Part 2 - Anne of Green Gables Audiobook by Lucy Maud Montgomery (Chs 11-18)┃VoiceTube - Learning English through Videos

Vocabulary

of course: Sure ; Certainly
have to: Must do
look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
in school: Attending an educational institution.
think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
sit with: To stay with someone and provide support or comfort.
at once: Immediately; without delay
in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
to do with: To be about something; concern
after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
at last: Finally; after a long delay.
got to: To arrive at some place
the following: Next in order or sequence.
on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
for pity's sake: An expression showing frustration or pleading urgently.
over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
as long as: For the period that; provided that.
own up: To admit that you did something wrong
as for: Concerning; regarding.
ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
the whole story: The complete and unabridged account of something.
speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
stay home: To remain in one's house or residence.
come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
black and white
neat and clean: Orderly and clean; tidy.
sit down: To take a seat
down the road: At a future time; in the future.
no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
through the floor: To decrease or fall extremely quickly.
to death: Extremely; to a great degree
in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
make up: To invent or create a story
for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
think about: To consider something carefully.
stay in: To remain inside one's home.
in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
look back: To think about past events
set on: To attack
in hand: In one's possession or control.
at a time: Separately; one by one
think out: To consider carefully so all points are covered
go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
at home: In one's own residence or country.
go back to: To return to a starting point
run down: To be in a bad condition
as well as: Also; in addition to
lay off: To stop troubling or hitting someone
as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
after dinner: Following the meal of dinner.
red hot: Extremely hot; heated to a point of glowing red.
on account of: Because of.
account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
do without: To manage without having or doing something
in high dudgeon: Feeling very angry or offended.
call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
as regards: Concerning; regarding
thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
in particular: Specifically; especially.
in the person of: Represented or embodied by a specific individual.
get acquainted with: To become familiar with someone or something.
in spirit: Feeling or showing enthusiasm; with strong emotional support, even if not physically present.
out of doors: Outside, in the open air.
work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
rub it in: To emphasize someone's mistake or misfortune, often to make them feel worse.
out there: In or to a place that is far away
through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
sober down: To become less drunk or more serious.
stop in: To visit a place briefly, usually on the way to somewhere else.
as anything: Used to emphasize intensity or degree of a quality or action.
get up to: To do something slightly naughty
made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
live through: To experience something difficult or painful and survive it.
one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
hold your tongue: To stop yourself from saying something you might regret.
on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
in store: About to happen in the future
in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
try on: To wear something briefly to check it fits, etc.
last person: The individual who is the final one in a sequence or group.
help along: To assist or encourage progress or development of something.
far worse: Significantly more unpleasant, serious, or severe.
at intervals: Occurring with breaks of time in between.
deal with
in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
by night: During the night; not during the day.
beat out: To defeat someone in a competition or contest.
as you like: In any way that you want; according to your preference.
to order: To give an instruction or command.
to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
from the first: From the very beginning.
come down to: To become in the end a matter of
when the time comes: At the appropriate or necessary future moment.
box in: To trap or prevent movement by surrounding closely.
in a box: Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
hitch up: To pull or raise something, especially clothing, to a higher position.
in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
in the shadow of: Close to and influenced or dominated by something else.
in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
set back: To cost someone, often a large amount
start off: To begin or commence something.
get on with: To have a good relationship with someone
talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
in half: Divided into two equal parts.
to the core: Completely; fundamentally; in every aspect.
wink at: To deliberately ignore or allow something wrong or improper.
