Vocabulary

have to: Must do
of course: Sure ; Certainly
used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
at once: Immediately; without delay
look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
at least: As a minimum
turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
sit down: To take a seat
instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
got to: To arrive at some place
make up: To invent or create a story
up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
hold your tongue: To stop yourself from saying something you might regret.
look after: To take care of someone or something
talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
white collar: Relating to the work done in an office or other professional environment.
no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
set on: To attack
out there: In or to a place that is far away
come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
at last: Finally; after a long delay.
hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
as long as: For the period that; provided that.
out of doors: Outside, in the open air.
outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
think about: To consider something carefully.
as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
as well as: Also; in addition to
to do with: To be about something; concern
by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
up the river: Sent to prison or in serious trouble.
by heart: Learned or memorized perfectly.
much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
up the hill: In an upward direction on a slope or hill.
set about: To begin or start to do something
on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
give in: To submit work; hand in
as for: Concerning; regarding.
on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
next to: Being located along side another
in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
for pity's sake: An expression showing frustration or pleading urgently.
find out about: To look for information to learn about it
in all conscience: With a clear sense of right and moral responsibility.
come from: To have as your native country or city
name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
crumple up: To crush something, especially paper or cloth, into a rough or disordered state.
up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
to the left: In or toward the left direction.
go on: To continue doing something
come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
wake up: To stop sleeping
such as: For example; like
bear up: To not be beaten during stressful time
deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
in particular: Specifically; especially.
in succession: Following one after the other without interruption.
as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
kneel down: To go down on one's knees.
grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
fly into: Suddenly become very angry or emotional.
run past: To tell someone about something to get their opinion.
out of place: Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
by dint of: By means of or because of something.
into the bargain: Additionally; as an extra thing to what was mentioned.
pass over: To cross or bypass
little man: A man of short stature.
from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
step over: To walk over something.
go to town: To do something enthusiastically and thoroughly.
dress up: To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
behind with: Having failed to pay money that is owed at the time you should have.
work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
off and on: Intermittently; sometimes happening and sometimes not.
in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
of some use: Possibly helpful or useful in a situation.
on to: Toward something; forward
under the influence: Affected by alcohol or drugs to the extent that mental and physical control is markedly diminished.
of all things: Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
all and sundry: Everyone without exception; all people together.
in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
locking up: The act of imprisoning someone.
came off: To succeed in doing; complete something
at hand: Close by; readily available.
cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
in spirit: Feeling or showing enthusiasm; with strong emotional support, even if not physically present.
climb up: To ascend or move to a higher position by using one's hands and feet.
down the track: At some point in the future.
come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
pick on: To tease or bully someone
out of breath: Having difficulty breathing, often after physical exertion.
put out: To publish, e.g. a book
coming over: To change sides in a discussion
in bloom: Having flowers; flowering.
as you like: In any way that you want; according to your preference.
get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
just exactly: Precisely; exactly right.
feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
a few moments: A short period of time
come after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
getting home: The act of arriving at one's residence.
hit on: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
in drawing: Indicated or shown within a technical drawing.
look back: To think about past events
other places: Different locations or areas
black and blue: Covered with bruises.
make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
burst into: To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
of late: Recently; lately.
delight in: To take great pleasure in something.
bag on: To criticize someone, often unfairly or excessively.
lay it on: To praise or criticize someone excessively or exaggeratedly.
in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
put to bed: To help a child get into bed and ready to sleep.
neat and clean: Orderly and clean; tidy.
out of the question: Impossible; not worth discussing.
go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
on fire: Very successful or popular
except for: Not including; excluding.
pick out: To choose or select one item from many
as anything: Used to emphasize intensity or degree of a quality or action.
way up here: At a high or elevated location, often emphasizing the distance or effort to reach it.
turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
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.
in the presence of: While someone or something else is present.
cling to: To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
at present: Currently; now
attend to: To deal with; take care of; pay attention to.
get acquainted with: To become familiar with someone or something.
keep from: To prevent someone from doing something
back then: At that time in the past.
in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
talk back
in due time: At the appropriate time; eventually.
set off: To start a journey
color in: To fill a drawing or space with color, often in artwork.
