Vocabulary

  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • such as: For example; like
  • account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
  • make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • at present: Currently; now
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
  • in the least: Not at all; to the smallest degree.
  • have to: Must do
  • in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
  • rely on: To depend on someone or something
  • at the corner: Situated where two streets or edges meet at an angle.
  • on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
  • rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
  • from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • in part: To some extent; partially.
  • in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
  • home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
  • on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • ease with: To make something less painful, difficult, or troubling; to comfort or relieve.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • lying open: In an unclosed or unfolded state; readily accessible or visible.
  • call upon: To make demands on; order/require from someone
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • out of the window: To be discarded or no longer applicable or relevant.
  • sit down: To take a seat
  • hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
  • setting down: To place something down on a table, etc.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • for the present: For now; temporarily or at this time.
  • on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
  • clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
  • on hand: Present and available; in attendance.
  • apart from: Except for; not considering
  • enter into: To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
  • of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
  • lie back: To rest in a reclining position on one's back.
  • out of work
  • from the top: From the beginning.
  • to a man: Every single person involved without exception.
  • think over: To consider a problem or issue carefully
  • factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
  • work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • run for it: To escape quickly from danger or unwanted situation.
  • in the wind: Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
  • round to: To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
  • in memory of: To honor or commemorate someone who has died.
  • drive out: To force someone or something to leave a place or situation.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • on the scene: Present at a location, especially where something has happened.
  • drive at: To imply or suggest something indirectly.
  • join in
  • end in: To have something as the final result.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
  • in a corner: In a situation where one is trapped or pressured with few options.
  • down with: Suffering from an illness.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • bear upon: To have an influence or effect on something.
  • to the letter: Following instructions or rules exactly; precisely.
  • carry out
  • in the hope of: With the expectation or desire for something to happen.
  • attend to: To deal with; take care of; pay attention to.
  • lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
  • draw back: To move backward, e.g. in horror or fear
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
  • like a man: To act bravely or responsibly.
  • in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
  • on fire: Very successful or popular
  • more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
  • of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • at midnight: At twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night.
  • against you: In opposition to you.
  • in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
  • take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • set off: To start a journey
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • of late: Recently; lately.
  • photograph: To take a picture with a camera
  • street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
  • room: All of the people inside a particular room
  • window: Opening in a wall or door to let in light
  • woman: Adult female human being
  • house: Place where a specific activity or business occurs
  • door: You walk through this when you go in a room
  • man: Humans in general, including male and female
  • hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
  • note: To notice or pay particular attention to something.
  • paper: Academic writing or a talk on a specific topic
  • open: To make accessible or able to be used, e.g. road
  • face: To cover a surface with something like paint
  • ask: To say to someone that you want something
  • look: Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
  • cry: To sound an animal may make to call its family
  • fire: Heat and the flame produced when burning
  • matter: To be of great importance; to count
  • visitor: Someone who goes to a place to see it (or someone)
  • case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
  • church: Building where Christians gather and pray to God
  • front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
  • call: A order or request for action
  • soul: Central or basic part of something
  • clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
  • side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
  • alarm: Sound or light used for a warning or alert
  • hurry: To move, act, get somewhere, do something quickly
  • shout: To speak very loudly to get attention
  • pray: To speak to your god to request help
  • lady: Another way of saying 'woman'
  • cab: A taxi
  • secure: To get or achieve something with certainty
  • doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
  • object: Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
  • bell: Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
  • raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
  • importance: Being important; having a big effect on
  • agent: Chemical with the power to make chemical reactions
  • appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
  • marriage: Relationship between a husband and a wife
  • tore: To move very quickly, often with carelessness
  • remark: Something you say as a reaction to something
  • rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
  • gentleman: Man who has good manners and is considerate
  • client: Person paying for professional services
  • mask: To hide something so that it cannot be seen
  • rocket: Powerful engine that releases hot gases
  • scandal: Unacceptable/immoral event causing public shock
  • instant: (Food) requiring very little preparation
  • precisely: In an exact and accurate manner
  • delicate: Easily broken or damaged
  • honour: To fulfill an agreement
  • seldom: Not often; almost never; rarely
  • servant: Person paid to clean, cook, etc. in another's home
  • pace: Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
  • couch: To formulate in a particular style or language
  • avenue
  • carriage: Vehicle on wheels, usually pulled by a horse
  • accustomed: Familiar with something
  • glimpse: To see or notice something very briefly
  • murmur: Low, continuous indistinct sound
  • deduce: To use logic or reason to reach a conclusion
  • reasoning: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • von: A German preposition indicating nobility or high social status, often translated as 'of'.
  • morrow: Next day
  • altar: Area in a church where the priests preaches from
  • sovereign: King, queen, emperor etc. of a country
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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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    • accustomed

