Vocabulary

  • at last: Finally; after a long delay.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • through the looking glass: Entering a strange or surreal situation or world.
  • for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
  • have to: Must do
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • leave off: To stop doing something.
  • for fear of: Because of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
  • in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
  • out of breath: Having difficulty breathing, often after physical exertion.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • at any rate: Whatever happens; in any case; anyway.
  • from side to side: Moving left and right repeatedly.
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
  • for instance: As an example.
  • in hand: In one's possession or control.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
  • come undone: To become unfastened or loosened; to unravel.
  • get at: To criticize someone, often personally
  • in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • next moment: Immediately after; very soon.
  • in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • head out: To leave a place; depart
  • in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • with both hands: Readily and enthusiastically accept something.
  • as for: Concerning; regarding.
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • off the table: No longer being considered or discussed.
  • melt away: To disappear gradually.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • throw over: To propel something over something else
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • set off: To start a journey
  • compared with: In relation to
  • all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • run down: To be in a bad condition
  • in chorus: Speaking or singing all together at the same time.
  • in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
  • on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
  • on second thoughts: After reconsidering; changing one's mind.
  • settle it: To resolve a dispute or argument.
  • under the umbrella: In a position covered and sheltered by an umbrella.
  • such as: For example; like
  • cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
  • in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
  • spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
  • through the ceiling: To increase or rise very sharply.
  • of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
  • as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
  • on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • out of town: Away from one's usual place of residence or work; absent from the local area.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
  • out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
  • sit down: To take a seat
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • down with: Suffering from an illness.
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • heap on: To give or add a large amount of something, especially praise or blame.
  • fill up
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
  • in a corner: In a situation where one is trapped or pressured with few options.
  • in green: Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
  • dropping the ball: To make a mistake or error, especially one that causes problems for others.
  • see through: To realize the truth about
  • easy enough: Sufficiently easy; not too difficult.
  • clock on: To register the start time of work using a time clock.
  • roll over: To make a payment later than planned
  • of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • cry out: To shout or scream loudly, often due to pain, fear, or surprise.
  • get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
  • set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
  • in the wind: Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
  • at length: In detail; fully
  • hand down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
  • hold your tongue: To stop yourself from saying something you might regret.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • move about: To go from place to place; travel around.
  • face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
  • in comparison: When compared to something else.
  • looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
  • move along: To make progress; advance.
  • skim through: To read something quickly, paying little attention to detail.
  • up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
  • box out: To position yourself to block an opponent, commonly in basketball.
  • in no time: Very quickly or soon
  • turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • on tiptoe: Walking quietly with raised heels to avoid making noise.
  • found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
  • join in
  • shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
  • in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
  • number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
  • out of the window: To be discarded or no longer applicable or relevant.
  • on fire: Very successful or popular
  • turn into: To change to become something else
  • call out: To criticize someone to modify their behavior
  • name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • become of: To happen or become the result of something.
  • certain to: Sure to happen; inevitable.
  • rate it: To give something a score or evaluation based on its quality or merit.
  • hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
  • round to: To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
  • for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
  • made to be: Destined or intended for a particular purpose or relationship.
  • shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
  • at hand: Close by; readily available.
  • like anything: Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
  • walk with: To accompany someone while walking.
  • in a row: One after another without a break.
  • cap on: An upper limit or restriction on something, such as spending or quantity.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • fold up: To collapse or be able to be collapsed into a smaller shape, often for storage.
  • dress up: To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
  • of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
  • far worse: Significantly more unpleasant, serious, or severe.
  • make peace: To end a state of conflict or war by agreeing to peaceful terms.
  • within reach: Close enough to be grabbed or used.
  • left standing: Remaining erect or in existence after others have fallen or been removed.
  • sight in: To adjust a weapon's sights for accurate aiming.
  • out of temper: Feeling or showing anger or annoyance.
  • right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
  • go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
