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Vocabulary

in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
at the moment: At this time; now
all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
at once: Immediately; without delay
from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
at least: As a minimum
in truth: In fact; actually; really
look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
go on: To continue doing something
lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
on the point of: About to do something very soon.
on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
as well as: Also; in addition to
in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
in the presence of: While someone or something else is present.
spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
at the corner: Situated where two streets or edges meet at an angle.
in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
bend down: To bend your body toward the floor
in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
in sooth: In truth; really or truly (archaic or literary).
in consequence: As a result; therefore.
at length: In detail; fully
at intervals: Occurring with breaks of time in between.
together with: In addition to; along with.
in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
out of breath: Having difficulty breathing, often after physical exertion.
in accordance with: In agreement with; following
secret of: The key or hidden information that explains something.
wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
at the door of: Located very close to the entrance or opening of a place.
burst into: To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
by heart: Learned or memorized perfectly.
at ease
for pity's sake: An expression showing frustration or pleading urgently.
on tiptoe: Walking quietly with raised heels to avoid making noise.
hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
on account of: Because of.
account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
in parallel: Done at the same time; simultaneously.
from top to bottom: Completely or thoroughly; in every part.
tone with: To be consistent or appropriate in style or mood.
in play: In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
at hand: Close by; readily available.
at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
of course: Sure ; Certainly
no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
break out
speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
pass by: To go past someone or something.
in motion: Moving; not stationary.
man up: To behave in a braver or more resilient way; to face a difficult situation with courage.
look upon: To consider or regard in a particular way.
come up: To come closer to someone; approach
as you wish: A polite way of granting a request or giving permission.
on the alert: Being watchful and ready to react immediately.
burst out: To suddenly express an emotion or sound.
lie with: To have sexual intercourse with someone.
for fear of: Because of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
part with: To give something away; relinquish possession of something.
make with: To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
draw out: To lengthen (far beyond the normal limits)
show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
attentive to: Paying close attention to someone or something.
in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
become of: To happen or become the result of something.
in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
on the carpet: Called for a reprimand or formal criticism.
for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
in faith: Truly; certainly; indeed.
in company with: Accompanied or together with others.
by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
in conclusion: Used to indicate a summary or final point.
as against: Compared with; in contrast to.
chance on: To find or discover something unexpectedly.
fly out: To leave a place by airplane.
with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
push on: To continue with some effort; persevere
pour out: To serve a drink by letting it flow from a container.
on the square: Behaving honestly and fairly.
know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
on the double: Very quickly; immediately
at last: Finally; after a long delay.
like a man: To act bravely or responsibly.
in passing: Mentioned briefly or casually without focus.
come from: To have as your native country or city
on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
lights up: Third-person singular present tense of to illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
see through: To realize the truth about
turn over: To lose possession of a ball in sports
in particular: Specifically; especially.
on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
provided with: Past tense of providing; supplied or equipped someone with something.
a few moments: A short period of time
to the left: In or toward the left direction.
lay in: To provide stocks (e.g. for the winter)
such as: For example; like
pour forth: To emit or express something freely and abundantly.
on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
end in: To have something as the final result.
hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
brush away: To remove something by sweeping or wiping with a brush or hand.
hold in: To hide your emotions and not let them show
in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
wall in: To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
in capital letters: Written using uppercase letters only.
come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
in a fair way: Making good progress toward a goal or result.
in point: Relevant; pertinent
get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
to do with: To be about something; concern
round to: To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
hanging out: To spend time with your friends
in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
at the feet of: Being in a position of submission or deep respect near someone.
pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
in the act: While performing an action, especially something wrong or illegal.
beneath the surface: In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
in the open: Publicly; not secret.
to boot: In addition; as well; besides.
in glass: Kept inside glass containers or greenhouses for protection or display.
left open: Not closed, ajar.
up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
come forth: To appear; to emerge.
with dignity: In a manner that shows respect and seriousness.
ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
in the least: Not at all; to the smallest degree.
on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
on the watch: Being alert and carefully observing for something.
on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
the following: Next in order or sequence.
see stars: To feel dizzy or confused, usually after a blow to the head.
in the name of heaven: An exclamation showing shock or protest.
in pursuit: Following or chasing someone or something, typically to catch them.
by chance: Accidentally; without planning.
in circulation: Available and being used by the public.
clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
chop up: To cut something into small pieces.
in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
slip into: To quickly put on (a piece of clothing).
hard by: Very near or close to something.
at your service: Willing and able to help you.
in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
in the black: Operating with a profit; not in debt.
at the point of: Just about to do something or reach a state.
on fire: Very successful or popular
in hand: In one's possession or control.
stand out
on the bench: Not actively playing in a game; in reserve.
closer than: Nearer in distance compared to something else.
in order that: With the purpose or intention that.
on the verge of: Very near to doing or experiencing something.
condemned to: To be destined for a particular fate, usually negative.
at the sight of: When seeing something, especially suddenly or unexpectedly.
care for: To want or desire a thing
descend upon: To arrive somewhere in large numbers suddenly.
red hot: Extremely hot; heated to a point of glowing red.
man: Humans in general, including male and female
young: At an early stage of existence; not mature
door: You walk through this when you go in a room
girl: A female child; a young woman
brother: A boy or man who shares a parent with you
head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
poor: Inferior; below the normal standard
arm: To activate a weapon or bomb for use
good: Proper, appropriate or right
hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
window: Opening in a wall or door to let in light
love: Person's name
beautiful: Having dome something well
face: To cover a surface with something like paint
chair: A person in charge of an official meeting
moment: Very short or brief period of time
dancer: People who move their body with rhythm to music
air: Mixture of gases around the earth that we breathe
fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
purse: Small bag for carrying money and other things
officer: Person of high position in an organization
king: Person considered the best or top at something
soul: Central or basic part of something
neck: Part of the body joining the head and the body
cousin: Child of your uncle or aunt
square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
turn: To become (a particular age)
corner: To force into a position impossible to escape from
fire: Heat and the flame produced when burning
art: Creative skill using the imagination e.g. painting
captain: Title of a senior officer in the military
reply: Answer to someone's question
goat: Small animal with beard and horns
priest: Person who can perform ceremonies in a religion
smile: To put up the corners of mouth to show happiness
remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
tower: Tall, narrow building
spider: Small creature with 8 legs that spins cobwebs
silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
charm: Quality of making people like you; attractiveness
suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
voice: Ability to sing well
continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
stone: Hard, solid piece of rock
appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
master: To gain control over something
cell: Smallest unit of living things in biology
devil: A spirit said to be evil
sword: A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
gaze: Direction you are looking
scholar: Educated person who attends or attended school
staircase: Flight of stairs and the structures supporting it
exclaimed: To say or shout something suddenly
gloomy: (E.g. of a room) dark; dim; poorly lit
archdeacon: Church official ranking just below a bishop
de: Of; expressing origin, possession, or separation
gypsy: Itinerant person; wanderer
thou: An old-fashioned word for you
la: The syllable naming the sixth (submediant) note of a major or minor scale in solmization
dame: Title of respect given to a woman
beheld: To look at
monsieur: (French) Mr; sir
thee: An old-fashioned word for you
chamber: Enclosed space that contains something
furnace: Container with hot fire for melting metal, etc.
tambourine: Shallow drum with metal discs, held in the hand
mantle: History cloak without sleeves worn over clothes
halt: To stop, or cause something, e.g. a car, to stop
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a few moments
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- Phrase
- A short period of time
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above all
US /əˈbʌv ɔl/
UK /əˈbʌv ɔ:l/
- Phrase
- Most importantly; more than anything else.
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account of
US /əˈkaʊnt ʌv/
UK /əˈkaunt ɔv/
- Noun
- A spoken or written description of an event.
- Preposition
- Because of; for the reason of.
