Vocabulary

  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • blend in: To look or behave like the surrounding people so you are not easily noticed.
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • have to: Must do
  • on a whim: Based on a sudden desire or impulse; without planning.
  • of all time: The best or most significant in history.
  • revolve around: To have something as a main subject or purpose.
  • for fear of: Because of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
  • let down
  • on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
  • daily grind
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • break away: To escape from a situation suddenly
  • right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • fall short: To fail to reach a required or expected standard or goal.
  • break through: To move quickly through (wall, etc.) using force
  • want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
  • move ahead: To make progress; advance.
  • come up: To come closer to someone; approach
  • see it through: To continue until the end of a difficult or important task, project, or situation.
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • pop up: To appear suddenly.
  • blurt out: To say something suddenly and without thinking, often revealing something that should have been kept secret.
  • comes to terms: Reaches an agreement or compromise.
  • behind the curtain: Secretly; not in public view.
  • back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
  • at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
  • throw away: To fail to take advantage of a good chance
  • in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
  • third year: The third year of a course of study, especially at a university or college.
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • common humanity: The shared characteristics, feelings, and vulnerabilities that make us human.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • goes to show: To demonstrate or prove something.
  • kid around: To joke or behave playfully without seriousness.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • live out: To experience something, especially something that you have planned or hoped for.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • as such: Something previously stated or understood
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • fall out
  • episode: One separate event in a series of events
  • content: Being happy or satisfied
  • desperate: Being beyond hope; prepared to do anything
  • routine: Happening or done regularly or habitually
  • regret: Feeling of being sorry, as for what you didn't do
  • matter: To be of great importance; to count
  • determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
  • improve: To make, or become, something better
  • realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
  • character: Person in a story, movie or play
  • conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
  • force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
  • describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
  • commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
  • desire: To wish for, hope or want something
  • instrument: Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
  • crowd: To force too many things, people into
  • competition: Fighting against others to win something
  • series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
  • path: Method of living leading to a particular result
  • confront: To make someone, e.g. who has lied, face the truth
  • reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
  • settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
  • mature: Behaving like an adult
  • leap: To enter or start something eagerly
  • blend: To combine different elements or substances
  • suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
  • fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • resolve: To make a decision to do something
  • offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
  • shield: A family's coat of arms or insignia
  • determination: Will to achieve a goal despite difficulties
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • catch: Amount of something that has been caught
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • speechless: Temporarily unable to speak, as through shock
  • nag: To annoy someone by constantly complaining
  • unable: Not being able to do something
  • mask: To hide something so that it cannot be seen
  • ponytail: Hair style tied in a clump at the back of the head
  • wade: Person's name
  • liaison: Romantic relationship
  • finality: Quality of being final or definitely settled
  • tuba: Lowest brass wind instrument
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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 such

      US /æz sʌtʃ/

      UK /æz sʌtʃ/

      • Pronoun
      • Something previously stated or understood
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    • at best

      US /æt bɛst/

      UK /æt best/

      • Phrase
      • Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
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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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    • back down

      US /bæk daʊn/

      UK /bæk daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
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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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    • behind the curtain

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Secretly; not in public view.
      • In the space at the back of a curtain.
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    • blend

      US /blɛnd/

      UK /blend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To combine different elements or substances
      • To mix ingredients when cooking
      • Noun
      • Product known for mixing ingredients
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    • blend in

      US /blɛnd ɪn/

      UK /blend in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look or behave like the surrounding people so you are not easily noticed.
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    • blurt out

      US /blɚt aʊt/

      UK /blə:t aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To say something suddenly and without thinking, often revealing something that should have been kept secret.
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    • break away

      US /brek əˈwe/

      UK /breik əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To escape from a situation suddenly
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    • break through

      US /brek θru/

      UK /breik θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move quickly through (wall, etc.) using force
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    • character

      US /ˈkærəktɚ/

      UK /'kærəktə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person in a story, movie or play
      • Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
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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 from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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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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    • 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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    • comes to terms

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Reaches an agreement or compromise.
      • Accepts something unpleasant or difficult.
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    • commit

      US /kəˈmɪt/

      UK /kə'mɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To do something bad, usually a crime
      • To promise your permanent love or loyalty (to)
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    • common humanity