  • care for: To want or desire a thing
  • jam tomorrow: A promise of good things that never actually happen.
  • in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
  • keep from: To prevent someone from doing something
  • very top: The highest point or part of something.
  • with just: Using only; with no more than.
  • on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
  • lay in: To provide stocks (e.g. for the winter)
  • of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
  • make up: To invent or create a story
  • in a box: Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
  • put it away: To return something to its proper location; to tidy up.
  • in his place: Instead of him; as his substitute.
  • long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
  • sit out: To refrain from participating in something.
  • off the wall: Unconventional; eccentric; bizarre.
  • wall in: To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
  • pick me up: To collect someone or something from a place.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
  • knock down: To hit something so it falls down
  • deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
  • come round: To visit someone or some place for a short time
  • clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
  • from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
  • turn the handle: To rotate the handle.
  • in twos: In groups or pairs of two.
  • run over: To go beyond a limit, e.g. of a budget
  • in the hope of: With the expectation or desire for something to happen.
  • pass on: A polite way of saying 'to die'
  • work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
  • to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
  • through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
  • fall upon: To attack someone or something suddenly and violently.
  • shaking off: To free yourself of something, e.g. fear or a cold
  • shut out: To prevent from entering; keep out of relationship
  • in the saddle: Riding a horse or in control of a situation.
  • out of the way: Remote; isolated.
  • on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
  • come near: To be nearly as much as (a value)
  • guard against: To take precautions against something undesirable.
  • in the bag: Assured of success; certain to be achieved.
  • except that: But; with the exception that.
  • speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
  • on wheels: Having wheels attached for easy movement.
  • for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
  • in wine: Under the influence of wine; when drunk.
  • by chance: Accidentally; without planning.
  • turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
  • few steps: A small number of steps; a short distance.
  • get here: To arrive at a specific location.
  • up to something: Doing something; planning something, often secret or mischievous.
  • together with: In addition to; along with.
  • leave out: To forget; omit
  • in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
  • came off: To succeed in doing; complete something
  • one round: A single period of fighting in a boxing match.
  • with a bang: In a sudden, noticeable, and exciting way.
  • for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
  • bow to: To bend the head or body as a sign of respect or greeting.
  • bring back: To cause to remember
  • wide of the mark: Not accurate or correct; far from the intended point.
  • cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
  • lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
  • lapping up: To accept or enjoy something with enthusiasm.
  • over the edge: In a state of emotional or mental breakdown; beyond the limits of what one can handle.
  • on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
  • in honour of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
  • on the other paw: Used humorously to mean 'on the other hand'.
  • red: Being the color of blood
  • white: Person's name
  • look: Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
  • begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
  • head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
  • horse: Large animal with 4 legs used for riding
  • glass: Clear hard container used for drinking
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • sheep: Animal with a woolly coat raised for meat or wool
  • dear: Loved or valued very much
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • ask: To say to someone that you want something
  • tree: Tall green plants in a forest
  • hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
  • speak: To be able to use a certain language
  • queen: Person's name
  • cry: To sound an animal may make to call its family
  • wood: Person's name
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
  • large: Big; of great size; broad, tall, wide, or fat
  • add: To include as well
  • side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
  • repeat: Action that is done again
  • dish: Shallow container that you cook or serve food in
  • puzzle: To be a challenge to understand; confuse
  • hill: High land not as high as a mountain
  • song: Distinctive series of sounds made by a bird
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • dream: A wish or hope for something to happen
  • thought: To have an idea about something without certainty
  • kitten: Young cat
  • voice: Ability to sing well
  • reply: Answer to someone's question
  • interrupted: To stop something from happening for a while
  • suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
  • silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
  • shake: To cause someone to be surprised or upset
  • breath: Air you take in and out of your body
  • gently: In a mild, careful, and soft manner
  • rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
  • poetry: Poetic writing; imaginative verses
  • anxiously: With anxiety or a feeling of worry
  • knit: To join or be joined closely together
  • tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
  • remark: Something you say as a reaction to something
  • pudding: Baked dishes for dessert
  • eagerly: With eagerness; in an eager manner
  • helmet: Hard or padded protective hat, as worn by soldiers
  • temper: An angry mood or fit; temperament
  • sudden: Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
  • whisper: To talk with breath but no voice
  • knight: Chess piece in the shape of a horse's head
  • exclaimed: To say or shout something suddenly
  • lily: Type of plant with big, leafy flowers
  • messenger: Someone who delivers things, e.g. by motor bike
  • frightened: Afraid; scared
  • brook: Small river
  • mutton: Meat from a mature domestic sheep
  • majesty: Impressive quality that something large has
  • hastily: Done without much thought; it is done carelessly
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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 the things