at arm's length: At a distance that can be reached by extending the arm.
with a vengeance: With great force, intensity, or energy.
cracked it: To solve a problem or mystery.
root out: To find and get rid of something completely, especially something unpleasant or unwanted.
must learn: Expressing a strong obligation or necessity to acquire knowledge or a skill.
for keeps: In a permanent or lasting way, not temporary.
with dignity: In a manner that shows respect and seriousness.
over the hill: Considered to be too old to perform effectively.
on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
from the top: From the beginning.
in the act: While performing an action, especially something wrong or illegal.
of all things: Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
to a degree: Partially; somewhat.
on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
harrow up: To cause intense distress or grief.
in the least: Not at all; to the smallest degree.
looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
trouble in: Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
come about: To turn a boat around; (of boat) to turn around
take with: To bring something or someone along when you go somewhere.
cool off: To become cooler.
grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
go away: To go on vacation
burst into: To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
clutter up: To fill a place with too many things, making it untidy.
going on: To continue doing something
before dark: At or prior to the time when it gets dark outside.
name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
no fear: Showing confidence or bravery; not afraid.
except for: Not including; excluding.
hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
fire up: To motivate or encourage someone
lie down: To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
back up: To save a copy of your computer data
on the shelf: Located on a shelf.
at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
in answer to: As a response to something.
shine on: To continue to shine; to keep giving light.
with open arms: In a very welcoming way; with great enthusiasm and affection.
on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
hot coal: A piece of glowing, hot coal, typically used for heating or cooking.
at least: As a minimum
heart and soul: With great enthusiasm and commitment.
make head or tail of: To understand or make sense of something confusing.
at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
to the rescue: Arriving in time to help or save someone from danger.
at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
by heart: Learned or memorized perfectly.
finish up: To complete or bring something to an end.
book into: To arrange to stay at a hotel by registering upon arrival.
next moment: Immediately after; very soon.
on fire: Very successful or popular
look after: To take care of someone or something
for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
presence of mind: The ability to remain calm and take quick, sensible action in a difficult situation.
in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
clear out: To empty things out of a place
fly up: To ascend or rise quickly into the air.
run along: To go away; leave (often in commands)
at present: Currently; now
once and for all: Completely and finally; decisively.
set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
school: Large group of fish that swim together
picnic: Meal that is eaten outdoors, sitting on the ground
girl: A female child; a young woman
afternoon: Time after 12:00 and before the evening meal
tea: A full meal eaten around 5-7 p.m (in the UK)
home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
child: A very young person, between about 2 and 15
back: Farthest from the front e.g. in a classroom
white: Person's name
red: Being the color of blood
thing: (Used to introduce the reason for something)
green: Color of young leaves
room: All of the people inside a particular room
head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
mind: To be bothered or upset by something
lovely: Attractive or beautiful
cry: To sound an animal may make to call its family
wood: Person's name
path: Method of living leading to a particular result
shelf: Flat, narrow surface on an area of rock or sand
thought: To have an idea about something without certainty
perfectly: In a faultless manner; without mistakes
awful: Very bad; horrible; terrible
shine: To point a light in a certain direction
imagination: Ability to creates new ideas and mental images
imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
tear: Drop of salty water from the eye
violet: Small fragrant plant with usually purplish flowers
lane: Marked strip of the road or swimming pool
pudding: Baked dishes for dessert
spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
scholar: Educated person who attends or attended school
splendid: Very impressive and beautiful
thrill: Thing/event causing sudden excitement or pleasure
brooch: Piece of jewelry pinned to your clothes
gable: Triangular section at the end of a roof
cordial: A fruit-based drink
raspberry: Small, soft, red fruit that grows on a bush
amethyst: Transparent purple variety of quartz
puffed: To breath in and out quickly
birch: Type of tree whose leaves fall in winter
orchard: Area containing lots of fruit trees
porch: Roofed structure over the entrance of a building
slate: To strongly criticize someone usually in public
spruce: Evergreen tree with needle-like leaves
brook: Small river
patchwork: Quilt made by sewing different materials together

