Vocabulary

of course: Sure ; Certainly
have to: Must do
to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
a few moments: A short period of time
count on: To depend on someone
speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
have on: To be wearing something.
see to: To attend to; take care of
work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
at sea
to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
as long as: For the period that; provided that.
set up
on the cross: Positioned on or attached to the Christian crucifix symbol.
come from: To have as your native country or city
home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
at least: As a minimum
instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
to do with: To be about something; concern
answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
train up: To educate or instruct someone in a particular skill or type of behavior.
in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
pass from: To be transferred or transmitted from one person or thing to another.
answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
usher in: To mark the start of something new; to introduce or initiate.
go beyond: To do more than planned or expected; exceed
take on: To acquire a new characteristic
call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
with God: Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
in his place: Instead of him; as his substitute.
at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
such as: For example; like
in conclusion: Used to indicate a summary or final point.
as true as: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement by comparing it to something known to be true.
on the strength of: Based on or because of something.
wipe away: To remove with a cloth
forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
at once: Immediately; without delay
pour in: To arrive or enter a place in large numbers or amounts.
next to: Being located along side another
suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
end in: To have something as the final result.
in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
at work: Located at one's place of employment
stand behind: To support or defend someone or something.
put forth: To bring into existence
bad apple: A person who negatively affects others; a troublemaker.
in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
last person: The individual who is the final one in a sequence or group.
all hands on deck: A call for everyone to work together in a difficult situation.
on deck: In baseball, being the next batter to come up to bat.
in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
go on: To continue doing something
in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
in store: About to happen in the future
go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
go after: To chase or pursue something
in the hope of: With the expectation or desire for something to happen.
ask in: To invite someone to enter one's home or place.
share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
happen on: To find or discover by accident.
right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
in the light of: Considering new information or facts.
on horseback: Riding a horse or sitting astride a horse.
of sound mind: Having full mental capacity to make decisions.
offensive to: Causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed.
as a gift: Given without expectation of payment; a present.
along with: In addition to; together with.
for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
of late: Recently; lately.
before now: Up until this moment; previously.
stay home: To remain in one's house or residence.
meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
bow down: To submit to someone or something; to show respect or obedience.
put off: To take off, e.g. clothing
lay aside: To save something, usually money, for future use.
grasping at straws: Making weak or unlikely attempts to find a solution in desperation.
out there: In or to a place that is far away
from all reports: Based on all information received or heard.
as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
look upon: To consider or regard in a particular way.
in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
except that: But; with the exception that.
on to: Toward something; forward
right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
go back to: To return to a starting point
based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
on God: Used to solemnly swear or emphasize truthfulness.
come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
quarrel with: To have an argument or disagreement with someone.
on the shelf: Located on a shelf.
come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
roll up your sleeves: Prepare to work hard or tackle a difficult task.
pack up: To put things into boxes and take them home
go west: To die or become completely unusable or broken.
bushels of: A large quantity of something.
wait upon: To serve or attend to someone, especially a customer or guest.
as such: Something previously stated or understood
back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
to order: To give an instruction or command.
look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
cling to: To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
come before: To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
by virtue of: By reason of; because of.
come up: To come closer to someone; approach
on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
used up: To use all of; consume
care for: To want or desire a thing
in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
in the ground: Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
turn away: To go in a different direction; not face something
those in need: People who are poor, suffering, or disadvantaged and require help.
in hand: In one's possession or control.
go hand in hand: Two things closely related or connected, usually occurring together.
chop wood: To cut wood into pieces with an axe or other sharp tool.
got to: To arrive at some place
deal with
at home: In one's own residence or country.
hold forth: To speak at length, often in a formal or opinionated way.
in power: Having control of a country or organization.
