Vocabulary

  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
  • at last: Finally; after a long delay.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • at least: As a minimum
  • by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • at present: Currently; now
  • hear of: To know about someone or something because you have been told about them
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • as for: Concerning; regarding.
  • 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 fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • at length: In detail; fully
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
  • account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
  • delight in: To take great pleasure in something.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • sit down: To take a seat
  • stand up with: To support or defend someone or something.
  • care for: To want or desire a thing
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • such as: For example; like
  • in consequence: As a result; therefore.
  • in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
  • on horseback: Riding a horse or sitting astride a horse.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
  • have at: To attack someone or something.
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • in a hurry: Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • in favour of
  • in comparison: When compared to something else.
  • a few moments: A short period of time
  • in point: Relevant; pertinent
  • in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
  • give over: To give all your energies to; devote
  • go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • take delight: To get a lot of pleasure from something
  • to pieces: Broken into many small parts.
  • for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
  • second hand: (Of goods) already used
  • compared with: In relation to
  • regardless of
  • found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
  • ease with: To make something less painful, difficult, or troubling; to comfort or relieve.
  • by trade: According to one's profession or occupation.
  • provided with: Past tense of providing; supplied or equipped someone with something.
  • of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
  • on the strength of: Based on or because of something.
  • attentive to: Paying close attention to someone or something.
  • trade in: To give something as part of the payment for something else.
  • by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
  • talk over: To discuss something thoroughly in order to reach a decision or agreement.
  • to the purpose: In a way that is relevant and meaningful to the matter.
  • in all probability: Almost certainly; very likely to happen.
  • from the first: From the very beginning.
  • in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
  • to a man: Every single person involved without exception.
  • in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
  • by design: Intentionally; deliberately.
  • with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
  • in the least: Not at all; to the smallest degree.
  • to the exclusion of: Including only one thing and leaving out others.
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
  • over the way: Located nearby or close by, often across the road.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
  • wet through: Completely soaked with water or liquid.
  • in pursuit: Following or chasing someone or something, typically to catch them.
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • set off: To start a journey
  • walk alone: To walk without company; to walk by oneself.
  • in contempt: Showing disrespect or disobedience to authority.
  • get the better of: To defeat or overcome someone or something, especially emotions.
  • for the present: For now; temporarily or at this time.
  • bring back: To cause to remember
  • come at: To approach someone to attack them
  • let down
  • deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
  • to order: To give an instruction or command.
  • become of: To happen or become the result of something.
  • without exception: Including everyone or everything; in every case; without any exclusions.
  • run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
  • younger sister: A female sibling born after oneself.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • join in
  • write in: To add text to a document or form.
  • of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
  • in writing: Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
  • ride off: To leave on horseback or other vehicle.
  • by all means: Certainly; of course
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • in the hope of: With the expectation or desire for something to happen.
  • ran up to: Approached quickly by running.
  • after dinner: Following the meal of dinner.
  • suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • by the by: Incidentally; in passing; as a side note.
  • awake to: To become aware of something.
  • together with: In addition to; along with.
  • dying to: Extremely eager or anxious to do or have something.
  • sit by: To do nothing while something bad is happening.
  • presence of mind: The ability to remain calm and take quick, sensible action in a difficult situation.
  • vouch for: To assert or confirm as a truth based on one's experience or knowledge.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • time left: The amount of time that remains or is available.
  • on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
  • call in: To ask others for help when in need
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • on good terms: Having a friendly or cooperative relationship.
  • at variance: In disagreement or conflict with someone or something.
  • do without: To manage without having or doing something
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
  • in due time: At the appropriate time; eventually.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • make up: To invent or create a story
  • in the closet: Keeping something, often sexual orientation, secret.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
  • meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
  • on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
  • followed up: To check information or facts later
  • on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
  • inquire after: To ask about someone's health or wellbeing.
  • call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
  • sister: Female you share a parent with
  • dear: Loved or valued very much
  • room: All of the people inside a particular room
  • young: At an early stage of existence; not mature
  • evening: To make something level; to flatten
  • mother: Female who has a child or children; female parent
  • friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
  • man: Humans in general, including male and female
  • good: Proper, appropriate or right
  • dance: To move your body rhythmically to music
  • father: A male parent
  • visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
  • morning: Early part of the day before 12 p.m
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • ball: Large dance where people dress formally
  • cry: To sound an animal may make to call its family
  • agreeable: Willing to agree with or to do something
  • ill: Not well or sick
  • immediately: Without any delay; straight away
  • receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
  • invitation: When someone asks another to attend an event, etc.
  • return: To hit something back to the other player or team
  • pleasant: Causing a good feeling
  • pleased: To entertain someone, by dancing, singing etc.
  • add: To include as well
  • hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
  • glad: Happy or pleased about something/to do something
  • library: Place where books and other media are kept
  • lady: Another way of saying 'woman'
  • reply: Answer to someone's question
  • sir: Form of polite address to a man you do not know
  • pleasure: Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
  • attention: Taking notice of someone or something
  • handsome: A large amount or quantity
  • neighbourhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
  • charm: Quality of making people like you; attractiveness
  • continued: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • delight: Strong feeling of great pleasure
  • beauty: Something attractive that produces great pleasure
  • general: Widespread, normal or usual
  • behaviour: The way a person or thing acts; manner
  • advantage: Thing making the chance of success higher
  • opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
  • manner: The way a person acts, talks, or behaves
  • assure: To confirm; state with certainty something is so
  • admiration: A feeling of respect and appreciation
  • pride: Sense of your own importance and worth
  • temper: An angry mood or fit; temperament
  • settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
  • estate: A large piece of land, usually with a large house
  • affection: Feeling of liking someone or something
  • fortune: What might happen to you in the future
  • gentleman: Man who has good manners and is considerate
  • observe: To celebrate a particular holiday/religious event
  • honour: To fulfill an agreement
  • kindness: Quality of being warmhearted and helpful
  • carriage: Vehicle on wheels, usually pulled by a horse
  • acquaintance: Person that you know but isn't a good friend
  • colonel: Person with senior rank in an army or air force
  • accomplish: To succeed in doing; complete successfully
  • civility: Or courteous behavior and politeness
  • compliment: Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
  • scarcely: Only a very short time before
  • eld: Late time of life
  • countenance: Expression of the face
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    • a few moments

