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a couple hundred
US
UK
- Determiner
- Approximately two hundred.
- Phrase
- A small number of hundreds; more than one hundred but not many.
A2Moreapplause
US /əˈplɔz/
UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
B1Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
babe
US /beb/
UK /beɪb/
- Noun
- Romantic term often used to your lover; darling
B2Morebe 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.
A1Morebleep
US /blip/
UK /bli:p/
- Noun
- Short sound made by an electronic instrument
C1Moreblood
US /blʌd/
UK /blʌd/
- Uncountable Noun
- Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
- Related by birth; family
- Transitive Verb
- To be initiated into something, e.g. a secret club
A2Morecap
US /kæp/
UK /kæp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Covering for the end or top of something
- Transitive Verb
- To cover the top or end of an object
- To limit the amount of usage of something
B1Morecheer
US /tʃɪr/
UK /tʃiə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of happiness or optimism
- Transitive Verb
- To give a loud shout of encouragement to someone
- To make someone feel happier or less worried
A2Morecome 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
A1Moreconfess
US /kənˈfɛs/
UK /kən'fes/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To admit that you did something wrong
B1Moreconfident
US /ˈkɑnfɪdənt/
UK /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/
- Adjective
- Feeling that you can do well at something
- Having a strong belief in the truth or certainty of something.
- Noun
- A person who is self-assured and believes in their abilities.
A2Moreconvince
US /kənˈvɪns/
UK /kən'vɪns/
- Transitive Verb
- To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
A2TOEICMorecouple
US /ˈkʌpəl/
UK /'kʌpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
A2Morecrawl
US /krɔl/
UK /krɔ:l/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move very slowly or cautiously
- To move along with the body close to the ground
- Uncountable Noun
- Very slow progress (e.g. traffic)
B1Moredeserve
US /dɪˈzɚv/
UK /dɪ'zɜ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
A2TOEICMoredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moredo without
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To manage without having or doing something
A1Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefriendship
US /ˈfrɛndˌʃɪp/
UK /ˈfrendʃɪp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of liking someone; good relationship
B1Moregarbage
US /ˈgɑ:rbɪdʒ/
UK /ˈgɑ:bɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Waste material that has been thrown out
B1TOEICMoreget lost
US /ɡɛt lɔst/
UK /ɡet lɔ:st/
- Intransitive Verb
- An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
- To become unable to find your way; to lose your sense of direction.
- Interjection
- An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
A1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Moregoalie
US /ˈɡoli/
UK /'ɡəʊlɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Player in front of the goal trying to stop goals
C1Moregrow up
US /ɡro ʌp/
UK /ɡrəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop from a child into an adult
A1Moregym
US /dʒɪm/
UK /dʒɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical education taught as a class in school
- Building used for physical activities or sports
C2Morehang on
US /hæŋ ɑn/
UK /hæŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- To persevere or persist, especially in a difficult situation.
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehockey
US /ˈhɑ:ki/
UK /ˈhɒki/
- Uncountable Noun
- Sport played on a field with sticks and a ball
B1Morehonk
US /hɔŋk, hɑŋk/
UK /hɒŋk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a loud noise like that of a horn
- Noun
- A loud noise like that of a horn
C2Morehonking
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a loud noise like that of a horn
C2Morehorn
US /hɔ:rn/
UK /hɔ:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Device that makes a loud warning noise
- (Animals) hard pointed structure growing on heads
B1Morehug
US /hʌɡ/
UK /hʌɡ/
- Transitive Verb
- To hold someone in your arms as sign of affection
- To keep very close to something
B1Morein person
US /ɪn ˈpɜːrsn/
UK /in ˈpɜːsn/
- Adverb
- Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- Face-to-face; not through electronic communication.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morelane
US /len/
UK /leɪn/
- Noun
- Marked strip of the road or swimming pool
- Narrow way or road, often with steep sides
A2Morelaundry
US /ˈlɔndri, ˈlɑn-/
UK /'lɔ:ndrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Business or room to wash bed sheets, clothes etc.