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      • Pronoun
      • Everything; all items or aspects
      • Determiner
      • Every item or object being considered or discussed.
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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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    • answer to

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
      • To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
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    • anxiously

      US /ˈæŋkʃəslɪ/

      UK /'æŋkʃəslɪ/

      • Adverb
      • With anxiety or a feeling of worry
      • Wanting something badly
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    • as for

      US /æz fɔr/

      UK /æz fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Concerning; regarding.
      • Phrase
      • Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
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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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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
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    • as with

      US /æz wɪð/

      UK /æz wið/

      • Preposition
      • In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
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    • at a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Separately; one by one
      • Simultaneously; together
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    • at any rate

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      • Phrase
      • Whatever happens; in any case; anyway.
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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 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 length

      US /æt lɛŋkθ/

      UK /æt leŋθ/

      • Adverb
      • In detail; fully
      • Phrase
      • After a long time; eventually
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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 the moment

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      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
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    • at work

      US /æt wɚk/

      UK /æt wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Located at one's place of employment
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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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    • become of

      US /bɪˈkʌm ʌv/

      UK /bɪˈkʌm əv/

      • other
      • To happen or become the result of something.
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    • bow to

      US /bo tu/

      UK /bəu tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To bend the head or body as a sign of respect or greeting.
      • To give in or submit to something, often unwillingly.
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    • box out

      US /bɑks aʊt/

      UK /bɒks aʊt/

      • other
      • To position yourself to block an opponent, commonly in basketball.
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    • breath

      US /brɛθ/

      UK /breθ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Air you take in and out of your body
      • The smell of someone's breath.
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    • bring back

      US /brɪŋ bæk/

      UK /briŋ bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause to remember
      • To return something
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    • brook

      US /brʊk/

      UK /brʊk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small river
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    • by chance

      US /baɪ tʃæns/

      UK /bai tʃɑ:ns/

      • Adverb
      • Accidentally; without planning.
      • Phrase
      • Accidentally; without planning.
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    • call out

      US /kɔl aʊt/

      UK /kɔ:l aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To criticize someone to modify their behavior
      • To announce or specify, e.g. in a list
      • Transitive Verb
      • To summon or request the presence of someone, especially for assistance or service.
      • To publicly criticize or denounce someone for their actions or behavior.
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    • came off

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

      US /kæp ɑn/

      UK /kæp ɒn/

      • other
      • An upper limit or restriction on something, such as spending or quantity.
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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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    • certain to

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      • Adjective
      • Sure to happen; inevitable.
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    • clock in

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
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    • clock on

      US /klɑk ɑn/

      UK /klɒk ɒn/

      • other
      • To register the start time of work using a time clock.
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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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    • come near

      US /kʌm nɪr/

      UK /kʌm niə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be nearly as much as (a value)
      • To approach
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    • come round

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To visit someone or some place for a short time
      • To regain consciousness after fainting
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    • come undone

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become unfastened or loosened; to unravel.
      • To fail or collapse; to not succeed.
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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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    • compared with

      US /kəmˈpɛrd wɪð/

      UK /kəmˈpeəd wið/

      • Preposition
      • In relation to
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have examined the differences or similarities between two or more things.
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    • cover up

      US /ˈkʌvɚ ʌp/

      UK /ˈkʌvə ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To hide something bad; conceal
      • To put on warmer clothes; to protect oneself from the cold.
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    • cry out

      US /kraɪ aʊt/

      UK /krai aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To shout or scream loudly, often due to pain, fear, or surprise.
      • To protest or object strongly and publicly.
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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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    • deal to

      US /dil tə/

      UK /di:l tə/

      • other
      • To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
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    • dish

      US /dɪʃ/

      UK /dɪʃ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Shallow container that you cook or serve food in
      • Food that has been prepared in a certain way
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    • down with

      US /daʊn wɪð/

      UK /daun wið/

      • Adjective
      • Suffering from an illness.
      • Agreeable to; in favor of.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of opposition to something.
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    • dress up

      US /drɛs ʌp/

      UK /dres ʌp/

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

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      • Idiom
      • To make a mistake or error, especially one that causes problems for others.
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    • eagerly

      US /ˈiɡɚlɪ/

      UK /'i:gəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • With eagerness; in an eager manner
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    • easy enough

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      • Phrase
      • Sufficiently easy; not too difficult.
      • Acceptable or satisfactory in its ease.
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    • except that

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt ðæt/

      UK /ikˈsept ðæt/

      • Conjunction
      • But; with the exception that.
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    • exclaimed

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      • Intransitive Verb
      • To say or shout something suddenly
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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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    • fall upon

      US /fɔl əˈpɑn/

      UK /fɔ:l əˈpɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attack someone or something suddenly and violently.
      • To become someone's responsibility or duty.
      B1
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    • far worse

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Significantly more unpleasant, serious, or severe.
      • In a much poorer state of health or physical condition.
      • Adverb
      • To a much greater degree of inferiority or unsuitability.
      A2
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    • few steps