in moderation: Not excessively; with restraint.
between the lines: To understand the hidden meaning or intention in something.
read between the lines: To understand the hidden or implied meaning not explicitly stated.
in places: In some locations but not others
swoop down: To descend or pounce rapidly from a height, especially to attack or seize prey.
at sunrise: At the time when the sun first appears in the morning.
come over to: To visit someone's house
word of mouth: Information spread by people telling each other.
by sight: Based on visual recognition rather than personal acquaintance.
keep back: To (cause to) not go near something or someone
at the sight of: When seeing something, especially suddenly or unexpectedly.
to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
decide on: To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
go back to: To return to a starting point
to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
put your oar in: To interrupt by giving an unwanted opinion or advice.
become of: To happen or become the result of something.
come to think of it: Used when you suddenly remember or realize something, often leading to a change in perspective or a new thought.
in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
in place of: Instead of; as a substitute for.
next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
come at: To approach someone to attack them
best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
think out: To consider carefully so all points are covered
across the hall: In a position on the opposite side of a hallway.
green light
run over: To go beyond a limit, e.g. of a budget
sound right: To seem correct or accurate.
at length: In detail; fully
all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
like no other: Unique; unparalleled; distinctly different from all others.
end in: To have something as the final result.
without fear or favor: Acting fairly and impartially, without bias or influence.
head up: To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
come up: To come closer to someone; approach
with difficulty: Indicates doing something with great effort or struggle.
come down to: To become in the end a matter of
in a hurry: Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
sweep away: To remove or destroy something completely.
on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
fly out: To leave a place by airplane.
think over: To consider a problem or issue carefully
in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
the whole story: The complete and unabridged account of something.
stay up: To not go to bed until late
in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
tap on: To touch someone or something gently and usually repeatedly, often to attract attention.
get at: To criticize someone, often personally
shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
rather than: More exactly; more correctly
used up: To use all of; consume
cast out: To expel or banish someone from a place or group.
run along: To go away; leave (often in commands)
cool down: To become cooler; to reduce in temperature.
on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
handsome is as handsome does: True beauty comes from one’s actions, not appearance alone.
hard to say: Difficult to know or predict; uncertain.
blow over: (Of difficult situation) to become less or end
girl: A female child; a young woman
child: A very young person, between about 2 and 15
green: Color of young leaves
white: Person's name
hair: Long thin strands growing on your head or body
good: Proper, appropriate or right
feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
bed: Flat bottom surface of a lake, ocean etc.
red: Being the color of blood
face: To cover a surface with something like paint
house: Place where a specific activity or business occurs
night: Time when sun does not shine
look: Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
stay: To keep trying without giving up
road: Long piece of hard land for cars to travel on
suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
glad: Happy or pleased about something/to do something
lovely: Attractive or beautiful
call: A order or request for action
mind: To be bothered or upset by something
pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
wild: In a manner which lacks control
hill: High land not as high as a mountain
real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
prayer: Words spoken to your god for help
pity: Feeling very sorry for someone, e.g. in trouble
mistake: Something done wrong/calculated wrong; error
bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
set: Prepared for something; ready
imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
imagination: Ability to creates new ideas and mental images
rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
shining: To point a light in a certain direction
imagining: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
shore: Land along the edge of a sea, lake or river
yard: Unit of length equal to 3 feet or 91.44 cm
ashamed: Feeling of shame or guilt
suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
delight: Strong feeling of great pleasure
temper: An angry mood or fit; temperament
cherry: Small, round fruit with a red or black skin
lane: Marked strip of the road or swimming pool
dreadful: Extremely bad, unpleasant, or ugly
odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
splendid: Very impressive and beautiful
scope: Opportunity for action or thought
orphan: Child whose parents have died
hollow: (Of objects) having nothing inside; not solid
thrill: Thing/event causing sudden excitement or pleasure
asylum: Allowing persecuted people to stay in your country
brook: Small river
orchard: Area containing lots of fruit trees
buggy: Being full of errors in software
gable: Triangular section at the end of a roof
mare: Adult female horse
bosom: Chest, e.g. seen as where your feelings are

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a few moments
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- Phrase
- A short period of time
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account for
US /əˈkaʊnt fɔr/
UK /əˈkaunt fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To explain the cause or reason for something
- To form a particular amount or part of something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To supply a reason or explanation for something.
