Vocabulary

  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • to death: Extremely; to a great degree
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • see through: To realize the truth about
  • on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
  • bear witness to: To testify or attest to something; to provide evidence of something.
  • 'fess up: To admit or confess something, usually reluctantly.
  • with God: Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
  • pass out: To distribute or hand out papers to people
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • have to: Must do
  • in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
  • on time
  • hard to say: Difficult to know or predict; uncertain.
  • look through: To examine carefully to see what is there
  • at will: Whenever or wherever you want; without needing permission.
  • give in: To submit work; hand in
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • against the law: Not allowed according to the law; illegal.
  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • give it up: To stop trying to do something
  • wise up: To become aware of the true facts about a situation.
  • as you wish: A polite way of granting a request or giving permission.
  • wipe out: To destroy or be destroyed
  • tear down: To demolish or destroy a building or structure.
  • power on: To activate or switch on a device or machine.
  • speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
  • rely upon: To depend on someone or something; to trust or have confidence in.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • every man for himself: People must look after their own interests first.
  • take the fall: To accept blame or punishment for something, especially in order to protect someone else.
  • fall for: To be deceived or tricked by someone
  • looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
  • in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
  • look after: To take care of someone or something
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • in writing: Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
  • walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
  • nod off: To fall asleep (usually without planning to)
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
  • bun in the oven: To be pregnant.
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • keep at: To continuously try to do something
  • sit down: To take a seat
  • for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
  • fall under: To be included in or classified as part of a specific category or jurisdiction.
  • as such: Something previously stated or understood
  • send over: To deliver or dispatch something or someone to a particular place.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • deal with
  • on the verge of: Very near to doing or experiencing something.
  • care for: To want or desire a thing
  • lay in: To provide stocks (e.g. for the winter)
  • cross it: To cancel or eliminate something from a list or plan.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • in force: In large numbers or with great strength
  • go against: To disagree with or challenge someone
  • stop at nothing: To be willing to do anything to achieve something.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • in a pinch: In a difficult situation; in an emergency.
  • on the run: Fleeing or trying to escape, especially from the police.
  • rely on: To depend on someone or something
  • by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
  • on sale: Available at a reduced price
  • with regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
  • for all time: Forever; eternally.
  • matter: To be of great importance; to count
  • strength: Condition of being strong
  • fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
  • force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
  • faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
  • collapse: To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
  • religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
  • firm: Company that sells goods or services
  • plot: Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
  • witness: To see the signing of an official document
  • escape: Act to briefly ignoring boring or bad things
  • pregnant: Carrying your unborn baby inside you
  • torture: Hurting someone to force them to give information
  • guide: To help or advise someone about something
  • rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
  • beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
  • break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
  • belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
  • fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
  • bother: To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
  • praise: To express approval of something or someone
  • exhausted: To emit gas from the back of a car
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
  • stubborn: Unwilling to give way or obey
  • arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
  • bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
  • persecution: Act of treating badly due to race, religion etc.
  • worship: Acts of respect and honor to God or a god
  • control: A device designed to operate a machine
  • confess: To admit that you did something wrong
  • grace: Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • deed: Something that is done; act or action
  • passage: Process of moving through time
  • sovereignty: The power a country has to decide for itself
  • surrender: Ending a fight you cannot win; formally giving up
  • protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
  • afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
  • stand: To be a candidate in an election
  • committee: Group of people who do or decide something
  • betray: To endanger (friend) by giving enemy information
  • stray: To deviate or go away from the established norm
  • torment: Great mental or physical pain
  • evil: Act considered morally bad
  • truth: Real facts about something
  • despicable: Deserving contempt; causing strong disapproval
  • freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
  • fool: An idiot; someone who does something stupid
  • interrogation: Forceful inquiry by asking a lot of questions
  • den: Home of some types of wild animals
  • devil: A spirit said to be evil
  • cuff: Fold or band at the end of a sleeve
  • wondrous: Extraordinarily good or great
  • shameless: Without shame; determined to go ahead, whatever
  • almighty: Having complete power
  • dammit: A mild swear word used to express annoyance
  • satan: An evil spirit said to be in control of hell
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    • 'fess up

      US /fɛs ʌp/

      UK /fes ʌp/

      • other
      • To admit or confess something, usually reluctantly.
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    • against the law

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not allowed according to the law; illegal.
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    • almighty

      US /ɔlˈmaɪti/

      UK /ɔ:lˈmaɪti/

      • Adjective
      • Having complete power
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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    • as 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 you wish

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A polite way of granting a request or giving permission.
      • Expressing acceptance of someone's decision, even if one doesn't necessarily agree with it.
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    • at night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

