Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • work out
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • on the strength of: Based on or because of something.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
  • turn down: To fold something, e.g. a shirt collar
  • take out: To apply for and get a license
  • hand down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
  • act upon: To take action as a result of something; to have an effect on something.
  • by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
  • act on: To have an effect on something.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • steal in: To enter quietly and secretly without being seen.
  • for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
  • at least: As a minimum
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • by extension: Using a word or phrase in a wider context than is usual, typically to include situations that are similar to the one that the word or phrase was originally used for.
  • for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
  • go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • up in the air: Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
  • in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
  • interact with
  • regardless of
  • in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
  • at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
  • of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
  • in agreement: Sharing the same opinion or feeling.
  • point out: To make others aware of an idea
  • unknown: Not being known or famous
  • write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
  • thing: (Used to introduce the reason for something)
  • music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
  • interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
  • make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • talk: Style of speaking
  • hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
  • brother: A boy or man who shares a parent with you
  • son: Male child; friendly way of addressing a boy
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • young: At an early stage of existence; not mature
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
  • afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
  • idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
  • view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
  • video: Recording capturing action with sound
  • star: To perform or play a main role in a movie, play
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • pray: To speak to your god to request help
  • story: One of many floors or levels in a building
  • kill: To cause someone to experience a lot of pain
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • candy: Small sweet foods made mostly of sugar
  • clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • true: Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
  • comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
  • female: Person of the sex that gives birth to babies
  • fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • frog: Small hopping amphibian
  • character: Person in a story, movie or play
  • princess: Daughter of a king and queen
  • situation: Place, position or area that something is in
  • lover: Someone's romantic and often sexual partner
  • landscape: Area or scene of activity, especially in politics
  • invent: To create something such as a story or excuse
  • hero: Person of great courage/strength who saves others
  • impossible: (Child, etc.) very annoying
  • faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
  • gender: State of being male or female
  • distinction: Special quality that makes something different
  • accuse: To claim that someone has done something wrong
  • episode: One separate event in a series of events
  • image: Picture, sculpture or painting of something
  • God: Someone admired because they are famous or good
  • assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
  • authority: The power to give orders to people
  • resign: To leave a job because you want to
  • absurd: So foolish as to be difficult to believe
  • construct: To build or create something
  • capability: Means, ability, or potential to do something
  • strength: Condition of being strong
  • knight: Chess piece in the shape of a horse's head
  • authentic: From a reliable source; accurate; true
  • sacrifice: Person/animal killed in a sacrifice (to a god)
  • resignation: Reluctant acceptance when a thing can't be avoided
  • spoiler: Bar mounted on rear of fast car to stop it lifting
  • fallacy: Idea many people believe is true but is false
  • trope: Language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense
  • feminist: Person believing women have the same rights as men
  • divine: Concerning or coming from God or a god
  • narrative: The telling of a story
  • hearsay: Rumor or gossip, not based on fact or evidence
  • iffy: Uncertain; not reliable; unpredictable
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    • absurd

      US /əbˈsɚd, -ˈzɚd/

      UK /əb'sɜ:d/

      • Adjective
      • So foolish as to be difficult to believe
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    • accuse

      US /əˈkjuz/

      UK /ə'kju:z/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To claim that someone has done something wrong
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    • act on

      US /ækt ɑn/

      UK /ækt ɔn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have an effect on something.
      • To take formal action or make a decision regarding something.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action as a result of information received.
      • To have an effect on something.
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    • act upon

      US /ækt əˈpɑn/

      UK /ækt əˈpɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action as a result of something; to have an effect on something.
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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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    • as a matter of fact

      US /æz e ˈmætɚ ʌv fækt/

      UK /æz ə ˈmætə ɔv fækt/

      • Phrase
      • In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
      • In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often one that contrasts with or contradicts a previous statement.
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    • assume

      US /əˈsum/

      UK /ə'sju:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To act in a false manner to mislead others
      • To believe, based on the evidence; suppose
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    • at best

      US /æt bɛst/

      UK /æt best/

      • Phrase
      • Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
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    • at 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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    • authentic

      US /ɔˈθɛntɪk/

      UK /ɔ:ˈθentɪk/

      • Adjective
      • From a reliable source; accurate; true
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    • authority

      US /əˈθɔrɪti, əˈθɑr-, ɔˈθɔr-, ɔˈθɑr-/

      UK /ɔ:ˈθɒrəti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The power to give orders to people
      • Person who is an expert on a particular topic
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    • by extension