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A small number of steps; a short distance.
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    • fill up

      US /fɪl ʌp/

      UK /fil ʌp/

      • Phrase
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make something full.
      • To become full.
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    • fold up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To collapse or be able to be collapsed into a smaller shape, often for storage.
      • To fail and close down (a business).
      B1
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    • for a minute

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For a short period of time; briefly.
      • Used to indicate a sudden realization or thought.
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    • for certain

      US /fɔr ˈsɚtn/

      UK /fɔ: ˈsə:tn/

      • Idiom
      • Definitely; without a doubt.
      • Phrase
      • Without any doubt; definitely.
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    • for fear of

      US /fɔr fɪr ʌv/

      UK /fɔ: fiə ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Because of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
      A1
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    • for instance

      US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/

      • Adverb
      • As an example.
      • Phrase
      • As an example.
      • As an illustration or case in point
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    • for nothing

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
      • Free; without cost
      A1
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    • for someone

      US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/

      UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/

      • other
      • On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
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    • found out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
      • To become known; be revealed.
      B2
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    • frightened

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Afraid; scared
      • Easily scared; timid.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone afraid or nervous
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    • from home

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Working or operating from one's residence.
      • Originating or coming from one's own house or country.
      A1
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    • from side to side

      US /frəm saɪd tu saɪd/

      UK /frəm saɪd tə saɪd/

      • other
      • Moving left and right repeatedly.
      A2
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    • gently

      US /ˈdʒentli/

      UK /ˈdʒentli/

      • Adverb
      • In a mild, careful, and soft manner
      A2
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    • get at

      US /ɡɛt æt/

      UK /ɡet æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To criticize someone, often personally
      • To imply something; hint at
      A1
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    • get here

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To arrive at a specific location.
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    • get into it

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become interested in something and enjoy it.
      • To start a career or profession.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become interested in something.
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    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
      • To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
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    • get through

      US /ɡɛt θru/

      UK /ɡet θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive at the end of or finish something
      • To succeed in contacting someone by phone
      A1
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
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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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    • go out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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    • go straight

      US /ɡo stret/

      UK /ɡəu streit/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To continue in the same direction without turning.
      • To start living an honest and law-abiding life.
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      A1
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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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    • guard against

      US /ɡɑrd əˈɡenst/

      UK /ɡɑ:d əˈɡenst/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To take precautions against something undesirable.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take precautions against something; to protect oneself from something negative.
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    • hand down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
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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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    • hastily

      US /ˈhestɪlɪ/

      UK /'heɪstɪlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Done without much thought; it is done carelessly
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • head out

      US /hɛd aʊt/

      UK /hed aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a place; depart
      A1
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    • heap on

      US /hip ɑn/

      UK /hi:p ɒn/

      • other
      • To give or add a large amount of something, especially praise or blame.
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    • helmet

      US /ˈhɛlmɪt/

      UK /'helmɪt/

      • Noun
      • Hard or padded protective hat, as worn by soldiers
      • A piece of armor formerly worn to protect the head.
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    • hill

      US /hɪl/

      UK /hɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • High land not as high as a mountain
      • Where the road or land goes upward; slope
      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
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    • hold your tongue

      US /hoʊld jʊr tʌŋ/

      UK /hould jɔ: tʌŋ/

      • other
      • To stop yourself from saying something you might regret.
      B1
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    • horse

      US /hɔ:rs/

      UK /hɔ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large animal with 4 legs used for riding
      • Stand or frame used to support something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To fool around stupidly
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    • in a box

      US /ɪn ə bɑks/

      UK /ɪn ə bɒks/

      • other
      • Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
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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 minute

      US

      UK

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

      US /ɪn e ro/

      UK /in ə rəu/

      • Phrase
      • One after another without a break.
      • Arranged in a straight line.
      • Idiom
      • To have an argument.
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    • in chorus

      US /ɪn ˈkɔrəs/

      UK /in ˈkɔ:rəs/

      • other
      • Speaking or singing all together at the same time.
      B1
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    • in comparison

      US /ɪn kəmˈpærɪsən/

      UK /in kəmˈpærisən/

      • Adverb
      • When compared to something else.
      • Phrase
      • When compared to something else.
      • When considering the differences between two or more things.
      A1
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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 green

      US /ɪn ɡrin/

      UK /ɪn ɡri:n/

      • other
      • Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
      B2
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    • in hand