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account of
US /əˈkaʊnt ʌv/
UK /əˈkaunt ɔv/
- Noun
- A spoken or written description of an event.
- Preposition
- Because of; for the reason of.
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after all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
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after dinner
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UK
- Phrase
- Following the meal of dinner.
- Adjective
- Suitable for or done after dinner.
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amethyst
US /ˈæməθɪst/
UK /ˈæməθɪst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Transparent purple variety of quartz
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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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as anything
US /əz ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/
UK /əz ˈeniθɪŋ/
- other
- Used to emphasize intensity or degree of a quality or action.
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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 long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
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as one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
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as regards
US /æz rɪˈɡɑrdz/
UK /æz rɪˈgɑ:dz/
- Preposition
- Concerning; regarding
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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 you like
US
UK
- Phrase
- In any way that you want; according to your preference.
- Interjection
- An expression of agreement or permission.
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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 arm's length
US /ˌæt ˈɑrmz lɛŋkθ/
UK /ˌæt ˈɑ:mz leŋθ/
- other
- At a distance that can be reached by extending the arm.
- other
- Keeping a socially or emotionally safe distance.
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at first glance
US /æt fɚst ɡlæns/
UK /æt fə:st ɡlɑ:ns/
- Phrase
- Upon initial observation or assessment.
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at home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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at intervals
US /ˌæt ˈɪntɚvəlz/
UK /ˌæt ˈɪntəvəlz/
- other
- Occurring with breaks of time in between.
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at last
US /æt læst/
UK /æt lɑ:st/
- Adverb
- Finally; after a long delay.
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at least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
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at once
US /æt wʌns/
UK /æt wʌns/
- Adverb
- Immediately; without delay
- At the same time; simultaneously
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at present
US /æt ˈprɛznt/
UK /æt ˈprezənt/
- Phrase
- Currently; now
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at the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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at times
US /æt taɪmz/
UK /æt taɪmz/
- Phrase
- Sometimes; occasionally.
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awful
US /ˈɔfəl/
UK /ˈɔ:fl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; horrible; terrible
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back into
US /bæk ˈɪntu/
UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
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back up
US /bæk ʌp/
UK /bæk ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To save a copy of your computer data
- To confirm the truth of what someone says
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beat out
US /bit aʊt/
UK /bi:t aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To defeat someone in a competition or contest.
- To extinguish a fire by striking it repeatedly.
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before dark
US /bɪˈfɔɚ ˈdɑrk/
UK /biˈfɔ: ˈdɑ:k/
- other
- At or prior to the time when it gets dark outside.
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birch
US /bɜ:rtʃ/
UK /bɜ:tʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Type of tree whose leaves fall in winter
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black and white
US /blæk ənd hwaɪt/
UK /blæk ænd hwait/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Showing images only in black, grey, and white, not in colour.
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book into
US /bʊk ˈɪntu/
UK /bʊk ˈɪntə/
- other
- To arrange to stay at a hotel by registering upon arrival.
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box in
US /bɑks ɪn/
UK /bɒks ɪn/
- other
- To trap or prevent movement by surrounding closely.
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brooch
US /brotʃ, brutʃ/
UK /brəʊtʃ, bru:tʃ/
- Noun
- Piece of jewelry pinned to your clothes
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brook
US /brʊk/
UK /brʊk/
- Countable Noun
- Small river
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burst into
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
- To suddenly express an emotion.
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by heart
US /baɪ hɑrt/
UK /bai hɑ:t/
- Adverb
- Learned or memorized perfectly.
- Phrase
- To memorize something perfectly
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by night
US /baɪ naɪt/
UK /bai nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; not during the day.
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call for
US /kɔl fɔr/
UK /kɔ:l fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- To come to someone's house to take them somewhere
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clear out
US /klɪr aʊt/
UK /kliə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To empty things out of a place
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clutter up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To fill a place with too many things, making it untidy.
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come about
US /kʌm əˈbaʊt/
UK /kʌm əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To turn a boat around; (of boat) to turn around
- To take place; happen
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come back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
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come down to
US /kʌm daʊn tu/
UK /kʌm daun tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become in the end a matter of
- To be passed on to someone as an inheritance.
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cool off
US /kul ɔf/
UK /ku:l ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become cooler.
- To become calm after being angry or excited.
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cordial
US /ˈkɔrdʒəl/
UK /ˈkɔ:djəl/
- Noun
- A fruit-based drink
- Adjective
- Having a pleasant and friendly manner; welcoming
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cracked it
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To solve a problem or mystery.
- To achieve success in a particular field or activity.
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cut out
US /kʌt aʊt/
UK /kʌt aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- To cut something from, e.g. a picture from a book
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To stop doing or using something.
- To be naturally suited or fitted for something.
