cut down: To reduce your use of something
a deluge of: A large number or amount of something that suddenly arrives.
in spirit: Feeling or showing enthusiasm; with strong emotional support, even if not physically present.
never you mind: A phrase telling someone not to worry or ask about something.
got the idea: Understood something.
called off: To cancel or stop planning an activity or event
in hand: In one's possession or control.
close down: To shut an operation, company, shop
to rights: Done correctly or properly, especially fixing problems.
set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
quarrel with: To have an argument or disagreement with someone.
whole class: The entirety of a class of students.
all along: From the beginning; all the time.
on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
in due course: At the appropriate time; eventually.
in the hand: Physically held or grasped in one's hand.
out there: In or to a place that is far away
set down
not necessary: Not required; not needed.
turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
source for: A place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained.
in place of: Instead of; as a substitute for.
under the circumstances: Considering the situation; given the facts.
pump up: To inflate something with air using a pump.
without a doubt: Certainly; definitely.
hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
little man: A man of short stature.
look back: To think about past events
to the good: An advantage or credit that one has.
in order that: With the purpose or intention that.
seen better days: To be in poor condition or not as good as before.
from a distance: Not close; far away.
in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
hanging out: To spend time with your friends
up till: Until a particular time or point.
sail through: To complete something easily and successfully.
lift up: To raise something to a higher position.
stretch out: To extend your body, especially by lying down and reaching with your arms and legs.
read off: To recite or announce something from a list.
such as: For example; like
of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
on the back of: As a result of or following something.
part company: To separate from someone, often ending a relationship or partnership.
lie down: To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
turn over: To lose possession of a ball in sports
up the aisle: To get married, especially in a wedding ceremony.
for the present: For now; temporarily or at this time.
in reserve: Kept as a backup or for future use.
shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
sour grapes: Disparaging something because you cannot have it.
cast off: To release the ropes holding a boat in place, allowing it to begin its journey.
up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
back up: To save a copy of your computer data
turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
at the crossroads: At a point where an important decision must be made.
burn up: To consume all of something, e.g. fuel, energy
like the wind: Moving very fast, quickly like the wind blows.
come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
come after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
tick down: To count down or progressively decrease over time.
come up: To come closer to someone; approach
answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
sit with: To stay with someone and provide support or comfort.
slip by: To pass or elapse unnoticed or without being acted upon.
by degrees: Gradually; little by little.
at this juncture: At this particular moment or point in time.
in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
amounted to: To have reached a total of; to be equal to.
from top to bottom: Completely or thoroughly; in every part.
down the middle: In or along the center of something.
go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
turn down: To fold something, e.g. a shirt collar
in excess of: More than.
grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
like anything: Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
walk with: To accompany someone while walking.
from the top: From the beginning.
at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
on the warpath: Being very angry or ready to argue or fight.
in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
appear at: To be present in a specific place or event.
run away from: To run somewhere, e.g. to escape from something
from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
away from home: Not at one's residence; at a distance from one's home.
at hand: Close by; readily available.
no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
search for: To try to find someone or something.
go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
from memory: Using only your memory without any help or notes.
by the book: According to the rules; strictly
have at: To attack someone or something.
turn round: To turn abruptly and face the other way
on all-fours: Position with hands and knees on the ground.
in places: In some locations but not others
see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
red hot: Extremely hot; heated to a point of glowing red.
cast down: Depressed; disheartened.
cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
round about: Approximately; about.
to the hilt: To the fullest extent or completely.
on account of: Because of.
account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
fair and square: In an honest and straightforward manner; legitimately.
from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
in keeping with: In agreement with; consistent with.
in writing: Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
squeezed out: To remove an object by pressing something firmly
break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
set up
to death: Extremely; to a great degree
off of: From a position on something; down from.
used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
on a stick: Food that is served on a stick
at table: Seated at a table, especially for a meal.
stand: To be a candidate in an election
heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
school: Large group of fish that swim together
tick: To function properly or normally
reckon: To believe or expect that something is true
dead: Not alive
fence: Wood, metal structure enclosing an area, land
aunt: Sister of your parent or the wife of your uncle
ben: A mountain or tall hill
potter: To spend time, e.g. gardening, without hurrying
tom: (Ethnic slur) Offensive and derogatory name for a Black man who is abjectly servile and deferential to Whites
whispered: To talk with breath but no voice

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a deluge of
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- Determiner
- A large number or amount of something that suddenly arrives.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A severe flood.
