Book 08 - The Hunchback of Notre Dame Audiobook by Victor Hugo (Chs 1-6)┃VoiceTube - Learning English through Videos

Vocabulary

all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
at once: Immediately; without delay
in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
become of: To happen or become the result of something.
at last: Finally; after a long delay.
from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
at the moment: At this time; now
at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
condemned to: To be destined for a particular fate, usually negative.
in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
have to: Must do
more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
to death: Extremely; to a great degree
at length: In detail; fully
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 ease
kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
at the most: No more than; maximum amount or degree.
for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
passed by: Went past someone or something.
a few moments: A short period of time
as long as: For the period that; provided that.
from hell: Extremely bad, unpleasant, or difficult.
by degrees: Gradually; little by little.
back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
down with: Suffering from an illness.
on that score: Regarding that particular point or aspect.
ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
as a rule: Generally; usually
glance over: To read something quickly and not carefully.
in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
up the river: Sent to prison or in serious trouble.
of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
round about: Approximately; about.
like a man: To act bravely or responsibly.
set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
except that: But; with the exception that.
on to: Toward something; forward
hold your tongue: To stop yourself from saying something you might regret.
of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
to a man: Every single person involved without exception.
bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
presume to: To be audacious enough to do something; to act without permission or right.
connected with: Related to; associated with.
by virtue of: By reason of; because of.
far worse: Significantly more unpleasant, serious, or severe.
in concert: Together in cooperation or agreement.
in view of: Considering; taking into account.
in form: In good physical condition; fit.
in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
ring in: To call by telephone.
provided with: Past tense of providing; supplied or equipped someone with something.
heap on: To give or add a large amount of something, especially praise or blame.
summon up: To gather or muster (courage, strength, etc.)
in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
look around: To explore a place; search for something.
by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
at the feet of: Being in a position of submission or deep respect near someone.
lead on: To encourage someone to believe something that is not true.
for the last time: Used to emphasize that something is said or done finally or repeatedly.
in the clouds: Lost in thought; daydreaming or distracted.
call together: To bring people together for a meeting or event.
in good season: At the right or appropriate time.
in point: Relevant; pertinent
in a hurry: Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
on the town: Out socially enjoying nightlife and entertainment.
not necessary: Not required; not needed.
above ground: Located on or higher than the earth's surface.
on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
off of: From a position on something; down from.
on account of: Because of.
account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
at least: As a minimum
with age: As someone gets older; as time passes.
in the presence of: While someone or something else is present.
in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
set with: To be decorated or adorned with something.
only from: Exclusively originating or sourced from a particular place or entity.
made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
draw on: To come to its end
on fire: Very successful or popular
come upon: To accidentally find; discover something
at all events: Whatever happens; definitely or in any case.
on the lookout: Vigilantly searching for someone or something.
against you: In opposition to you.
shrink back: To recoil or pull back due to fear or hesitation.
in order that: With the purpose or intention that.
night and day: Continuously; all the time.
in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
end in: To have something as the final result.
for long: For a considerable period of time.
red hot: Extremely hot; heated to a point of glowing red.
wipe away: To remove with a cloth
come from: To have as your native country or city
to that end: In order to achieve that aim or purpose.
on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
at the sight of: When seeing something, especially suddenly or unexpectedly.
on the carpet: Called for a reprimand or formal criticism.
instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
cling to: To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
fly at: To suddenly criticize or attack someone verbally.
up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
burst into: To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
in particular: Specifically; especially.
in his place: Instead of him; as his substitute.
on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
out of countenance: Disturbed or embarrassed in appearance.
put out: To publish, e.g. a book
go beyond: To do more than planned or expected; exceed
in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
at the door of: Located very close to the entrance or opening of a place.
blond hair: Hair that is pale yellowish in color.
as for: Concerning; regarding.
in sooth: In truth; really or truly (archaic or literary).
close by: Near in distance; nearby.
without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
on the back of: As a result of or following something.
attend to: To deal with; take care of; pay attention to.
in hand: In one's possession or control.
thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
contrast with: To be strikingly different from something else.
in the saddle: Riding a horse or in control of a situation.
see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
together with: In addition to; along with.
step to: To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
at will: Whenever or wherever you want; without needing permission.
cast over: To look through or examine something briefly.
over the head: Too difficult for someone to understand or grasp.
spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
in drawing: Indicated or shown within a technical drawing.
at the corner: Situated where two streets or edges meet at an angle.
in the space of: Within a certain period of time.
as well as: Also; in addition to
in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
appear at: To be present in a specific place or event.
girl: A female child; a young woman
head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
black: To fill in something to make it a very dark color
long: Person's name
shoe: Outer covering for the foot, often made of leather
young: At an early stage of existence; not mature
child: A very young person, between about 2 and 15
poor: Inferior; below the normal standard
man: Humans in general, including male and female
door: You walk through this when you go in a room
love: Person's name
mother: Female who has a child or children; female parent
woman: Adult female human being
place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
unhappy: Not feeling happy; sad or worried
king: Person considered the best or top at something
crowd: To force too many things, people into
moment: Very short or brief period of time
heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
cry: To sound an animal may make to call its family
church: Building where Christians gather and pray to God
midday: Noon; 12 p.m.
officer: Person of high position in an organization
fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
repeat: Action that is done again
pity: Feeling very sorry for someone, e.g. in trouble
soul: Central or basic part of something
dead: Not alive
air: Mixture of gases around the earth that we breathe
priest: Person who can perform ceremonies in a religion
goat: Small animal with beard and horns
reply: Answer to someone's question
captain: Title of a senior officer in the military
voice: Ability to sing well
president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
charm: Quality of making people like you; attractiveness
raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
creature: Animal of any type
pavement: Surface next to a road for people to walk on
rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
hung: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
accuse: To claim that someone has done something wrong
hell: Any place of pain and suffering
confess: To admit that you did something wrong
gaze: Direction you are looking
justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
cast: People who appear in a play or movie
affair: Secret sexual relationship between two people
joy: Deep happiness and pleasure about something
cart: Vehicle on wheels for carry things; trolley
despair: To have lost all hope; lose heart
torture: Hurting someone to force them to give information
monk: Man belonging to religious group that live simply
witch: Woman believed to have magical powers
condemn: To say that (a building) is too unsafe to be used
advocate: A lawyer who protects a clients interests
mercy: Kind instead of harsh treatment of someone
gloomy: (E.g. of a room) dark; dim; poorly lit
exclaimed: To say or shout something suddenly
de: Of; expressing origin, possession, or separation
beheld: To look at
gypsy: Itinerant person; wanderer
la: The syllable naming the sixth (submediant) note of a major or minor scale in solmization
monsieur: (French) Mr; sir
chamber: Enclosed space that contains something
archdeacon: Church official ranking just below a bishop
demon: Cruel wicked and inhuman person or spirit
crown: To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
dame: Title of respect given to a woman
portal: Type of gate or entry point, e.g. to the internet
yonder: Distant but within sight
behold: To look at
frightful: Dreadful; awful; very bad
hideous: Very ugly; frightening-looking

