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blow
US /blo/
UK /bləʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something using air
- To make air come quickly out of your mouth
- Noun
- Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
- Act of making air come out of your mouth
A2Morebowl
US /bol/
UK /bəʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
- Round container used for holding rice, soup etc.
- Intransitive Verb
- To roll a ball in the sport of bowling
A2Morebreath
US /brɛθ/
UK /breθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Air you take in and out of your body
- The smell of someone's breath.
A2Morebreathe
US /brið/
UK /bri:ð/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move air into and out of your lungs
- To say something very softly
A2Morechest
US /tʃɛst/
UK /tʃest/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong, lidded container for storing things
- Front of the body between neck and stomach
A2Morechip
US /tʃɪp/
UK /tʃɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- To break into small pieces, often with a tool
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small piece that has broken off (e.g. from cup)
- Piece of computer hardware that does calculations
B1Morecough
US /kɔ:f/
UK /kɒf/
- Intransitive Verb
- To suddenly expel air from the lungs
- Noun
- Act of pushing out air from your body suddenly
A2Morecrunch
US /krʌntʃ/
UK /krʌntʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To crush something into pieces
- To crush something noisily.
- Intransitive Verb
- To chew noisily with a crackling sound
- To make a crushing sound when walked on.
B2Moredeeply
US /ˈdiplɪ/
UK /ˈdi:pli/
- Adverb
- To a significant degree
- To a great, intense or extreme extent
A2Moredoorbell
US /ˈdɔrˌbɛl, ˈdor-/
UK /ˈdɔ:ˌbel, ˈdəʊr-/
- Noun
- Button you push on outside door to gain entry
C1Moreexcuse
US /ɪkˈskjuz/
UK /ɪk'skju:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- To explain acting in a bad or impolite manner
- Noun
- Note explaining why someone cannot do or attend
- Reason why you did or didn't do something
A2Morefairy
US /ˈfɛri/
UK /'feərɪ/
- Noun
- Small imaginary being that can do magic
B1Morefrog
US /frɔ:g/
UK /frɒg/
- Noun
- Small hopping amphibian
B1Moregiggle
US /ˈɡɪɡəl/
UK /ˈgɪgl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To laugh in a childish or silly way
- Noun
- A childish or silly laugh
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheh
US /heɪ/
UK /heɪ/
- Interjection
- An exclamation of surprise or inquiry
C2Morehungry
US /ˈhʌŋɡri/
UK /ˈhʌŋgri/
- Adjective
- Feeling a need or want to eat food
- Feeling a need or want to eat food
B2Morelick
US /lɪk/
UK /lɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To pass the tongue along something, e.g. ice cream
- To defeat (someone) easily.
- Intransitive Verb
- (of flames) to flicker over or around (something).
B1Morelonely
US /ˈloʊnli/
UK /ˈləʊnli/
- Adjective
- Sad because apart from other people
- Being far away and rarely visited by people
B2Moreloose
US /lus/
UK /lu:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To shoot or fire something from a gun
- Adjective
- (Idea, thought, or work) unclear or imprecise
- Not tightly attached or held
A2Moreloud
US /laʊd/
UK /laʊd/
- Adjective
- Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
- Making a lot of noise
A2Morenarrator
US /ner.eɪ.tɚ/
UK /nəˈreɪtə(r)/
- Noun
- Person or character who tells a story
- A person who provides commentary or narration, especially for a broadcast or performance.
B1Morepatient
US /ˈpeʃənt/
UK /'peɪʃnt/
- Adjective
- Not getting annoyed when things take a long time
- Bearing or enduring pain or trials without complaint; exhibiting forbearance.
- Countable Noun
- Person who receives medical treatment or care
A2Morepig
US /pɪɡ/
UK /pɪg/
- Countable Noun
- Animal that bacon, pork and ham come from
- Greedy person
B1Moreplaster
US /ˈplæstɚ/
UK /'plɑ:stə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Substance used to cover walls to make them smooth
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something with plaster
- To cover surfaces with papers, photos, posters etc.
B2Moreplay in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- To have a role in a theatrical production.
A1Moreplay on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
A1Morerumble
US /ˈrʌmbəl/
UK /ˈrʌmbl/
- Noun
- Low, heavy continuous sound or series of sounds
- Intransitive Verb
- To make low, heavy continuous sounds
B2Moresheep
US /ʃip/
UK /ʃi:p/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Animal with a woolly coat raised for meat or wool
- Noun
- Person who behaves as others do, without thinking
B1Moresnort
US /snɔrt/
UK /snɔ:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To force air noisily through the nose
- Transitive Verb
- To consume drugs (e.g. cocaine) through the nose
B2Moresore
US /sɔr, sor/
UK /sɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- An open or raised painful spot on the skin
- Adjective
- Angry; annoyed
- Upset or angry about something that happened
A2Morestay 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.
stomach
US /ˈstʌmək/
UK /'stʌmək/
- Noun
- Place in the body where food is processed
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- to be able to accept something unpleasant
A2Moretemperature
US /ˈtɛmpərəˌtʃʊr,-tʃɚ,ˈtɛmprə-/
UK /ˈtemprətʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When you your body heat is above normal
- How hot or cold something is, e.g. the weather
A2Moretiny
US /ˈtaɪni/
UK /'taɪnɪ/
- Adjective
- Very, very small
A2Moretired
US /ˈtaɪərd/
UK /ˈtaɪəd/
- Adjective
- Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
- Transitive Verb
- To lose, cause to lose energy so you want to rest
B1Moretummy
US /ˈtʌmi/
UK /'tʌmɪ/
- Noun
- Stomach or belly
- A child's word for stomach or abdomen.
C1Morewand
US /wɑnd/
UK /wɒnd/
- Countable Noun
- Thin rod held in the hand, e.g. used by a magician
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