conference: Series of lectures held as an event
spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
vision: Ability to see; eyesight
rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
seek: To ask someone for help
advent: First appearance of something important
mind: To be bothered or upset by something
glory: State of having respect, honor or pride
worship: Acts of respect and honor to God or a god
holy: Being good according to religious standards
sanctuary: Place to find rest and relaxation
continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
promise: To say you will certainly do something
wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
captain: Title of a senior officer in the military
lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
think: To have an idea about something without certainty
heaven: Place or feeling of great happiness
preach: To write or speak about so as to persuade people
truth: Real facts about something
world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
come: To arrive at a place
return: To hit something back to the other player or team
work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
meet: To provide something that is necessary
judgement: An opinion or decision made after consideration
hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
message: Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
prayer: Words spoken to your god for help
cleanse: To remove impurities or pollutants from something
chatter: To talk a lot in a casual manner
healing: To recover from or forget a bad experience
bless: To make something holy by saying a special prayer
pray: To speak to your god to request help
wood: Person's name
scripture: Holy books of a particular religion
elder: The person who is older than another
temperance: Controlling what you do or say, e.g. not drinking
bell: Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
thou: An old-fashioned word for you
murmur: Low, continuous indistinct sound
fulfil: To finish or provide something successfully
sabbath: Day of rest in some religions
atonement: Action that shows that you are sorry for something
miller: Someone who grinds grain into flour
saviour: Person who saves someone or something from danger
wheeler: Having the number of wheels as stated

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a few moments
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- Phrase
- A short period of time
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advent
US /ˈædˌvɛnt/
UK /'ædvent/
- Noun
- First appearance of something important
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all at once
US
UK
- Adverb
- Suddenly; at the same time
- At the same time; simultaneously
- Phrase
- Suddenly; at the same time
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all hands on deck
US /ɔl hændz ɑn dɛk/
UK /ɔ:l hændz ɒn dek/
- other
- A call for everyone to work together in a difficult situation.
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along with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
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answer for
US /ˈænsɚ fər/
UK /ˈɑ:nsə fə/
- other
- Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
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answer to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
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as a gift
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UK
- Phrase
- Given without expectation of payment; a present.
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as a matter of fact
US /æz e ˈmætɚ ʌv fækt/
UK /æz ə ˈmætə ɔv fækt/
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- In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
- In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often one that contrasts with or contradicts a previous statement.
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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 such
US /æz sʌtʃ/
UK /æz sʌtʃ/
- Pronoun
- Something previously stated or understood
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as true as
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UK
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement by comparing it to something known to be true.
- Extremely loyal and reliable.
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ask in
US /æsk ɪn/
UK /ɑ:sk ɪn/
- other
- To invite someone to enter one's home or place.
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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 large
US /æt lɑrdʒ/
UK /æt lɑ:dʒ/
- Adjective
- (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
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at least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
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at once
US /æt wʌns/
UK /æt wʌns/
- Adverb
- Immediately; without delay
- At the same time; simultaneously
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at sea
US /æt si/
UK /æt si:/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Confused; not knowing what to do.
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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 work
US /æt wɚk/
UK /æt wə:k/
- Phrase
- Located at one's place of employment
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atonement
US /əˈtonmənt/
UK /ə'təʊnmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action that shows that you are sorry for something
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back down
US /bæk daʊn/
UK /bæk daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
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bad apple
US /bæd ˈæpəl/
UK /bæd ˈæpl/
- Noun
- A person who negatively affects others; a troublemaker.
- A corrupt or dishonest individual, especially within an organization.
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based on
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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before now
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UK
- Phrase
- Up until this moment; previously.
- Prior to the present time; in the past.
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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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bless
US /blɛs/
UK /bles/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something holy by saying a special prayer
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bow down
US /bo daʊn/
UK /bəu daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To submit to someone or something; to show respect or obedience.
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bushels of
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UK
- Determiner
- A large quantity of something.
- Phrase
- Plural of bushel; a unit of dry measure.
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by god
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UK
- Interjection
- An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
- An expression of strong promise or determination.
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by now
US /baɪ naʊ/
UK /bai nau/
- Phrase
- At the present time or already; before the present.
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by virtue of
US /baɪ ˈvɚtʃu ʌv/
UK /bai ˈvə:tju: ɔv/
- Phrase
- By reason of; because of.
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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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captain
US /ˈkæptən/
UK /'kæptɪn/
- Noun
- Title of a senior officer in the military
- Person in charge of a team, a ship or an airplane
- Transitive Verb
- To be in charge of a team, ship or airplane
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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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chatter
US /ˈtʃætɚ/
UK /ˈtʃætə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To talk a lot in a casual manner
- (As of teeth if cold) to click uncontrollably
- Uncountable Noun
- Continuous rapid talk about matters of little importance.
- A rapid series of short, sharp noises.
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chop wood
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UK
- Transitive Verb
- To cut wood into pieces with an axe or other sharp tool.