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deal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
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do without
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To manage without having or doing something
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down the road
US
UK
- Phrase
- At a future time; in the future.
- Along the street; a short distance away.
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ever since
US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/
UK /ˈevə sins/
- Adverb
- Continuously from a past time until now.
- Conjunction
- From the time that; because.
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except for
US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/
UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Not including; excluding.
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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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feel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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finish up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To complete or bring something to an end.
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fire up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To motivate or encourage someone
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel enthusiastic or excited.
- To make someone angry or agitated.
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fly up
US /flai ʌp/
UK /flai ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To ascend or rise quickly into the air.
- Intransitive Verb
- To be quickly promoted or advance in a career or organization.
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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 keeps
US /fɚ kiːps/
UK /fə ki:ps/
- other
- In a permanent or lasting way, not temporary.
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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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for pity's sake
US /fɚ ˈpɪtiz ˈseɪk/
UK /fə ˈpɪtiz ˈseɪk/
- other
- An expression showing frustration or pleading urgently.
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for the rest
US /fɔr ði rɛst/
UK /fɔ: ðə rest/
- Phrase
- Concerning the remaining people or things.
- During the remaining part of a period of time.
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found out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- To become known; be revealed.
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from the first
US /frəm ðə ˈfɝst/
UK /frəm ðə ˈfɜ:st/
- other
- From the very beginning.
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from the top
US /frʌm ði tɑp/
UK /frɔm ðə tɔp/
- Phrase
- From the beginning.
- From the highest point or position.
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gable
US /'ɡeɪbl/
UK /ˈgeɪbl/
- Noun
- Triangular section at the end of a roof
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get acquainted with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To become familiar with someone or something.
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get on with
US /ɡɛt ɑn wɪð/
UK /ɡet ɔn wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a good relationship with someone
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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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get up to
US /ɡɛt ʌp tu/
UK /ɡet ʌp tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To do something slightly naughty
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go away
US /ɡo əˈwe/
UK /ɡəu əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go on vacation
- To leave; depart.
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go back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
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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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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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grow up
US /ɡro ʌp/
UK /ɡrəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop from a child into an adult
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hand on
US /hænd ɑn/
UK /hænd ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
- To pass or transfer knowledge, skills, or traditions to someone else.
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harrow up
US /ˈhær oʊ ʌp/
UK /ˈhærəʊ ʌp/
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- To cause intense distress or grief.
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have to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
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heart and soul
US /hɑrt ənd sol/
UK /hɑ:t ænd səul/
- Phrase
- With great enthusiasm and commitment.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The most important or essential part of something.
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help along
US /hɛlp əˈlɔŋ/
UK /help əˈlɒŋ/
- other
- To assist or encourage progress or development of something.
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hitch up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To pull or raise something, especially clothing, to a higher position.
- To connect or fasten something using a hitch or hook.
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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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home in
US /ˈhoʊm ɪn/
UK /ˈhəum ɪn/
- other
- Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
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hot coal
US
UK
- Noun
- A piece of glowing, hot coal, typically used for heating or cooking.
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imagination
US /ɪˌmædʒəˈneʃən/
UK /ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to creates new ideas and mental images
- Something that you imagine; an idea that you have in your mind.
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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 state
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a particular condition or situation.
- In an emotional condition, often negative (e.g., panic, distress).
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in answer to
US
UK
- Phrase
- As a response to something.
- As a reaction or response to something, often a problem or request.
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in any case
US /ɪn ˈɛni kes/
UK /in ˈeni keis/
- Phrase
- Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
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in half
US /ɪn hæf/
UK /in hɑ:f/
- Adverb
- Divided into two equal parts.
- Partially; to some extent.
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in hand
US /ɪn hænd/
UK /in hænd/
- Phrase
- In one's possession or control.
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in high dudgeon
US /ɪn haɪ ˈdʌdʒən/
UK /ɪn haɪ ˈdʌdʒən/
- other
- Feeling very angry or offended.
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in honor of
US /ɪn ˈɑnɚ ʌv/
UK /in ˈɔnə ɔv/
- Phrase
- To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
- As a tribute or memorial to someone or something.
- Preposition
- To show respect and admiration for someone.
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in on