      US /baɪ ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

      UK /bai iksˈtenʃən/

      • Phrase
      • Using a word or phrase in a wider context than is usual, typically to include situations that are similar to the one that the word or phrase was originally used for.
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    • by god

      US

      UK

      • Interjection
      • An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
      • An expression of strong promise or determination.
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    • candy

      US /ˈkændi/

      UK /ˈkændi/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small sweet foods made mostly of sugar
      • Transitive Verb
      • To coat food with sugar
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    • capability

      US /ˌkeɪpə'bɪləti/

      UK /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Means, ability, or potential to do something
      • The potential or capacity for future development or achievement.
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    • character

      US /ˈkærəktɚ/

      UK /'kærəktə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person in a story, movie or play
      • Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
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    • comment

      US /ˈkɑmɛnt/

      UK /'kɒment/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
      • An explanatory note in a computer program.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To say something that gives your opinion
      • To add explanatory notes to a computer program.
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    • construct

      US /kənˈstrʌkt/

      UK /kənˈstrʌkt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To build or create something
      • To create a sentence, story, argument or theory
      • Noun
      • A thought, theory or hypothesis
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    • distinction

      US /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/

      UK /dɪˈstɪŋkʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Special quality that makes something different
      • A prize of award for a high level of achievement
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    • divine

      US /dɪˈvaɪn/

      UK /dɪ'vaɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning or coming from God or a god
      • Being very good or wonderful
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To predict through feeling and without reason
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    • episode

      US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/

      UK /'epɪsəʊd/

      • Noun
      • One separate event in a series of events
      • Show which is part of a larger story
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    • faith

      US /feθ/

      UK /feɪθ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Belief in a god or gods; religion
      • Belief that that something is true without proof
      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
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    • fallacy

      US /ˈfæləsi/

      UK /'fæləsɪ/

      • Noun
      • Idea many people believe is true but is false
      • Quality or state of being false
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    • female

      US / ˈfiˌmel/

      UK /'fi:meɪl/

      • Adjective
      • Person of the sex that gives birth to babies
      • Belonging to or characteristic of a woman or girl.
      • Noun
      • A woman or girl.
      • A female animal.
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    • feminist

      US /ˈfɛmənɪst/

      UK /ˈfemənɪst/

      • Noun
      • Person believing women have the same rights as men
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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 some reason

      US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/

      UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/

      • Phrase
      • For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
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    • frog

      US /frɔ:g/

      UK /frɒg/

      • Noun
      • Small hopping amphibian
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    • gender

      US /ˈdʒɛndɚ/

      UK /'dʒendə(r)/

      • Noun
      • State of being male or female
      • The socially constructed roles, behaviours, expressions and identities of people.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To assign a gender to; to consider something in terms of gender.
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    • give up

      US /ɡɪv ʌp/

      UK /ɡiv ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lose hope or admit defeat
      • To decide to not start to try solving a problem
      • Verb Phrase
      • to surrender an item; hand over an item
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    • go for it

      US /ɡo fɔr ɪt/

      UK /ɡəu fɔ: it/

      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement or approval.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To try to achieve something; to make an attempt.
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    • hand down

      US

      UK

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

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hearsay

      US /ˈhɪrseɪ/

      UK /ˈhɪəseɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Rumor or gossip, not based on fact or evidence
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    • hero

      US /ˈhɪroʊ/

      UK /ˈhɪərəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person of great courage/strength who saves others
      • Main male character in a book, play or story
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    • iffy

      US /ˈɪfi/

      UK /ˈɪfi/

      • Adjective
      • Uncertain; not reliable; unpredictable
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    • image

      US /ˈɪmɪdʒ/

      UK /'ɪmɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Picture, sculpture or painting of something
      • General idea or opinion of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To obtain pictures by scanning them with a machine
      • To create a visual representation of something.
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    • impossible

      US /ɪmˈpɑsəbəl/

      UK /ɪmˈpɒsəbl/

      • Adjective
      • (Child, etc.) very annoying
      • Not possible or very unlikely to happen or exist
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    • in agreement

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Sharing the same opinion or feeling.
      • Having reached a mutual understanding or contract.
      • Phrase
      • Existing in harmony or correspondence.
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    • in control

      US /ɪn kənˈtrol/

      UK /in kənˈtrəul/

      • Adjective
      • Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
      • Possessing self-restraint and the ability to manage one's own behavior and emotions.
      • Phrase
      • Having command or authority; managing effectively.
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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 face of

