Vocabulary

  • by eye: Estimating or judging something visually, without measuring tools.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • see stars: To feel dizzy or confused, usually after a blow to the head.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
  • have to: Must do
  • bundle up: To dress oneself or someone else in warm clothing.
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • given time: A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
  • in total: Completely; with everything added together.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • terrible at: Very bad or unskilled at something.
  • ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • lights up: Third-person singular present tense of to illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
  • rock concert
  • past it: No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
  • in the west: Located in or towards the west.
  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
  • with just: Using only; with no more than.
  • light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
  • night: Time when sun does not shine
  • eye: The part of the body that you see with
  • dark: Of a color that is not light
  • big: Popular
  • day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
  • make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • close: Almost; near
  • small: Little in size; not big
  • color: To change or affect someone's opinion
  • hour: 60 minutes
  • sky: The place where we see clouds above us
  • bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
  • star: To perform or play a main role in a movie, play
  • north: Direction to your left when facing the rising sun
  • brightness: Amount of light something has
  • circle: A perfectly round shape
  • notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
  • south: Direction to your right when facing the rising sun
  • view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
  • stand: To be a candidate in an election
  • carefully: In a manner that involves focus and care
  • call: A order or request for action
  • move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
  • site: Place that is reserved for a particular activity
  • east: Direction where the sun rises
  • pollution: Dangerous substances released into an environment
  • ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
  • spot: A certain place or area
  • rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
  • proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
  • pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
  • depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
  • stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
  • due: When something is required or expected
  • ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
  • dolphin: Sea animal like a big fish that breathes air
  • faint: To suddenly become unconscious and fall down
  • coincidence: Occurrence by chance, not design or planned
  • naked: Not wearing any clothes; without covering
  • dipper: Ladle that has a cup with a long handle
  • telescope: Tube-shaped device used to see a great distance
  • reflection: Sign or indication of a state or condition
  • lighting: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
  • episode: One separate event in a series of events
  • visible: Can see, easily seen or understood
  • association: Organization of people with the same interest
  • constant: Happening frequently or without pause
  • theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
  • visibility: Quality of being able to be seen, as at a distance
  • disrupt: To cause a disturbance in an activity in progress
  • crab: Sea creature with a hard shell and two claws
  • horizon: Line where the earth or sea meets the sky
  • sphere: Area of interest or activity
  • spinning: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
  • spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
  • pole: One of two opposite ideas, qualities or positions
  • astronomy: Study of stars and other bodies in space
  • dim: Not bright; not being clear
  • globe: A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
  • motion: Suggestion at a meeting
  • motionless: Not in physical motion; not moving
  • bundle: A group of things that are tied/fastened together
  • arbitrarily: Without using reason, often unfairly; on a whim
  • equator: Geographical line at zero degrees latitude
  • celestial: Concerning the sky or objects in the sky
  • constellation: Group of things or people that are similar
  • magnitude: Number representing force of an earthquake
  • rotate: To regularly change people who perform a role
  • astronomer: Scientist studying stars and other bodies in space
  • arthropod: Type of animal including insects, shrimp, etc.
  • binocular: Using both eyes at the same time
  • venomous: Extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
  • luminous: Producing or reflecting a large amount of light
  • twinkle: To shine with a flickering gleam of light
  • teeny: Very small
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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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    • ancient

      US /ˈenʃənt/

      UK /'eɪnʃənt/

      • Adjective
      • Very old; having lived a very long time ago
      • Relating to a period in history, especially in the distant past.
      • Noun
      • A person who lived in ancient times.
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    • arbitrarily

      US /ˌɑrbəˈtrɛrəlɪ/

      UK /'ɑ:bɪtrəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Without using reason, often unfairly; on a whim
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    • arthropod

      US /'ɑ:rθrəpɑ:d/

      UK /'ɑ:θrəpɒd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Type of animal including insects, shrimp, etc.
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    • association

      US /əˌsoʊʃi'eɪʃn/

      UK /əˌsəʊʃɪ'eɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Organization of people with the same interest
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    • astronomer

      US /əˈstrɑ:nəmə(r)/

      UK /əˈstrɒnəmə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Scientist studying stars and other bodies in space
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    • astronomy

      US /əˈstrɑ:nəmi/

      UK /əˈstrɒnəmi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Study of stars and other bodies in space
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    • at night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
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    • binocular

      US /bəˈnɑkjəlɚ, baɪ-/

      UK /baiˈnɔkjulə/

      • Adjective
      • Using both eyes at the same time
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    • bright

