Vocabulary

  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • have to: Must do
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • set up
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
  • heading to: Going in a particular direction.
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • sleep out: To sleep outside, usually for pleasure or because you have no home.
  • back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • in terms of
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • taste good: To have a pleasant flavor.
  • work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • sneak up: To approach someone quietly and unnoticed.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
  • ride off: To leave on horseback or other vehicle.
  • down the track: At some point in the future.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • out of the way: Remote; isolated.
  • in the open: Publicly; not secret.
  • dawn on: If something dawns on you, you realize it for the first time.
  • on time
  • land with: To bring an aircraft down to the ground.
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • fill up
  • paid off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
  • smell out: To discover or find something by careful searching.
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • narrow down: To reduce the number of possibilities or choices.
  • forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
  • in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
  • bump into: To meet someone accidentally
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • stare down: To look at someone in a very direct and forceful way in order to intimidate them or make them feel uncomfortable.
  • from the dead: Returned to life after being dead.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • for the main: Intended for the primary or main person or thing.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • turn on
  • pass by: To go past someone or something.
  • head out: To leave a place; depart
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • often used to: Frequently employed or utilized for a specific purpose or action.
  • grow on: To cause someone to begin to like
  • halfway there: Having completed half of the required distance or task; making good progress.
  • trip up: To cause someone to fall by putting something in their way or by catching their feet.
  • check out
  • level with: To be honest and straightforward with someone; to tell someone the truth.
  • on second thought: After reconsidering; changing one's mind.
  • err on the side of: To make a cautious choice to avoid problems.
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
  • kick in: (Of a medicine, plan, etc.) to start to have an effect; become operative
  • take out: To apply for and get a license
  • boil up: To cook something by heating it until it boils.
  • looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
  • on a day-to-day basis: Happening regularly every day as a routine.
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • a couple hundred: Approximately two hundred.
  • tag on: To add something extra or join a group or activity.
  • drop off: To leave someone, something somewhere
  • drink up: To finish a drink completely.
  • cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
  • on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
  • stop by: To visit someone or some place for a short time
  • over the edge: In a state of emotional or mental breakdown; beyond the limits of what one can handle.
  • by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • one being: An individual existence; a person or creature.
  • take back: To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
  • on the fly: While in motion or progress; spontaneously; without prior planning or preparation.
  • light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
  • go at it: To start doing something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • back in the day: In the past; in former times.
  • free up: To make something available for a particular use.
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • pack up: To put things into boxes and take them home
  • take down: To capture physically
  • ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
  • step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
  • break away: To escape from a situation suddenly
  • rat race: A way of life in which people are caught up in a fiercely competitive struggle for wealth or power.
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • climb up: To ascend or move to a higher position by using one's hands and feet.
  • chase after: To try hard to get something/achieve a dream, etc.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
  • come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • rule of thumb: A practical and approximate way of doing or measuring something.
  • thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • spot: A certain place or area
  • texture: Quality from different elements, as in music
  • suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • adventure: An exciting and often dangerous experience
  • flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
  • trail: Series of marks or signs left by something moving
  • edible: Being safe to eat
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
  • click: To work well with someone or something
  • steep: Very expensive
  • bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
  • trip: To release an electrical switch
  • squirrel: Small furry tree-living animal with a big tail
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
  • holy: Being good according to religious standards
  • taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • spinach: Vegetable with dark green leaves, full of iron
  • head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
  • scenery: Stage props during a play; a country view
  • pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
  • set: Prepared for something; ready
  • land: Region or country
  • stove: Device that burns fuel for heating or cooking
  • valley: Area between mountains with river running through
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • plant: Factory or a place where things are made
  • hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
  • boil: To become extremely angry or excited
  • burn: To destroy with fire
  • powder: Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
  • bay: Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
  • fluff: Soft light material, full of air
  • delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
  • parasitic: Living on larger plant/animal and dependent on it
  • bark: To make the loud sound of a dog (when angry)
  • pine: Tall pointed evergreen tree with needlelike leaves
  • dome: Rounded roof or ceiling shaped like half a ball
  • mash: To make something soft by beating or crushing it
  • hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
  • smell: To have a particular odor
  • camp: A (military) base
  • jerky: Lacking steadiness or smoothness
  • granite: Type of very hard stone used in buildings
  • toilet: Room where you go to urinate or excrete; bathroom
  • butter: Yellow substance made of cream, spread on bread
  • candy: Small sweet foods made mostly of sugar
  • campsite: Site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
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    • a couple hundred