      US //ɪn ðə feɪs ɑv//

      UK

      • Phrase
      • When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
      • Despite; in defiance of; when confronted with.
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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, disbelief
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
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    • interact with

      US /ˌɪntɚˈækt wɪð/

      UK /ˌɪntərˈækt wið/

      • Phrase
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To engage in communication or action involving mutual or reciprocal influence.
      • To use a computer interface to achieve a specific goal.
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    • invent

      US /ɪnˈvɛnt/

      UK /ɪnˈvent/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To create something such as a story or excuse
      • To create something useful for the first time
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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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    • landscape

      US /ˈlændˌskep/

      UK /'lændskeɪp/

      • Noun
      • Area or scene of activity, especially in politics
      • Picture of natural scenery in a place
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make gardens that improve an area of land
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    • narrative

      US /ˈnærətɪv/

      UK /ˈnærətɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The telling of a story
      • A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.
      • Adjective
      • Presented in the form of a story
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    • of any kind

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Of any type or variety whatsoever.
      • To any degree or extent.
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    • on board

      US /ɑn bɔrd/

      UK /ɔn bɔ:d/

      • Phrase
      • Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
      • Adverb
      • On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
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    • on the other hand

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
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    • on the strength of

      US /ɑn ðə strɛŋkθ ʌv/

      UK /ɒn ðə streŋkθ ɔv/

      • other
      • Based on or because of something.
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    • point out

      US /pɔɪnt aʊt/

      UK /pɔint aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make others aware of an idea
      • To draw attention to something or someone
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    • pop

      US /pɑp/

      UK /pɒp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause something to open or burst suddenly
      • To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sweet soda drink
      • A short, sharp, explosive sound.
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    • pray

      US /pre/

      UK /preɪ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To speak to your god to request help
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To wish or hope for something to happen or be true
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    • princess

      US /ˈprɪnsɪs, -ˌsɛs, prɪnˈsɛs/

      UK /ˌprɪnˈses/

      • Countable Noun
      • Daughter of a king and queen
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    • regardless of

      US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/

      UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Preposition
      • Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
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    • resign

      US /rɪ'zaɪn/

      UK /rɪ'zaɪn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To leave a job because you want to
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To accept something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about.
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    • resignation

      US /ˌrɛzɪɡˈneʃən/

      UK /ˌrezɪgˈneɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Reluctant acceptance when a thing can't be avoided
      • Act of leaving a job because you want to
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    • sacrifice

      US /ˈsækrəˌfaɪs/

      UK /'sækrɪfaɪs/

      • Noun
      • Person/animal killed in a sacrifice (to a god)
      • Person/animal killed to please a god
      • Transitive Verb
      • To kill an animal or human to please a god
      • To give up your life for others, for a cause etc.
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    • show up

      US /ʃo ʌp/

      UK /ʃəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
      • To be noticeably better than (someone else)
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    • spoiler

      US /ˈspɔɪlɚ/

      UK /ˈspɔɪlə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Bar mounted on rear of fast car to stop it lifting
      • Someone who pampers by excessive indulgence
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    • steal in

      US /stil ɪn/

      UK /sti:l ɪn/

      • other
      • To enter quietly and secretly without being seen.
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    • strength

      US /strɛŋkθ, strɛŋθ, strɛnθ/

      UK /streŋθ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Condition of being strong
      • The quality or state of being physically strong.
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    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
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    • take out

      US /tek aʊt/

      UK /teik aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To apply for and get a license
      • To take someone on a date
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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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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    • turn down

      US /tɚn daʊn/

      UK /tə:n daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fold something, e.g. a shirt collar
      • To refuse something someone offers you
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    • unknown

      US /ˌʌnˈnoʊn/

      UK /ˌʌnˈnəʊn/

      • Adjective
      • Not being known or famous
      • Being unfamiliar or not known
      • Countable Noun
      • Person who is not famous or known by many
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    • up in the air

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
      • Idiom
      • In an uncertain state; unresolved.
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    • video

      US /ˈvɪdiˌo/

      UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Recording capturing action with sound
      • A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a moving film of, with sound
      • To make a video call.
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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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    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
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    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
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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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    Is Over The Garden Wall About Having Faith? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios

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    Mary Lai posted on 2015/09/25
    Ever wondered if that beloved cartoon 'Over the Garden Wall' is secretly about having faith? This video dives deep into the show's philosophical side, using advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures that will really boost your English comprehension. You'll gain cultural depth and learn tons of new words while exploring existentialism and fairy tales!

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