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cleanse
US /klɛnz/
UK /klenz/
- Transitive Verb
- To remove impurities or pollutants from something
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cling to
US /klɪŋ tu/
UK /kliŋ tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
- To adhere strongly to a belief, idea, or principle, even when it may be difficult or unpopular.
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come before
US /kʌm bɪˈfɔr/
UK /kʌm biˈfɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
- To be considered more important than something else.
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come for
US /kʌm fɔr/
UK /kʌm fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive to collect someone or something.
- To attack someone.
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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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come together
US /kʌm təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /kʌm təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- To form a close relationship or bond.
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come up
US /kʌm ʌp/
UK /kʌm ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To come closer to someone; approach
- (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
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conference
US /ˈkɑnfərəns, -frəns/
UK /ˈkɒnfərəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of lectures held as an event
- An association of US sports teams
- Intransitive Verb
- To hold a discussion; consult.
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count on
US /kaʊnt ɑn/
UK /kaunt ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To depend on someone
- To be confident of and expect something
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deal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
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elder
US /ˈɛldɚ/
UK /ˈeldə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The person who is older than another
- Wise, experienced and respected older person
- Adjective
- Older than
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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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except that
US /ɪkˈsɛpt ðæt/
UK /ikˈsept ðæt/
- Conjunction
- But; with the exception that.
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faith
US /feθ/
UK /feɪθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Belief in a god or gods; religion
- Belief that that something is true without proof
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
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for myself
US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/
UK /fə maɪˈself/
- other
- Done for one's own benefit or use.
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forget about
US /fɚˈɡɛt əˈbaʊt/
UK /fəˈɡet əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
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from all reports
US /frʌm ɔl rɪˈpɔrts/
UK /frɒm ɔ:l rɪˈpɔ:ts/
- other
- Based on all information received or heard.
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fulfil
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- Transitive Verb
- To finish or provide something successfully
- To make real, to bring into effect
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glory
US /ˈɡlɔri, ˈɡlori/
UK /'ɡlɔ:rɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of having respect, honor or pride
- Condition of great beauty, success, or influence
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go after
US /ɡo ˈæftɚ/
UK /ɡəu ˈɑ:ftə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To chase or pursue something
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go back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
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go beyond
US /ɡo biˈɑnd/
UK /ɡəu biˈjɔnd/
- Phrasal Verb
- To do more than planned or expected; exceed
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go hand in hand
US /goʊ hænd ɪn hænd/
UK /gəu ˈhænd ɪn ˈhænd/
- other
- Two things closely related or connected, usually occurring together.
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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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go together
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
- To date; to be in a romantic relationship.
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go west
US /goʊ wɛst/
UK /gəu west/
- other
- To die or become completely unusable or broken.
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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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grasping at straws
US /ˈgræspɪŋ æt strɔz/
UK /ˈgrɑ:spɪŋ æt strɔ:z/
- other
- Making weak or unlikely attempts to find a solution in desperation.
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happen on
US /ˈhæpən ɑn/
UK /ˈhæpən ɒn/
- other
- To find or discover by accident.
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have on
US /hæv ɑn/
UK /hæv ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be wearing something.
- To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
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have to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
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healing
US /'hi:lɪŋ/
UK /ˈhi:lɪŋ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To recover from or forget a bad experience
- To make or become healthy or well again
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of helping others to recover their health
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heaven
US /ˈhɛvən/
UK /'hevn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place or feeling of great happiness
- Place where God or the gods live
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hold forth
US /hoʊld fɔrθ/
UK /hould fɔ:θ/
- other
- To speak at length, often in a formal or opinionated way.
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holy
US /ˈholi/
UK /'həʊlɪ/
- Adjective
- Being good according to religious standards
- Dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred.
- Interjection
- An exclamation of surprise, shock, or awe.
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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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in conclusion
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UK
- Phrase
- Used to indicate a summary or final point.
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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 favor of
US /ɪn ˈfevɚ ʌv/
UK /in ˈfeivə ɔv/
- Phrase
- Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- To the advantage of; benefiting.
- Preposition
- Supporting or approving of something.
- To the advantage of; to the benefit of.
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in hand
US /ɪn hænd/
UK /in hænd/
- Phrase
- In one's possession or control.
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in hell
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UK
- Phrase
- In a very bad or unpleasant situation
- In the place or state of punishment of the wicked after death
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in his place
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UK
- Phrase
- Instead of him; as his substitute.
- In the position or location that belongs to him.
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in mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider 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.