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      • Determiner
      • Approximately two hundred.
      • Phrase
      • A small number of hundreds; more than one hundred but not many.
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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 the things

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      • Pronoun
      • Everything; all items or aspects
      • Determiner
      • Every item or object being considered or discussed.
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    • also known as

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Also called; alternatively named.
      • Identified by another term; synonymous with.
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    • as a whole

      US /æz e hol/

      UK /æz ə həul/

      • Phrase
      • Considering everything together; in general.
      • Complete; not divided or incomplete.
      • Adjective
      • Complete; not divided or fragmented.
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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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    • 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 night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
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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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    • back in the day

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the past; in former times.
      • Referring to a past time, often with a sense of nostalgia or fondness.
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    • back into

      US /bæk ˈɪntu/

      UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
      • To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
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    • bark

      US /bɑ:rk/

      UK /bɑ:k/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make the loud sound of a dog (when angry)
      • Noun
      • Sound made by a dog
      • Tough outer covering of a tree or other plant
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    • bay

      US /be/

      UK /beɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
      • A compartment or recess in a building.
      • Adjective
      • Reddish-brown in color, typically used to describe a horse.
      • Forcing someone or something to turn and face its attackers; cornered.
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    • bear

      US /bɛr/

      UK /bɛː/

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

      US /bɔɪl/

      UK /bɔɪl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become extremely angry or excited
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cook in very hot water
      • To make liquids hot so they turn to gas
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    • boil up

      US /bɔɪl ʌp/

      UK /bɔɪl ʌp/

      • other
      • To cook something by heating it until it boils.
      • other
      • Feelings of anger or trouble begin to intensify.
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    • break away

      US /brek əˈwe/

      UK /breik əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To escape from a situation suddenly
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    • bump into

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To meet someone accidentally
      • To collide with something.
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    • butter

      US /ˈbʌt̬.ɚ/

      UK /ˈbʌt.ə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Yellow substance made of cream, spread on bread
      • Transitive Verb
      • To spread butter on bread
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    • by god

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      UK

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

      US /kæmp/

      UK /kæmp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A (military) base
      • Exaggerated behavior meant to be funny
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To live temporarily, e.g. in a tent or a vehicle
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    • campsite

      US /ˈkæmpˌsaɪt/

      UK /ˈkæmpsaɪt/

      • Noun
      • Site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
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    • candy

      US /ˈkændi/

      UK /ˈkændi/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small sweet foods made mostly of sugar
      • Transitive Verb
      • To coat food with sugar
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    • chase after

      US /tʃes ˈæftɚ/

      UK /tʃeis ˈɑ:ftə/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To try hard to get something/achieve a dream, etc.
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
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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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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • come together

      US /kʌm təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /kʌm təˈɡeðə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To assemble or unite; to start working together.
      • To form a close relationship or bond.
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    • cut off

      US /kʌt ɔf/

      UK /kʌt ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To end a process, e.g. a phone call
      • To cut the end of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To isolate or prevent access to a place or person.
      • To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
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    • dawn on

      US /dɔn ɑn/

      UK /dɔ:n ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • If something dawns on you, you realize it for the first time.
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    • decide

      US /dɪˈsaɪd/

      UK /dɪ'saɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
      • To make a legal judgment in court
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    • delicious

      US /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

      UK /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

      • Adjective
      • Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
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    • dome

      US /doʊm/

      UK /dəʊm/

      • Noun
      • Rounded roof or ceiling shaped like half a ball
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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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    • drink up

      US /drɪŋk ʌp/

      UK /driŋk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To finish a drink completely.
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    • drop off

      US /drɑp ɔf/

      UK /drɒp ɒf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave someone, something somewhere
      • To fall asleep
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To take someone or something to a particular place and leave them there.
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    • edible

      US /ˈɛdəbəl/

      UK /ˈedəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being safe to eat
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An edible item; food
      • A food item infused with cannabis.
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    • err on the side of

      US /ɝ ɔn ðə saɪd ʌv/

      UK /ɜ: ɒn ðə saɪd ɒv/

      • other
      • To make a cautious choice to avoid problems.
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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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    • feel like

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      UK

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

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
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    • fill up

      US /fɪl ʌp/

      UK /fil ʌp/

      • Phrase
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make something full.
      • To become full.
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    • film

      US /fɪlm/

      UK /fɪlm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin layer that covers something
      • Movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To record moving action with a camera
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    • flavor