      US / əˈkʌs.təmd/

      UK /əˈkʌs.təmd/

      • Adjective
      • Familiar with something
      • In the habit of; used to.
      • Transitive Verb
      • Made someone or something become used to something.
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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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    • against you

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      • Preposition
      • In opposition to you.
      • Expressing disagreement or disapproval of you.
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    • agent

      US /ˈedʒənt/

      UK /'eɪdʒənt/

      • Noun
      • Chemical with the power to make chemical reactions
      • Person who represents or decides for others
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    • alarm

      US /əˈlɑ:rm/

      UK /əˈlɑ:m/

      • Noun
      • Sound or light used for a warning or alert
      • an alarm clock
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone unpleasantly surprised
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    • altar

      US /ˈɔltɚ/

      UK /ˈɔ:ltə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Area in a church where the priests preaches from
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    • apart from

      US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/

      UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/

      • Preposition
      • Except for; not considering
      • In addition to; as well as
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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 midnight

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • At twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night.
      • Used to indicate the time when something will happen or is expected to happen.
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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 corner

      US /æt ðə ˈkɔrnɚ/

      UK /æt ðə ˈkɔ:nə/

      • other
      • Situated where two streets or edges meet at an angle.
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    • at the moment

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; 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 work

      US /æt wɚk/

      UK /æt wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Located at one's place of employment
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    • attend to

      US /əˈtɛnd tu/

      UK /əˈtend tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To deal with; take care of; pay attention to.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Deal with
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    • avenue

      US /ˈævəˌnu, -ˌnju/

      UK /'ævənju:/

      • Noun
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Wide street
      • Way to approach something or some issue
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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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    • bear upon

      US /bɛr əˈpɑn/

      UK /beə əˈpɒn/

      • other
      • To have an influence or effect on something.
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    • bell

      US /bɛl/

      UK /bel/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
      • Electronic device that makes a ringing sound
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    • cab

      US /kæb/

      UK /kæb/

      • Countable Noun
      • A taxi
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    • call upon

      US /kɔl əˈpɑn/

      UK /kɔ:l əˈpɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make demands on; order/require from someone
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    • carriage

      US /ˈkærɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈkærɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Vehicle on wheels, usually pulled by a horse
      • A separate section of a train for passengers.
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    • carry out

      US /ˈkæri aʊt/

      UK /ˈkæri aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fulfill or perform your instructions, duty
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To perform or execute a task, order, or plan.
      • To remove something or someone from a place.
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    • client

      US /ˈklaɪənt/

      UK /'klaɪənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person paying for professional services
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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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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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    • couch

      US /kaʊtʃ/

      UK /kaʊtʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To formulate in a particular style or language
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sofa; settee
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    • deduce

      US /dɪˈdu:s/

      UK /dɪˈdju:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use logic or reason to reach a conclusion
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    • delicate

      US /ˈdɛlɪkɪt/

      UK /'delɪkət/

      • Adjective
      • Easily broken or damaged
      • Finely made, with great care
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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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    • draw back

      US /drɔ bæk/

      UK /drɔ: bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move backward, e.g. in horror or fear
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    • drive at

      US /draɪv æt/

      UK /draɪv æt/

      • other
      • To imply or suggest something indirectly.
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    • drive out

      US /draɪv aʊt/

      UK /draiv aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To force someone or something to leave a place or situation.
      • To travel to a place by car.
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    • ease with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make something less painful, difficult, or troubling; to comfort or relieve.
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    • end in

      US /ɛnd ɪn/

      UK /end in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have something as the final result.
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    • enter into

      US /ˈɛntɚ ˈɪntu/

      UK /ˈentə ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
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    • factor in

      US /ˈfæktɚ ɪn/

      UK /ˈfæktə in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
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    • for example

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for the present

      US /fɚ ðə ˈprɛzənt/

      UK /fə ðə ˈprezənt/

      • other
      • For now; temporarily or at this time.
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    • from the top

      US /frʌm ði tɑp/

      UK /frɔm ðə tɔp/

      • Phrase
      • From the beginning.
      • From the highest point or position.
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    • from time to time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
      • At intervals; now and then.
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    • gentleman

      US /ˈdʒɛntlmən/

      UK /'dʒentlmən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Man who has good manners and is considerate
      • A polite form of address for a man, especially in formal situations.
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    • glimpse

      US /ɡlɪmps/

      UK /ɡlɪmps/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To see or notice something very briefly
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A brief sight of something
      • A brief or incomplete understanding or idea.
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    • hand over

      US /hænd ˈovɚ/

      UK /hænd ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give into the possession or control of another
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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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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    • honour