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

      US /æt wɪl/

      UK /æt wil/

      • Adverb
      • Whenever or wherever you want; without needing permission.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to an employment agreement where the employer can terminate the employee at any time for any reason that is not illegal.
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    • be with

      US /bi wɪð/

      UK /bi: wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
      • To support someone's opinion or cause.
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    • bear

      US /bɛr/

      UK /bɛː/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To accept (responsibilities or duties)
      • To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
      • Countable Noun
      • Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
      • Someone who expects stock market to fall
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    • bear witness to

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To testify or attest to something; to provide evidence of something.
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    • beat

      US /bit/

      UK /bi:t/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move in regular motions in order to push blood
      • Transitive Verb
      • To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
      • To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
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    • betray

      US /bɪˈtre/

      UK /bɪ'treɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To endanger (friend) by giving enemy information
      • To reveal something unintentionally.
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    • bother

      US /ˈbɑðɚ/

      UK /'bɒðə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
      • To take the trouble to do something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Problems, concern or worry for someone
      • A disturbance; trouble
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    • bun in the oven

      US /bʌn ɪn ðə ˈʌvən/

      UK /bʌn in ðə ˈʌvən/

      • other
      • To be pregnant.
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    • by god

      US

      UK

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

      US /kəˈlæps/

      UK /kə'læps/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
      • To suddenly fall down or break apart into pieces
      • Noun
      • The sudden failure of a structure or system.
      • The sudden failure of a bodily organ or function.
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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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    • committee

      US /kəˈmɪti/

      UK /kəˈmɪti/

      • Countable Noun
      • Group of people who do or decide something
      • A body of people formally appointed to consider or take action on a particular matter.
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    • confess

      US /kənˈfɛs/

      UK /kən'fes/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To admit that you did something wrong
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    • cross it

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cancel or eliminate something from a list or plan.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To hope for good luck or a positive outcome.
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    • cuff

      US /kʌf/

      UK /kʌf/

      • Noun
      • Fold or band at the end of a sleeve
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    • dammit

      US /ˈdæmɪt/

      UK /'dæmɪt/

      • Interjection
      • A mild swear word used to express annoyance
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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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    • deed

      US /did/

      UK /di:d/

      • Noun
      • Something that is done; act or action
      • Papers giving someone the right to some property
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    • den

      US /dɛn/

      UK /den/

      • Countable Noun
      • Home of some types of wild animals
      • Secret place where criminals hide
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    • despicable

      US /ˈdɛspɪkəbəl, dɪˈspɪkə-/

      UK /dɪˈspɪkəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Deserving contempt; causing strong disapproval
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    • devil

      US /ˈdɛvəl/

      UK /ˈdevl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A spirit said to be evil
      • A very bad or cruel person.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To prepare (food) with hot or spicy seasonings.
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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
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    • escape

      US /ɪˈskep/

      UK /ɪ'skeɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act to briefly ignoring boring or bad things
      • The 'esc key' on a keyboard
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To avoid something undesirable, dangerous or bad
      • To get away from a place where you are being kept
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    • every man for himself

      US /ˈɛvri mæn fər hɪmˈsɛlf/

      UK /ˈevri mæn fə hɪmˈself/

      • other
      • People must look after their own interests first.
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    • evil

      US /ˈivəl/

      UK /'i:vl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Act considered morally bad
      • Adjective
      • Morally bad; causing harm to people
      • Profoundly immoral and wicked.
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    • exhausted

      US /ɪɡˈzɔstɪd/

      UK /ɪgˈzɔ:stɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To emit gas from the back of a car
      • To make a person feel very tired or without energy
      • Adjective
      • Very very tired out
      • Completely used up; depleted.
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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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    • fall for

      US /fɔl fɔr/

      UK /fɔ:l fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be deceived or tricked by someone
      • To become in love with someone
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    • fall under

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be included in or classified as part of a specific category or jurisdiction.
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    • firm

      US /fɚm/

      UK /fɜ:m/

      • Countable Noun
      • Company that sells goods or services
      • Adjective
      • Fairly hard or solid, not soft
      • Unchanging and strong
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    • fool

      US /ful/

      UK /fu:l/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An idiot; someone who does something stupid
      • Person kept by royalty to entertain with jokes
      • Transitive Verb
      • To trick someone; to deceive
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    • for a minute

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For a short period of time; briefly.
      • Used to indicate a sudden realization or thought.
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    • for all time

      US /fɔr ɔl taɪm/

      UK /fɔ: ɔ:l taim/

      • Phrase
      • Forever; eternally.
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    • for days

      US /fɔr dez/

      UK /fɔ: deɪz/

      • Phrase
      • For a long period of time; lasting several days.
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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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    • freedom