      US /ˈflevɚ/

      UK /'fleɪvə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Quality giving something a particular character
      • Taste of something, especially in food or drink
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add extra taste to a food
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    • fluff

      US /flʌf/

      UK /flʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Soft light material, full of air
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    • for now

      US /fɔr naʊ/

      UK /fɔ: nau/

      • Phrase
      • Temporarily; for the present time.
      • In the short term; for the immediate future.
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    • for the main

      US /fɚ ðə meɪn/

      UK /fə ðə meɪn/

      • other
      • Intended for the primary or main person or thing.
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    • forget about

      US /fɚˈɡɛt əˈbaʊt/

      UK /fəˈɡet əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
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    • free up

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make something available for a particular use.
      • To make time or resources available.
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    • from the dead

      US /frəm ðə dɛd/

      UK /frəm ðə ded/

      • other
      • Returned to life after being dead.
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    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
      • To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
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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 at it

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      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start doing something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm.
      • To attack or fight someone.
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    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
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    • 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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    • granite

      US /ˈɡrænɪt/

      UK /ˈgrænɪt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Type of very hard stone used in buildings
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    • grow on

      US /ɡro ɑn/

      UK /ɡrəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause someone to begin to like
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    • halfway there

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • Having completed half of the required distance or task; making good progress.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement, indicating that significant progress has been made and the goal is within reach.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • head out

      US /hɛd aʊt/

      UK /hed aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a place; depart
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    • heading to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Going in a particular direction.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • Going in the direction of; on the way to.
      • Moving towards a future state or condition.
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    • hike

      US /haɪk/

      UK /haɪk/

      • Noun
      • Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
      • A long walk in mountains, etc. for exercise
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a large and unexpected increase in a price
      • To take a long walk in mountains etc. for exercise
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    • holy

      US /ˈholi/

      UK /'həʊlɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Being good according to religious standards
      • Dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred.
      • Interjection
      • An exclamation of surprise, shock, or awe.
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    • in advance

      US /ɪn ædˈvæns/

      UK /in ədˈvɑ:ns/

      • Phrase
      • Ahead of time; before something happens
      • Noun
      • A payment made before it is due, especially for work to be done
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    • in on

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • To be involved in a secret or plan.
      • To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in reality

      US /ɪn riˈælɪti/

      UK /in riˈæliti/

      • Phrase
      • Actually; in fact; truly.
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    • in terms of

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      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • in the meantime

      US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/

      • Phrase
      • During the time between two events; meanwhile.
      A1
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    • in the open

      US /ɪn ði ˈopən/

      UK /in ðə ˈəupən/

      • Phrase
      • Publicly; not secret.
      • Outdoors; not inside a building or covered space.
      A1
      More
    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
      A1
      More
    • in the way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
      A1
      More
    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
      A1
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    • jerky

      US /ˈdʒə:ki/

      UK /'dʒɜ:kɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Lacking steadiness or smoothness
      C2
      More
    • just kind of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
      • Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
      A2
      More
    • kick in

      US /kɪk ɪn/

      UK /kik in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a medicine, plan, etc.) to start to have an effect; become operative
      • To contribute money to a common fund or purpose.
      A1
      More
    • land with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To bring an aircraft down to the ground.
      • To obtain or achieve something desirable, especially after a period of effort.
      More
    • level with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be honest and straightforward with someone; to tell someone the truth.
      A2
      More
    • light up

      US /laɪt ʌp/

      UK /lait ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
      • To ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe for smoking.
      A1
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • make for

      US /mek fɔr/

      UK /meik fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
      • To result in; cause
      A1
      More
    • mash

      US /mæʃ/

      UK /mæʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something soft by beating or crushing it
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cooked potatoes, etc. crushed and served hot
      B2
      More
    • narrow down

      US /ˈnæro daʊn/

      UK /ˈnærəu daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce the number of possibilities or choices.
      A1
      More
    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
      A1
      More
    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
      A1
      More
    • often used to

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Frequently employed or utilized for a specific purpose or action.
      • Commonly applied or implemented in a particular situation or context.
      A1
      More
    • on a day-to-day basis

      US /ɑn ə ˈdeɪ tə ˈdeɪ ˈbeɪsɪs/

      UK /ɒn ə ˈdei tə ˈdei ˈbeisis/

      • other
      • Happening regularly every day as a routine.
      B1
      More
    • on board