      US /ɪn hænd/

      UK /in hænd/

      • Phrase
      • In one's possession or control.
      More
    • in his place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Instead of him; as his substitute.
      • In the position or location that belongs to him.
      More
    • in honour of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
      A1
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    • in no time

      US /ɪn noʊ taɪm/

      UK /in nəʊ taim/

      • Phrase
      • Very quickly or soon
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    • in prison

      US /ɪn ˈprɪzən/

      UK /in ˈprizən/

      • Phrase
      • Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
      More
    • in sight

      US /ɪn saɪt/

      UK /in sait/

      • Phrase
      • Visible; able to be seen.
      • Near to being achieved; imminent.
      More
    • 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 bag

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • Assured of success; certain to be achieved.
      • Adjective
      • Securely obtained or achieved.
      A1
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    • in the game

      US /ɪn ðə ˈɡeɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈɡeɪm/

      • other
      • Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
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    • in the hope of

      US /ɪn ðə ˈhoʊp ʌv/

      UK /in ðə ˈhəup ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • With the expectation or desire for something to happen.
      B2
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    • in the house

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
      • Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
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    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
      A2
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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 saddle

      US /ɪn ðə ˈsædl/

      UK /in ðə ˈsædl/

      • other
      • Riding a horse or in control of a situation.
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    • in the way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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    • in the wind

      US /ɪn ðə wɪnd/

      UK /ɪn ðə wɪnd/

      • other
      • Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
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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.
      A1
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    • in turn

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
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    • in twos

      US /ɪn tuz/

      UK /ɪn tu:z/

      • other
      • In groups or pairs of two.
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    • in vain

      US /ɪn ven/

      UK /in vein/

      • Phrase
      • Without success or result; futilely.
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    • in wine

      US /ɪn waɪn/

      UK /ɪn waɪn/

      • other
      • Under the influence of wine; when drunk.
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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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    • interrupted

      US /ˌɪntə'rʌptɪd/

      UK /ˌɪntə'rʌptɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop something from happening for a while
      • To stop someone from speaking by saying or doing something.
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    • jam tomorrow

      US /dʒæm təˈmɑroʊ/

      UK /dʒæm təˈmɒrəʊ/

      • other
      • A promise of good things that never actually happen.
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    • join in

      US /dʒɔɪn ɪn/

      UK /dʒɔin in/

      • Phrasal Verb
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    • keep from

      US /kip frʌm/

      UK /ki:p frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To prevent someone from doing something
      A1
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    • kitten

      US /ˈkɪtn/

      UK /ˈkɪtn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Young cat
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    • knight

      US /naɪt/

      UK /naɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Chess piece in the shape of a horse's head
      • High-ranked medieval soldier fighting on horse
      • Transitive Verb
      • To grant someone the title of knight
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    • knit

      US /nɪt/

      UK /nɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To join or be joined closely together
      • To make clothing by joining strands of wool
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    • knock down

      US /nɑk daʊn/

      UK /nɔk daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To hit something so it falls down
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    • lapping up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accept or enjoy something with enthusiasm.
      • To drink a liquid by scooping it up with the tongue.
      More
    • 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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    • leave off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop doing something.
      • To omit or exclude something.
      A2
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    • leave out

      US /liv aʊt/

      UK /li:v aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To forget; omit
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    • left standing

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Remaining erect or in existence after others have fallen or been removed.
      • Unresolved or not dealt with.
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    • lie in

      US /lai ɪn/

      UK /lai in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
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    • like anything

      US /laɪk ˈɛniθɪŋ/

      UK /laɪk ˈeniθɪŋ/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
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    • lily

      US /'lɪlɪ/

      UK /'lɪlɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Type of plant with big, leafy flowers
      • Proper Noun
      • A female given name.
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    • live on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue to exist or be remembered.
      • To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
      More
    • long for

      US /lɔŋ fɔr/

      UK /lɔŋ fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
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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 for

      US /lʊk fɔr/

      UK /luk fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find a thing or person that is lost
      • To expect or anticipate something.
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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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    • made to be

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Destined or intended for a particular purpose or relationship.
      • Designed or constructed with a specific quality or characteristic.
      More
    • majesty

      US /ˈmædʒɪsti/

      UK /'mædʒəstɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Impressive quality that something large has
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    • make peace

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To end a state of conflict or war by agreeing to peaceful terms.
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    • make up

      US /mek ʌp/

      UK /meik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To invent or create a story
      • To add up to
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To invent a story, excuse, etc.
      • To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
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    • melt away

      US /mɛlt əˈwe/

      UK /melt əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To disappear gradually.
      • To become gradually smaller or less.
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    • messenger