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account for
US /əˈkaʊnt fɔr/
UK /əˈkaunt fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To explain the cause or reason for something
- To form a particular amount or part of something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To supply a reason or explanation for something.
- To form a particular amount or proportion of something.
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account of
US /əˈkaʊnt ʌv/
UK /əˈkaunt ɔv/
- Noun
- A spoken or written description of an event.
- Preposition
- Because of; for the reason of.
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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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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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all at once
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UK
- Adverb
- Suddenly; at the same time
- At the same time; simultaneously
- Phrase
- Suddenly; at the same time
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all wet
US /ɔl wɛt/
UK /ɔ:l wet/
- other
- Completely wrong or mistaken.
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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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amounted to
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have reached a total of; to be equal to.
- To have been the same as, or have had the same effect as.
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answer for
US /ˈænsɚ fər/
UK /ˈɑ:nsə fə/
- other
- Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
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appear at
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be present in a specific place or event.
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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 best
US /æt bɛst/
UK /æt best/
- Phrase
- Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
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at hand
US /æt hænd/
UK /æt hænd/
- Phrase
- Close by; readily available.
- About to happen; imminent.
- Adjective
- Nearby; easily available
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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 intervals
US /ˌæt ˈɪntɚvəlz/
UK /ˌæt ˈɪntəvəlz/
- other
- Occurring with breaks of time in between.
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at last
US /æt læst/
UK /æt lɑ:st/
- Adverb
- Finally; after a long delay.
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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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at once
US /æt wʌns/
UK /æt wʌns/
- Adverb
- Immediately; without delay
- At the same time; simultaneously
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at rest
US /æt rɛst/
UK /æt rest/
- Adjective
- Not moving or being used.
- In a state of peace, quiet, or relaxation.
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at table
US /æt ˈteɪbəl/
UK /æt ˈteibl/
- other
- Seated at a table, especially for a meal.
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at the crossroads
US /æt ðə ˈkrɔsrəʊdz/
UK /æt ðə ˈkrɔ:srəudz/
- other
- At a point where an important decision must be made.
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at this juncture
US /ət ðɪs ˈdʒʌŋktʃɚ/
UK /ət ðɪs ˈdʒʌŋktʃə/
- other
- At this particular moment or point in time.
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at war
US /æt wɔr/
UK /æt wɔ:/
- Phrase
- Engaged in a war; fighting
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aunt
US /ænt/
UK /ɑ:nt/
- Countable Noun
- Sister of your parent or the wife of your uncle
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away from home
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UK
- Phrase
- Not at one's residence; at a distance from one's home.
- Experiencing a sense of detachment or longing due to being distant from one's home and family.
- Adjective
- Relating to or describing activities, experiences, or situations encountered while traveling or living outside of one's home.
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back into
US /bæk ˈɪntu/
UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
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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
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break down
US /brek daʊn/
UK /breik daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
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break in
US /brek ɪn/
UK /breik in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
- To interrupt someone's conversation, task
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To interrupt a conversation or activity.
- To wear something new until it becomes comfortable.
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burn up
US /bɚn ʌp/
UK /bə:n ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consume all of something, e.g. fuel, energy
- To cause someone to become very angry
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by degrees
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UK
- Adverb
- Gradually; little by little.
- Phrase
- Gradually; little by little.