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be involved in a secret or plan.
- To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
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in particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
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in school
US /ɪn skul/
UK /ɪn sku:l/
- other
- Attending an educational institution.
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in spirit
US /ɪn ˈspɪrɪt/
UK /in ˈspirit/
- Phrase
- Feeling or showing enthusiasm; with strong emotional support, even if not physically present.
- According to the general intention or meaning, though not necessarily the exact words.
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in store
US /ɪn stɔr/
UK /in stɔ:/
- Idiom
- About to happen in the future
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in the act
US /ɪn ði ækt/
UK /in ðə ækt/
- Phrase
- While performing an action, especially something wrong or illegal.
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in the air
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
- Adjective
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
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in the dark
US /ɪn ði dɑrk/
UK /in ðə dɑ:k/
- Adjective
- Uninformed about something; unaware.
- Phrase
- In a state of secrecy or ignorance.
- In a place with little or no light.
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in the first place
US
UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
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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 least
US
UK
- Phrase
- Not at all; to the smallest degree.
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in the meantime
US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/
UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/
- Phrase
- During the time between two events; meanwhile.
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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 person of
US /ɪn ðə ˈpɝsn ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈpɜ:sn ɔv/
- Preposition
- Represented or embodied by a specific individual.
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in the shadow of
US /ɪn ðə ˈʃædoʊ ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈʃædəu ɔv/
- Preposition
- Close to and influenced or dominated by something else.
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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 turn
US
UK
- Adverb
- One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
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in vain
US /ɪn ven/
UK /in vein/
- Phrase
- Without success or result; futilely.
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in with
US /ɪn wɪð/
UK /in wið/
- Phrase
- Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- Having influence or favor with someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
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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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know about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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lane
US /len/
UK /leɪn/
- Noun
- Marked strip of the road or swimming pool
- Narrow way or road, often with steep sides
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last person
US
UK
- Noun
- The individual who is the final one in a sequence or group.
- The individual who is the least likely to do something or be in a particular situation.
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lay off
US /le ɔf/
UK /lei ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop troubling or hitting someone
- To stop employing a worker, e.g. temporarily
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lie down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
- Phrase
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live through
US /liv θru/
UK /liv θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To experience something difficult or painful and survive it.
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look after
US /lʊk ˈæftɚ/
UK /luk ˈɑ:ftə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take care of someone or 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 back
US /lʊk bæk/
UK /luk bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think about past events
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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 with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
- Phrasal Verb
- To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
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make head or tail of
US /ˈmek hɛd ɔr teɪl ʌv/
UK /ˈmeik hed ɔ: ˈteil ɔv/
- other
- To understand or make sense of something confusing.
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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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much about
US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/
UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/
- Phrase
- A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
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must learn
US
UK
- Modal Verb
- Expressing a strong obligation or necessity to acquire knowledge or a skill.
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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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neat and clean
US
UK
- Adjective
- Orderly and clean; tidy.
- Having a tidy and well-cared-for appearance.
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next moment
US
UK
- Phrase
- Immediately after; very soon.
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no fear
US /no fɪɚ/
UK /nəʊ fɪə/
- other
- Showing confidence or bravery; not afraid.
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no matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
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of all things
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
- Used to emphasize the unexpected or inappropriate nature of a choice or action.
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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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on account of
US /ɑn əˈkaʊnt ʌv/
UK /ɔn əˈkaunt ɔv/
- Preposition
- Because of.
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on earth
US /ɑn ɚθ/
UK /ɔn ə:θ/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
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on fire
US /ɑn faɪr/
UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/
- Adjective
- Very successful or popular
- Burning
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on purpose
US /ɑn ˈpɚpəs/
UK /ɔn ˈpə:pəs/
- Idiom
- Intentionally; deliberately.
- Phrase
- Intentionally; deliberately.
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on sunday
US
UK
- Phrase
- Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- Referring to a particular Sunday.
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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 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 shelf
US /ɑn ði ʃɛlf/
UK /ɔn ðə ʃelf/
- Phrase
- Located on a shelf.
- Not being actively considered or used; shelved.
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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 the way