- To form a particular amount or proportion of something.
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across the hall
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- Phrase
- In a position on the opposite side of a hallway.
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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 and sundry
US /ɔl ənd ˈsʌndri/
UK /ɔ:l ənd ˈsʌndri/
- other
- Everyone without exception; all people together.
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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 the things
US
UK
- Pronoun
- Everything; all items or aspects
- Determiner
- Every item or object being considered or discussed.
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as a matter of fact
US /æz e ˈmætɚ ʌv fækt/
UK /æz ə ˈmætə ɔv fækt/
- Phrase
- 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 anything
US /əz ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/
UK /əz ˈeniθɪŋ/
- other
- Used to emphasize intensity or degree of a quality or action.
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as for
US /æz fɔr/
UK /æz fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Concerning; regarding.
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
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as long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
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as one
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UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
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as soon as
US /æz sun æz/
UK /æz su:n æz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
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as well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
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as with
US /æz wɪð/
UK /æz wið/
- Preposition
- In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
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as you like
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UK
- Phrase
- In any way that you want; according to your preference.
- Interjection
- An expression of agreement or permission.
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ashamed
US /əˈʃemd/
UK /ə'ʃeɪmd/
- Adjective
- Feeling of shame or guilt
- Causing someone to feel shame.
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asylum
US /əˈsaɪləm/
UK /ə'saɪləm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Allowing persecuted people to stay in your country
- Countable Noun
- A hospital for mentally ill people
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at hand
US /æt hænd/
UK /æt hænd/
- Phrase
- Close by; readily available.
- About to happen; imminent.
- Adjective
- Nearby; easily available
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at last
US /æt læst/
UK /æt lɑ:st/
- Adverb
- Finally; after a long delay.
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at least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
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at length
US /æt lɛŋkθ/
UK /æt leŋθ/
- Adverb
- In detail; fully
- Phrase
- After a long time; eventually
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at night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
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at once
US /æt wʌns/
UK /æt wʌns/
- Adverb
- Immediately; without delay
- At the same time; simultaneously
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at present
US /æt ˈprɛznt/
UK /æt ˈprezənt/
- Phrase
- Currently; now
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at sunrise
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UK
- Phrase
- At the time when the sun first appears in the morning.
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at the sight of
US /ət ðə ˈsaɪt ʌv/
UK /ət ðə ˈsaɪt əv/
- other
- When seeing something, especially suddenly or unexpectedly.
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attend to
US /əˈtɛnd tu/
UK /əˈtend tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To deal with; take care of; pay attention to.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Deal with
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back then
US
UK
- Phrase
- At that time in the past.
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bag on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To criticize someone, often unfairly or excessively.
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bear up
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To not be beaten during stressful time
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become of
US /bɪˈkʌm ʌv/
UK /bɪˈkʌm əv/
- other
- To happen or become the result of something.
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behind with
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UK
- Adjective
- Having failed to pay money that is owed at the time you should have.
- Not having done something that you should have done.
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best known
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UK
- Adjective
- Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
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between the lines
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UK
- Phrase
- To understand the hidden meaning or intention in something.
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black and blue
US /blæk ənd blu/
UK /blæk ænd blu:/
- Adjective
- Covered with bruises.
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blow over
US /blo ˈovɚ/
UK /bləu ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of difficult situation) to become less or end
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bosom
US /ˈbʊzəm, ˈbuzəm/
UK /ˈbʊzəm/
- Noun
- Chest, e.g. seen as where your feelings are
- Woman's breast
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bright
US /braɪt/
UK /braɪt/
- Adjective
- Cheerful and happy (manner)
- (Of color) light and easy to see; vivid
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brook
US /brʊk/
UK /brʊk/
- Countable Noun
- Small river
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buggy
US /ˈbʌɡi/
UK /ˈbʌgi/
- Adjective
- Being full of errors in software
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burst into
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
- To suddenly express an emotion.
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by dint of
US /baɪ dɪnt əv/
UK /baɪ dɪnt əv/
- other
- By means of or because of something.