      US /ˈɑnɚ/

      UK /'ɒnə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To fulfill an agreement
      • To give an award to someone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Award you get for doing well; prize, title, etc.
      • Chance to do something special; privilege
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    • hurry

      US /ˈhɚri, ˈhʌr-/

      UK /'hʌrɪ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move, act, get somewhere, do something quickly
      • Noun
      • Act of moving quickly because you are late
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    • importance

      US /ɪmˈpɔ:rtns/

      UK /ɪmˈpɔ:tns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Being important; having a big effect on
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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 memory of

      US /ɪn ˈmɛməri ʌv/

      UK /in ˈmeməri ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • To honor or commemorate someone who has died.
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    • in need

      US /ɪn nid/

      UK /in ni:d/

      • Phrase
      • Not having the necessary things, such as food
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    • in part

      US /ɪn pɑrt/

      UK /in pɑ:t/

      • Adverb
      • To some extent; partially.
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    • in peace

      US /ɪn pis/

      UK /in pi:s/

      • Phrase
      • In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
      • In a state of non-war, without armed conflict.
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    • in practice

      US /ɪn ˈpræktɪs/

      UK /in ˈpræktis/

      • Phrase
      • In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
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    • in the dark

      US /ɪn ði dɑrk/

      UK /in ðə dɑ:k/

      • Adjective
      • Uninformed about something; unaware.
      • Phrase
      • In a state of secrecy or ignorance.
      • In a place with little or no light.
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    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in times to come.
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    • in the 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 least

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Not at all; to the smallest degree.
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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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    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
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    • instant

      US /ˈɪnstənt/

      UK /ˈɪnstənt/

      • Adjective
      • (Food) requiring very little preparation
      • Occurring immediately
      • Noun
      • A very short period of time
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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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    • join in

      US /dʒɔɪn ɪn/

      UK /dʒɔin in/

      • Phrasal Verb
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    • lie back

      US /laɪ bæk/

      UK /laɪ bæk/

      • other
      • To rest in a reclining position on one's back.
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    • lie in

      US /lai ɪn/

      UK /lai in/

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

      US /laɪk ə mæn/

      UK /laɪk ə mæn/

      • other
      • To act bravely or responsibly.
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    • look into

      US /lʊk ˈɪntu/

      UK /luk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
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    • lying open

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • In an unclosed or unfolded state; readily accessible or visible.
      • Exposed or susceptible to danger or attack.
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    • make of

      US /mek ʌv/

      UK /meik ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand or have an opinion about something
      • To create or produce something from a particular material
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    • marriage

      US /ˈmærɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈmærɪdʒ/

      • Noun
      • Relationship between a husband and a wife
      • A wedding ceremony
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    • mask

      US /mæsk/

      UK /mɑ:sk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hide something so that it cannot be seen
      • To hide something so that it cannot be seen
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Covering to hide or disguise the face
      • Way of pretending to behave that is not real
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    • more than once

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
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    • morrow

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      UK

      • Noun
      • Next day
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    • murmur

      US /ˈmɜ:rmə(r)/

      UK /ˈmɜ:mə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Low, continuous indistinct sound
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a low continuous indistinct sound
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    • note

      US /noʊ/

      UK /nəʊt/

      • Verb
      • To notice or pay particular attention to something.
      • Noun
      • A short informal letter or written record.
      • A piece of paper money issued by a central bank or government authority that acts as legal tender
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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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    • object

      US /ˈɑbdʒɪkt/

      UK /'ɒbdʒɪkt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
      • Goal or purpose of a particular plan or activity
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To disagree; to protest against an idea or plan
      • To state one's reason for disagreement
      A2TOEIC
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • of interest

      US /əv ˈɪntrɪst/

      UK /əv ˈɪntrəst/

      • other
      • Relevant or important to someone or something.
      B2
      More
    • of late

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Recently; lately.
      A1
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    • of old

      US /ʌv oʊld/

      UK /əv əuld/

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

      US /ʌv jus/

      UK /əv ju:s/

      • other
      • Having practical value; useful or helpful.
      B1
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    • on fire

      US /ɑn faɪr/

      UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/

      • Adjective
      • Very successful or popular
      • Burning
      A2
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    • on hand

      US /ɑn hænd/

      UK /ɔn hænd/

      • Adverb
      • Present and available; in attendance.
      • Phrase
      • Available; readily accessible.
      A1
      More
    • on the contrary

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
      B1
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    • on the inside

      US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/

      UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/

      • Phrase
      • Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
      • In prison; incarcerated.
      • Adjective
      • Possessing secret or confidential information.
      A1
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    • on the scene