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by nature
US /baɪ ˈnetʃɚ/
UK /bai ˈneitʃə/
- Adverb
- Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
- Phrase
- Inherently; by one's natural disposition or character.
- According to its essential characteristics; intrinsically.
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by the book
US /baɪ ði bʊk/
UK /bai ðə buk/
- Phrase
- According to the rules; strictly
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called off
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To cancel or stop planning an activity or event
- Ordered someone or something to stop attacking or pursuing (past tense).
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care for
US /kɛr fɔr/
UK /kɛə fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To want or desire a thing
- To look after someone who is ill, old, or very young.
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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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cast down
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UK
- Adjective
- Depressed; disheartened.
- Transitive Verb
- To lower or direct downward (eyes, gaze, etc.).
- To overthrow or defeat.
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cast off
US /kæst ɔf/
UK /kɑ:st ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To release the ropes holding a boat in place, allowing it to begin its journey.
- To get rid of something that is no longer wanted or needed.
- Transitive Verb
- To estimate the length of (copy) when set in type.
- To remove or take off clothing.
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close by
US /kloz baɪ/
UK /kləuz bai/
- Adverb
- Near in distance; nearby.
- Phrase
- In a position or location that is near.
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close down
US /kloz daʊn/
UK /kləuz daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To shut an operation, company, shop
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come after
US /kʌm ˈæftɚ/
UK /kʌm ˈɑ:ftə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To follow someone in order to threaten them
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come along
US /kʌm əˈlɔŋ/
UK /kʌm əˈlɔŋ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go with someone who takes the lead
- To make progress toward a goal
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come back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
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come up
US /kʌm ʌp/
UK /kʌm ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To come closer to someone; approach
- (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
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consists of
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Is made up or composed of.
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cut down
US /kʌt daʊn/
UK /kʌt daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce your use of something
- To fell a tree.
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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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die out
US /daɪ aʊt/
UK /dai aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To disappear completely; to become extinct
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down the middle
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UK
- Phrase
- In or along the center of something.
- (In baseball) directly over the center of home plate.
- Adjective
- Taking a neutral or moderate position; avoiding extremes.
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drop down
US /drɑp daʊn/
UK /drɔp daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to a lower place, rank
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face to face
US /fes tu fes/
UK /feis tu: feis/
- Adverb
- (Meeting) while looking at someone
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fair and square
US /fɛr ənd skwɛr/
UK /fɛə ænd skwɛə/
- Adverb
- In an honest and straightforward manner; legitimately.
- Adjective
- Achieved decisively and without doubt; clear and legitimate.
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fence
US /fɛns/
UK /fens/
- Countable Noun
- Wood, metal structure enclosing an area, land
- The sport of fighting with swords, especially foils, épées, or sabres.
- Transitive Verb
- To enclose an area (with a wall or boundary)
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fool with
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To tamper with or handle something in a way that is not intended or safe.
- To tease or joke with someone.
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for a minute
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UK
- Phrase
- For a short period of time; briefly.
- Used to indicate a sudden realization or thought.
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for nothing
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UK
- Phrase
- Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- Free; without cost
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for the present
US /fɚ ðə ˈprɛzənt/
UK /fə ðə ˈprezənt/
- other
- For now; temporarily or at this time.
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for the rest
US /fɔr ði rɛst/
UK /fɔ: ðə rest/
- Phrase
- Concerning the remaining people or things.
- During the remaining part of a period of time.
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found out
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- To become known; be revealed.
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from a distance
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UK
- Phrase
- Not close; far away.
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from home
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UK
- Phrase
- Working or operating from one's residence.
- Originating or coming from one's own house or country.
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from memory
US /frəm ˈmɛməri/
UK /frəm ˈmeməri/
- other
- Using only your memory without any help or notes.
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from side to side
US /frəm saɪd tu saɪd/
UK /frəm saɪd tə saɪd/
- other
- Moving left and right repeatedly.