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The shared characteristics, feelings, and vulnerabilities that make us human.
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    • competition

      US /ˌkɑmpɪˈtɪʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Fighting against others to win something
      • A situation in which people or organizations compete with each other for something that not everyone can have.
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    • conflict

      US /ˈkɑnˌflɪkt/

      UK /'kɒnflɪkt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Argument or struggle between two or more parties
      • A serious disagreement or argument.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have opposite ideas; to disagree; To not match
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    • confront

      US /kənˈfrʌnt/

      UK /kən'frʌnt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone, e.g. who has lied, face the truth
      • (Of problem) to face someone who must deal with it
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    • content

      US /ˈkɑnˌtɛnt/

      UK /'kɒntent/

      • Adjective
      • Being happy or satisfied
      • In a state of peaceful happiness.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Information in something, e.g. book or computer
      • The subject matter of a book, speech, etc.
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    • crowd

      US /kraʊd/

      UK /kraʊd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To force too many things, people into
      • (Lots of people) to meet together in one place
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large group of people together in one place
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    • daily grind

      US /ˈdeli ɡraɪnd/

      UK /ˈdeili ɡraind/

      • Phrase
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    • desire

      US / dɪˈzaɪr/

      UK /dɪ'zaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To wish for, hope or want something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thing that is wished for or wanted
      • A strong feeling of sexual wanting.
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    • desperate

      US /ˈdɛspərɪt/

      UK /ˈdespərət/

      • Adjective
      • Being beyond hope; prepared to do anything
      • State of urgently wanting to go to the toilet
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    • determination

      US /dɪˌtɚməˈneʃən/

      UK /dɪˌtɜ:mɪˈneɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Will to achieve a goal despite difficulties
      • The act of finding out or establishing something exactly, usually as the result of research or calculation.
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    • determine

      US /dɪˈtɚmɪn/

      UK /dɪ'tɜ:mɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To control exactly how something will be or act
      • To establish the facts about; discover
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    • episode

      US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/

      UK /'epɪsəʊd/

      • Noun
      • One separate event in a series of events
      • Show which is part of a larger story
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    • fall out

      US /fɔl aʊt/

      UK /fɔ:l aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop being friends with; have a disagreement
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    • fall short

      US /fɔl ʃɔrt/

      UK /fɔ:l ʃɔ:t/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fail to reach a required or expected standard or goal.
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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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    • finality

      US /faɪˈnælɪti, fə-/

      UK /faɪˈnæləti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being final or definitely settled
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    • for fear of

      US /fɔr fɪr ʌv/

      UK /fɔ: fiə ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Because of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
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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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    • goes to show

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To demonstrate or prove something.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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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 on

      US

      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 the first place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
      • From the beginning; initially.
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    • in touch

      US /ɪn tʌtʃ/

      UK /in tʌtʃ/

      • Adjective
      • Having contact or communication with someone.
      • Aware of or informed about something.
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    • in with

      US /ɪn wɪð/

      UK /in wið/

      • Phrase
      • Fashionable or popular at the moment.
      • Having influence or favor with someone.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
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    • instrument

      US /ˈɪnstrəmənt/

      UK /'ɪnstrəmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
      • Legal document
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    • kid around

      US /kɪd əˈraʊnd/

      UK /kid əˈraʊnd/

      • other
      • To joke or behave playfully without seriousness.
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    • leap

      US /lip/

      UK /li:p/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To enter or start something eagerly
      • (Of prices) to increase quickly by a large amount
      • Noun
      • (Of prices) a quick large increase
      • A large forward step or jump
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    • let down

      US /lɛt daʊn/

      UK /let daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To disappoint someone (e.g. by breaking a promise)
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    • liaison

      US /liˈeɪzɑ:n/

      UK /liˈeɪzn/

      • Noun
      • Romantic relationship
      • Relationship involving sharing information
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    • live for

      US /liv fɔr/

      UK /liv fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
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    • live out

      US /liv aʊt/

      UK /liv aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To experience something, especially something that you have planned or hoped for.
      • To live somewhere that is not the place where you work.
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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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    • mask