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      • Phrase
      • A short period of time
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    • accomplish

      US /əˈkɑmplɪʃ/

      UK /ə'kʌmplɪʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To succeed in doing; complete successfully
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    • account for

      US /əˈkaʊnt fɔr/

      UK /əˈkaunt fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To explain the cause or reason for something
      • To form a particular amount or part of something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To supply a reason or explanation for something.
      • To form a particular amount or proportion of something.
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    • acquaintance

      US /əˈkwentəns/

      UK /əˈkweɪntəns/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person that you know but isn't a good friend
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Familiarity or knowledge of something.
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    • admiration

      US /ˌædməˈreʃən/

      UK /ˌædməˈreɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A feeling of respect and appreciation
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    • advantage

      US /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/

      UK /əd'vɑ:ntɪdʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thing making the chance of success higher
      • A positive point about something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make use of something, especially to further one's own position; exploit.
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    • affection

      US /əˈfɛkʃən/

      UK /əˈfekʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Feeling of liking someone or something
      • A gentle feeling of fondness or liking.
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    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
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    • after dinner

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      • Phrase
      • Following the meal of dinner.
      • Adjective
      • Suitable for or done after dinner.
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    • agreeable

      US /əˈɡriəbəl/

      UK /əˈgri:əbl/

      • Adjective
      • Willing to agree with or to do something
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    • allow me

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      • Phrase
      • A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
      • A formal way to ask for permission or to introduce oneself.
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    • answer to

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
      • To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
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    • as for

      US /æz fɔr/

      UK /æz fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Concerning; regarding.
      • Phrase
      • Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
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    • as one

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      • Adverb
      • Acting or moving together at the same time.
      • In complete agreement or unity.
      • Phrase
      • With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
      • In perfect harmony or unison.
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    • as soon as

      US /æz sun æz/

      UK /æz su:n æz/

      • Phrase
      • In a short time after (something happens)
      • Without any delay; immediately
      • Conjunction
      • At the moment that, or immediately after.
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
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    • assure

      US /əˈʃʊr/

      UK /əˈʃʊə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To confirm; state with certainty something is so
      • To make sure that something happens
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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 last