US /ɑn ði we/
UK /ɔn ðə wei/
- Phrase
- During the journey to a particular place.
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once and for all
US /wʌns ənd fɔr ɔl/
UK /wʌns ænd fɔ: ɔ:l/
- Phrase
- Completely and finally; decisively.
- In a definitive and conclusive manner.
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one of those things
US /wʌn əv ðoʊz θɪŋz/
UK /wʌn əv ðəuz θɪŋz/
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- An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
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orchard
US /ˈɔ:rtʃərd/
UK /ˈɔ:tʃəd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area containing lots of fruit trees
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out of doors
US /aʊt əv dɔɚz/
UK /aʊt əv dɔ:z/
- other
- Outside, in the open air.
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out there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
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over the hill
US
UK
- Adjective
- Considered to be too old to perform effectively.
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over to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
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own up
US /on ʌp/
UK /əun ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To admit that you did something wrong
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path
US /pæθ, pɑθ/
UK /pɑ:θ/
- Noun
- Method of living leading to a particular result
- Track made with stones, by walking over the ground
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perfectly
US /ˈpəfɪktli/
UK /ˈpɜ:fɪktli/
- Adverb
- In a faultless manner; without mistakes
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picnic
US /ˈpɪknɪk/
UK /ˈpɪknɪk/
- Noun
- Meal that is eaten outdoors, sitting on the ground
- Intransitive Verb
- To eat a meal on the ground outdoors
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porch
US /pɔ:rtʃ/
UK /pɔ:tʃ/
- Noun
- Roofed structure over the entrance of a building
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presence of mind
US /ˈprɛzəns ʌv maɪnd/
UK /ˈprezəns ɔv maind/
- Uncountable Noun
- The ability to remain calm and take quick, sensible action in a difficult situation.
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pudding
US /ˈpʊdɪŋ/
UK /ˈpʊdɪŋ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Baked dishes for dessert
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puffed
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To breath in and out quickly
- Transitive Verb
- To produce a small cloud of smoke, steam etc.
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raspberry
US /ˈræzberi/
UK /ˈrɑ:zbəri/
- Countable Noun
- Small, soft, red fruit that grows on a bush
- Adjective
- Having a color resembling that of a raspberry.
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reach out
US /ritʃ aʊt/
UK /ri:tʃ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attempt to communicate with someone.
- To offer help and support to someone.
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red hot
US /rɛd hɑt/
UK /red hɔt/
- Adjective
- Extremely hot; heated to a point of glowing red.
- Very exciting, popular, or successful.
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right for
US
UK
- Adjective
- Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- Correct or most appropriate.
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root out
US /rut aʊt/
UK /ru:t aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To find and get rid of something completely, especially something unpleasant or unwanted.
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rub it in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To emphasize someone's mistake or misfortune, often to make them feel worse.
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run along
US /rʌn əˈlɔŋ/
UK /rʌn əˈlɔŋ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go away; leave (often in commands)
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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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same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
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scholar
US /ˈskɑ:lə(r)/
UK /ˈskɒlə(r)/
- Noun
- Educated person who attends or attended school
- An academic in a certain field
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set back
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To cost someone, often a large amount
- To cause a delay in scheduling
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set on
US /sɛt ɑn/
UK /set ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attack
- To cause someone to want to do something.
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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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shelf
US /ʃɛlf/
UK /ʃelf/
- Countable Noun
- Flat, narrow surface on an area of rock or sand
- Flat board attached to a wall to put things on
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shine
US /ʃaɪn/
UK /ʃaɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To point a light in a certain direction
- To make or produce a bright light
- Transitive Verb
- To make something clean by using a polish
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shine on
US /ʃaɪn ɑn/
UK /ʃain ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to shine; to keep giving light.
- To prosper or be successful.
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sit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
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sit with
US /sit wɪð/
UK /sit wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stay with someone and provide support or comfort.
- To take time to consider or accept something.
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slate
US /slet/
UK /sleɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To strongly criticize someone usually in public
- To plan for something to occur
- Countable Noun
- List of people attempting to win an election
- Piece of flat rock used for roofing buildings
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sober down
US /ˈsoʊbɚ daʊn/
UK /ˈsəubə daun/
- other
- To become less drunk or more serious.
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speak to
US /spik tu/
UK /spi:k tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To address or communicate with someone.
- To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
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spirit
US /ˈspɪrɪt/
UK /'spɪrɪt/
- Noun
- Person's strong determination or attitude
- Unique qualities of person, place, or time
- Transitive Verb
- To take someone away as if by magic
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splendid
US /ˈsplɛndɪd/
UK /ˈsplendɪd/
- Adjective
- Very impressive and beautiful
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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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spruce
US /sprus/
UK /spru:s/
- Countable Noun
- Evergreen tree with needle-like leaves
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To bathe and get ready to go somewhere formal
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start off
US /stɑrt ɔf/
UK /stɑ:t ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or commence something.