      US /braɪt/

      UK /braɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Cheerful and happy (manner)
      • (Of color) light and easy to see; vivid
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    • brightness

      US /ˈbraɪtnɪs/

      UK /'braɪtnəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount of light something has
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    • bundle

      US /ˈbʌndl/

      UK /ˈbʌndl/

      • Countable Noun
      • A group of things that are tied/fastened together
      • A set of products sold together cheaply
      • Transitive Verb
      • To fasten, tie or wrap several things together
      • To sell a set of products at a lower price
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    • bundle up

      US /ˈbʌndl ʌp/

      UK /ˈbʌndl ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To dress oneself or someone else in warm clothing.
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    • by eye

      US /baɪ aɪ/

      UK /baɪ aɪ/

      • other
      • Estimating or judging something visually, without measuring tools.
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    • carefully

      US /ˈkɛrfəlɪ/

      UK /'keəfəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner that involves focus and care
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    • celestial

      US /səˈlestʃl/

      UK /səˈlestiəl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the sky or objects in the sky
      • Belonging or relating to heaven.
      • Noun
      • The sky or heavens.
      • A celestial being; an angel or deity.
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    • coincidence

      US /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/

      UK /kəʊˈɪnsɪdəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Occurrence by chance, not design or planned
      • State in which two ideas or opinions are the same
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    • constant

      US /ˈkɑnstənt/

      UK /'kɒnstənt/

      • Adjective
      • Happening frequently or without pause
      • Remaining the same over time or not changing.
      • Noun
      • Thing that happens always or at a regular rate
      • A physical quantity that is believed to have a fixed value and is used in calculations.
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    • constellation

      US /ˌkɑnstəˈleʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒnstə'leɪʃən/

      • Noun
      • Group of things or people that are similar
      • Groups of stars which form patterns
      • Noun (plural)
      • Groups of stars which form patterns
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    • crab

      US /kræb/

      UK /kræb/

      • Noun
      • Sea creature with a hard shell and two claws
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To complain about something in an annoying way
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    • depend

      US /dɪˈpend/

      UK /dɪˈpend/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
      • To rely on someone or something for support, help, or existence.
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    • depending on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
      • Influenced or determined by.
      • Preposition
      • Subject to; contingent on
      • Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
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    • dim

      US /dɪm/

      UK /dɪm/

      • Adjective
      • Not bright; not being clear
      • Not intelligent; a bit stupid or slow
      • Transitive Verb
      • To reduce the brightness of a light
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    • dipper

      US /'dɪpər/

      UK /'dɪpə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Ladle that has a cup with a long handle
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    • disrupt

      US /dɪsˈrʌpt/

      UK /dɪsˈrʌpt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause a disturbance in an activity in progress
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    • dolphin

      US /ˈdɑ:lfɪn/

      UK /ˈdɒlfɪn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Sea animal like a big fish that breathes air
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
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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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    • equator

      US /ɪˈkwetɚ/

      UK /ɪ'kweɪtə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Geographical line at zero degrees latitude
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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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    • faint

      US /fent/

      UK /feɪnt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To suddenly become unconscious and fall down
      • Adjective
      • Lacking strength; weak; lacking clarity
      • Very small, as in a chance or hope
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    • figure out

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • given time

      US /ˈɡɪvən taɪm/

      UK /ˈɡivən taim/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
      • The amount of time available or allotted for a task or activity.
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    • globe

      US /gloʊb/

      UK /gləʊb/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • horizon

      US /həˈraɪzn/

      UK /həˈraɪzn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Line where the earth or sea meets the sky
      • Limits of someone's experience or understanding
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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    • in general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
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    • in the west

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located in or towards the west.
      • Located in the western part of a country or region.
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    • in total

      US /ɪn ˈtotl/

      UK /in ˈtəutəl/

      • Phrase
      • Completely; with everything added together.
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    • in turn

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Third-person singular present tense of to illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
      • Third-person singular present tense of to ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe for smoking.
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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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    • luminous

      US /ˈlumənəs/

      UK /ˈlu:mɪnəs/

      • Adjective
      • Producing or reflecting a large amount of light
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    • magnitude

      US /ˈmæɡnɪˌtud, -ˌtjud/

      UK /ˈmægnɪtju:d/

      • Noun
      • Number representing force of an earthquake
      • Size or importance
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    • motion