      US /ˈfridəm/

      UK /'fri:dəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being free, not being controlled
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    • give in

      US /ɡɪv ɪn/

      UK /ɡiv in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To submit work; hand in
      • To stop resisting; to surrender
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    • give it up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop trying to do something
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    • give up

      US /ɡɪv ʌp/

      UK /ɡiv ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lose hope or admit defeat
      • To decide to not start to try solving a problem
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    • go against

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To disagree with or challenge someone
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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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    • grace

      US /ɡres/

      UK /ɡreɪs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
      • God's kindness shown to people
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a place look more attractive
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    • guide

      US /ɡaɪd/

      UK /ɡaɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To help or advise someone about something
      • To control missile to hit a target by radio signal
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Book or a magazine containing information/advice
      • Person leading others visiting an unknown place
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    • hard to say

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Difficult to know or predict; uncertain.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hold on

      US /hold ɑn/

      UK /həuld ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
      • To wait for a short time.
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    • in a pinch

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a difficult situation; in an emergency.
      • As a substitute; if nothing else is available.
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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 force

      US /ɪn fɔrs/

      UK /in fɔ:s/

      • Phrase
      • In large numbers or with great strength
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    • in jail

      US /ɪn dʒel/

      UK /in dʒeil/

      • Phrase
      • Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
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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 the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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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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    • interrogation

      US /ɪnˌterə'ɡeɪʃn/

      UK /ɪnˌterə'ɡeɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Forceful inquiry by asking a lot of questions
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    • keep at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continuously try to do something
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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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    • lay in

      US /le ɪn/

      UK /lei in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To provide stocks (e.g. for the winter)
      • Stayed in bed later than usual in the morning.
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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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    • look after

      US /lʊk ˈæftɚ/

      UK /luk ˈɑ:ftə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take care of someone or 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 through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To examine carefully to see what is there
      • To search for something among a collection of things.
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    • looking out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take care and watch something carefully
      • To be careful; to be vigilant
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be careful or vigilant
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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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    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
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    • nod off

      US /nɑd ɔf/

      UK /nɔd ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fall asleep (usually without planning to)
      • Phrase
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • on earth

      US /ɑn ɚθ/

      UK /ɔn ə:θ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
      • Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
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    • on sale

      US /ɑn sel/

      UK /ɔn seil/

      • Adjective
      • Available at a reduced price
      • Available to be bought
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    • on the line

      US /ɑn ði laɪn/

      UK /ɔn ðə lain/

      • Phrase
      • At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
      • Having a great deal of responsibility.
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    • on the run

      US /ɑn ði rʌn/

      UK /ɔn ðə rʌn/

      • Phrase
      • Fleeing or trying to escape, especially from the police.
      • Adjective
      • Very busy and active; constantly moving from place to place.
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    • on the verge of

      US /ɑn ði vɚdʒ ʌv/

      UK /ɔn ðə və:dʒ ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Very near to doing or experiencing something.
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    • on time

      US /ɑn taɪm/

      UK /ɔn taim/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Arriving at or done by the required time
      • Meeting a deadline; punctual in fulfilling obligations.
      A1
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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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    • pass out

      US /pæs aʊt/

      UK /pɑ:s aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To distribute or hand out papers to people
      • To faint; lose consciousness
      A1
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    • passage

      US /ˈpæsɪdʒ/

      UK /'pæsɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of moving through time
      • Countable Noun
      • Journey by ship from one place to another
      • Short piece from a longer song, article or speech
      A2TOEIC
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    • persecution

      US /ˌpə:sɪˈkjuʃən/

      UK /ˌpɜ:sɪ'kju:ʃn/

      • Noun
      • Act of treating badly due to race, religion etc.
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    • plot

      US /plɑt/

      UK /plɒt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
      • Series of events that form the main story
      • Transitive Verb
      • To mark a path, etc. on a map, using lines or dots
      • To devise or develop a dramatic storyline
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    • power on

      US /ˈpaʊɚ ɑn/

      UK /ˈpauə ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To activate or switch on a device or machine.
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    • praise

      US /preɪz/

      UK /preɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To express approval of something or someone
      • To express thanks, respect, and love
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Expression of approval of something/someone
      • Expression of thanks, respect, and love
      B1
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    • pregnant

      US /ˈprɛɡnənt/

      UK /ˈpregnənt/

      • Adjective
      • Carrying your unborn baby inside you
      • Full of meaning or significance; suggestive.
      B1
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    • religion

      US /rɪˈlɪdʒən/

      UK /rɪˈlɪdʒən/

      • Countable Noun
      • Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Belief in God or gods that governs people's lives
      • A person's particular system of beliefs and worship.
      A2
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    • rely on