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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 at once
US
UK
- Adverb
- Suddenly; at the same time
- At the same time; simultaneously
- Phrase
- Suddenly; at the same time
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archdeacon
US /ˌɑ:rtʃˈdi:kən/
UK /ˌɑ:tʃˈdi:kən/
- Countable Noun
- Church official ranking just below a bishop
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arrive at
US /əˈraɪv æt/
UK /əˈraiv æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
- To reach a conclusion or decision after thinking about something.
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as against
US /əz əˈgɛnst/
UK /əz əˈgenst/
- other
- Compared with; in contrast to.
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as one
US
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 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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as you wish
US
UK
- Phrase
- A polite way of granting a request or giving permission.
- Expressing acceptance of someone's decision, even if one doesn't necessarily agree with it.
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at ease
US /æt iz/
UK /æt i:z/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Free from constraint, embarrassment, or awkwardness; relaxed.
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at hand
US /æt hænd/
UK /æt hænd/
- Phrase
- Close by; readily available.
- About to happen; imminent.
- Adjective
- Nearby; easily available
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at intervals
US /ˌæt ˈɪntɚvəlz/
UK /ˌæt ˈɪntəvəlz/
- other
- Occurring with breaks of time in between.
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at last
US /æt læst/
UK /æt lɑ:st/
- Adverb
- Finally; after a long delay.
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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 length
US /æt lɛŋkθ/
UK /æt leŋθ/
- Adverb
- In detail; fully
- Phrase
- After a long time; eventually
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at night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
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at once
US /æt wʌns/
UK /æt wʌns/
- Adverb
- Immediately; without delay
- At the same time; simultaneously
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at the corner
US /æt ðə ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /æt ðə ˈkɔ:nə/
- other
- Situated where two streets or edges meet at an angle.
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at the door of
US /æt ðə dɔr ʌv/
UK /æt ðə dɔ: əv/
- other
- Located very close to the entrance or opening of a place.
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at the feet of
US /æt ðə fit ʌv/
UK /æt ðə fi:t əv/
- other
- Being in a position of submission or deep respect near someone.
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at the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
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at the point of
US /ət ðə ˈpɔɪnt ʌv/
UK /ət ðə ˈpɒint əv/
- Preposition
- Just about to do something or reach a state.
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at the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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at the sight of
US /ət ðə ˈsaɪt ʌv/
UK /ət ðə ˈsaɪt əv/
- other
- When seeing something, especially suddenly or unexpectedly.
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at times
US /æt taɪmz/
UK /æt taɪmz/
- Phrase
- Sometimes; occasionally.
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at your service
US /æt jʊr 'sɝvɪs/
UK /æt jɔ: ˈsɜːvɪs/
- Phrase
- Willing and able to help you.
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attentive to
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UK
- Adjective
- Paying close attention to someone or something.
- Considerate and helpful; making sure that people have what they need.
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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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become of
US /bɪˈkʌm ʌv/
UK /bɪˈkʌm əv/
- other
- To happen or become the result of something.
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beheld
US /bɪˈhɛld/
UK /bɪˈheld/
- Transitive Verb
- To look at
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bend down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To bend your body toward the floor
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beneath the surface
US /bɪˈniθ ðɚ ˈsɝfəs/
UK /bɪˈni:θ ðə ˈsɜ:rfəs/
- other
- In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
- Hidden aspects or feelings not immediately visible or obvious.
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break out
US /brek aʊt/
UK /breik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To isolate some information from other data
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brush away
US /brʌʃ əˈweɪ/
UK /brʌʃ əˈweɪ/
- other
- To remove something by sweeping or wiping with a brush or hand.
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burst into
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
- To suddenly express an emotion.
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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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by chance
US /baɪ tʃæns/
UK /bai tʃɑ:ns/
- Adverb
- Accidentally; without planning.
- Phrase
- Accidentally; without planning.
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by god
US
UK
- Interjection
- An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
- An expression of strong promise or determination.
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by heart
US /baɪ hɑrt/
UK /bai hɑ:t/
- Adverb
- Learned or memorized perfectly.