      US /ɑn bɔrd/

      UK /ɔn bɔ:d/

      • Phrase
      • Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
      • Adverb
      • On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • on second thought

      US /ɑn ˈsɛkənd θɔt/

      UK /ɔn ˈsekənd θɔ:t/

      • Phrase
      • After reconsidering; changing one's mind.
      A1
      More
    • on the fly

      US /ɑn ði flai/

      UK /ɔn ðə flai/

      • Phrase
      • While in motion or progress; spontaneously; without prior planning or preparation.
      • Adjective
      • (Of computing processes) performed while running a program, rather than in advance.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      More
    • on the way

      US /ɑn ði we/

      UK /ɔn ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • During the journey to a particular place.
      A1
      More
    • on time

      US /ɑn taɪm/

      UK /ɔn taim/

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

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • An individual existence; a person or creature.
      • A single entity or individual, especially in a philosophical or spiritual context.
      A1
      More
    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
      A1
      More
    • out of the way

      US /aʊt ʌv ði we/

      UK /aut ɔv ðə wei/

      • Adjective
      • Remote; isolated.
      • No longer obstructing or hindering.
      • Phrase
      • Not obstructing or impeding progress; in a position where one does not cause an obstruction.
      • Completed; finished; no longer needing attention.
      B1
      More
    • over the edge

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a state of emotional or mental breakdown; beyond the limits of what one can handle.
      • Beyond the physical boundary or brink of something.
      B1
      More
    • pack up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put things into boxes and take them home
      A1
      More
    • paid off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give money to get person to do something; bribe
      • To give money to settle a debt
      • Transitive Verb
      • To have bribed someone.
      • To have paid a debt in full.
      A1
      More
    • parasitic

      US /ˌpærəˈsɪtɪk/

      UK /ˌpærəˈsɪtɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Living on larger plant/animal and dependent on it
      • Exploiting or preying on others; living off another's resources.
      B2
      More
    • pass by

      US /pæs baɪ/

      UK /pɑ:s bai/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go past someone or something.
      • To elapse; for time to go by.
      C2
      More
    • pine

      US /paɪn/

      UK /paɪn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Tall pointed evergreen tree with needlelike leaves
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To feel sad because you miss someone
      B1TOEIC
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    • plant

      US /plænt/

      UK /plɑ:nt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Factory or a place where things are made
      • Living thing with leaves and roots growing in soil
      • Transitive Verb
      • To firmly position something (in the ground)
      • To put seeds, flowers, trees in the ground
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • powder

      US /ˈpaʊdɚ/

      UK /'paʊdə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
      • Dry and light form of snow
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply a dust onto the body or face
      • To reduce to powder; pulverize.
      B1
      More
    • rat race

      US /ræt res/

      UK /ræt reis/

      • Noun
      • A way of life in which people are caught up in a fiercely competitive struggle for wealth or power.
      • A strenuous, wearisome, and usually competitive activity or routine.
      A2
      More
    • ride off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave on horseback or other vehicle.
      A2
      More
    • right back

      US /raɪt bæk/

      UK /rait bæk/

      • Interjection
      • Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
      • Adverb
      • Immediately; very soon after going.
      A1
      More
    • rule of thumb

      US /rul ʌv θʌm/

      UK /ru:l ɔv θʌm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A practical and approximate way of doing or measuring something.
      • A broadly accurate guide or principle, based on practice rather than theory.
      A1
      More
    • scenery

      US /ˈsinəri/

      UK /'si:nərɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Stage props during a play; a country view
      • Natural views of an area
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • set up

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
      A1
      More
    • shout out

      US /ʃaʊt aʊt/

      UK /ʃaut aut/

      • Noun
      • A public expression of greeting or praise.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To publicly mention or acknowledge someone or something.
      • To publicly acknowledge or thank someone.
      A2
      More
    • sleep out

      US /slip aʊt/

      UK /sli:p aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To sleep outside, usually for pleasure or because you have no home.
      A1
      More
    • smell

      US /smɛl/

      UK /smel/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a particular odor
      • Transitive Verb
      • To sense that something is not right
      • To notice a particular odor
      A2
      More
    • smell out

      US /smɛl aʊt/

      UK /smel aʊt/

      • other
      • To discover or find something by careful searching.
      B2
      More
    • sneak up

      US /snik ʌp/

      UK /sni:k ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To approach someone quietly and unnoticed.
      A1
      More
    • spinach