- Clothes etc., that are to be washed, already washed
B2Moremanipulate
US /məˈnɪpjəˌlet/
UK /mə'nɪpjʊleɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To try to control others to gain an advantage
- To handle or work in a skillful manner
B1Moremercy
US /ˈmɚsi/
UK /'mɜ:sɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Kind instead of harsh treatment of someone
B1Moremuch 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.
A1Morenah
US /nɑ:/
UK /nɑ:/
- Noun
- Way of saying 'No'
B2Moreobsess
US /əbˈsɛs, ɑb-/
UK /əbˈses/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To talk or think about someone, something too much
- To think about something to an excessive degree
C1Moreobsessive
US /əbˈsɛsɪv, ɑb-/
UK /əbˈsesɪv/
- Adjective
- Characterized by or constituting an obsession
- Thinking about something or someone all the time
B2Morepair
US /per/
UK /peə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Two of the same thing, e.g. socks
- Two people viewed together for some reason; couple
- Transitive Verb
- To put two things or people together
A2TOEICMorepear
US /per/
UK /peə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Fruit that is pointed at top, rounded at bottom
B2Morepenalty
US /ˈpɛnəlti/
UK /'penəltɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Negative effect resulting from your actions
- Punishment for committing a crime or offense
B1TOEICMorepotter
US /'pɑ:tər/
UK /'pɒtə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To spend time, e.g. gardening, without hurrying
- Countable Noun
- Someone who makes pots, bowls etc. out of clay
C2Morepretend
US /prɪˈtɛnd/
UK /prɪ'tend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act as if something is true when it is not
- Adjective
- Not real; imaginary.
A2TOEICMorerage
US /reɪdʒ/
UK /reɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong or violent anger
- Intransitive Verb
- To act or speak with strong or violent anger
- To move violently, like a storm
B1Morereputation
US /ˌrɛpjəˈteʃən/
UK /ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Common opinion that people have about someone
- A widespread belief that someone or something has a particular characteristic.
B1TOEICMoreright for
US
UK
- Adjective
- Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- Correct or most appropriate.
A1Moreshake
US /ʃek/
UK /ʃeɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause someone to be surprised or upset
- To cause a belief, idea, or feeling to weaken
- Countable Noun
- Drink made by shaking milk with fruit or flavors
A2Morestart in
US /stɑrt ɪn/
UK /stɑ:t in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin a job or activity.
A1Morestick on
US /stɪk ɑn/
UK /stik ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attach something to a surface using glue or adhesive.
- To continue doing something despite difficulties.
B1Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moresweat
US /swɛt/
UK /swet/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To do an amount of hard work
- To be worried or anxious about something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An amount of hard work
A2Moretake it easy
US /tek ɪt ˈizi/
UK /teik it ˈi:zi/
- Phrase
A1Moretear
US /tɛr/
UK /teə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Drop of salty water from the eye
- Hole or rip in something after it has been damaged
- Intransitive Verb
- To move very quickly, often with carelessness
A2Moretear up
US /ˈteɚ ʌp/
UK /ˈteɚ ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause someone much grief
- To pull to make small pieces, e.g. of paper
A2Moretension
US /ˈtɛnʃən/
UK /'tenʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
- Degree to which something is stretched tight
A2TOEICMoreterrible
US /ˈtɛrəbəl/
UK /ˈterəbl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; horrible
- Causing great fear; frightening
A2TOEICMoreterrify
US /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/
UK /ˈterɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To scare or greatly frighten
B1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moreturn into
US /tɚn ˈɪntu/
UK /tə:n ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change to become something else
- To change your direction to go into a place
A1Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2Morewaste
US /west/
UK /weɪst/
- Transitive Verb
- To kill or severely harm someone
- To use valuable things ineffectively
- Uncountable Noun
- Materials left over after a process has finished
A2TOEICMorewindow down
US /ˈwɪndoʊ daʊn/
UK /ˈwɪndəu daʊn/
- other
- To lower a car window to let air in.
A1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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