- Phrase
- To memorize something perfectly
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captain
US /ˈkæptən/
UK /'kæptɪn/
- Noun
- Title of a senior officer in the military
- Person in charge of a team, a ship or an airplane
- Transitive Verb
- To be in charge of a team, ship or airplane
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care for
US /kɛr fɔr/
UK /kɛə fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To want or desire a thing
- To look after someone who is ill, old, or very young.
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cell
US /sɛl/
UK /sel/
- Countable Noun
- Smallest unit of living things in biology
- Group of people - often from a secret organization
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chamber
US /ˈtʃembɚ/
UK /'tʃeɪmbə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Enclosed space that contains something
- Large room that is used for official meetings
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chance on
US /tʃæns ɑn/
UK /tʃɑ:ns ɒn/
- other
- To find or discover something unexpectedly.
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charm
US /tʃɑrm/
UK /tʃɑ:m/
- Noun
- Quality of making people like you; attractiveness
- Transitive Verb
- To cause others to like you or do what you want
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chop up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To cut something into small pieces.
- To sample and rearrange a piece of music.
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clock in
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
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closer than
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UK
- Phrase
- Nearer in distance compared to something else.
- Having a stronger emotional bond compared to someone else.
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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 for
US /kʌm fɔr/
UK /kʌm fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive to collect someone or something.
- To attack someone.
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come forth
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To appear; to emerge.
- To be revealed or made known.
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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 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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condemned to
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UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be destined for a particular fate, usually negative.
- To be sentenced to a particular punishment.
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corner
US /ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /'kɔ:nə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To force into a position impossible to escape from
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where two lines, sides, corners etc. meet
- Edges of something, e.g. eyes, boxing ring
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cousin
US /'kʌzn/
UK /'kʌzn/
- Countable Noun
- Child of your uncle or aunt
- Something similar to or related to something else
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dame
US /dem/
UK /deɪm/
- Noun
- Title of respect given to a woman
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dancer
US /'dænsər/
UK /'dɑ:nsə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- People who move their body with rhythm to music
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descend upon
US /dɪˈsend əˈpɑn/
UK /dɪˈsend əˈpɒn/
- other
- To arrive somewhere in large numbers suddenly.
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devil
US /ˈdɛvəl/
UK /ˈdevl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A spirit said to be evil
- A very bad or cruel person.
- Transitive Verb
- To prepare (food) with hot or spicy seasonings.
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do in
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
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draw out
US /drɔ aʊt/
UK /drɔ: aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lengthen (far beyond the normal limits)
- To get someone to tell you their real feelings
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end in
US /ɛnd ɪn/
UK /end in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have something as the final result.
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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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exclaimed
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To say or shout something suddenly
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fly out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a place by airplane.
- Countable Noun
- A batted ball that is caught in the air for an out.
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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 life
US /fɔr laɪf/
UK /fɔ: laif/
- Phrase
- For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- To support someone for the duration of their life.
- Adjective
- Being a member for the entirety of one's life.
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for pity's sake
US /fɚ ˈpɪtiz ˈseɪk/
UK /fə ˈpɪtiz ˈseɪk/
- other
- An expression showing frustration or pleading urgently.
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for the sake of
US /fɔr ði sek ʌv/
UK /fɔ: ðə seik ɔv/
- Phrase
- For the purpose of; in the interest of.
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from time to time
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UK
- Phrase
- Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- At intervals; now and then.
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from top to bottom
US /frəm tɑp tu ˈbɑtəm/
UK /frəm tɒp tə ˈbɒtəm/
- other
- Completely or thoroughly; in every part.
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furnace
US /ˈfɜ:rnɪs/
UK /ˈfɜ:nɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Container with hot fire for melting metal, etc.
- An enclosed structure used for heating materials to very high temperatures.
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gaze
US /ɡez/
UK /ɡeɪz/
- Noun
- Direction you are looking
- Intransitive Verb
- To look at with fixed eyes
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get together
US /ɡɛt təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /ɡet təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To gather, or come together for some purpose
- To start a romantic relationship.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To meet for social or recreational purposes.