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from the top
US /frʌm ði tɑp/
UK /frɔm ðə tɔp/
- Phrase
- From the beginning.
- From the highest point or position.
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from time to time
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UK
- Phrase
- Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- At intervals; now and then.
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from top to bottom
US /frəm tɑp tu ˈbɑtəm/
UK /frəm tɒp tə ˈbɒtəm/
- other
- Completely or thoroughly; in every part.
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go after
US /ɡo ˈæftɚ/
UK /ɡəu ˈɑ:ftə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To chase or pursue something
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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 along with
US /ɡo əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /ɡəu əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To agree to do something
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go away
US /ɡo əˈwe/
UK /ɡəu əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go on vacation
- To leave; depart.
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go find
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UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To search for and locate someone or something.
- An instruction to locate something.
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go long
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UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To purchase an asset with the expectation that its value will increase.
- In American football, to run far downfield to receive a pass.
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go on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
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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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got the idea
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UK
- Intransitive Verb
- Understood something.
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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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grow up
US /ɡro ʌp/
UK /ɡrəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop from a child into an adult
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hand on
US /hænd ɑn/
UK /hænd ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
- To pass or transfer knowledge, skills, or traditions to someone else.
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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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hanging out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
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have at
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To attack someone or something.
- To begin doing something with enthusiasm.
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have to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
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hold on
US /hold ɑn/
UK /həuld ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- To wait for a short time.
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in a corner
US /ɪn ə ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /ɪn ə ˈkɔ:nə/
- other
- In a situation where one is trapped or pressured with few options.
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in a word
US /ɪn e wɚd/
UK /in ə wə:d/
- Phrase
- Briefly; in short.
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in advance
US /ɪn ædˈvæns/
UK /in ədˈvɑ:ns/
- Phrase
- Ahead of time; before something happens
- Noun
- A payment made before it is due, especially for work to be done
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in bloom
US /ɪn blum/
UK /in blu:m/
- Adjective
- Having flowers; flowering.
- Flourishing; at a peak of development or success.
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in due course
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UK
- Phrase
- At the appropriate time; eventually.
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in excess of
US /ɪn ˈɛkˌsɛs ʌv/
UK /in ˈekses ɔv/
- Preposition
- More than.
- Phrase
- More than; exceeding.
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in hand
US /ɪn hænd/
UK /in hænd/
- Phrase
- In one's possession or control.
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in keeping with
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UK
- Phrase
- In agreement with; consistent with.
- Following or adhering to a particular custom or tradition.
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in love with
US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//
UK
- Adjective
- Feeling romantic love for someone.
- Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
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in order that
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ ðæt/
UK /in ˈɔ:də ðæt/
- Conjunction
- With the purpose or intention that.
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in order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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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.
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in place of
US /ɪn ples ʌv/
UK /in pleis ɔv/
- Phrase
- Instead of; as a substitute for.
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in places
US
UK
- Phrase
- In some locations but not others
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in reality
US /ɪn riˈælɪti/
UK /in riˈæliti/
- Phrase
- Actually; in fact; truly.
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in reserve
US /ɪn rɪˈzɝv/
UK /ɪn rɪˈzɜ:v/
- other
- Kept as a backup or for future use.
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in school
US /ɪn skul/
UK /ɪn sku:l/
- other
- Attending an educational institution.
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in sight
US /ɪn saɪt/
UK /in sait/
- Phrase
- Visible; able to be seen.
- Near to being achieved; imminent.
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in spirit
US /ɪn ˈspɪrɪt/
UK /in ˈspirit/
- Phrase
- Feeling or showing enthusiasm; with strong emotional support, even if not physically present.
- According to the general intention or meaning, though not necessarily the exact words.
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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 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 hand
US /ɪn ðə ˈhænd/
UK /in ðə ˈhænd/
- Preposition
- Physically held or grasped in one's hand.
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in the least
US
UK
- Phrase
- Not at all; to the smallest degree.
