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Vocabulary

of course: Sure ; Certainly
at last: Finally; after a long delay.
have to: Must do
for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
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.
leave off: To stop doing something.
for fear of: Because of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
going on: To continue doing something
think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
out of breath: Having difficulty breathing, often after physical exertion.
at any rate: Whatever happens; in any case; anyway.
at least: As a minimum
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.
through the looking glass: Entering a strange or surreal situation or world.
come from: To have as your native country or city
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.
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.
in hand: In one's possession or control.
in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
from side to side: Moving left and right repeatedly.
as for: Concerning; regarding.
at a time: Separately; one by one
to do with: To be about something; concern
come undone: To become unfastened or loosened; to unravel.
wake up: To stop sleeping
off the table: No longer being considered or discussed.
melt away: To disappear gradually.
throw over: To propel something over something else
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
next to: Being located along side another
in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
head out: To leave a place; depart
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.
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.
knock down: To hit something so it falls down
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
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.
with both hands: Readily and enthusiastically accept something.
care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
fill up
work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
at work: Located at one's place of employment
in a corner: In a situation where one is trapped or pressured with few options.
wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
in green: Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
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.
read for: To read aloud on behalf of someone else.
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
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
found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
join in
in chorus: Speaking or singing all together at the same time.
shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
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
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.
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.
in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
out of temper: Feeling or showing anger or annoyance.
go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
care for: To want or desire a thing
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.
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.
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
get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
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
at the moment: At this time; now
with a bang: In a sudden, noticeable, and exciting way.
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.
lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
lapping up: To accept or enjoy something with enthusiasm.
on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
in honour of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
down with: Suffering from an illness.
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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UK
- 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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UK
- 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
US
UK
- Phrase
- Whatever happens; in any case; anyway.
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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
US
UK
- 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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came off
US
UK
- 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
US
UK
- Adjective
- Sure to happen; inevitable.
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clock in
US
UK
- 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
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To visit someone or some place for a short time
- To regain consciousness after fainting
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come undone
US
UK
- 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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eagerly
US /ˈiɡɚlɪ/
UK /'i:gəlɪ/
- Adverb
- With eagerness; in an eager manner
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easy enough
US
UK
- 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
US
UK
- 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.
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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.
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few steps
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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).
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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.
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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
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found out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- To become known; be revealed.
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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
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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 side to side
US /frəm saɪd tu saɪd/
UK /frəm saɪd tə saɪd/
- other
- Moving left and right repeatedly.
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gently
US /ˈdʒentli/
UK /ˈdʒentli/
- Adverb
- In a mild, careful, and soft manner
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get at
US /ɡɛt æt/
UK /ɡet æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To criticize someone, often personally
- To imply something; hint at
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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
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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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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)
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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
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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.
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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 chorus
US /ɪn ˈkɔrəs/
UK /in ˈkɔ:rəs/
- other
- Speaking or singing all together at the same time.
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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.
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in hand
US /ɪn hænd/
UK /in hænd/
- Phrase
- In one's possession or control.
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in his place
US
UK
- Phrase
- Instead of him; as his substitute.
- In the position or location that belongs to him.
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in honour of
US
UK
- Phrase
- To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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
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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.
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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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leave off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop doing something.
- To omit or exclude something.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 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.
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on the other paw
US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ pɔ/
UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə pɔ:/
- other
- Used humorously to mean 'on the other hand'.
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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.
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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.
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on the table
US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of a table.
- Available for consideration or discussion.
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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.
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on wheels
US
UK
- Adjective
- Having wheels attached for easy movement.
- Phrase
- Mobile; equipped to travel.
- Mounted on wheels; mobile.
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out of breath
US /aʊt ʌv brɛθ/
UK /aut ɔv breθ/
- Adjective
- Having difficulty breathing, often after physical exertion.
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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.
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out of temper
US /aʊt əv ˈtempɚ/
UK /aut əv ˈtempə/
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- Feeling or showing anger or annoyance.
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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.
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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 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.
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pass on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- A polite way of saying 'to die'
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pick me up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To collect someone or something from a place.
- To improve someone's mood or energy.
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poetry
US /ˈpoʊətri/
UK /ˈpəʊətri/
- Uncountable Noun
- Poetic writing; imaginative verses
- A collection of poems.
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pudding
US /ˈpʊdɪŋ/
UK /ˈpʊdɪŋ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Baked dishes for dessert
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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.
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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
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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
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rate it
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To give something a score or evaluation based on its quality or merit.
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read for
US /rid fɚ/
UK /ri:d fə/
- other
- To read aloud on behalf of someone else.
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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
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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
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right for
US
UK
- Adjective
- Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- Correct or most appropriate.
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roll over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make a payment later than planned
- To turn your body when lying down
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round to
US /raʊnd tə/
UK /raund tə/
- other
- To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 to
US /sɛt tu/
UK /set tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
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settle it
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To resolve a dispute or argument.
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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
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shaking off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To free yourself of something, e.g. fear or a cold
- To get rid of something unwanted.
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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
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shout out
US /ʃaʊt aʊt/
UK /ʃaut aut/
- Noun
- A public expression of greeting or praise.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To publicly mention or acknowledge someone or something.
- To publicly acknowledge or thank someone.
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shut out
US /ʃʌt aʊt/
UK /ʃʌt aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To prevent from entering; keep out of relationship
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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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sight in
US /saɪt ɪn/
UK /saɪt ɪn/
- other
- To adjust a weapon's sights for accurate aiming.
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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
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sit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
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sit out
US /sit aʊt/
UK /sit aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To refrain from participating in something.
- To wait until something ends.
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skim through
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To read something quickly, paying little attention to detail.
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speak of
US /spik ʌv/
UK /spi:k ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To mention someone or something in conversation.
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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.
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such as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
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sudden
US /ˈsʌdn/
UK /ˈsʌdn/
- Adjective
- Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
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suppose
US /səˈpoʊz/
UK /sə'pəʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or guess what might happen
- Conjunction
- What if
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talking about
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- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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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
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think about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
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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 the ceiling
US /θru ðə ˈsilɪŋ/
UK /θru: ðə ˈsi:lɪŋ/
- other
- To increase or rise very sharply.
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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.
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through with
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UK
- Phrase
- Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
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throw over
US /θro ˈovɚ/
UK /θrəu ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To propel something over something else
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to do with
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
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to taste
US /tu teɪst/
UK /tu teɪst/
- other
- Add an ingredient according to your preference.
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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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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
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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 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
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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
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turn the handle
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UK
- Transitive Verb
- To rotate the handle.
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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.
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under the umbrella
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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.
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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 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 to something
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UK
- Phrase
- Doing something; planning something, often secret or mischievous.
- Capable of doing something; equal to a task.
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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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very top
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UK
- Noun
- The highest point or part of something.
- Adjective
- The most important or successful.
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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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wake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
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wall in
US /wɔl ɪn/
UK /wɔ:l ɪn/
- other
- To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
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whisper
US /ˈhwɪspɚ,ˈwɪs-/
UK /'wɪspə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To talk with breath but no voice
- Noun
- Act of talking without using your voice
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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.
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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.
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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.
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with both hands
US /wɪθ boʊθ ˈhændz/
UK /wɪθ bəʊθ ˈhændz/
- other
- Readily and enthusiastically accept something.
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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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with just
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UK
- Phrase
- Using only; with no more than.
- Barely; by a narrow margin.
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within reach
US /wɪðˈɪn ritʃ/
UK /wiˈðin ri:tʃ/
- Phrase
- Close enough to be grabbed or used.
- Possible to achieve with effort.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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

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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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richardwang posted on 2015/08/22

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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