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by hand
US /baɪ hænd/
UK /bai hænd/
- Phrase
- Done manually; not by machine.
- Delivered personally; not by mail or electronically.
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by heart
US /baɪ hɑrt/
UK /bai hɑ:t/
- Adverb
- Learned or memorized perfectly.
- Phrase
- To memorize something perfectly
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by sight
US /baɪ saɪt/
UK /baɪ saɪt/
- other
- Based on visual recognition rather than personal acquaintance.
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came off
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To succeed in doing; complete something
- To detach or come away from something in pieces
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cast out
US /kæst aʊt/
UK /kɑ:st aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To expel or banish someone from a place or group.
- To reject or disown someone.
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cherry
US /ˈtʃɛri/
UK /ˈtʃeri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small, round fruit with a red or black skin
- A tree that produces cherries.
- Adjective
- Bright red color
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climb up
US /klaɪm ʌp/
UK /klaim ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To ascend or move to a higher position by using one's hands and feet.
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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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color in
US /ˈkʌlər ɪn/
UK /ˈkʌlə ɪn/
- other
- To fill a drawing or space with color, often in artwork.
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come after
US /kʌm ˈæftɚ/
UK /kʌm ˈɑ:ftə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To follow someone in order to threaten them
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come along
US /kʌm əˈlɔŋ/
UK /kʌm əˈlɔŋ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go with someone who takes the lead
- To make progress toward a goal
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come at
US /kʌm æt/
UK /kʌm æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To approach someone to attack them
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come back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
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come down to
US /kʌm daʊn tu/
UK /kʌm daun tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become in the end a matter of
- To be passed on to someone as an inheritance.
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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 over to
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To visit someone's house
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come to think of it
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UK
- Phrase
- Used when you suddenly remember or realize something, often leading to a change in perspective or a new thought.
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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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coming over
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To change sides in a discussion
- To visit someone's home
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cool down
US /kul daʊn/
UK /ku:l daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become cooler; to reduce in temperature.
- To become calm and relaxed after being angry or excited.
- Intransitive Verb
- To perform light exercises after a more intense workout to gradually decrease heart rate and breathing.
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cope with
US /kop wɪð/
UK /kəup wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
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crumple up
US /ˈkrʌmpəl ʌp/
UK /ˈkrʌmpl ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To crush something, especially paper or cloth, into a rough or disordered state.
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deal to
US /dil tə/
UK /di:l tə/
- other
- To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
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decide on
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
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delight
US /dɪˈlaɪt/
UK /dɪ'laɪt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong feeling of great pleasure
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone pleasure or joy
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delight in
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To take great pleasure in something.
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demand
US /dɪˈmænd/
UK /dɪ'mɑ:nd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Desire customers have to buy product, service
- A strong request for someone to do something
- Transitive Verb
- To strongly request someone to do something
- To need something.
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down the track
US /daʊn ðə ˈtræk/
UK /daun ðə ˈtræk/
- other
- At some point in the future.
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dreadful
US /ˈdrɛdfəl/
UK /ˈdredfl/
- Adjective
- Extremely bad, unpleasant, or ugly
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dress up
US /drɛs ʌp/
UK /dres ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
- To wear formal or fancy clothes.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To wear formal or fancy clothes.
- To make something more attractive or elaborate.
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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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ever since
US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/
UK /ˈevə sins/
- Adverb
- Continuously from a past time until now.
- Conjunction
- From the time that; because.
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except for
US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/
UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Not including; excluding.
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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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find out about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To look for information to learn about it
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fly into
US /flaɪ ˈɪntu/
UK /flai ˈintu:/
- other
- Suddenly become very angry or emotional.
- Move quickly into a place, usually by flying.
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fly out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a place by airplane.
- Countable Noun
- A batted ball that is caught in the air for an out.
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for pity's sake
US /fɚ ˈpɪtiz ˈseɪk/
UK /fə ˈpɪtiz ˈseɪk/
- other
- An expression showing frustration or pleading urgently.
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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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gable
US /'ɡeɪbl/
UK /ˈgeɪbl/
- Noun
- Triangular section at the end of a roof
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get acquainted with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To become familiar with someone or something.
