Vocabulary

  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
  • have to: Must do
  • set up
  • at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • before long: Soon; in a short time.
  • around the bend: Crazy; insane
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
  • piss off: To leave or go away, used especially as a rude way of telling someone to go away
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • together with: In addition to; along with.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
  • turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • tv show: A television program.
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
  • get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • over the hill: Considered to be too old to perform effectively.
  • pass out: To distribute or hand out papers to people
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
  • pissed off: Angry or annoyed.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • anything goes: There are no rules or restrictions; anything is acceptable or possible.
  • start on: To begin or start doing something.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
  • stop in: To visit a place briefly, usually on the way to somewhere else.
  • not surprisingly: In a way that is not unexpected or predictable.
  • in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • shit out: To produce something quickly and in large quantities, often of low quality.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • sink in: (Of an idea) to slowly be understood or felt
  • before dark: At or prior to the time when it gets dark outside.
  • rough around the edges: Imperfect or unsophisticated but basically good.
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
  • off the grid: Not depending on public utilities, especially the supply of electricity.
  • also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
  • wait around: To wait idly or without a specific purpose.
  • time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
  • in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • team up with: To join with someone in order to work on something together.
  • show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
  • get here: To arrive at a specific location.
  • go away: To go on vacation
  • melt away: To disappear gradually.
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • speak: To be able to use a certain language
  • town: Small city
  • country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • night: Time when sun does not shine
  • meet: To provide something that is necessary
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • nice: Being attractive or of high quality or value
  • long: Person's name
  • group: Two or more musicians who play music together
  • show: To be easily seen or displayed
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
  • foreign: Being of a different place or country
  • war: Situation where armies fight each other
  • camp: A (military) base
  • finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
  • area: Amount of measured space
  • arrive: To reach the place you are traveling to
  • trip: To release an electrical switch
  • heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
  • neighboring: Being near or beside someone or something
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • general: Widespread, normal or usual
  • jungle: Tropical area with many wild plants and animals
  • eastern: Being in the area to the east
  • government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
  • complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
  • fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
  • bunch: A group of things of the same kind
  • operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
  • stupid: Not intelligent; lacking ability to learn easily
  • tin: Metal container used for storing e.g. food
  • beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
  • progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
  • involve: To have or be included as a part of something
  • fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
  • celebrity: A (famous) entertainer known by many people
  • conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
  • armed: To activate a weapon or bomb for use
  • rebel: Person who fights against established government
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • supply: Availability of products and services for use
  • commander: Person with authority who commands or controls
  • bush: A wooden plant that is smaller than a tree
  • reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
  • territory: Area of land defended by an animal
  • mud: Soft, wet dirt
  • bend: To become curved or no longer straight
  • mining: To place a bomb in the ground or the sea
  • trek: Slow or difficult journey
  • insanely: In an insane manner
  • labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
  • aid: To help others and provide things
  • humanitarian: Person who tries to help those in a crisis
  • militia: Local armed forces to assist the police
  • jurisdiction: Specific area of legal authority
  • genocide: Deliberate destruction of a group of people
  • motorcycle: Motorbike; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
  • shorthand: Abbreviated writing; symbols used by secretary
  • curse: To use offensive language when angry; swear
  • patriotic: Having a great love for your country
  • blessing: To make something holy by saying a special prayer
  • piss: To be angry
  • creepy: Scary; annoying or unpleasant
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    • aid

      US /ed/

      UK /eɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To help others and provide things
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Action of giving help to others
      • Money or help given to those who need it
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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    • also known as

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Also called; alternatively named.
      • Identified by another term; synonymous with.
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    • anything goes

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • There are no rules or restrictions; anything is acceptable or possible.
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    • armed

      US /ɑːrmd/

      UK /ɑ:md/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To activate a weapon or bomb for use
      • To give a gun or other weapon to a person or group
      • Adjective
      • Having weapons ready to use against others
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    • around the bend

      US /əˈraʊnd ði bɛnd/

      UK /əˈraund ðə bend/

      • Adjective
      • Crazy; insane
      • Phrase
      • Not far away; nearby but out of sight
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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 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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    • at times

      US /æt taɪmz/

      UK /æt taɪmz/

      • Phrase
      • Sometimes; occasionally.
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    • basically

      US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/

      UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • Used before you explain something simply, clearly
      • In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
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    • beat

      US /bit/

      UK /bi:t/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move in regular motions in order to push blood
      • Transitive Verb
      • To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
      • To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
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    • before dark

      US /bɪˈfɔɚ ˈdɑrk/

      UK /biˈfɔ: ˈdɑ:k/

      • other
      • At or prior to the time when it gets dark outside.
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    • before long