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in the midst of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- During; while something is happening.
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in the person of
US /ɪn ðə ˈpɝsn ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈpɜ:sn ɔv/
- Preposition
- Represented or embodied by a specific individual.
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in the west
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located in or towards the west.
- Located in the western part of a country or region.
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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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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 town
US /ɪn taʊn/
UK /in taun/
- Phrase
- Present or available in the local area or city.
- Available or present in a particular place.
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in turn
US
UK
- Adverb
- One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
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in writing
US
UK
- Phrase
- Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
- Officially recorded in a written document, especially for legal purposes.
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keep mum
US /kip mʌm/
UK /ki:p mʌm/
- other
- To remain silent or say nothing about something.
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kill me
US
UK
- Interjection
- An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
- Phrase
- A direct request to end one's life, often due to unbearable suffering.
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knock it off
US /nɑk ɪt ɔf/
UK /nɔk it ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- Stop doing something annoying or disruptive.
- Interjection
- Stop doing something annoying or disruptive.
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lay for
US /leɪ fɚ/
UK /leɪ fə/
- other
- To wait secretly to catch or surprise someone.
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lay in
US /le ɪn/
UK /lei in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To provide stocks (e.g. for the winter)
- Stayed in bed later than usual in the morning.
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laying up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stay in bed because of illness, tiredness
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lie down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
- Phrase
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lift up
US /lɪft ʌp/
UK /lift ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To raise something to a higher position.
- To improve someone's mood or spirits; to encourage.
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like anything
US /laɪk ˈɛniθɪŋ/
UK /laɪk ˈeniθɪŋ/
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- Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
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like the wind
US /laɪk ðə wɪnd/
UK /laɪk ðə wɪnd/
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- Moving very fast, quickly like the wind blows.
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little man
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A man of short stature.
- An unimportant or insignificant person.
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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 back
US /lʊk bæk/
UK /luk bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think about past events
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look through
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To examine carefully to see what is there
- To search for something among a collection of things.
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looking out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To take care and watch something carefully
- To be careful; to be vigilant
- Intransitive Verb
- To be careful or vigilant
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never you mind
US /ˈnɛvɚ jʊ maɪnd/
UK /ˈnevə ju maɪnd/
- other
- A phrase telling someone not to worry or ask about something.
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next moment
US
UK
- Phrase
- Immediately after; very soon.
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next to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
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no matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
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not necessary
US
UK
- Adjective
- Not required; not needed.
- Phrase
- Optional; not compulsory.
- Avoidable; not inevitable.
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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 interest
US /əv ˈɪntrɪst/
UK /əv ˈɪntrəst/
- other
- Relevant or important to someone or something.
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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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on a stick
US
UK
- Adjective
- Food that is served on a stick
- Noun
- An object attached to a stick, often for play or display
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on account of
US /ɑn əˈkaʊnt ʌv/
UK /ɔn əˈkaunt ɔv/
- Preposition
- Because of.
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on all-fours
US /ɑn ɔl fɔrz/
UK /ɒn ɔ:l fɔ:z/
- other
- Position with hands and knees on the ground.
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on the back of
US /ɑn ðə bæk əv/
UK /ɒn ðə bæk əv/
- other
- As a result of or following something.
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on the floor
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
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on the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
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on the instant
US /ɑn ði ˈɪnstənt/
UK /ɒn ði ˈɪnstənt/
- other
- Immediately; without any delay.
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on the spot
US /ɑn ði spɑt/
UK /ɔn ðə spɔt/
- Phrase
- Immediately; at that location.
- Present and ready for action or responsibility.
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on the street
US /ɑn ði strit/
UK /ɔn ðə stri:t/
- Phrase
- Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- Available or circulating, especially illegally or unofficially.
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on the warpath
US /ɑn ðə ˈwɔrpæθ/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈwɔ:ˌpɑ:θ/
- other
- Being very angry or ready to argue or fight.