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get along
US /ɡɛt əˈlɔŋ/
UK /ɡet əˈlɔŋ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
- To manage with what you have, e.g. money
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get at
US /ɡɛt æt/
UK /ɡet æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To criticize someone, often personally
- To imply something; hint at
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get through
US /ɡɛt θru/
UK /ɡet θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive at the end of or finish something
- To succeed in contacting someone by phone
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getting home
US
UK
- Noun
- The act of arriving at one's residence.
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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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glad
US /ɡlæd/
UK /ɡlæd/
- Adjective
- Happy or pleased about something/to do something
- Happy that something happened; pleased
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go around
US /ɡo əˈraʊnd/
UK /ɡəu əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- To go here and there, from place to place; wander
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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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go out
US /ɡo aʊt/
UK /ɡəu aut/
- Phrase
- To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
- Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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go to town
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To do something enthusiastically and thoroughly.
- To travel to a nearby town or city.
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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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green light
US /ɡrin laɪt/
UK /ɡri:n lait/
- Phrase
- Noun
- Permission to proceed with a project or plan.
- A green traffic signal indicating permission to proceed.
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grow up
US /ɡro ʌp/
UK /ɡrəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop from a child into an adult
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hand on
US /hænd ɑn/
UK /hænd ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
- To pass or transfer knowledge, skills, or traditions to someone else.
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handsome is as handsome does
US /ˈhændsəm ɪz æz ˈhændsəm dʌz/
UK /ˈhændsəm ɪz əz ˈhændsəm dʌz/
- Proverb
- True beauty comes from one’s actions, not appearance alone.
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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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head up
US /hɛd ʌp/
UK /hed ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
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hill
US /hɪl/
UK /hɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- High land not as high as a mountain
- Where the road or land goes upward; slope
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
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hit on
US /hɪt ɑn/
UK /hit ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To discover an idea, etc. by chance
- To flirt with someone; to make a pass at someone.
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hold your tongue
US /hoʊld jʊr tʌŋ/
UK /hould jɔ: tʌŋ/
- other
- To stop yourself from saying something you might regret.
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hollow
US /ˈhɑ:loʊ/
UK /ˈhɒləʊ/
- Adjective
- (Of objects) having nothing inside; not solid
- Lacking value, sincerity, or meaning
- Transitive Verb
- To make a solid object have a large hole inside it
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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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imagination
US /ɪˌmædʒəˈneʃən/
UK /ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to creates new ideas and mental images
- Something that you imagine; an idea that you have in your mind.
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imagining
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To think creatively about; form mental picture of
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in a hurry
US /ɪn e ˈhɚri/
UK /in ə ˈhʌri/
- Phrase
- Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
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in a while
US /ɪn e hwaɪl/
UK /in ə hwail/
- Phrase
- In a short period of time; soon.
- For a short period of time; soon.
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in all conscience
US /ɪn ɔl ˈkɑnʃəns/
UK /ɪn ɔ:l ˈkɒnʃəns/
- other
- With a clear sense of right and moral responsibility.
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in bloom
US /ɪn blum/
UK /in blu:m/
- Adjective
- Having flowers; flowering.
- Flourishing; at a peak of development or success.
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in drawing
US /ɪn ˈdrɔɪŋ/
UK /in ˈdrɔ:iŋ/
- Preposition
- Indicated or shown within a technical drawing.
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in due time
US
UK
- Phrase
- At the appropriate time; eventually.
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in fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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in mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
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in moderation
US
UK
- Phrase
- Not excessively; with restraint.
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in particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
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in place of
US /ɪn ples ʌv/
UK /in pleis ɔv/
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- Instead of; as a substitute for.
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in places
US
UK
- Phrase
- In some locations but not others
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in private
US /ɪn ˈpraɪvɪt/
UK /in ˈpraivit/
- Phrase
- Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
- In a confidential manner; not intended for general knowledge
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in sight
US /ɪn saɪt/
UK /in sait/
- Phrase
- Visible; able to be seen.
- Near to being achieved; imminent.
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in spirit
US /ɪn ˈspɪrɪt/
UK /in ˈspirit/
- Phrase
- Feeling or showing enthusiasm; with strong emotional support, even if not physically present.