      US /ˈspɪnɪtʃ/

      UK /ˈspɪnɪtʃ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Vegetable with dark green leaves, full of iron
      B2
      More
    • spot

      US /spɑt/

      UK /spɒt/

      • Noun
      • A certain place or area
      • A difficult time; awkward situation
      • Transitive Verb
      • To see someone or something by chance
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • squirrel

      US /ˈskwɚrəl, ˈskwʌr-/

      UK /'skwɪrəl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small furry tree-living animal with a big tail
      B2
      More
    • stare down

      US /stɛr daʊn/

      UK /stɛə daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look at someone in a very direct and forceful way in order to intimidate them or make them feel uncomfortable.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      More
    • steep

      US /stip/

      UK /sti:p/

      • Adjective
      • Very expensive
      • Rising or falling very sharply, as a cliff or hill
      • Transitive Verb
      • To fill with a certain quality, e.g. history
      • To put a thing in a liquid for some time
      B1TOEIC
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    • step back

      US /stɛp bæk/

      UK /step bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move backwards; to move away from something.
      • To take a break from something; to gain perspective.
      A1
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    • stop by

      US /stɑp baɪ/

      UK /stɔp bai/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To visit someone or some place for a short time
      A1
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    • stove

      US /stov/

      UK /stəuv/

      • Noun
      • Device that burns fuel for heating or cooking
      B1
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    • suppose

      US /səˈpoʊz/

      UK /sə'pəʊz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or guess what might happen
      • Conjunction
      • What if
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • tag on

      US /tæg ɑn/

      UK /tæg ɒn/

      • other
      • To add something extra or join a group or activity.
      B2
      More
    • take back

      US /tek bæk/

      UK /teik bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
      • To return something you bought to the store
      • Transitive Verb
      • To retract or withdraw a statement or claim.
      • To regain possession of something.
      A1
      More
    • take down

      US /tek daʊn/

      UK /teik daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To capture physically
      • To break something into pieces, e.g. a radio
      A1
      More
    • take in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To allow to enter; receive as a guest
      • To include or add
      • Transitive Verb
      • To absorb (liquid).
      • To understand or comprehend something.
      A1
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    • take out

      US /tek aʊt/

      UK /teik aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To apply for and get a license
      • To take someone on a date
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
      A1
      More
    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
      More
    • taste

      US /test/

      UK /teɪst/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
      • Flavor in your mouth from food or drink
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To experience something
      • To experience the flavor of food, drink
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • taste good

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a pleasant flavor.
      A1
      More
    • texture

      US /ˈtɛkstʃɚ/

      UK /ˈtekstʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Quality from different elements, as in music
      • Look and feel of a substance or material
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give a particular look or feel to a surface
      B1
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    • the following

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Next in order or sequence.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • What is about to be said or written.
      B1
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

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

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
      A1
      More
    • thumbs up

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
      • A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
      • Noun (plural)
      • Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
      A1
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
      More
    • to taste

      US /tu teɪst/

      UK /tu teɪst/

      • other
      • Add an ingredient according to your preference.
      A2
      More
    • toilet

      US /'tɔɪlət/

      UK /ˈtɔɪlət/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Room where you go to urinate or excrete; bathroom
      • A fixture in a bathroom used for urination and defecation.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To wash and take care of your body
      A2
      More
    • trail

      US /trel/

      UK /treɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Series of marks or signs left by something moving
      • Rough path, as through a forest or field
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To follow behind someone
      • To be losing to a competitor
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • trip

      US /trɪp/

      UK /trɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To release an electrical switch
      • To fall by catching your foot on something
      • Noun
      • Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
      • Journey or visit to a place
      A2
      More
    • trip up

      US /trɪp ʌp/

      UK /trip ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause someone to fall by putting something in their way or by catching their feet.
      • To cause someone to make a mistake, especially by asking them a difficult question.
      A1
      More
    • turn on

      US /tɚn ɑn/

      UK /tə:n ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause someone to be interested or excited
      • Transitive Verb
      • To activate or switch on a device or appliance.
      • To suddenly attack or criticize someone.
      A1
      More
    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
      A1
      More
    • 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
      A1
      More
    • valley

      US /ˈvæli/

      UK /'vælɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area between mountains with river running through
      • The internal angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof surfaces.
      A2
      More
    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
      A1
      More
    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
      A1
      More
    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
      More
    • work together

      US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
      A1
      More
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

    Vocabulary
    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

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

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    brave

    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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