      US /ˈmɛsəndʒɚ/

      UK /ˈmesɪndʒə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Someone who delivers things, e.g. by motor bike
      • A program or application used for sending instant messages.
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    • move about

      US /muv əˈbaʊt/

      UK /mu:v əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go from place to place; travel around.
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    • move along

      US /muv əˈlɔŋ/

      UK /mu:v əˈlɔŋ/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make progress; advance.
      • To tell someone to leave or keep moving.
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    • mutton

      US /ˈmʌtn/

      UK /ˈmʌtn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Meat from a mature domestic sheep
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    • name for

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
      A1
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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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    • number of people

      US /ˈnʌmbɚ ʌv ˈpipəl/

      UK /ˈnʌmbə ɔv ˈpi:pl/

      • Phrase
      • The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
      • A statistical figure representing the population size or a subset thereof.
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    • of age

      US /əv eɪdʒ/

      UK /əv eɪdʒ/

      • other
      • Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
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    • of choice

      US /əv tʃɔɪs/

      UK /əv tʃɔɪs/

      • other
      • Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
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    • of itself

      US /ʌv ɪtˈself/

      UK /əv ɪtˈself/

      • other
      • Happening automatically without external cause or help.
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    • of old

      US /ʌv oʊld/

      UK /əv əuld/

      • other
      • From a long time ago; in the past.
      B2
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    • of use

      US /ʌv jus/

      UK /əv ju:s/

      • other
      • Having practical value; useful or helpful.
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    • off the table

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • No longer being considered or discussed.
      • Removed from the table.
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    • off the wall

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; eccentric; bizarre.
      • Adverb
      • Away from a wall.
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    • on and off

      US /ɑn ənd ɔf/

      UK /ɔn ænd ɔf/

      • Adverb
      • Intermittently; not continuously.
      • Adjective
      • Characterized by periods of involvement and separation.
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    • on fire

      US /ɑn faɪr/

      UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/

      • Adjective
      • Very successful or popular
      • Burning
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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.
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    • on purpose

      US /ɑn ˈpɚpəs/

      UK /ɔn ˈpə:pəs/

      • Idiom
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
      • Phrase
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
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    • on second thoughts

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • After reconsidering; changing one's mind.
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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.
      More
    • on the other paw

      US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ pɔ/

      UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə pɔ:/

      • other
      • Used humorously to mean 'on the other hand'.
      B2
      More
    • on the other side of

      US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/

      • Preposition
      • Located across something from a given point.
      A2
      More
    • on the road

      US /ɑn ði rəʊd/

      UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/

      • Phrase
      • Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
      • Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
      • Idiom
      • Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
      A1
      More
    • on the table

      US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of a table.
      • Available for consideration or discussion.
      A1
      More
    • on tiptoe

      US /ɑn ˈtɪptoʊ/

      UK /ɒn ˈtɪptəu/

      • other
      • Walking quietly with raised heels to avoid making noise.
      A2
      More
    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
      A1
      More
    • on wheels

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Having wheels attached for easy movement.
      • Phrase
      • Mobile; equipped to travel.
      • Mounted on wheels; mobile.
      A1
      More
    • one round

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A single period of fighting in a boxing match.
      • A single serving of drinks for a group of people.
      A1
      More
    • out of breath

      US /aʊt ʌv brɛθ/

      UK /aut ɔv breθ/

      • Adjective
      • Having difficulty breathing, often after physical exertion.
      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
    • out of temper

      US /aʊt əv ˈtempɚ/

      UK /aut əv ˈtempə/

      • other
      • Feeling or showing anger or annoyance.
      B1
      More
    • out of the way

      US /aʊt ʌv ði we/

      UK /aut ɔv ðə wei/

      • Adjective
      • Remote; isolated.
      • No longer obstructing or hindering.
      • Phrase
      • Not obstructing or impeding progress; in a position where one does not cause an obstruction.
      • Completed; finished; no longer needing attention.
      B1
      More
    • out of the window

      US /aʊt əv ðə ˈwɪndoʊ/

      UK /aut əv ðə ˈwɪndəu/

      • other
      • To be discarded or no longer applicable or relevant.
      B2
      More
    • out of town

      US /aʊt ʌv taʊn/

      UK /aut ɔv taun/

      • Phrase
      • Away from one's usual place of residence or work; absent from the local area.
      • Adjective
      • Not available in the local area; absent and unreachable.
      A1
      More
    • over the edge