- According to the general intention or meaning, though not necessarily the exact words.
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in succession
US
UK
- Phrase
- Following one after the other without interruption.
- In the correct order; sequentially.
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in the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
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in the first place
US
UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
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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 presence of
US /ɪn ðə ˈprɛzəns ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈprezəns ɔv/
- Preposition
- While someone or something else is present.
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in the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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in 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 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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into the bargain
US /ˈɪntu ðə ˈbɑrgən/
UK /ˈɪntəʊ ðə ˈbɑ:gɪn/
- other
- Additionally; as an extra thing to what was mentioned.
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just exactly
US
UK
- Phrase
- Precisely; exactly right.
- Used for emphasis to express agreement or precision.
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keep back
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To (cause to) not go near something or someone
- To reserve or hold something in reserve.
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keep from
US /kip frʌm/
UK /ki:p frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To prevent someone from doing something
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kneel down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To go down on one's knees.
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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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lane
US /len/
UK /leɪn/
- Noun
- Marked strip of the road or swimming pool
- Narrow way or road, often with steep sides
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lay it on
US /leɪ ɪt ɑn/
UK /leɪ ɪt ɒn/
- other
- To praise or criticize someone excessively or exaggeratedly.
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like no other
US
UK
- Phrase
- Unique; unparalleled; distinctly different from all others.
- To an extreme degree; in a way that is more intense than anyone else.
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little man
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A man of short stature.
- An unimportant or insignificant person.
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locking up
US
UK
- Gerund
- The act of imprisoning someone.
- The act of securing something by locking it.
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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 back
US /lʊk bæk/
UK /luk bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think about past events
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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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make for
US /mek fɔr/
UK /meik fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
- To result in; cause
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make up
US /mek ʌp/
UK /meik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To invent or create a story
- To add up to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To invent a story, excuse, etc.
- To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
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mare
US /mer/
UK /meə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Adult female horse
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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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much about
US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/
UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/
- Phrase
- A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
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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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neat and clean
US
UK
- Adjective
- Orderly and clean; tidy.
- Having a tidy and well-cared-for appearance.
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next door
US /nɛkst dɔr/
UK /nekst dɔ:/
- Adverb
- Living in the house next to the one mentioned
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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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no matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
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odd
US /ɑd/
UK /ɒd/
- Adjective
- Being unmatched with someone or something
- Being a number not able to be divided by two
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of all things
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
- Used to emphasize the unexpected or inappropriate nature of a choice or action.
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of course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
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- For sure; certainly
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of late
US
UK
- Phrase
- Recently; lately.
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of some use
US /ʌv sʌm jus/
UK /əv sʌm ju:s/
- other
- Possibly helpful or useful in a situation.
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of yours
US /ʌv jʊɚz/
UK /əv jɔ:z/
- other
- Belonging to you; your possession or property.
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off and on
US
UK
- Phrase
- Intermittently; sometimes happening and sometimes not.
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off the ground
US /ɔf ði ɡraʊnd/
UK /ɔf ðə ɡraund/
- Phrase
- Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
- Airborne; having left the ground.
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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 fire
US /ɑn faɪr/
UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/
- Adjective
- Very successful or popular
- Burning
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on purpose
US /ɑn ˈpɚpəs/
UK /ɔn ˈpə:pəs/
- Idiom
- Intentionally; deliberately.
- Phrase
- Intentionally; deliberately.
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on sunday
US
UK
- Phrase
- Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- Referring to a particular Sunday.
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on the floor
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
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on the part of
US
UK
- Phrase
- By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
- As far as (someone or something) is concerned; by (someone or something).
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on the road
US /ɑn ði rəʊd/
UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/
- Phrase
- Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
- Idiom
- Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
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on the table
US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of a table.
- Available for consideration or discussion.
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on the way
US /ɑn ði we/
UK /ɔn ðə wei/
- Phrase
- During the journey to a particular place.
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on the whole
US /ɑn ði hol/
UK /ɔn ðə həul/
- Phrase
- Considering everything; generally.
- In summary; taking everything into consideration.
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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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once in a while
US //wʌns ɪn ə waɪl//
UK
- Phrase
- Occasionally; not very often.