- To start a romantic relationship.
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gloomy
US /ˈɡlumi/
UK /'ɡlu:mɪ/
- Adjective
- (E.g. of a room) dark; dim; poorly lit
- Feeling distressed or pessimistic.
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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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goat
US /goʊt/
UK /gəʊt/
- Countable Noun
- Small animal with beard and horns
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gypsy
US /ˈdʒɪpsi/
UK /'dʒɪpsɪ/
- Noun
- Itinerant person; wanderer
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halt
US /hɔlt/
UK /hɔ:lt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To stop, or cause something, e.g. a car, to stop
- Noun
- A temporary or final stop.
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hand on
US /hænd ɑn/
UK /hænd ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
- To pass or transfer knowledge, skills, or traditions to someone else.
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hand over
US /hænd ˈovɚ/
UK /hænd ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To give into the possession or control of another
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hanging out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
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hard by
US /hɑrd baɪ/
UK /hɑ:d baɪ/
- other
- Very near or close to something.
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hold in
US /hold ɪn/
UK /həuld in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To hide your emotions and not let them show
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in a fair way
US /ɪn ə fɛɚ weɪ/
UK /ɪn ə feə wei/
- other
- Making good progress toward a goal or result.
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in accordance with
US /ɪn əˈkɔrdns wɪð/
UK /in əˈkɔ:dəns wið/
- Phrase
- In agreement with; following
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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 capital letters
US /ɪn ˈkæpətəl ˈletɚz/
UK /in ˈkapitəl ˈletəz/
- other
- Written using uppercase letters only.
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in circulation
US /ɪn ˌsɚkjəˈleʃən/
UK /in ˌsə:kjuˈleiʃən/
- Adjective
- Available and being used by the public.
- Being passed from person to person.
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in company with
US /ɪn ˈkʌmpəni wɪð/
UK /in ˈkʌmpəni wɪð/
- other
- Accompanied or together with others.
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in conclusion
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to indicate a summary or final point.
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in consequence
US
UK
- Adverb
- As a result; therefore.
- Phrase
- As a result; therefore.
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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 faith
US /ɪn feθ/
UK /in feiθ/
- Phrase
- Truly; certainly; indeed.
- With sincere religious belief.
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in glass
US /ɪn glæs/
UK /ɪn glɑ:s/
- other
- Kept inside glass containers or greenhouses for protection or display.
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in hand
US /ɪn hænd/
UK /in hænd/
- Phrase
- In one's possession or control.
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in hell
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a very bad or unpleasant situation
- In the place or state of punishment of the wicked after death
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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 motion
US /ɪn ˈmoʃən/
UK /in ˈməuʃən/
- Phrase
- Moving; not stationary.
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in need
US /ɪn nid/
UK /in ni:d/
- Phrase
- Not having the necessary things, such as food
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in order that
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ ðæt/
UK /in ˈɔ:də ðæt/
- Conjunction
- With the purpose or intention that.
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in parallel
US /ɪn ˈpærəˌlɛl/
UK /in ˈpærəlel/
- Adverb
- Done at the same time; simultaneously.
- Adjective
- Relating to a system where multiple operations are carried out simultaneously, especially in computing.
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in particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
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in passing
US /ɪn ˈpæsɪŋ/
UK /ɪn ˈpɑ:sɪŋ/
- other
- Mentioned briefly or casually without focus.
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in person
US /ɪn ˈpɜːrsn/
UK /in ˈpɜːsn/
- Adverb
- Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- Face-to-face; not through electronic communication.
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in play
US
UK
- Adjective
- In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
- Available or under consideration.
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in point
US /ɪn pɔɪnt/
UK /in pɔint/
- Adjective
- Relevant; pertinent
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in pursuit
US
UK
- Phrase
- Following or chasing someone or something, typically to catch them.
- Trying to achieve something, often a goal or ambition.