      US /bɪˈfɔr lɔŋ/

      UK /biˈfɔ: lɔŋ/

      • Phrase
      • Soon; in a short time.
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    • bend

      US /bɛnd/

      UK /bend/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To become curved or no longer straight
      • To move your body so that it is not straight up
      • Noun
      • When a road changes direction; turn
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    • blessing

      US /ˈblɛsɪŋ/

      UK /'blesɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something holy by saying a special prayer
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act making something holy by special prayers
      • God's favor and protection.
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    • bunch

      US /bʌntʃ/

      UK /bʌntʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A group of things of the same kind
      • A group of people.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To group people or things closely together
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    • bush

      US /bʊʃ/

      UK /bʊʃ/

      • Noun
      • A wooden plant that is smaller than a tree
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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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    • carry on

      US /ˈkæri ɑn/

      UK /ˈkæri ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
      • To continue or keep doing something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To continue doing something
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    • celebrity

      US /səˈlɛbrɪti/

      UK /sə'lebrətɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • A (famous) entertainer known by many people
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The state of being well-known or famous.
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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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    • commander

      US /kəˈmændə(r)/

      UK /kəˈmɑ:ndə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person with authority who commands or controls
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    • complicate

      US /ˈkɑ:mplɪkeɪt/

      UK /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make more difficult to do, understand or use
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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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    • creepy

      US /'kri:pɪ/

      UK /'kri:pɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Scary; annoying or unpleasant
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    • curse

      US /kɚs/

      UK /kɜ:s/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To use offensive language when angry; swear
      • Noun
      • Act to cause trouble to others
      • A word or phrase used to express anger or annoyance.
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    • eastern

      US /ˈi:stərn/

      UK /ˈi:stən/

      • Adjective
      • Being in the area to the east
      • Concerning countries that are in the east
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    • for some reason

      US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/

      UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/

      • Phrase
      • For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
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    • for the rest

      US /fɔr ði rɛst/

      UK /fɔ: ðə rest/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning the remaining people or things.
      • During the remaining part of a period of time.
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    • foreign

      US /ˈfɔ:rən/

      UK /ˈfɒrən/

      • Adjective
      • Being of a different place or country
      • Strange; different from ones found at home
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    • genocide

      US /ˈdʒɛnəˌsaɪd/

      UK /ˈdʒenəsaɪd/

      • Noun
      • Deliberate destruction of a group of people
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    • get here

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To arrive at a specific location.
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    • get past

      US /ɡɛt pæst/

      UK /ɡet pɑːst/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
      • To move beyond someone or something that is blocking your way.
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    • go away

      US /ɡo əˈwe/

      UK /ɡəu əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go on vacation
      • To leave; depart.
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • humanitarian

      US /hju:ˌmænɪˈteriən/

      UK /hju:ˌmænɪˈteəriən/

      • Noun
      • Person who tries to help those in a crisis
      • Adjective
      • Concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare.
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    • in general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
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    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in the dark

      US /ɪn ði dɑrk/

      UK /in ðə dɑ:k/

      • Adjective
      • Uninformed about something; unaware.
      • Phrase
      • In a state of secrecy or ignorance.
      • In a place with little or no light.
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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 meantime

      US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/

      • Phrase
      • During the time between two events; meanwhile.
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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 world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
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    • in town

      US /ɪn taʊn/

      UK /in taun/

      • Phrase
      • Present or available in the local area or city.
      • Available or present in a particular place.
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    • insanely

      US /ɪn'seɪnlɪ/

      UK /ɪn'seɪnlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In an insane manner
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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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    • involve

      US /ɪnˈvɑlv/

      UK /ɪn'vɒlv/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To have or be included as a part of something
      • To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
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    • jungle

      US /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/

      UK /'dʒʌŋɡl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Tropical area with many wild plants and animals
      • Environment which is difficult, harsh, or complex
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    • jurisdiction

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      UK

      • Noun
      • Specific area of legal authority
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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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    • lead to

      US /lid tu/

      UK /li:d tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To result in some action
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have something as a consequence or result.
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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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    • 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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    • melt away

      US /mɛlt əˈwe/

      UK /melt əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To disappear gradually.
      • To become gradually smaller or less.
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    • militia

      US /məˈlɪʃə/

      UK /məˈlɪʃə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Local armed forces to assist the police
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    • mining

      US /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

      UK /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To place a bomb in the ground or the sea
      • To dig into the earth or sea to obtain minerals
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of digging to get coal, gold, silver etc.
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    • motorcycle

      US /ˈmotɚˌsaɪkəl/

      UK /ˈməʊtəsaɪkl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Motorbike; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
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    • mud

      US /mʌd/

      UK /mʌd/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Soft, wet dirt
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    • neighboring