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- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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in power
US /ɪn ˈpaʊɚ/
UK /in ˈpauə/
- Adjective
- Having control of a country or organization.
- Phrase
- During a period of holding authority or control.
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in store
US /ɪn stɔr/
UK /in stɔ:/
- Idiom
- About to happen in the future
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in the ground
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- Phrase
- Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
- Referring to something placed or growing in soil.
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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 light of
US /ɪn ðə ˈlaɪt ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈlaɪt ɔv/
- other
- Considering new information or facts.
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in the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
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in the news
US
UK
- Phrase
- Being widely reported in the media.
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in the way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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in time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
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in trouble
US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /in ˈtrʌbl/
- Adjective
- Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- other
- In serious trouble or difficulty.
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in vain
US /ɪn ven/
UK /in vein/
- Phrase
- Without success or result; futilely.
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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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judgement
US /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
UK /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An opinion or decision made after consideration
- Official court decision given by judge
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last person
US
UK
- Noun
- The individual who is the final one in a sequence or group.
- The individual who is the least likely to do something or be in a particular situation.
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lay aside
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To save something, usually money, for future use.
- To stop considering or dealing with something for a period of time.
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live for
US /liv fɔr/
UK /liv fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
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long for
US /lɔŋ fɔr/
UK /lɔŋ fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
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look at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
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look for
US /lʊk fɔr/
UK /luk fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- To expect or anticipate something.
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look to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
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look upon
US /lʊk əˈpɑn/
UK /luk əˈpɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider or regard in a particular way.
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lord
US /lɔrd/
UK /lɔ:d/
- Noun
- (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
- Man with power and authority; a nobleman
- Intransitive Verb
- To act as though you can tell people what to do
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made with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
- Phrasal Verb
- To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
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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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message
US /ˈmɛsɪdʒ/
UK /'mesɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
- Piece of information that is told/given to someone
- Transitive Verb
- To communicate using text
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miller
US /ˈmɪlɚ/
UK /'mɪlə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Someone who grinds grain into flour
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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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name for
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
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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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of course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
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of late
US
UK
- Phrase
- Recently; lately.
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of ours
US /ʌv ˈaʊɚz/
UK /əv ˈaʊəz/
- other
- Belonging to us; associated with us.
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of sound mind
US /ʌv ˈsaʊnd maɪnd/
UK /əv ˈsaʊnd maɪnd/
- other
- Having full mental capacity to make decisions.
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offensive to
US
UK
- Adjective
- Causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed.
- Disgusting; repulsive.
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on deck
US /ɑn dɛk/
UK /ɔn dek/
- Adjective
- In baseball, being the next batter to come up to bat.
- Next in line; ready or available.
- Adverb
- Located or situated on the deck of a ship.
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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 God
US /ɑn gɑd/
UK /ɒn gɒd/
- other
- Used to solemnly swear or emphasize truthfulness.
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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 paper
US /ɑn ˈpeɪpər/
UK /ɔn ˈpeipə/
- Phrase
- In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
- Recorded in writing; documented.
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on sunday
US
UK
- Phrase
- Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- Referring to a particular Sunday.
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on the cross
US /ɑn ðə krɔs/
UK /ɒn ðə krɒs/
- Preposition
- Positioned on or attached to the Christian crucifix symbol.
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on the shelf
US /ɑn ði ʃɛlf/
UK /ɔn ðə ʃelf/
- Phrase
- Located on a shelf.
- Not being actively considered or used; shelved.
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on the 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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out there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
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pack up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To put things into boxes and take them home
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pass from
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be transferred or transmitted from one person or thing to another.
- To be inherited or bequeathed from one person to another.
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pour in
US /pɔr ɪn/
UK /pɔ: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive or enter a place in large numbers or amounts.
- To add a liquid to something.
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pray
US /pre/
UK /preɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To speak to your god to request help
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To wish or hope for something to happen or be true
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prayer
US /prɛr/
UK /prɛə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Words spoken to your god for help
- (+negative) small chance of succeeding
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preach
US /pritʃ/
UK /pri:tʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To write or speak about so as to persuade people
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put forth
US /pʊt fɔrθ/
UK /put fɔ:θ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To bring into existence
- To offer ideas for consideration
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put off
US /pʊt ɔf/
UK /put ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take off, e.g. clothing
- To delay until a later date
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quarrel with
US /ˈkwɔrəl wɪθ/
UK /ˈkwɒrəl wɪð/
- other
- To have an argument or disagreement with someone.