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in red
US /ɪn rɛd/
UK /in red/
- Phrase
- Marked or written using the colour red.
- Adjective
- Operating at a financial loss; in debt.
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in sooth
US /ɪn suθ/
UK /ɪn su:θ/
- other
- In truth; really or truly (archaic or literary).
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in the act
US /ɪn ði ækt/
UK /in ðə ækt/
- Phrase
- While performing an action, especially something wrong or illegal.
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in the air
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
- Adjective
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
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in the black
US /ɪn ði blæk/
UK /in ðə blæk/
- Adjective
- Operating with a profit; not in debt.
- Phrase
- Having a positive balance; out of debt.
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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 hands of
US /ɪn ðə ˈhændz ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈhændz ɔv/
- Preposition
- Under the control or responsibility of someone.
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in the house
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
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in the least
US
UK
- Phrase
- Not at all; to the smallest degree.
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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 midst of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- During; while something is happening.
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in the name of heaven
US /ɪn ðə ˈneɪm ʌv ˈhɛvən/
UK /in ðə ˈneim ɔv ˈhevən/
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- An exclamation showing shock or protest.
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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.
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in the presence of
US /ɪn ðə ˈprɛzəns ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈprezəns ɔv/
- Preposition
- While someone or something else is present.
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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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in time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
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in truth
US
UK
- Phrase
- In fact; actually; really
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in turn
US
UK
- Adverb
- One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
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know better
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be wise enough not to do something.
- To be expected to have the sense to not do something.
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lay in
US /le ɪn/
UK /lei in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To provide stocks (e.g. for the winter)
- Stayed in bed later than usual in the morning.
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left open
US
UK
- Adjective
- Not closed, ajar.
- Available; not yet filled or decided.
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lie in
US /lai ɪn/
UK /lai in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
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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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lights up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Third-person singular present tense of to illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- Third-person singular present tense of to ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe for smoking.
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like a man
US /laɪk ə mæn/
UK /laɪk ə mæn/
- other
- To act bravely or responsibly.
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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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look upon
US /lʊk əˈpɑn/
UK /luk əˈpɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider or regard in a particular way.
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make with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
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man up
US /mæn ʌp/
UK /mæn ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To behave in a braver or more resilient way; to face a difficult situation with courage.
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mantle
US /ˈmæntl:/
UK /ˈmæntl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- History cloak without sleeves worn over clothes
- Something that covers or hides something else
- Transitive Verb
- To cover or hide something
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master
US /ˈmæstɚ/
UK /'mɑ:stə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To gain control over something
- To learn to do something very well
- Adjective
- Being very skilled at doing something
- Being the main or most important thing or part
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monsieur
US /məˈsjɚ/
UK /məˈsjə:/
- Proper Noun
- (French) Mr; sir
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name for
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
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neck
US /nɛk/
UK /nek/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of the body joining the head and the body
- Opening of a piece of clothing for your head
- Intransitive Verb
- (Lovers) to play affectionately; kissing
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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 course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
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of yours
US /ʌv jʊɚz/
UK /əv jɔ:z/
- other
- Belonging to you; your possession or property.
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officer
US /ˈɔ:fɪsə(r)/
UK /ˈɒfɪsə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person of high position in an organization
- Person of high position in the military
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on account of
US /ɑn əˈkaʊnt ʌv/
UK /ɔn əˈkaunt ɔv/
- Preposition
- Because of.
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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.
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on fire
US /ɑn faɪr/
UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/
- Adjective
- Very successful or popular
- Burning
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on the alert
US /ɑn ðə əˈlɝt/
UK /ɒn ðə əˈlɜ:t/
- other
- Being watchful and ready to react immediately.
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on the bench
US
UK
- Phrase
- Not actively playing in a game; in reserve.
- Serving as a judge; presiding over a court.
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on the carpet
US /ɑn ðə ˈkɑrpɪt/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈkɑ:pɪt/
- other
- Called for a reprimand or formal criticism.