      US /'neɪbərɪŋ/

      UK /'neɪbərɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Being near or beside someone or something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be located next to or near something.
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    • not surprisingly

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a way that is not unexpected or predictable.
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    • off the grid

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not depending on public utilities, especially the supply of electricity.
      • In a remote location, away from public attention or scrutiny.
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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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    • 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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    • over the hill

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Considered to be too old to perform effectively.
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    • pass out

      US /pæs aʊt/

      UK /pɑ:s aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To distribute or hand out papers to people
      • To faint; lose consciousness
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    • pass through

      US /pæs θru/

      UK /pɑ:s θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
      • To go through something; to move from one side to the other of something.
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    • patriotic

      US /ˌpeɪtriˈɑ:tɪk/

      UK /ˌpeɪtriˈɒtɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Having a great love for your country
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    • piss off

      US /pɪs ɔf/

      UK /pis ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave or go away, used especially as a rude way of telling someone to go away
      • To go away; leave.
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    • pissed off

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Angry or annoyed.
      • Disgusted or bored
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go away; leave
      • To annoy someone
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    • progress

      US /ˈprɑɡˌrɛs, -rəs, ˈproˌɡrɛs/

      UK /'prəʊɡres/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move forward or toward a place or goal
      • To make progress; develop or improve.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of moving forward
      • The process of improving or developing something over a period of time.
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    • reality

      US /riˈælɪti/

      UK /rɪ'ælətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
      • The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined.
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    • rebel

      US / rɪˈbɛl/

      UK /'rebl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who fights against established government
      • Person who insists on doing things their way
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fight against an established government/power
      • To resist and fight against existing authority
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    • rough around the edges

      US /rʌf əˈraʊnd ðə ˈɛdʒɪz/

      UK /rʌf əˈraund ðə ˈedʒɪz/

      • other
      • Imperfect or unsophisticated but basically good.
      B2
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    • 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.
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    • shit out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To produce something quickly and in large quantities, often of low quality.
      • To expel waste from the body.
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    • shorthand

      US /ˈʃɔrtˌhænd/

      UK /ˈʃɔ:thænd/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Abbreviated writing; symbols used by secretary
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    • show off

      US /ʃo ɔf/

      UK /ʃəu ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
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    • show up

      US /ʃo ʌp/

      UK /ʃəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
      • To be noticeably better than (someone else)
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    • sink in

      US /sɪŋk ɪn/

      UK /siŋk in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of an idea) to slowly be understood or felt
      • To penetrate a surface.
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    • start on

      US /stɑrt ɑn/

      UK /stɑ:t ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or start doing something.
      • To criticize or complain to someone repeatedly.
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    • 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.
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    • stop in

      US /stɑp ɪn/

      UK /stɔp in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To visit a place briefly, usually on the way to somewhere else.
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    • stupid

      US /ˈstu:pɪd/

      UK /ˈstju:pɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Not intelligent; lacking ability to learn easily
      • Noun
      • A stupid person.
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    • supply

      US /səˈplaɪ/

      UK /sə'plaɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Availability of products and services for use
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give or sell goods to others for their use
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    • symbol of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
      • A visible sign of something intangible.
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    • team up with

      US /tim ʌp wɪð/

      UK /ti:m ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To join with someone in order to work on something together.
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    • territory

      US /ˈtɛrɪˌtɔri, -ˌtori/

      UK /'terətrɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area of land defended by an animal
      • Area of particular knowledge or experience
      B1TOEIC
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • 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.
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    • time out

      US /taɪm aʊt/

      UK /taim aut/

      • Noun
      • A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
      • A period of isolation as a form of discipline.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To call a temporary suspension of play in a game.
      A1
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    • tin

      US /tɪn/

      UK /tɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Metal container used for storing e.g. food
      • Metal that cans are often made from
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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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    • together with

      US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/

      UK /təˈɡeðə wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; along with.
      • Including; as well as.
      A1
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    • trek

      US /trɛk/

      UK /trek/

      • Noun
      • Slow or difficult journey
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make your way slowly and painfully
      • To go on a difficult (often walking) journey
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    • 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
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    • turned out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive for a public event or entertainment
      • To happen to be in the end
      • Transitive Verb
      • To extinguish or switch off lights.
      A1
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    • tv show

      US /ˈtiˈvi ʃo/

      UK /ˈti:ˈvi: ʃəu/

      • Noun
      • A television program.
      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
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    • wait around

      US /wet əˈraʊnd/

      UK /weit əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait idly or without a specific purpose.
      A2
      More
    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

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

      US /wɔr/

      UK /wɔ:(r)/

      • Noun
      • Situation where armies fight each other
      A2
      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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