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out of the window
US /aʊt əv ðə ˈwɪndoʊ/
UK /aut əv ðə ˈwɪndəu/
- other
- To be discarded or no longer applicable or relevant.
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out there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
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outer edge
US /ˈaʊtɚ ɛdʒ/
UK /ˈautə edʒ/
- Noun
- The external boundary or periphery of something.
- The part of a skate blade farthest from the foot.
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over the fence
US /ˈoʊvɚ ðə ˈfɛns/
UK /ˈəuvə ðə ˈfens/
- Preposition
- Beyond a physical or figurative boundary or limit.
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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 to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
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owing to
US /ˈoɪŋ tu/
UK /ˈəuiŋ tu:/
- Adverb
- Due to
- Preposition
- Because of; due to.
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part company
US /ˈpɑrt ˈkʌmpəni/
UK /ˈpɑ:t ˈkʌmpəni/
- other
- To separate from someone, often ending a relationship or partnership.
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potter
US /'pɑ:tər/
UK /'pɒtə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To spend time, e.g. gardening, without hurrying
- Countable Noun
- Someone who makes pots, bowls etc. out of clay
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pull it out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove something from a place or container by pulling.
- To withdraw or remove something, such as a product or investment, from a particular situation or market.
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pump up
US /pʌmp ʌp/
UK /pʌmp ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To inflate something with air using a pump.
- To increase or improve something.
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quarrel with
US /ˈkwɔrəl wɪθ/
UK /ˈkwɒrəl wɪð/
- other
- To have an argument or disagreement with someone.
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read off
US /rid ɔf/
UK /ri:d ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To recite or announce something from a list.
- To extract or interpret data from a storage medium.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To recite something from memory.
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reckon
US /ˈrɛkən/
UK /ˈrekən/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To believe or expect that something is true
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red hot
US /rɛd hɑt/
UK /red hɔt/
- Adjective
- Extremely hot; heated to a point of glowing red.
- Very exciting, popular, or successful.
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round about
US /raʊnd əˈbaʊt/
UK /raund əˈbaut/
- Adverb
- Approximately; about.
- Preposition
- All around; surrounding.
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run away from
US /rʌn əˈwe frʌm/
UK /rʌn əˈwei frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To run somewhere, e.g. to escape from something
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sail through
US /seɪl θru/
UK /seil θru:/
- other
- To complete something easily and successfully.
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search for
US /sɚtʃ fɔr/
UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find someone or something.
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see in
US /si ɪn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
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seen better days
US /sin ˈbɛtɚ deɪz/
UK /si:n ˈbetə deɪz/
- other
- To be in poor condition or not as good as before.
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set down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To place something down on a table, etc.
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set out
US /sɛt aʊt/
UK /set aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- To give in detail in writing
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set up
US /sɛt ʌp/
UK /set ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make arrangements for something; establish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrange or prepare something for use.
- To start a business, organization, etc.
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show off
US /ʃo ɔf/
UK /ʃəu ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
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shut up
US /ʃʌt ʌp/
UK /ʃʌt ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close something, e.g. a shop
- To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
- Interjection
- An expression of disbelief or surprise
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sit with
US /sit wɪð/
UK /sit wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stay with someone and provide support or comfort.
- To take time to consider or accept something.
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slip by
US /slɪp baɪ/
UK /slip bai/
- Phrasal Verb
- To pass or elapse unnoticed or without being acted upon.
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sour grapes
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UK
- Noun
- Disparaging something because you cannot have it.
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source for
US
UK
- Noun
- A place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained.
- Transitive Verb
- To obtain something from a particular source.
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squeezed out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove an object by pressing something firmly
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stand by
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To keep to an agreement
- To wait for something to happen, e.g. TV broadcast
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stay home
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain in one's house or residence.
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step over
US /stɛp ˈovɚ/
UK /step ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To walk over something.
