Vocabulary

  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
  • found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
  • lie with: To have sexual intercourse with someone.
  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • at sea
  • have to: Must do
  • deal out: To distribute something, especially playing cards or portions of something.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • wait on: To serve customers in a restaurant, shop, etc.
  • rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
  • sleep together: To share the same bed or sleep in the same place with someone.
  • burst out: To suddenly express an emotion or sound.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • under a spell: Being magically controlled or fascinated.
  • run away with: To go away with someone, e.g. for secret marriage
  • in check: Under control; restrained.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • often seen: Frequently observed; commonly encountered.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • such as: For example; like
  • check out
  • society: A group who meet to share values or interests
  • pregnant: Carrying your unborn baby inside you
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • jealous: Wishing you were like someone or had their things
  • trap: Device used for catching animals
  • release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
  • raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
  • prophecy: Statement that something will happen in the future
  • responsible: Being the cause of something that has occurred
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • magnificent: Splendid; brilliant; extremely good
  • fellow: Man or a boy
  • ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
  • role: Character played by an actor
  • prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
  • naked: Not wearing any clothes; without covering
  • proceed: To continue to do something; carry on
  • guard: To keep watch over something to protect it
  • grudge: Ongoing anger toward someone who upset you
  • throne: Special elaborate chair on which king/queen sits
  • bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
  • soul: Central or basic part of something
  • decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
  • mortal: Destined to die; causing death
  • immortal: Not subject to death; that will never die
  • painful: Causing or feeling physical pain or hurt
  • rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
  • hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
  • deep: Complex and important
  • make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
  • mount: To attach something to something else
  • return: To hit something back to the other player or team
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • virgin: Someone who did not do a thing before; first timer
  • reside: To live in; dwell; to be present
  • famous: Excellent
  • begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
  • earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
  • age: To keep food, wine for a long time to improve it
  • give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
  • dead: Not alive
  • temple: A flat area on the side of the forehead
  • illegitimate: Contrary to or forbidden by law
  • bull: Large male animal such as a cow or elephant
  • genital: Concerning sexual organs
  • imprison: To put someone (e.g. a criminal) in prison
  • titan: Person gigantic or great in size or power
  • oracle: Wise person who tells the future
  • messenger: Someone who delivers things, e.g. by motor bike
  • protector: Person who cares for persons or property
  • thunderbolt: Discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
  • leapt: To enter or start something eagerly
  • underworld: Criminals as a group
  • minotaur: Mythical monster with a bull's head and man's body
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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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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
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    • at sea

      US /æt si/

      UK /æt si:/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Confused; not knowing what to do.
      A1
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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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    • bull

      US /bʊl/

      UK /bʊl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Large male animal such as a cow or elephant
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Nonsense; untrue or foolish statements
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    • burst out

      US /bɚst aʊt/

      UK /bə:st aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suddenly express an emotion or sound.
      • To leave a place suddenly and energetically.
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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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    • deal out

      US /dil aʊt/

      UK /di:l aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To distribute something, especially playing cards or portions of something.
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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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    • depending on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
      • Influenced or determined by.
      • Preposition
      • Subject to; contingent on
      • Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
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    • fellow

      US /ˈfɛlo/

      UK /'feləʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Man or a boy
      • Student paid to study and teach after college
      • Adjective
      • Being of the same kind
      • Sharing a particular activity, situation, or characteristic.
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    • found out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
      • To become known; be revealed.
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    • genital

      US /ˈdʒɛnɪtl/

      UK /'dʒenɪtl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning sexual organs
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    • grudge

      US /ɡrʌdʒ/

      UK /ɡrʌdʒ/

      • Noun
      • Ongoing anger toward someone who upset you
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    • guard

      US /ɡɑrd/

      UK /ɡɑ:d/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To keep watch over something to protect it
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Someone who watches a place or prevents escapes
      • A player in basketball whose primary role is to handle the ball and initiate the offense.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • illegitimate

      US /ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtəmɪt/

      UK /ˌɪləˈdʒɪtəmət/

      • Adjective
      • Contrary to or forbidden by law
      B2
      More
    • immortal

      US /ɪˈmɔ:rtl/

      UK /ɪˈmɔ:tl/

      • Adjective
      • Not subject to death; that will never die
      • Noun
      • Famous or godlike person who will never die
      B2
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    • imprison

      US /ɪmˈprɪzən/

      UK /ɪm'prɪzn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put someone (e.g. a criminal) in prison
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    • in check

      US /ɪn tʃɛk/

      UK /in tʃek/

      • Phrase
      • Under control; restrained.
      • Verified or confirmed to be correct or accurate.
      More
    • in love with

      US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Feeling romantic love for someone.
      • Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
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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 return

      US /ɪn rɪˈtɚn/

      UK /in riˈtə:n/

      • Adverb
      • As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
      • Phrase
      • As compensation or consideration for something.
      • As a reaction or response to 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, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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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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    • jealous

      US /ˈdʒɛləs/

      UK /ˈdʒeləs/

      • Adjective
      • Wishing you were like someone or had their things
      A2
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    • leapt

      US /lɛpt, lipt/

      UK /lept/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To enter or start something eagerly
      • (Of prices) to increase quickly by a large amount
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    • lie with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have sexual intercourse with someone.
      • To be the responsibility of someone.
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    • magnificent