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on the double
US /ɑn ði ˈdʌbəl/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈdʌbl/
- Phrase
- Very quickly; immediately
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on the floor
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
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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.
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on the other side of
US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/
- Preposition
- Located across something from a given point.
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on the part of
US
UK
- Phrase
- By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
- As far as (someone or something) is concerned; by (someone or something).
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on the point of
US /ɑn ðə ˈpɔɪnt ʌv/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈpɔɪnt ɒv/
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- About to do something very soon.
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on the square
US /ɑn ðə skwɛɚ/
UK /ɒn ðə skweə/
- other
- Behaving honestly and fairly.
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on the street
US /ɑn ði strit/
UK /ɔn ðə stri:t/
- Phrase
- Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- Available or circulating, especially illegally or unofficially.
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on the table
US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of a table.
- Available for consideration or discussion.
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on the verge of
US /ɑn ði vɚdʒ ʌv/
UK /ɔn ðə və:dʒ ɔv/
- Phrase
- Very near to doing or experiencing something.
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on the watch
US /ɑn ðə wɑtʃ/
UK /ɒn ðə wɒtʃ/
- other
- Being alert and carefully observing for something.
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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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on tiptoe
US /ɑn ˈtɪptoʊ/
UK /ɒn ˈtɪptəu/
- other
- Walking quietly with raised heels to avoid making noise.
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out of breath
US /aʊt ʌv brɛθ/
UK /aut ɔv breθ/
- Adjective
- Having difficulty breathing, often after physical exertion.
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part with
US /pɑrt wɪð/
UK /pɑ:t wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To give something away; relinquish possession of something.
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pass by
US /pæs baɪ/
UK /pɑ:s bai/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go past someone or something.
- To elapse; for time to go by.
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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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pour forth
US /pɔr fɔrθ/
UK /pɔ: fɔ:θ/
- other
- To emit or express something freely and abundantly.
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pour out
US /pɔr aʊt/
UK /pɔ: aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To serve a drink by letting it flow from a container.
- To express your feelings freely and openly.
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priest
US /prist/
UK /pri:st/
- Countable Noun
- Person who can perform ceremonies in a religion
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provided with
US /prəˈvaɪdɪd wɪð/
UK /prəˈvaidid wið/
- Verb
- Past tense of providing; supplied or equipped someone with something.
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purse
US /pɚs/
UK /pɜ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small bag for carrying money and other things
- Transitive Verb
- To make your lips into a kiss shape
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push on
US /pʊʃ ɑn/
UK /puʃ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue with some effort; persevere
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red hot
US /rɛd hɑt/
UK /red hɔt/
- Adjective
- Extremely hot; heated to a point of glowing red.
- Very exciting, popular, or successful.
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remain
US /rɪˈmen/
UK /rɪˈmeɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be left behind; to continue to exist
- To stay in a place when other people have gone
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round to
US /raʊnd tə/
UK /raund tə/
- other
- To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
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same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
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scholar
US /ˈskɑ:lə(r)/
UK /ˈskɒlə(r)/
- Noun
- Educated person who attends or attended school
- An academic in a certain field
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secret of
US
UK
- Phrase
- The key or hidden information that explains something.
- Confidential information about something.
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see stars
US /si stɑrz/
UK /si: stɑ:z/
- other
- To feel dizzy or confused, usually after a blow to the head.
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see through
US /si θru/
UK /si: θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To realize the truth about
- To continue doing something until it is finished, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
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set out
US /sɛt aʊt/
UK /set aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- To give in detail in writing
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set to
US /sɛt tu/
UK /set tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
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show in
US /ʃo ɪn/
UK /ʃəu ɪn/
- other
- To lead someone into a room or building.
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shut up
US /ʃʌt ʌp/
UK /ʃʌt ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close something, e.g. a shop
- To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
- Interjection
- An expression of disbelief or surprise
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silence
US /ˈsaɪləns/
UK /'saɪləns/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being quiet and not talking for a time
- When there is not sound or noise; complete quiet
- Transitive Verb
- To stop the noise that something is making
- To prevent someone from expressing thoughts
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slip into
US /slɪp ˈɪntu/
UK /slip ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To quickly put on (a piece of clothing).