- Occasionally; not very often.
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orchard
US /ˈɔ:rtʃərd/
UK /ˈɔ:tʃəd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area containing lots of fruit trees
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orphan
US /ˈɔ:rfn/
UK /ˈɔ:fn/
- Countable Noun
- Child whose parents have died
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a child to become an orphan.
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other places
US
UK
- Phrase
- Different locations or areas
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out of breath
US /aʊt ʌv brɛθ/
UK /aut ɔv breθ/
- Adjective
- Having difficulty breathing, often after physical exertion.
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out of doors
US /aʊt əv dɔɚz/
UK /aʊt əv dɔ:z/
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- Outside, in the open air.
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out of it
US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/
UK /aut ɔv it/
- Adjective
- Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
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out of place
US /aʊt ʌv ples/
UK /aut ɔv pleis/
- Adjective
- Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
- Not in the correct or usual position; missing.
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out of the question
US
UK
- Phrase
- Impossible; not worth discussing.
- Idiom
- Impossible; not to be considered.
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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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outside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
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over to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
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pass over
US /pæs ˈovɚ/
UK /pɑ:s ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cross or bypass
- A polite way of saying 'to die'
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pick on
US /pɪk ɑn/
UK /pik ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To tease or bully someone
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pick out
US /pɪk aʊt/
UK /pik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To choose or select one item from many
- To distinguish or recognize something or someone from a group.
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pity
US /ˈpɪti/
UK /'pɪtɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling very sorry for someone, e.g. in trouble
- A cause for regret or disappointment.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To feel sorry for someone in trouble
- To have no compassion or mercy.
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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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put out
US /pʊt aʊt/
UK /put aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To publish, e.g. a book
- To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
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put to bed
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To help a child get into bed and ready to sleep.
- To stop a story or rumor from being believed.
- Transitive Verb
- To complete the final version of a newspaper or magazine and send it to be printed.
- To abandon or discard an idea or project.
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put your oar in
US /pʊt jʊɚ ɔr ɪn/
UK /put jɔ: ɔ: ɪn/
- other
- To interrupt by giving an unwanted opinion or advice.
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rather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
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read between the lines
US /rid bɪˈtwin ðə laɪnz/
UK /ri:d bɪˈtwi:n ðə laɪnz/
- other
- To understand the hidden or implied meaning not explicitly stated.
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run along
US /rʌn əˈlɔŋ/
UK /rʌn əˈlɔŋ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go away; leave (often in commands)
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run over
US /rʌn ˈovɚ/
UK /rʌn ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go beyond a limit, e.g. of a budget
- To hit someone when driving a car
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run past
US /rʌn pæst/
UK /rʌn pɑ:st/
- other
- To tell someone about something to get their opinion.
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scope
US /skoʊp/
UK /skəʊp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Opportunity for action or thought
- Range of things included or dealt with
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- to look at especially for the purpose of evaluation —usually used with out
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set about
US /sɛt əˈbaʊt/
UK /set əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or start to do something
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set off
US /sɛt ɔf/
UK /set ɒf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start a journey
- To cause something to explode or start working.
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to explode.
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set on
US /sɛt ɑn/
UK /set ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attack
- To cause someone to want to do something.
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set out
US /sɛt aʊt/
UK /set aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- To give in detail in writing
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shining
US /'ʃaɪnɪŋ/
UK /'ʃaɪnɪŋ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To point a light in a certain direction
- To make or produce a bright light
- Transitive Verb
- To make something clean by using a polish
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shore
US /ʃɔr, ʃor/
UK /ʃɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- Land along the edge of a sea, lake or river
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shut up
US /ʃʌt ʌp/
UK /ʃʌt ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close something, e.g. a shop
- To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
- Interjection
- An expression of disbelief or surprise
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side with
US /saɪd wɪð/
UK /said wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
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sit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
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sound right
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UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To seem correct or accurate.
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splendid
US /ˈsplɛndɪd/
UK /ˈsplendɪd/
- Adjective
- Very impressive and beautiful
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stay up
US /ste ʌp/
UK /stei ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To not go to bed until late
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step over
US /stɛp ˈovɚ/
UK /step ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To walk over something.