      US /æt læst/

      UK /æt lɑ:st/

      • Adverb
      • Finally; after a long delay.
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
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    • at length

      US /æt lɛŋkθ/

      UK /æt leŋθ/

      • Adverb
      • In detail; fully
      • Phrase
      • After a long time; eventually
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    • at night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
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    • at once

      US /æt wʌns/

      UK /æt wʌns/

      • Adverb
      • Immediately; without delay
      • At the same time; simultaneously
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    • at present

      US /æt ˈprɛznt/

      UK /æt ˈprezənt/

      • Phrase
      • Currently; now
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    • at the same time

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      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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    • at variance

      US /ət ˈvɛriəns/

      UK /ət ˈveəriəns/

      • other
      • In disagreement or conflict with someone or something.
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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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    • attention

      US /əˈtɛnʃən/

      UK /əˈtenʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Taking notice of someone or something
      • Noun
      • (Soldiers) Standing with straight backs
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    • attentive to

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      • Adjective
      • Paying close attention to someone or something.
      • Considerate and helpful; making sure that people have what they need.
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    • awake to

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become aware of something.
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    • beauty

      US /ˈbjuti/

      UK /'bju:tɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something attractive that produces great pleasure
      • Physically or visually attractive person
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    • become of

      US /bɪˈkʌm ʌv/

      UK /bɪˈkʌm əv/

      • other
      • To happen or become the result of something.
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    • bring back

      US /brɪŋ bæk/

      UK /briŋ bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause to remember
      • To return something
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    • by all means

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      • Adverb
      • Certainly; of course
      • Phrase
      • In every possible way; using every method possible
      • Certainly; of course
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    • by design

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      • Phrase
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
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    • by nature

      US /baɪ ˈnetʃɚ/

      UK /bai ˈneitʃə/

      • Adverb
      • Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
      • Phrase
      • Inherently; by one's natural disposition or character.
      • According to its essential characteristics; intrinsically.
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    • by no means

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      • Phrase
      • Certainly not; in no way.
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    • by the by

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      • Phrase
      • Incidentally; in passing; as a side note.
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    • by trade

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      • Phrase
      • According to one's profession or occupation.
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    • call in

      US /kɔl ɪn/

      UK /kɔ:l in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To ask others for help when in need
      • To make a phone call to your office; to contact
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    • call on

      US /kɔl ɑn/

      UK /kɔ:l ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
      • To visit someone
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    • care for

      US /kɛr fɔr/

      UK /kɛə fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To want or desire a thing
      • To look after someone who is ill, old, or very young.
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    • care of

      US /kɛr ʌv/

      UK /kɛə ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
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    • 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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    • charm

      US /tʃɑrm/

      UK /tʃɑ:m/

      • Noun
      • Quality of making people like you; attractiveness
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause others to like you or do what you want
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    • civility

      US /sɪˈvɪlɪti/

      UK /sə'vɪlətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Or courteous behavior and politeness
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    • colonel

      US /ˈkɜ:rnl/

      UK /ˈkɜ:nl/

      • Noun
      • Person with senior rank in an army or air force
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    • come at

      US /kʌm æt/

      UK /kʌm æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To approach someone to attack them
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • compared with

      US /kəmˈpɛrd wɪð/

      UK /kəmˈpeəd wið/

      • Preposition
      • In relation to
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have examined the differences or similarities between two or more things.
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    • compliment

      US /ˈkɑmpləmənt/

      UK /'kɒmplɪmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
      • A formal expression of respect or admiration.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To say someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
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    • countenance

      US /ˈkaʊntənəns/

      UK /'kaʊntənəns/

      • Noun
      • Expression of the face
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    • deal in

      US /dil ɪn/

      UK /di:l in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To buy and sell a particular product or products.
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    • delight

      US /dɪˈlaɪt/

      UK /dɪ'laɪt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Strong feeling of great pleasure
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give someone pleasure or joy
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    • delight in

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take great pleasure in something.
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    • do in

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
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    • do without

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To manage without having or doing something
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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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    • dying to

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      • Phrase
      • Extremely eager or anxious to do or have something.
      • To have a very strong desire or need for something.
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    • ease with

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

      US /ɪˈstet/

      UK /ɪˈsteɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A large piece of land, usually with a large house
      • Group of houses all built at the same time
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    • followed up

