Vocabulary

  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • at least: As a minimum
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in store: About to happen in the future
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • have to: Must do
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • hanging out: To spend time with your friends
  • kneel down: To go down on one's knees.
  • walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
  • on the couch: Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
  • warm up: To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
  • close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
  • happy ending: A conclusion to a story, play, movie, etc., in which everything turns out well for the protagonists.
  • by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
  • bundle of joy: A term of affection for a baby or young child.
  • thankful to: Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
  • to the rescue: Arriving in time to help or save someone from danger.
  • all in a day's work: Something considered normal or routine in a job or activity.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • six times: Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
  • away from home: Not at one's residence; at a distance from one's home.
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • catch up: To become equal with another person
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • make peace: To end a state of conflict or war by agreeing to peaceful terms.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • use up: To use all of; consume
  • in the light of: Considering new information or facts.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
  • listen in: To secretly listen to a conversation.
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • fall out
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
  • for worlds: Used to express a strong refusal or preference against something.
  • out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
  • native: Someone from or born in a specific country
  • esteem: Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
  • fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
  • jerk: Someone you think is an idiot
  • reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
  • project: To predict what will happen in the future
  • raw: Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
  • soul: Central or basic part of something
  • overlap: To lie over or cover a part of something else
  • language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
  • afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
  • elevator: Machine that carries people between floors
  • refrigerator: An electric cool box for keeping food fresh
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • thunder: Loud sound
  • incense: To cause to feel great anger; to infuriate
  • marriage: Relationship between a husband and a wife
  • store: To put things in a place for later use
  • laughter: Action or sound of laughing
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • romantic: Relating to courtship or love
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • climb: To rise gradually and steadily to a higher point
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • horn: Device that makes a loud warning noise
  • penny: Person's name
  • shout: To speak very loudly to get attention
  • trouble: To worry, bother or disturb someone
  • chirp: To make a sharp sound like an insect, bird
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
  • chatter: To talk a lot in a casual manner
  • rumble: Low, heavy continuous sound or series of sounds
  • tire: To lose, cause to lose energy so you want to rest
  • bell: Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
  • rooster: Adult male chicken
  • camera: Object that takes pictures digitally, or on film
  • dripping: (Of liquid) to fall in drops
  • beach: Large area of sand, next to an area of water
  • cheese: Yellowish solid food made from aged milk
  • singe: To burn lightly, often to remove hair
  • bobby: Police officer (UK slang)
  • grandma: Mother of your father or mother
  • nah: Way of saying 'No'
  • randy: Wanting to have sex (often)
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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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    • all in a day's work

      US /ɔl ɪn ə deɪz wɝk/

      UK /ɔ:l ɪn ə deiz wɜ:k/

      • other
      • Something considered normal or routine in a job or activity.
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    • all the things

      US

      UK

      • Pronoun
      • Everything; all items or aspects
      • Determiner
      • Every item or object being considered or discussed.
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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
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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 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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    • at a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Separately; one by one
      • Simultaneously; together
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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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    • away from home

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Not at one's residence; at a distance from one's home.
      • Experiencing a sense of detachment or longing due to being distant from one's home and family.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or describing activities, experiences, or situations encountered while traveling or living outside of one's home.
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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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    • beach

      US /bitʃ/

      UK /bi:tʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large area of sand, next to an area of water
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of an animal or boat) to get stuck on a shore
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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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    • bobby

      US /ˈbɑ:bi/

      UK /ˈbɒbi/

      • Noun
      • Police officer (UK slang)
      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
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    • bundle of joy

      US /ˈbʌndəl əv ˈdʒɔɪ/

      UK /ˈbʌndl əv ˈdʒɔɪ/

      • other
      • A term of affection for a baby or young child.
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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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    • camera

      US /ˈkæmərə, ˈkæmrə/

      UK /'kæmərə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Object that takes pictures digitally, or on film
      • The art or activity of taking photographs or filming.
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    • catch up

      US /kætʃ ʌp/

      UK /kætʃ ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become equal with another person
      • To inform others of the latest news
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To do something that you have not been able to do recently.
      • To meet someone you know in order to talk to them and find out what they have been doing.
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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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    • cheese

      US /tʃiz/

      UK /tʃi:z/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Yellowish solid food made from aged milk
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To smile broadly for a photograph
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    • chirp

      US /tʃɜ:rp/

      UK /tʃɜ:p/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a sharp sound like an insect, bird
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    • close up

      US /kloz ʌp/

      UK /kləuz ʌp/

      • Countable Noun
      • A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
      • Adverb
      • To move nearer to someone or something.
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    • dripping

      US /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/

      UK /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of liquid) to fall in drops
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    • elevator

      US /ˈɛləˌvetɚ/

      UK /'elɪveɪtə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Machine that carries people between floors
      • A building for storing grain, equipped with machinery for raising and distributing it.
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    • esteem

      US /ɪˈstim/

      UK /ɪˈsti:m/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
      • Transitive Verb
      • To regard with great respect or admiration
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    • fall out

      US /fɔl aʊt/

      UK /fɔ:l aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop being friends with; have a disagreement
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for worlds

      US /fɚ wɝldz/

      UK /fə wɜ:ldz/

      • other
      • Used to express a strong refusal or preference against something.
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    • from home

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Working or operating from one's residence.
      • Originating or coming from one's own house or country.
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    • go ahead

      US /ɡo əˈhɛd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈhed/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
      • To give permission to do something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To start or proceed with something
      • To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
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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 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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    • 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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    • grandma

      US /ˈɡrændˌmɑ,/

      UK /ˈgrænmɑ:/

      • Noun
      • Mother of your father or mother
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    • hanging out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time with your friends
      • To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
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    • happy ending