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right for
US
UK
- Adjective
- Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- Correct or most appropriate.
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right in front
US
UK
- Phrase
- Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- In a position where something is easily visible or obvious.
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roll up your sleeves
US /roʊl ʌp jʊr ˈslivz/
UK /rəul ʌp jɔ: ˈsli:vz/
- other
- Prepare to work hard or tackle a difficult task.
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sabbath
US /ˈsæbəθ/
UK /ˈsæbəθ/
- Noun
- Day of rest in some religions
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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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sanctuary
US /ˈsæŋktʃuˌɛri/
UK /'sæŋktʃʊərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place to find rest and relaxation
- Area used for protecting wildlife
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saviour
US /ˈsevjɚ/
UK /ˈseɪvjə(r)/
- Noun
- Person who saves someone or something from danger
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scripture
US /ˈskrɪptʃɚ/
UK /ˈskrɪptʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Holy books of a particular religion
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see to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To attend to; take care of
- To make sure that something is done
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seek
US /sik/
UK /si:k/
- Transitive Verb
- To ask someone for help
- To search for; try to find or do; look for
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set up
US /sɛt ʌp/
UK /set ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make arrangements for something; establish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrange or prepare something for use.
- To start a business, organization, etc.
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share in
US /ʃɛr ɪn/
UK /ʃɛə in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
- To receive a portion of something, such as profits or losses.
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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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spread
US /sprɛd/
UK /spred/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- The distance between two things
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To place over a large area; to cover a large area
- (Of ideas, gossip) to pass to and affect others
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stand behind
US /stænd bɪˈhaɪnd/
UK /stænd biˈhaind/
- Phrasal Verb
- To support or defend someone or something.
- To take responsibility for something.
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stay home
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain in one's house or residence.
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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 on
US /tek ɑn/
UK /teik ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To acquire a new characteristic
- To accept a new responsibility, role
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temperance
US /ˈtɛmpərəns, ˈtɛmprəns/
UK /ˈtempərəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Controlling what you do or say, e.g. not drinking
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those in need
US
UK
- Phrase
- People who are poor, suffering, or disadvantaged and require help.
- Individuals or groups requiring assistance, support, or resources to meet basic necessities or overcome challenges.
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thou
US /ðaʊ/
UK /ðaʊ/
- Pronoun
- An old-fashioned word for you
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to do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
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to God
US /tə ɡɑd/
UK /tə ɡɒd/
- other
- Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
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to let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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to order
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To give an instruction or command.
- To request something to be made, supplied, or served.
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train up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To educate or instruct someone in a particular skill or type of behavior.
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truth
US /truθ/
UK /tru:θ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Real facts about something
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turn away
US /tɚn əˈwe/
UK /tə:n əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go in a different direction; not face something
- To stop people going into a place, club etc.
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used up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use all of; consume
- Adjective
- Exhausted or depleted.
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usher in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To mark the start of something new; to introduce or initiate.
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vision
US /ˈvɪʒən/
UK /'vɪʒn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to see; eyesight
- Something you see in your imagination or dreams
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wait upon
US /weɪt əˈpɑn/
UK /weɪt əˈpɔn/
- other
- To serve or attend to someone, especially a customer or guest.
- To wait for something to happen or arrive.
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wheeler
US /'wi:lə/
UK /'wi:lə/
- Adjective
- Having the number of wheels as stated
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wipe away
US /waɪp əˈwe/
UK /waip əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove with a cloth
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with God
US /wɪθ gɑd/
UK /wɪθ gɒd/
- other
- Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
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wood
US /wʊd/
UK /wʊd/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Land covered with trees, smaller than a forest
- Cut tree used for making fires or building things
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work in
US /wɚk ɪn/
UK /wə:k in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an opening for something in your schedule
- To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
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work on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
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work to do
US
UK
- Phrase
- Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
- Obligations or responsibilities that require effort and attention.
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work together
US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
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worship
US /ˈwɚʃɪp/
UK /'wɜ:ʃɪp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Acts of respect and honor to God or a god
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To take part in a religious service
- To show great respect towards a god or goddess
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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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Kent Hwang posted on 2017/02/22

Ever wondered about the origins of the Millerite Movement and the "Great Disappointment"? This fascinating film dives deep into Adventist origins, exploring key figures like William Miller and Ellen White. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures while learning about this significant historical event!

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