      US /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/

      UK /mæɡ'nɪfɪsnt/

      • Adjective
      • Splendid; brilliant; extremely good
      • Extremely impressive or beautiful; characterized by grandeur.
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    • messenger

      US /ˈmɛsəndʒɚ/

      UK /ˈmesɪndʒə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Someone who delivers things, e.g. by motor bike
      • A program or application used for sending instant messages.
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    • minotaur

      US /ˈmɪnəˌtɔr, ˈmaɪnə-/

      UK /ˈmaɪnətɔ:(r)/

      • Noun
      • Mythical monster with a bull's head and man's body
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    • mortal

      US /ˈmɔrtl/

      UK /ˈmɔ:təl/

      • Adjective
      • Destined to die; causing death
      • Noun
      • People who will die
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    • mount

      US /maʊnt/

      UK /maʊnt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach something to something else
      • To set a picture, jewel etc. in
      • Noun
      • An attachment used to keep something in place
      • Horse that someone is riding
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    • naked

      US /ˈnekɪd/

      UK /ˈneɪkɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Not wearing any clothes; without covering
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    • of age

      US /əv eɪdʒ/

      UK /əv eɪdʒ/

      • other
      • Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
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    • often seen

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Frequently observed; commonly encountered.
      • Frequently observed, especially due to popularity or prevalence.
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    • oracle

      US /ˈɔrəkəl, ˈɑr-/

      UK /'ɒrəkl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Wise person who tells the future
      B2
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    • painful

      US /ˈpenfəl/

      UK /ˈpeɪnfl/

      • Adjective
      • Causing or feeling physical pain or hurt
      • Causing distress or unhappiness.
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    • pregnant

      US /ˈprɛɡnənt/

      UK /ˈpregnənt/

      • Adjective
      • Carrying your unborn baby inside you
      • Full of meaning or significance; suggestive.
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    • prison

      US /ˈprɪzən/

      UK /'prɪzn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
      • A state of confinement or captivity.
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    • proceed

      US /proʊˈsi:d/

      UK /prəˈsi:d/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To continue to do something; carry on
      • To go forward in a certain direction
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    • prophecy

      US /ˈprɑfɪsi/

      UK /'prɒfəsɪ/

      • Noun
      • Statement that something will happen in the future
      B2
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    • protector

      US /prəˈtɛktɚ/

      UK /prə'tektə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who cares for persons or property
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    • release

      US /rɪ'li:s/

      UK /rɪ'li:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To free someone from a responsibility or burden
      • To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
      • Noun
      • Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
      • Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
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    • reside

      US /rɪˈzaɪd/

      UK /rɪˈzaɪd/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To live in; dwell; to be present
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    • responsible

      US / rɪˈspɑnsəbəl/

      UK /rɪ'spɒnsəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being the cause of something that has occurred
      • Having the duty of dealing with something
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    • rise up

      US /raɪz ʌp/

      UK /raiz ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attempt to defeat government or ruler
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    • role

      US /rol/

      UK /rəʊl/

      • Noun
      • Character played by an actor
      • Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
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    • rule

      US /ruːl/

      UK /ruːl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that is normal and usually happens
      • Governmental control or power over a region
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To decide legally, especially in court
      • To have control or influence
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    • run away with

      US /rʌn əˈwe wɪð/

      UK /rʌn əˈwei wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go away with someone, e.g. for secret marriage
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    • sleep together

      US /slip təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /sli:p təˈgeðə/

      • other
      • To share the same bed or sleep in the same place with someone.
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    • society

      US /səˈsaɪɪti/

      UK /sə'saɪətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A group who meet to share values or interests
      • Group of people living together
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    • soul

      US /sol/

      UK /səʊl/

      • Noun
      • Central or basic part of something
      • Strong, deep emotion in speech or performance
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • take on

      US /tek ɑn/

      UK /teik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To acquire a new characteristic
      • To accept a new responsibility, role
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    • temple

      US /ˈtɛmpəl/

      UK /'templ/

      • Noun
      • A flat area on the side of the forehead
      • Place for worship in many religions
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    • throne

      US /θron/

      UK /θrəʊn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Special elaborate chair on which king/queen sits
      • Royal power; sovereignty.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To place on a throne; to enthrone.
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    • thunderbolt

      US /ˈθʌndɚˌbolt/

      UK /ˈθʌndəˌbəʊlt/

      • Noun
      • Discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
      C2
      More
    • titan

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • Person gigantic or great in size or power
      C2
      More
    • trap

      US /træp/

      UK /træp/

      • Countable Noun
      • Device used for catching animals
      • Vehicle pulled by a single horse
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use a device to catch animals or people
      • To hold, e.g. a nerve, so that it cannot move
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    • under a spell

      US /ˈʌndɚ ə spɛl/

      UK /ˈʌndə ə spel/

      • other
      • Being magically controlled or fascinated.
      B2
      More
    • underworld

      US /ˈʌndɚˌwə:ld/

      UK /'ʌndəwɜ:ld/

      • Noun
      • Criminals as a group
      B2
      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
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    • virgin

      US /ˈvɚdʒɪn/

      UK /ˈvɜ:dʒɪn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who did not do a thing before; first timer
      • Person who has never had sexual intercourse
      • Adjective
      • Never having had sexual intercourse
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    • wait on

      US /wet ɑn/

      UK /weit ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To serve customers in a restaurant, shop, etc.
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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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