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A conclusion to a story, play, movie, etc., in which everything turns out well for the protagonists.
      • A positive and satisfying resolution to a situation or period of difficulty.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • horn

      US /hɔ:rn/

      UK /hɔ:n/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Device that makes a loud warning noise
      • (Animals) hard pointed structure growing on heads
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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 light of

      US /ɪn ðə ˈlaɪt ʌv/

      UK /in ðə ˈlaɪt ɔv/

      • other
      • Considering new information or facts.
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    • in the news

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Being widely reported in the media.
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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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    • incense

      US /'ɪnsens/

      UK /ˈɪnsens/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to feel great anger; to infuriate
      • To perfume with incense.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Substance burnt to make a pleasing smell
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    • jerk

      US /dʒɚk/

      UK /dʒɜ:k/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Someone you think is an idiot
      • Sudden sharp movement; tug
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move suddenly and violently; tug
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    • kneel down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go down on one's knees.
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    • laughter

      US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/

      UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Action or sound of laughing
      • The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
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    • listen in

      US /ˈlɪsən ɪn/

      UK /ˈlisn in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To secretly listen to a conversation.
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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 peace

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To end a state of conflict or war by agreeing to peaceful terms.
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    • marriage

      US /ˈmærɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈmærɪdʒ/

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

      US /nɑ:/

      UK /nɑ:/

      • Noun
      • Way of saying 'No'
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    • native

      US /ˈnetɪv/

      UK /ˈneɪtɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Someone from or born in a specific country
      • Original inhabitant, e.g. before others
      • Adjective
      • Caused by natural ability; innate
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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 the couch

      US /ɑn ðə kaʊtʃ/

      UK /ɒn ðə kaʊtʃ/

      • other
      • Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
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    • on the ground

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of the earth.
      • Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
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    • out of time

      US /aʊt ʌv taɪm/

      UK /aut ɔv taim/

      • Adjective
      • Having no more time available to do something.
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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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    • overlap

      US /ˌoʊvərˈlæp/

      UK /ˌəʊvəˈlæp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To lie over or cover a part of something else
      • To happen at the same time as another event
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount shared in the same space, form, idea
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    • penny

      US /ˈpɛni/

      UK /ˈpeni/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Countable Noun
      • Small coin worth 1/100th of a pound
      • A British unit of currency, one-hundredth of a pound.
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    • randy

      US /ˈrændi/

      UK /'rændɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Wanting to have sex (often)
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    • raw

      US /rɔ/

      UK /rɔ:/

      • Adjective
      • Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
      • Being inexperienced
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    • reach

      US /ritʃ/

      UK /ri:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
      • To be long enough to get to a certain place
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Power or control someone has over something
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    • refrigerator

      US /rɪˈfrɪdʒəˌretɚ/

      UK /rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪtə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • An electric cool box for keeping food fresh
      • A container or room for keeping things cool.
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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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    • romantic

      US /roʊˈmæntɪk/

      UK /rəʊˈmæntɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Relating to courtship or love
      • Being impractical, unrealistic, or idealistic
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • People who like love, candlelit dinners, etc.
      • Person living in a fantasy-like world not reality
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    • rooster

      US /ˈrustɚ/

      UK /ˈru:stə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Adult male chicken
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    • rumble

      US /ˈrʌmbəl/

      UK /ˈrʌmbl/

      • Noun
      • Low, heavy continuous sound or series of sounds
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make low, heavy continuous sounds
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    • shout

      US /ʃaʊt/

      UK /ʃaʊt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To speak very loudly to get attention
      • Noun
      • Speaking loudly so you get attention
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    • singe

      US /sɪndʒ/

      UK /sɪndʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To burn lightly, often to remove hair
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    • six times

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      UK

      • Adverb
      • Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
      • On six occasions; six instances.
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    • soul

      US /sol/

      UK /səʊl/

      • Noun
      • Central or basic part of something
      • Strong, deep emotion in speech or performance
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    • stay in

      US /ste ɪn/

      UK /stei in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain inside one's home.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
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    • store

      US /stɔr, stor/

      UK /stɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put things in a place for later use
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place where things are kept for future use
      • Place where you can go to buy things
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    • thankful to

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
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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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    • thunder

      US /ˈθʌndɚ/

      UK /'θʌndə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Loud sound
      • The sound that comes from the sky from lightning
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a loud sound like that made by lightning
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    • tire

      US /taɪr/

      UK /ˈtaɪə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To lose, cause to lose energy so you want to rest
      • Countable Noun
      • Black rubber part of wheels on a vehicle
      • The rubber rings around wheels on cars and trucks
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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 the rescue

      US /tu ðə ˈrɛskju/

      UK /tə ðə ˈreskju:/

      • other
      • Arriving in time to help or save someone from danger.
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    • trouble

      US /ˈtrʌbəl/

      UK /ˈtrʌbl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To worry, bother or disturb someone
      • To make an effort to do something; bother
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Lack of public order; disturbance
      • State of difficulty or stress
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    • use up

      US /juz ʌp/

      UK /ju:z ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use all of; consume
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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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    • walk around

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
      • To move about in order to inspect something.
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    • warm up

      US /wɔːrm ʌp/

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
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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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    Life In A Day

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    Liwen posted on 2013/08/18
    Ever wondered what a single day looks like for people all around the globe? This fascinating video compilation, "Life In A Day," offers an intimate look into diverse human experiences, captured on one specific day. You'll get a chance to hear authentic conversations and pick up everyday phrases as people share their unique stories.

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