      US /ˈmoʃən/

      UK /'məʊʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Suggestion at a meeting
      • A movement; the process of moving
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To communicate by moving your head or hand
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    • motionless

      US /ˈmoʃənlɪs/

      UK /'məʊʃnləs/

      • Adjective
      • Not in physical motion; not moving
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    • naked

      US /ˈnekɪd/

      UK /ˈneɪkɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Not wearing any clothes; without covering
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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 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 the horizon

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • About to happen; approaching.
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    • past it

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
      • Beyond the point of being useful or functional.
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    • pattern

      US /ˈpætən/

      UK /'pætn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Model to follow in making or doing something
      • Colors or shapes which are repeated on objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To copy the way something else is made
      • To decorate with a pattern.
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    • pole

      US /pol/

      UK /pəʊl/

      • Noun
      • One of two opposite ideas, qualities or positions
      • Most northern or most southern point on a planet
      • Transitive Verb
      • To move a boat with a stick or pole
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    • pollution

      US /pəˈluʃən/

      UK /pəˈlu:ʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Dangerous substances released into an environment
      • The action of polluting; the state of being polluted.
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    • proper

      US /ˈprɑpɚ/

      UK /'prɒpə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Correct according to social or moral rules
      • Behaving in a polite and socially acceptable way.
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    • reflection

      US /rɪˈflɛkʃən/

      UK /rɪˈflekʃn/

      • Noun
      • Sign or indication of a state or condition
      • Image that you see in a mirror, glass, or water
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    • rock concert

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
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    • rotate

      US /ˈroʊteɪt/

      UK /rəʊˈteɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To regularly change people who perform a role
      • To regularly change the crops that grow in a field
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    • see stars

      US /si stɑrz/

      UK /si: stɑ:z/

      • other
      • To feel dizzy or confused, usually after a blow to the head.
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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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    • site

      US /saɪt/

      UK /saɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place that is reserved for a particular activity
      • Location of building work
      • Transitive Verb
      • To place something in a particular position, area
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    • sky

      US /skaɪ/

      UK /skaɪ/

      • Noun
      • The place where we see clouds above us
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    • sphere

      US /sfɪr/

      UK /sfɪə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area of interest or activity
      • A round 3D object shaped like a ball
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    • spin

      US /spɪn/

      UK /spɪn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a ball rotate when throwing it
      • To move something in a rapid turning motion
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To feel dizzy/confused, as in my head is spinning
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    • spinning

      US /ˈspɪnɪŋ/

      UK /ˈspɪnɪŋ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a ball rotate when throwing it
      • To move something in a rapid turning motion
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To feel dizzy / confused / light headed
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    • spot

      US /spɑt/

      UK /spɒt/

      • Noun
      • A certain place or area
      • A difficult time; awkward situation
      • Transitive Verb
      • To see someone or something by chance
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    • stick

      US /stɪk/

      UK /stɪk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To push a sharp or pointed object into something
      • To join together using glue or paste
      • Countable Noun
      • Long thin piece of wood from a tree
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    • teeny

      US /ˈtini/

      UK /'ti:nɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Very small
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    • telescope

      US /ˈtelɪskoʊp/

      UK /ˈtelɪskəʊp/

      • Noun
      • Tube-shaped device used to see a great distance
      • Transitive Verb
      • To shorten by compacting tubes inside each other
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    • terrible at

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Very bad or unskilled at something.
      • Having a very low level of ability in a particular activity.
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    • theme

      US /θim/

      UK /θi:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An main or dominant idea, motif
      • Main idea of a work of art, writing, or music
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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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    • twinkle

      US /ˈtwɪŋkəl/

      UK /ˈtwɪŋkl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To shine with a flickering gleam of light
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    • venomous

      US /ˈvɛnəməs/

      UK /ˈvenəməs/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
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    • visibility

      US /ˌvɪzəˈbɪlɪti/

      UK /ˌvɪzəˈbɪləti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being able to be seen, as at a distance
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    • visible

      US /ˈvɪzəbəl/

      UK /ˈvɪzəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Can see, easily seen or understood
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    • with just

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Using only; with no more than.
      • Barely; by a narrow margin.
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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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    王政弘 posted on 2016/11/09
    Ever wondered why some stars seem brighter than others, or why they have different colors? This Crash Course Astronomy episode dives into naked-eye observations, explaining stellar magnitudes and the impact of light pollution. You'll pick up some fantastic new vocabulary while learning how to really see the night sky!

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