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stretch out
US /strɛtʃ aʊt/
UK /stretʃ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To extend your body, especially by lying down and reaching with your arms and legs.
- To extend over a large area.
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such as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
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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 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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through with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
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tick
US /tɪk/
UK /tɪk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To function properly or normally
- (Clock) to make light regular timed noise
- Countable Noun
- Small blood-sucking insect that lives on the skin
- Written mark to show something is correct or done
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tick down
US /tɪk daʊn/
UK /tɪk daʊn/
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- To count down or progressively decrease over time.
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to a man
US /tə ə ˈmæn/
UK /tə ə ˈmæn/
- other
- Every single person involved without exception.
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to death
US /tu dɛθ/
UK /tu: deθ/
- Phrase
- Extremely; to a great degree
- Until death
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to distraction
US /tə dɪsˈtrækʃən/
UK /tə dɪsˈtrækʃən/
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- To an extreme or excessive degree.
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to let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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to rights
US /tu raɪts/
UK /tu raɪts/
- other
- Done correctly or properly, especially fixing problems.
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to the good
US /tu ðə ɡʊd/
UK /tu ðə ɡʊd/
- other
- An advantage or credit that one has.
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to the hilt
US /tu ðə hɪlt/
UK /tu ðə hɪlt/
- other
- To the fullest extent or completely.
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to the rescue
US /tu ðə ˈrɛskju/
UK /tə ðə ˈreskju:/
- other
- Arriving in time to help or save someone from danger.
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together with
US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/
UK /təˈɡeðə wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; along with.
- Including; as well as.
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turn around
US /tɚn əˈraʊnd/
UK /tə:n əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change your body to the opposite direction
- To make something running badly into a success
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change direction so as to face the opposite way.
- To improve or cause to improve.
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turn down
US /tɚn daʊn/
UK /tə:n daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To fold something, e.g. a shirt collar
- To refuse something someone offers you
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turn in
US /tɚn ɪn/
UK /tə:n in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To produce or achieve a good performance
- To go to bed
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turn over
US /tɚn ˈovɚ/
UK /tə:n ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lose possession of a ball in sports
- To consider something carefully in your mind
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turn round
US /tɚn raʊnd/
UK /tə:n raund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To turn abruptly and face the other way
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turned out
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
- Transitive Verb
- To extinguish or switch off lights.
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under the circumstances
US
UK
- Phrase
- Considering the situation; given the facts.
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up a stump
US /ʌp ə ˈstʌmp/
UK /ʌp ə ˈstʌmp/
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- To be confused or unable to find an answer.
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up against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrase
- Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- In close proximity or contact with something.
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up the aisle
US /ʌp ði ˈaɪl/
UK /ʌp ðə ˈaɪl/
- other
- To get married, especially in a wedding ceremony.
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up there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
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up till
US /ʌp tɪl/
UK /ʌp tɪl/
- other
- Until a particular time or point.
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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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wait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
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walk away
US /wɔk əˈwe/
UK /wɔ:k əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- To choose not to be involved in something.
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walk with
US /wɔk wɪð/
UK /wɔ:k wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone while walking.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To support or stand by someone.
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whispered
US /'wɪspəd/
UK /'wɪspəd/
- Intransitive Verb
- To talk with breath but no voice
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whole class
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UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The entirety of a class of students.
- Adjective
- Involving or pertaining to the entire class.
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with it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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without a doubt
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UK
- Phrase
- Certainly; definitely.
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without knowing
US
UK
- Phrase
- Unaware; without being conscious of something.
- Unintentionally; without meaning to do something.
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work in
US /wɚk ɪn/
UK /wə:k in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an opening for something in your schedule
- To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
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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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Part 1 - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Audiobook by Mark Twain (Chs 01-10)

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Wanda Wang posted on 2015/06/07

Get ready for some mischief with Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn in this classic American adventure! You'll dive into 19th-century life, pick up advanced vocabulary, and master complex sentences through engaging dialogue and narration.

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