      US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/

      UK /riˈlai ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone or something
      A2
      More
    • rely upon

      US /rɪˈlaɪ əˈpɑn/

      UK /riˈlai əˈpɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone or something; to trust or have confidence in.
      B1
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    • satan

      US /'seɪtn/

      UK /'seɪtn/

      • Proper Noun
      • An evil spirit said to be in control of hell
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    • see through

      US /si θru/

      UK /si: θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To realize the truth about
      • To continue doing something until it is finished, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
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    • send over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To deliver or dispatch something or someone to a particular place.
      • To transmit or transfer something electronically.
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    • shameless

      US /ˈʃemlɪs/

      UK /ˈʃeɪmləs/

      • Adjective
      • Without shame; determined to go ahead, whatever
      B1
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    • sit down

      US /sit daʊn/

      UK /sit daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take a seat
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    • sovereignty

      US /ˈsɑ:vrənti/

      UK /ˈsɒvrənti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The power a country has to decide for itself
      B2
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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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    • stop at nothing

      US /stɑp æt ˈnʌθɪŋ/

      UK /stɒp æt ˈnʌθɪŋ/

      • other
      • To be willing to do anything to achieve something.
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    • stray

      US /stre/

      UK /streɪ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To deviate or go away from the established norm
      • Noun
      • Someone or something that is lost, e.g. a dog
      B2TOEIC
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    • strength

      US /strɛŋkθ, strɛŋθ, strɛnθ/

      UK /streŋθ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Condition of being strong
      • The quality or state of being physically strong.
      A2TOEIC
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    • stubborn

      US /ˈstʌbən/

      UK /'stʌbən/

      • Adjective
      • Unwilling to give way or obey
      B2
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    • surrender

      US /səˈrɛndɚ/

      UK /sə'rendə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ending a fight you cannot win; formally giving up
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To give up in a fight that you cannot win
      • To give in, e.g. to person's demands or temptation
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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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    • take the fall

      US /tek ði fɔl/

      UK /teik ðə fɔ:l/

      • Idiom
      • To accept blame or punishment for something, especially in order to protect someone else.
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    • tear down

      US /tɛr daʊn/

      UK /tiə daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To demolish or destroy a building or structure.
      • To criticize someone or something severely.
      More
    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
      More
    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

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

      US /tu dɛθ/

      UK /tu: deθ/

      • Phrase
      • Extremely; to a great degree
      • Until death
      B1
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    • to God

      US /tə ɡɑd/

      UK /tə ɡɒd/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
      A2
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    • torment

      US /ˈtɔ:rment/

      UK /ˈtɔ:ment/

      • Noun
      • Great mental or physical pain
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause great physical or mental pain to
      B2TOEIC
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    • torture

      US /ˈtɔrtʃɚ/

      UK /'tɔ:tʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Hurting someone to force them to give information
      • Painful suffering or distress
      • Transitive Verb
      • To painfully hurt someone to get information
      • To cause someone to suffer greatly; torment
      B2
      More
    • truth

      US /truθ/

      UK /tru:θ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Real facts about something
      A2
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    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
      A1
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    • walk away

      US /wɔk əˈwe/

      UK /wɔ:k əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
      • To choose not to be involved in something.
      A1
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    • wipe out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To destroy or be destroyed
      • To fall off a surfboard or skis.
      A2
      More
    • wise up

      US /waɪz ʌp/

      UK /waiz ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become aware of the true facts about a situation.
      B2
      More
    • with God

      US /wɪθ gɑd/

      UK /wɪθ gɒd/

      • other
      • Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
      B1
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
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    • with regard to

      US /wɪð rɪˈɡɑrd tu/

      UK /wið riˈɡɑ:d tu:/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning; in relation to.
      A1
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    • witness

      US /ˈwɪtnɪs/

      UK /'wɪtnəs/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To see the signing of an official document
      • To see an event take place (usually a crime)
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who was present to see an event take place
      • Evidence or proof of something
      B1TOEIC
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    • wondrous

      US /ˌwʌndrəs/

      UK /ˈwʌndrəs/

      • Adjective
      • Extraordinarily good or great
      B1
      More
    • 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
      B1
      More
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

    Vocabulary
    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

    Explanation
    a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step". forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead". The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.

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    brave

    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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    "Escape from the Devil's Den" A short Film on the Experience of Persecution

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    Ever wondered what it's like to face intense persecution for your beliefs? This powerful short film, "Escape from the Devil's Den," shares an incredible faith testimony of courage and survival during a police raid and escape. You'll gain insight into cultural depth and practice situational dialogue with simple sentence structures that make it super accessible!

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