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To check information or facts later
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To contact someone again after an initial meeting or communication.
      • To take further action; to pursue something further.
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    • for that matter

      US /fɔr ðæt ˈmætɚ/

      UK /fɔ: ðæt ˈmætə/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
      • Used to introduce a statement that supports or strengthens a previous statement.
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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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    • for the rest

      US /fɔr ði rɛst/

      UK /fɔ: ðə rest/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning the remaining people or things.
      • During the remaining part of a period of time.
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    • for the sake of

      US /fɔr ði sek ʌv/

      UK /fɔ: ðə seik ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • For the purpose of; in the interest of.
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    • fortune

      US /ˈfɔrtʃən/

      UK /'fɔ:tʃu:n/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • What might happen to you in the future
      • Chance or luck, particularly good luck
      • Transitive Verb
      • To bring good fortune to.
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    • found out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
      • To become known; be revealed.
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    • from the first

      US /frəm ðə ˈfɝst/

      UK /frəm ðə ˈfɜ:st/

      • other
      • From the very beginning.
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    • 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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    • get the better of

      US /ɡɛt ðə ˈbɛtɚ ʌv/

      UK /ɡet ðə ˈbetə əv/

      • other
      • To defeat or overcome someone or something, especially emotions.
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    • give over

      US /ɡɪv ˈovɚ/

      UK /ɡiv ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give all your energies to; devote
      • To allow someone else to win a disagreement
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    • glad

      US /ɡlæd/

      UK /ɡlæd/

      • Adjective
      • Happy or pleased about something/to do something
      • Happy that something happened; pleased
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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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    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
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    • have at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attack someone or something.
      • To begin doing something with enthusiasm.
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    • hear of

      US /hɪr ʌv/

      UK /hiə ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To know about someone or something because you have been told about them
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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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    • ill

      US /ɪl/

      UK /ɪl/

      • Adjective
      • Not well or sick
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sickness or problem; bad conditions
      • Something that is bad or harmful.
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    • in a hurry

      US /ɪn e ˈhɚri/

      UK /in ə ˈhʌri/

      • Phrase
      • Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
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    • in all probability

      US /ɪn ɔl prɑbəˈbɪləti/

      UK /ɪn ɔ:l prɒbəˈbɪləti/

      • other
      • Almost certainly; very likely to happen.
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    • in comparison

      US /ɪn kəmˈpærɪsən/

      UK /in kəmˈpærisən/

      • Adverb
      • When compared to something else.
      • Phrase
      • When compared to something else.
      • When considering the differences between two or more things.
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    • in consequence

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • As a result; therefore.
      • Phrase
      • As a result; therefore.
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    • in contempt

      US /ɪn kənˈtɛmpt/

      UK /in kənˈtempt/

      • other
      • Showing disrespect or disobedience to authority.
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    • in danger

      US /ɪn ˈdendʒɚ/

      UK /in ˈdeindʒə/

      • Phrase
      • Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
      • At risk of experiencing something negative or harmful.
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    • in due time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At the appropriate time; eventually.
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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 favour of

      US /ɪn ˈfevɚ ʌv/

      UK /in ˈfeivə ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Preposition
      • Supporting or approving of something.
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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 love with

      US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Feeling romantic love for someone.
      • Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
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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 order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in point

      US /ɪn pɔɪnt/

      UK /in pɔint/

      • Adjective
      • Relevant; pertinent
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    • in pursuit

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Following or chasing someone or something, typically to catch them.
      • Trying to achieve something, often a goal or ambition.
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    • in question

      US /ɪn ˈkwɛstʃən/

      UK /in ˈkwestʃən/

      • Adjective
      • Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
      • Referring to someone or something that has already been mentioned.
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    • in the closet

      US /ɪn ðə ˈklɑzət/

      UK /in ðə ˈklɒzət/

      • other
      • Keeping something, often sexual orientation, secret.
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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 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 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

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Not at all; to the smallest degree.
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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    • in town

      US /ɪn taʊn/

      UK /in taun/

      • Phrase
      • Present or available in the local area or city.
      • Available or present in a particular place.
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    • in vain

      US /ɪn ven/

      UK /in vein/

      • Phrase
      • Without success or result; futilely.
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    • in writing