- To begin a journey.
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stay home
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain in one's house or residence.
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stay in
US /ste ɪn/
UK /stei in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remain inside one's home.
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
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stop in
US /stɑp ɪn/
UK /stɔp in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To visit a place briefly, usually on the way to somewhere else.
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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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take with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To bring something or someone along when you go somewhere.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To accept or endure something, especially something unpleasant, as a necessary part of an experience.
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talking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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tear
US /tɛr/
UK /teə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Drop of salty water from the eye
- Hole or rip in something after it has been damaged
- Intransitive Verb
- To move very quickly, often with carelessness
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thanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
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the following
US
UK
- Adjective
- Next in order or sequence.
- Uncountable Noun
- What is about to be said or written.
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the whole story
US
UK
- Phrase
- The complete and unabridged account of something.
- The complete truth about a situation, including all the details.
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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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think out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider carefully so all points are covered
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thrill
US /θrɪl/
UK /θrɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing/event causing sudden excitement or pleasure
- A sudden feeling of fear or excitement.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To feel sudden excitement or pleasure
- To cause someone to feel excited and pleased.
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through the floor
US /θru ðə flɔr/
UK /θru: ðə flɔ:/
- other
- To decrease or fall extremely quickly.
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through with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
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to a degree
US /tu e dɪˈɡri/
UK /tu: ə diˈɡri:/
- Phrase
- Partially; somewhat.
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to death
US /tu dɛθ/
UK /tu: deθ/
- Phrase
- Extremely; to a great degree
- Until death
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to do with
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
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to God
US /tə ɡɑd/
UK /tə ɡɒd/
- other
- Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
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to let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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to order
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UK
- Transitive Verb
- To give an instruction or command.
- To request something to be made, supplied, or served.
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to taste
US /tu teɪst/
UK /tu teɪst/
- other
- Add an ingredient according to your preference.
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to the core
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UK
- Phrase
- Completely; fundamentally; in every aspect.
- To the innermost part; to the very essence or center.
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to the rescue
US /tu ðə ˈrɛskju/
UK /tə ðə ˈreskju:/
- other
- Arriving in time to help or save someone from danger.
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trouble in
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UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
- Difficulties or discord within a relationship.
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try on
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To wear something briefly to check it fits, etc.
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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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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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violet
US /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
UK /'vaɪələt/
- Noun
- Small fragrant plant with usually purplish flowers
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way to go
US /we tu ɡo/
UK /wei tu: ɡəu/
- Interjection
- An expression of encouragement or approval.
- An expression of sarcasm after someone has made a mistake.
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when the time comes
US /wɛn ðə taɪm kʌmz/
UK /wen ðə taɪm kʌmz/
- other
- At the appropriate or necessary future moment.
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wink at
US /wɪŋk æt/
UK /wɪŋk æt/
- other
- To deliberately ignore or allow something wrong or improper.
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with a vengeance
US /wɪð ə ˈvɛndʒəns/
UK /wɪð ə ˈvendʒəns/
- other
- With great force, intensity, or energy.
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with dignity
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UK
- Phrase
- In a manner that shows respect and seriousness.
- In a noble and honorable manner.
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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 open arms
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UK
- Phrase
- In a very welcoming way; with great enthusiasm and affection.
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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 to do
US
UK
- Phrase
- Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
- Obligations or responsibilities that require effort and attention.
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

Vocabulary

brave
adj. Having courage
comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

Explanation

a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step". forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead". The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.

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brave

US/brev/

UK/breɪv/

adj.Brave

v.t.To bravely face

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Part 2 - Anne of Green Gables Audiobook by Lucy Maud Montgomery (Chs 11-18)

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Get ready for more adventures with Anne Shirley in Part 2 of Anne of Green Gables! You'll dive into chapters 11-18, picking up advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures perfect for daily conversations. This nostalgic coming-of-age story is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in rich cultural details and practice situational dialogue!

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