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a state of emotional or mental breakdown; beyond the limits of what one can handle.
      • Beyond the physical boundary or brink of something.
      B1
      More
    • pass on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • A polite way of saying 'to die'
      A1
      More
    • pick me up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To collect someone or something from a place.
      • To improve someone's mood or energy.
      A2
      More
    • poetry

      US /ˈpoʊətri/

      UK /ˈpəʊətri/

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

      US /ˈpʊdɪŋ/

      UK /ˈpʊdɪŋ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Baked dishes for dessert
      B2
      More
    • put it away

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return something to its proper location; to tidy up.
      • To save something, especially money, for future use.
      A1
      More
    • puzzle

      US /ˈpʌzəl/

      UK /'pʌzl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be a challenge to understand; confuse
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something challenging to explain or understand
      • Game requiring the player to find an answer
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • queen

      US /kwin/

      UK /kwi:n/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Noun
      • Playing card, with the image of a queen on it
      • Piece in chess has the most freedom of movement
      A2
      More
    • rate it

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give something a score or evaluation based on its quality or merit.
      B1
      More
    • remark

      US /rɪˈmɑ:rk/

      UK /rɪˈmɑ:k/

      • Noun
      • Something you say as a reaction to something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To comment on something that you observe
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • repeat

      US /rɪˈpit/

      UK /rɪˈpi:t/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Action that is done again
      • Musical passage that is to be played again
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To do something over again
      • To say something you have learned and memorized
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • right for

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
      • Correct or most appropriate.
      A1
      More
    • roll over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make a payment later than planned
      • To turn your body when lying down
      A2
      More
    • round to

      US /raʊnd tə/

      UK /raund tə/

      • other
      • To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
      B2
      More
    • run down

      US /rʌn daʊn/

      UK /rʌn daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be in a bad condition
      • To stop because of lack of power, e.g. a battery
      A1
      More
    • run over

      US /rʌn ˈovɚ/

      UK /rʌn ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go beyond a limit, e.g. of a budget
      • To hit someone when driving a car
      A1
      More
    • see through

      US /si θru/

      UK /si: θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To realize the truth about
      • To continue doing something until it is finished, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
      A1
      More
    • set off

      US /sɛt ɔf/

      UK /set ɒf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start a journey
      • To cause something to explode or start working.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to explode.
      A1
      More
    • set out

      US /sɛt aʊt/

      UK /set aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrange something in an orderly fashion
      • To give in detail in writing
      A1
      More
    • set to

      US /sɛt tu/

      UK /set tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
      A1
      More
    • settle it

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To resolve a dispute or argument.
      B2
      More
    • shake

      US /ʃek/

      UK /ʃeɪk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause someone to be surprised or upset
      • To cause a belief, idea, or feeling to weaken
      • Countable Noun
      • Drink made by shaking milk with fruit or flavors
      A2
      More
    • shaking off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To free yourself of something, e.g. fear or a cold
      • To get rid of something unwanted.
      A2
      More
    • sheep

      US /ʃip/

      UK /ʃi:p/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Animal with a woolly coat raised for meat or wool
      • Noun
      • Person who behaves as others do, without thinking
      B1
      More
    • shout out

      US /ʃaʊt aʊt/

      UK /ʃaut aut/

      • Noun
      • A public expression of greeting or praise.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To publicly mention or acknowledge someone or something.
      • To publicly acknowledge or thank someone.
      A2
      More
    • shut out

      US /ʃʌt aʊt/

      UK /ʃʌt aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To prevent from entering; keep out of relationship
      A2
      More
    • 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
      A2
      More
    • sight in

      US /saɪt ɪn/

      UK /saɪt ɪn/

      • other
      • To adjust a weapon's sights for accurate aiming.
      C1
      More
    • silence

      US /ˈsaɪləns/

      UK /'saɪləns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being quiet and not talking for a time
      • When there is not sound or noise; complete quiet
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop the noise that something is making
      • To prevent someone from expressing thoughts
      A2
      More
    • sit down

      US /sit daʊn/

      UK /sit daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take a seat
      A1
      More
    • sit out

      US /sit aʊt/

      UK /sit aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To refrain from participating in something.
      • To wait until something ends.
      A1
      More
    • skim through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To read something quickly, paying little attention to detail.
      A2
      More
    • speak of

      US /spik ʌv/

      UK /spi:k ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To mention someone or something in conversation.
      B1
      More
    • spread out

      US /sprɛd aʊt/

      UK /spred aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To extend or stretch over a large area.
      • To arrange things so that they cover a large area.
      B2
      More
    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
      A1
      More
    • sudden