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
      • Officially recorded in a written document, especially for legal purposes.
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    • inquire after

      US /ɪnˈkwaɪɚ ˈæftɚ/

      UK /ɪnˈkwaɪə ˈɑ:ftə/

      • other
      • To ask about someone's health or wellbeing.
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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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    • invitation

      US /ˌɪnvɪˈteʃən/

      UK /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • When someone asks another to attend an event, etc.
      • A card or written form used to invite someone.
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    • join in

      US /dʒɔɪn ɪn/

      UK /dʒɔin in/

      • Phrasal Verb
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    • kindness

      US /ˈkaɪndnɪs/

      UK /ˈkaɪndnəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being warmhearted and helpful
      • A kind or helpful act.
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    • let down

      US /lɛt daʊn/

      UK /let daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To disappoint someone (e.g. by breaking a promise)
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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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    • make up

      US /mek ʌp/

      UK /meik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To invent or create a story
      • To add up to
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To invent a story, excuse, etc.
      • To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
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    • manner

      US /ˈmænɚ/

      UK /ˈmænə(r)/

      • Noun
      • The way a person acts, talks, or behaves
      • Polite and respectful behavior to others
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    • meet with

      US /mit wɪð/

      UK /mi:t wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
      • To encounter or experience something, often something negative.
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    • more than once

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˈneɪbərhʊd/

      UK /ˈneɪbəhʊd/

      • Noun
      • Area of a town or city that people live in
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
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    • observe

      US /əbˈzɜ:rv/

      UK /əbˈzɜ:v/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To celebrate a particular holiday/religious event
      • To obey or follow laws, rules, or customs
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    • of age

      US /əv eɪdʒ/

      UK /əv eɪdʒ/

      • other
      • Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • of yours

      US /ʌv jʊɚz/

      UK /əv jɔ:z/

      • other
      • Belonging to you; your possession or property.
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    • on good terms

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Having a friendly or cooperative relationship.
      • Having a positive and mutually beneficial business relationship.
      • Adjective
      • Having a friendly or cooperative relationship.
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    • on horseback

      US /ɑn ˈhɔrˌsbæk/

      UK /ɒn ˈhɔ:sbæk/

      • other
      • Riding a horse or sitting astride a horse.
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    • on purpose

      US /ɑn ˈpɚpəs/

      UK /ɔn ˈpə:pəs/

      • Idiom
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
      • Phrase
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
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    • on sunday

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Every Sunday; each Sunday.
      • Referring to a particular Sunday.
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    • on the contrary

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
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    • on the other side of

      US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/

      • Preposition
      • Located across something from a given point.
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    • on the strength of

      US /ɑn ðə strɛŋkθ ʌv/

      UK /ɒn ðə streŋkθ ɔv/

      • other
      • Based on or because of something.
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    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
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    • opinion

      US /əˈpɪnjən/

      UK /əˈpɪnjən/

      • Noun
      • Court judge's statement why a decision was made
      • A person's thoughts on a topic
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    • over the way

      US /ˈoʊvɚ ðə ˈweɪ/

      UK /ˈəuvə ðə ˈweɪ/

      • other
      • Located nearby or close by, often across the road.
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    • pleasant

      US /ˈplɛzənt/

      UK /'pleznt/

      • Adjective
      • Causing a good feeling
      • Having an agreeable or attractive personality.
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    • pleased

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To entertain someone, by dancing, singing etc.
      • To make someone happy by doing something
      • Adjective
      • Being happy and satisfied
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    • pleasure

      US /ˈplɛʒɚ/

      UK /'pleʒə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
      • A thing that causes enjoyment or delight.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give someone pleasure or satisfaction.
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    • presence of mind

      US /ˈprɛzəns ʌv maɪnd/

      UK /ˈprezəns ɔv maind/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The ability to remain calm and take quick, sensible action in a difficult situation.
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    • pride

      US /praɪd/

      UK /praɪd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sense of your own importance and worth
      • A feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get when you or people connected with you have done something well.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be proud of something you did
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    • provided with

      US /prəˈvaɪdɪd wɪð/

      UK /prəˈvaidid wið/

      • Verb
      • Past tense of providing; supplied or equipped someone with something.
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    • ran up to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Approached quickly by running.
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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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    • ride off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave on horseback or other vehicle.
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    • run on