- To gradually enter a particular state or situation, especially a negative one.
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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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speak of
US /spik ʌv/
UK /spi:k ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To mention someone or something in conversation.
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speak to
US /spik tu/
UK /spi:k tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To address or communicate with someone.
- To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
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spider
US /ˈspaɪdɚ/
UK /ˈspaɪdə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small creature with 8 legs that spins cobwebs
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spread out
US /sprɛd aʊt/
UK /spred aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To extend or stretch over a large area.
- To arrange things so that they cover a large area.
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square
US /skwɛr/
UK /skweə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- The result of multiplying Length by the width
- Adjective
- Being fair or honest
- Multiply a number by itself e.g. 2x2 or 6x6
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staircase
US /ˈstɛrˌkes/
UK /ˈsteəkeɪs/
- Noun
- Flight of stairs and the structures supporting it
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stand out
US /stænd aʊt/
UK /stænd aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be noticeably better than other similar ones
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start out
US /stɑrt aʊt/
UK /stɑ:t aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin your life or career in a particular way.
- To begin a journey.
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stone
US /stoʊn/
UK /stəʊn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hard, solid piece of rock
- Transitive Verb
- To kill as a punishment, by throwing stones at
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such as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
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sword
US /sɔrd/
UK /sɔ:d/
- Countable Noun
- A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
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symbol of
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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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talking about
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- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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tambourine
US /ˌtæmbəˈrin/
UK /ˌtæmbəˈri:n/
- Countable Noun
- Shallow drum with metal discs, held in the hand
- Noun
- The sound produced by a tambourine.
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the following
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- Adjective
- Next in order or sequence.
- Uncountable Noun
- What is about to be said or written.
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thee
US /ði/
UK /ði:/
- Pronoun
- An old-fashioned word for you
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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
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thou
US /ðaʊ/
UK /ðaʊ/
- Pronoun
- An old-fashioned word for you
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to boot
US /tu but/
UK /tu: bu:t/
- Adverb
- In addition; as well; besides.
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to do with
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
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to God
US /tə ɡɑd/
UK /tə ɡɒd/
- other
- Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
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to the left
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UK
- Phrase
- In or toward the left direction.
- Situated on the left side of.
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together with
US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/
UK /təˈɡeðə wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; along with.
- Including; as well as.
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tone
US /toʊn/
UK /təʊn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Atmosphere or feeling in a message
- Firmness and strength of the body's muscles
- Transitive Verb
- To increase the quality of muscles by exercise
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tone with
US /toʊn wɪð/
UK /təʊn wɪð/
- other
- To be consistent or appropriate in style or mood.
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tower
US /ˈtaʊɚ/
UK /'taʊə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Tall, narrow building
- Tall metal structure for broadcasting, or the view
- Intransitive Verb
- To be very good at something
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turn over
US /tɚn ˈovɚ/
UK /tə:n ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lose possession of a ball in sports
- To consider something carefully in your mind
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up against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrase
- Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- In close proximity or contact with something.
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wait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
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wall in
US /wɔl ɪn/
UK /wɔ:l ɪn/
- other
- To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
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with dignity
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UK
- Phrase
- In a manner that shows respect and seriousness.
- In a noble and honorable manner.
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with it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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with the exception of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Excluding; not including.
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without knowing
US
UK
- Phrase
- Unaware; without being conscious of something.
- Unintentionally; without meaning to do 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

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UK/breɪv/

adj.Brave

v.t.To bravely face

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Book 07 - The Hunchback of Notre Dame Audiobook by Victor Hugo (Chs 1-8)

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Dive into the dramatic world of Victor Hugo's 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' with this audiobook excerpt! You'll encounter advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures, perfect for boosting your B2+ English skills while exploring classic gothic romance and medieval Paris.

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