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such as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
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suppose
US /səˈpoʊz/
UK /sə'pəʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or guess what might happen
- Conjunction
- What if
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sweep away
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove or destroy something completely.
- To overwhelm someone with strong emotion.
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swoop down
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To descend or pounce rapidly from a height, especially to attack or seize prey.
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take off
US /tek ɔf/
UK /teik ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove, e.g. your clothes
- To make arrangements to be absent from work
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To remove (an item of clothing).
- To depart; to leave.
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talk back
US /tɔk bæk/
UK /tɔ:k bæk/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply rudely or disrespectfully.
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talking about
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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tap on
US /tæp ɑn/
UK /tæp ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To touch someone or something gently and usually repeatedly, often to attract attention.
- To select something by touching it on a screen.
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temper
US /ˈtɛmpɚ/
UK /ˈtempə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An angry mood or fit; temperament
- Lack of calmness
- Transitive Verb
- To dilute something or make it less severe
- To heat metal to make it hard or flexible
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the whole story
US
UK
- Phrase
- The complete and unabridged account of something.
- The complete truth about a situation, including all the details.
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think about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
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think of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
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think out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider carefully so all points are covered
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think over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider a problem or issue carefully
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thrill
US /θrɪl/
UK /θrɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing/event causing sudden excitement or pleasure
- A sudden feeling of fear or excitement.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To feel sudden excitement or pleasure
- To cause someone to feel excited and pleased.
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to do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
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to hand
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
- To offer assistance or help.
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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 left
US
UK
- Phrase
- In or toward the left direction.
- Situated on the left side of.
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to the point
US /tu ði pɔɪnt/
UK /tu: ðə pɔint/
- Adjective
- Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- Phrase
- Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
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turn back
US /tɚn bæk/
UK /tə:n bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop and move backward on some issue
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turn out
US /tɚn aʊt/
UK /tə:n aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
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under the influence
US /ˈʌndɚ ði ˈɪnfluəns/
UK /ˈʌndə ðə ˈinfluəns/
- Adjective
- Affected by alcohol or drugs to the extent that mental and physical control is markedly diminished.
- Phrase
- Being affected or controlled by someone or something.
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up against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrase
- Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- In close proximity or contact with something.
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up the hill
US
UK
- Phrase
- In an upward direction on a slope or hill.
- A difficult or challenging task.
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up the river
US /ʌp ði ˈrɪvɚ/
UK /ʌp ðə ˈrɪvə/
- other
- Sent to prison or in serious trouble.
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up there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
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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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used up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use all of; consume
- Adjective
- Exhausted or depleted.
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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.
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way up here
US
UK
- Phrase
- At a high or elevated location, often emphasizing the distance or effort to reach it.
- In a high-ranking position or status, often implying a distance from everyday realities.
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white collar
US
UK
- Adjective
- Relating to the work done in an office or other professional environment.
- Noun
- A job that is done in an office or other professional environment.
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wild
US /waɪld/
UK /waɪld/
- Adverb
- In a manner which lacks control
- Adjective
- Living in nature; not tame
- (Of land) not developed by people
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with difficulty
US /wɪθ ˈdɪfəkəlti/
UK /wɪθ ˈdɪfɪkəlti/
- other
- Indicates doing something with great effort or struggle.
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without fear or favor
US /wɪˈðaʊt fɪɚ ɔr ˈfeɪvɚ/
UK /wɪˈðaʊt fɪə ɔː ˈfeɪvə/
- other
- Acting fairly and impartially, without bias or influence.
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without knowing
US
UK
- Phrase
- Unaware; without being conscious of something.
- Unintentionally; without meaning to do something.
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word of mouth
US /wɚd ʌv maʊθ/
UK /wə:d ɔv mauθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Information spread by people telling each other.
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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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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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Part 1 - Anne of Green Gables Audiobook by Lucy Maud Montgomery (Chs 01-10)

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Get ready to dive into the charming world of Avonlea with the first part of "Anne of Green Gables"! You'll meet the observant Mrs. Rachel Lynde and the ever-curious Marilla Cuthbert as they ponder Matthew's mysterious outing, picking up descriptive language about rural life and neighborly gossip along the way.

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