      US /rʌn ɑn/

      UK /rʌn ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
      • To talk without stopping, often on the same topic
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To continue without a break or clear separation, especially in writing.
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    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
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    • scarcely

      US /ˈskɛrsli/

      UK /ˈskeəsli/

      • Adverb
      • Only a very short time before
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    • second hand

      US /ˈsɛkənd hænd/

      UK /ˈsekənd hænd/

      • Adverb
      • (Of goods) already used
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    • set off

      US /sɛt ɔf/

      UK /set ɒf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start a journey
      • To cause something to explode or start working.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to explode.
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    • settle

      US /ˈsɛtl/

      UK /'setl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
      • To complete or finalize e.g. a contract or debt
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become accustomed to a new environment
      • (Of liquids) to move to the bottom of a container
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    • show off

      US /ʃo ɔf/

      UK /ʃəu ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
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    • sit by

      US /sit baɪ/

      UK /sit bai/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To do nothing while something bad is happening.
      • To be positioned next to something or someone.
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    • sit down

      US /sit daʊn/

      UK /sit daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take a seat
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    • speak of

      US /spik ʌv/

      UK /spi:k ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To mention someone or something in conversation.
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    • speak to

      US /spik tu/

      UK /spi:k tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To address or communicate with someone.
      • To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
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    • stand up with

      US /stænd ʌp wɪð/

      UK /stænd ʌp wɪð/

      • other
      • To support or defend someone or something.
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • suffer from

      US /ˈsʌfɚ frʌm/

      UK /ˈsʌfə frɔm/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
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    • take delight

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To get a lot of pleasure from something
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    • talk over

      US /tɔk ˈovɚ/

      UK /tɔ:k ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss something thoroughly in order to reach a decision or agreement.
      • To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
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    • temper

      US /ˈtɛmpɚ/

      UK /ˈtempə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An angry mood or fit; temperament
      • Lack of calmness
      • Transitive Verb
      • To dilute something or make it less severe
      • To heat metal to make it hard or flexible
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • the following

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Next in order or sequence.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • What is about to be said or written.
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

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

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The amount of time that remains or is available.
      • The remaining duration of a game or competition.
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    • to a man

      US /tə ə ˈmæn/

      UK /tə ə ˈmæn/

      • other
      • Every single person involved without exception.
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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    • to order

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give an instruction or command.
      • To request something to be made, supplied, or served.
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    • to pieces

      US /tu ˈpisɪz/

      UK /tu ˈpi:sɪz/

      • other
      • Broken into many small parts.
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    • to the exclusion of

      US /tu ði ɪksˈkluzjən əv/

      UK /tu ði ɪksˈklu:ʒən əv/

      • other
      • Including only one thing and leaving out others.
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    • to the purpose

      US /tu ðə ˈpɝpəs/

      UK /tə ðə ˈpɜ:pəs/

      • other
      • In a way that is relevant and meaningful to the matter.
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    • together with

      US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/

      UK /təˈɡeðə wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; along with.
      • Including; as well as.
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    • trade in

      US /treid ɪn/

      UK /treid in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give something as part of the payment for something else.
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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
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    • vouch for

      US /vaʊtʃ fɔr/

      UK /vaʊtʃ fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To assert or confirm as a truth based on one's experience or knowledge.
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    • walk alone

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To walk without company; to walk by oneself.
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    • wet through

      US /wɛt θru/

      UK /wet θru:/

      • other
      • Completely soaked with water or liquid.
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    • with it

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      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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    • with respect to

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      • Preposition
      • In relation to; regarding.
      • Phrase
      • In relation to; concerning.
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      • Phrase
      • Including everyone or everything; in every case; without any exclusions.
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    • work in

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      • 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 on

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      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To add text to a document or form.
      • To vote for a candidate whose name is not printed on the ballot by writing it in.
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      • Countable Noun
      • A female sibling born after oneself.
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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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    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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    Part 1 - Pride and Prejudice Audiobook by Jane Austen (Chs 01-15)

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    Dive into the witty world of Jane Austen with the first part of Pride and Prejudice! You'll get to practice understanding situational dialogue and pick up some advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures from this classic Regency romance.

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