      US /ɑn ði sin/

      UK /ɔn ðə si:n/

      • Phrase
      • Present at a location, especially where something has happened.
      • Involved or active in a particular area or activity.
      B1
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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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    • out of the window

      US /aʊt əv ðə ˈwɪndoʊ/

      UK /aut əv ðə ˈwɪndəu/

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

      US /aʊt ʌv wɚk/

      UK /aut ɔv wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Unemployed; without a job
      A1
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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
      More
    • pace

      US /pes/

      UK /peɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
      • Single step, often used to measure a distance
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To set and control your speed, as in a race
      • To walk with slow purposeful steps
      A2
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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
      A2
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    • precisely

      US /prɪˈsaɪsli/

      UK /prɪˈsaɪsli/

      • Adverb
      • In an exact and accurate manner
      • (Emphasizes that a statement is totally correct)
      B1TOEIC
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
      A1
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    • reasoning

      US /ˈrizənɪŋ/

      UK /ˈri:zənɪŋ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
      • Using logic and facts to persuade someone.
      A2
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    • rely on

      US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/

      UK /riˈlai ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone or something
      A2
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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
      A2TOEIC
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    • rise up

      US /raɪz ʌp/

      UK /raiz ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attempt to defeat government or ruler
      A1
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    • rocket

      US /ˈrɑkɪt/

      UK /'rɒkɪt/

      • Noun
      • Powerful engine that releases hot gases
      • Dark green, hot-tasting salad leaf
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To travel, increase, or rise very quickly
      • To increase very rapidly and suddenly.
      B1
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    • round to

      US /raʊnd tə/

      UK /raund tə/

      • other
      • To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
      B2
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    • run for it

      US /rʌn fɚ ɪt/

      UK /rʌn fə ɪt/

      • other
      • To escape quickly from danger or unwanted situation.
      B1
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    • rush

      US /rʌʃ/

      UK /rʌʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To attack someone suddenly in a group
      • To perform or finish with speed and urgency
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Actions performed or finishes with speed, urgency
      • State of hurried action
      A2TOEIC
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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.
      A1
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    • scandal

      US /ˈskændl/

      UK /'skændl/

      • Noun
      • Unacceptable/immoral event causing public shock
      B1
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    • secure

      US /sɪˈkjʊr/

      UK /sɪ'kjʊə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To get or achieve something with certainty
      • To firmly attach something to something else
      • Adjective
      • Being attached to something tightly and surely
      • (Place that is) locked, guarded and safe
      A2TOEIC
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    • seldom

      US /ˈsɛldəm/

      UK /ˈseldəm/

      • Adverb
      • Not often; almost never; rarely
      A2
      More
    • servant

      US /ˈsɚvənt/

      UK /ˈsɜ:vənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person paid to clean, cook, etc. in another's home
      A2
      More
    • set off

      US /sɛt ɔf/

      UK /set ɒf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start a journey
      • To cause something to explode or start working.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to explode.
      A1
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    • setting down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To place something down on a table, etc.
      • To cause someone to sit down
      A1
      More
    • shout

      US /ʃaʊt/

      UK /ʃaʊt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To speak very loudly to get attention
      • Noun
      • Speaking loudly so you get attention
      A2
      More
    • sit down

      US /sit daʊn/

      UK /sit daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take a seat
      A1
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    • soul

      US /sol/

      UK /səʊl/

      • Noun
      • Central or basic part of something
      • Strong, deep emotion in speech or performance
      A2
      More
    • sovereign

      US /ˈsɑ:vrən/

      UK /ˈsɒvrɪn/

      • Countable Noun
      • King, queen, emperor etc. of a country
      B2
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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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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
      A1
      More
    • take in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To allow to enter; receive as a guest
      • To include or add
      • Transitive Verb
      • To absorb (liquid).
      • To understand or comprehend something.
      A1
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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
      A1
      More
    • think over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider a problem or issue carefully
      A1
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    • to a man

      US /tə ə ˈmæn/

      UK /tə ə ˈmæn/

      • other
      • Every single person involved without exception.
      B2
      More
    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
      More
    • to the letter

      US /tu ði ˈlɛtɚ/

      UK /tu: ðə ˈletə/

      • Phrase
      • Following instructions or rules exactly; precisely.
      More
    • tore

      US /tɔr/

      UK /tɔ:(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move very quickly, often with carelessness
      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove something forcibly or roughly
      • To damage by pulling, resulting in a rough edge
      A2
      More
    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
      A1
      More
    • visitor

      US /ˈvɪzɪtɚ/

      UK /ˈvɪzɪtə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Someone who goes to a place to see it (or someone)
      • A person who visits someone or something.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
      A1
      More
    • work at

      US /wɚk æt/

      UK /wə:k æt/

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