      US /mæsk/

      UK /mɑ:sk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hide something so that it cannot be seen
      • To hide something so that it cannot be seen
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Covering to hide or disguise the face
      • Way of pretending to behave that is not real
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    • mature

      US /məˈtʃʊr/

      UK /məˈtʃʊə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Behaving like an adult
      • Being fully developed physically
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Wine, cheese) To age to improve its taste
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    • move ahead

      US /muv əˈhɛd/

      UK /mu:v əˈhed/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make progress; advance.
      • To start or proceed with something.
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    • nag

      US /næɡ/

      UK /næg/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To annoy someone by constantly complaining
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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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    • of all time

      US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/

      UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/

      • Adjective
      • The best or most significant in history.
      • Phrase
      • Ever; in all of history.
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    • on a whim

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Based on a sudden desire or impulse; without planning.
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    • on the line

      US /ɑn ði laɪn/

      UK /ɔn ðə lain/

      • Phrase
      • At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
      • Having a great deal of responsibility.
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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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    • path

      US /pæθ, pɑθ/

      UK /pɑ:θ/

      • Noun
      • Method of living leading to a particular result
      • Track made with stones, by walking over the ground
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    • ponytail

      US /ˈpoʊniteɪl/

      UK /ˈpəʊniteɪl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Hair style tied in a clump at the back of the head
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    • pop up

      US /pɑp ʌp/

      UK /pɔp ʌp/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To appear suddenly.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appear suddenly and unexpectedly.
      • To appear on a computer screen.
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    • reach

      US /ritʃ/

      UK /ri:tʃ/

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

      US /rɪˈɡrɛt/

      UK /rɪ'ɡret/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of being sorry, as for what you didn't do
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To feel sorrow or guilt, as for what you didn't do
      • Used to express apology or sadness.
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    • resolve

      US /rɪˈzɑlv/

      UK /rɪ'zɒlv/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a decision to do something
      • To find an answer, solution to a problem/ question
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Firm determination to do something.
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    • revolve around

      US /rɪˈvɑlv əˈraʊnd/

      UK /riˈvɔlv əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have something as a main subject or purpose.
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    • right in front

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
      • In a position where something is easily visible or obvious.
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    • routine

      US /ruˈtin/

      UK /ru:ˈti:n/

      • Adjective
      • Happening or done regularly or habitually
      • Always the same; boring through lack of variety
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Regular or habitual way of behaving or doing
      • Series of actions that make up a performance
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    • see it through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue until the end of a difficult or important task, project, or situation.
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    • settle

      US /ˈsɛtl/

      UK /'setl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
      • To complete or finalize e.g. a contract or debt
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become accustomed to a new environment
      • (Of liquids) to move to the bottom of a container
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    • shield

      US /ʃild/

      UK /ʃi:ld/

      • Noun
      • A family's coat of arms or insignia
      • Device used to protect from a harmful force
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover (e.g. your face) so as to hide from
      • To cover from a dangerous or harmful force
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    • speechless

      US /ˈspitʃlɪs/

      UK /'spi:tʃləs/

      • Adjective
      • Temporarily unable to speak, as through shock
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    • third year

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The third year of a course of study, especially at a university or college.
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    • throw away

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fail to take advantage of a good chance
      • To put things in the trash
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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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    • tuba

      US /ˈtu:bə/

      UK /ˈtju:bə/

      • Noun
      • Lowest brass wind instrument
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    • turn to

      US /tɚn tu/

      UK /tə:n tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
      • To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
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    • unable

      US /ʌnˈebəl/

      UK /ʌnˈeɪbl/

      • Adjective
      • Not being able to do something
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    • wade

      US /wed/

      UK /weɪd/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To walk in shallow water
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    • want in

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To desire to participate or be included in something.
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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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    How Warm It Sounds | Why Hibike! Euphonium Is My Favorite Anime

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    chien𖧶 posted on 2019/09/23
    Ever wondered why some anime just *stick* with you? Dive into the heartwarming world of "Hibike! Euphonium" and discover how this series explores themes of growth and performance anxiety, perfect for aspiring musicians! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and practice understanding situational dialogue as you explore this beloved Kyoto Animation series.

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