      US /ˈsʌdn/

      UK /ˈsʌdn/

      • Adjective
      • Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
      B1
      More
    • suppose

      US /səˈpoʊz/

      UK /sə'pəʊz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or guess what might happen
      • Conjunction
      • What if
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
      More
    • temper

      US /ˈtɛmpɚ/

      UK /ˈtempə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An angry mood or fit; temperament
      • Lack of calmness
      • Transitive Verb
      • To dilute something or make it less severe
      • To heat metal to make it hard or flexible
      B1TOEIC
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
      More
    • 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
      More
    • through the ceiling

      US /θru ðə ˈsilɪŋ/

      UK /θru: ðə ˈsi:lɪŋ/

      • other
      • To increase or rise very sharply.
      B2
      More
    • through the looking glass

      US /θru ðə ˈlʊkɪŋ ˈglæs/

      UK /θru: ðə ˈlukiŋ ˈglɑ:s/

      • other
      • Entering a strange or surreal situation or world.
      • Entering a reversed or fantastical world or situation.
      C1
      More
    • through with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
      A1
      More
    • throw over

      US /θro ˈovɚ/

      UK /θrəu ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To propel something over something else
      A1
      More
    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
      More
    • to taste

      US /tu teɪst/

      UK /tu teɪst/

      • other
      • Add an ingredient according to your preference.
      A2
      More
    • together with

      US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/

      UK /təˈɡeðə wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; along with.
      • Including; as well as.
      A1
      More
    • tone

      US /toʊn/

      UK /təʊn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Atmosphere or feeling in a message
      • Firmness and strength of the body's muscles
      • Transitive Verb
      • To increase the quality of muscles by exercise
      A2
      More
    • turn in

      US /tɚn ɪn/

      UK /tə:n in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To produce or achieve a good performance
      • To go to bed
      A1
      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 out

      US /tɚn aʊt/

      UK /tə:n aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive for a public event or entertainment
      • To happen to be in the end
      A1
      More
    • turn the handle

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To rotate the handle.
      A2
      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
    • under the umbrella

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a position covered and sheltered by an umbrella.
      • In a position covered and sheltered by an umbrella, typically for protection from the sun.
      A1
      More
    • up against

      US /ʌp əˈɡenst/

      UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/

      • Phrase
      • Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
      • In close proximity or contact with something.
      More
    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
      A1
      More
    • up to something

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Doing something; planning something, often secret or mischievous.
      • Capable of doing something; equal to a task.
      A1
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • very top

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The highest point or part of something.
      • Adjective
      • The most important or successful.
      More
    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
      A1
      More
    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      More
    • wall in

      US /wɔl ɪn/

      UK /wɔ:l ɪn/

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

      US /ˈhwɪspɚ,ˈwɪs-/

      UK /'wɪspə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To talk with breath but no voice
      • Noun
      • Act of talking without using your voice
      A2
      More
    • wide of the mark

      US /waɪd əv ði mɑrk/

      UK /waɪd əv ðə mɑ:k/

      • other
      • Not accurate or correct; far from the intended point.
      B2
      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 a bang

      US /wɪð e bæŋ/

      UK /wið ə bæŋ/

      • Phrase
      • In a sudden, noticeable, and exciting way.
      • Accompanied by a loud, explosive noise.
      B2
      More
    • with both hands

      US /wɪθ boʊθ ˈhændz/

      UK /wɪθ bəʊθ ˈhændz/

      • other
      • Readily and enthusiastically accept something.
      B1
      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
    • with just

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using only; with no more than.
      • Barely; by a narrow margin.
      A2
      More
    • within reach

      US /wɪðˈɪn ritʃ/

      UK /wiˈðin ri:tʃ/

      • Phrase
      • Close enough to be grabbed or used.
      • Possible to achieve with effort.
      B1
      More
    • wood

      US /wʊd/

      UK /wʊd/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Land covered with trees, smaller than a forest
      • Cut tree used for making fires or building things
      A2
      More
    • work at

      US /wɚk æt/

      UK /wə:k æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a job at a particular place or organization.
      • To make an effort to improve something.
      A1
      More
    • work on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
      A1
      More
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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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    Through the Looking-Glass Audiobook by Lewis Carroll

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    Ever wondered what it's like on the other side of the looking glass? Dive into Lewis Carroll's classic tale as Alice chats with her kitten, exploring imaginative scenarios and the peculiar logic of Looking-Glass House. You'll get a taste of whimsical storytelling and pick up some fun, descriptive language along the way!

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