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a few moments
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- Phrase
- A short period of time
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above ground
US /əˈbʌv ɡraʊnd/
UK /əˈbʌv ɡraʊnd/
- Preposition
- Located on or higher than the earth's surface.
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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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accuse
US /əˈkjuz/
UK /ə'kju:z/
- Transitive Verb
- To claim that someone has done something wrong
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advocate
US /ˈædvəˌket/
UK /'ædvəkeɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A lawyer who protects a clients interests
- Person who supports a movement for changes
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To request change
- To publicly support a belief
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affair
US /əˈfɛr/
UK /ə'feə(r)/
- Noun
- Secret sexual relationship between two people
- Event or a set of events, often unpleasant ones
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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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against you
US
UK
- Preposition
- In opposition to you.
- Expressing disagreement or disapproval of you.
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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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appear at
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be present in a specific place or event.
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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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as a rule
US /æz e rul/
UK /æz ə ru:l/
- Phrase
- Generally; usually
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as for
US /æz fɔr/
UK /æz fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Concerning; regarding.
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
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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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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 all events
US /ˌæt ɔl iˈvents/
UK /ˌæt ɔ:l iˈvents/
- other
- Whatever happens; definitely or in any case.
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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 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 most
US /ət ðə ˈmoʊst/
UK /ət ðə ˈməust/
- other
- No more than; maximum amount or degree.
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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 will
US /æt wɪl/
UK /æt wil/
- Adverb
- Whenever or wherever you want; without needing permission.
- Adjective
- Relating to an employment agreement where the employer can terminate the employee at any time for any reason that is not illegal.
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attend to
US /əˈtɛnd tu/
UK /əˈtend tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To deal with; take care of; pay attention to.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Deal with
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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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behold
US /bɪˈhoʊld/
UK /bɪˈhəʊld/
- Transitive Verb
- To look at
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blond hair
US
UK
- Noun
- Hair that is pale yellowish in color.
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break from
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
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bring in
US /brɪŋ ɪn/
UK /briŋ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- To add person into existing group, e.g. phone call
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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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by degrees
US
UK
- Adverb
- Gradually; little by little.
- Phrase
- Gradually; little by little.
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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 virtue of
US /baɪ ˈvɚtʃu ʌv/
UK /bai ˈvə:tju: ɔv/
- Phrase
- By reason of; because of.
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call together
US /kɔl təˈɡeðɚ/
UK /kɔ:l təˈɡeðə/
- other
- To bring people together for a meeting or event.
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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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cart
US /kɑrt/
UK /kɑ:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Vehicle on wheels for carry things; trolley
- A vehicle with two or four wheels, typically pulled by a horse or other animal, used for carrying goods or people.
- Transitive Verb
- To move things on a wheeled trolley
- To move something with effort
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cast
US /kæst/
UK /kɑ:st/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- People who appear in a play or movie
- Small amount of a particular color
- Transitive Verb
- To give specific roles to actors in a movie, play
- To describe someone's personality or character
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cast over
US /kæst ˈoʊvɚ/
UK /kɑ:st ˈəuvə/
- other
- To look through or examine something briefly.
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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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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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cling to
US /klɪŋ tu/
UK /kliŋ tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
- To adhere strongly to a belief, idea, or principle, even when it may be difficult or unpopular.
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close by
US /kloz baɪ/
UK /kləuz bai/
- Adverb
- Near in distance; nearby.
- Phrase
- In a position or location that is near.
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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 upon
US /kʌm əˈpɑn/
UK /kʌm əˈpɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accidentally find; discover something
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condemn
US /kənˈdɛm/
UK /kənˈdem/
- Transitive Verb
- To say that (a building) is too unsafe to be used
- To state strongly that person, thing is bad, wrong
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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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confess
US /kənˈfɛs/
UK /kən'fes/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To admit that you did something wrong
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connected with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Related to; associated with.
- Involved with; having a relationship with.
- Phrasal Verb
- Was associated or linked to someone or something.
- Felt understanding or empathy with someone or something.
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contrast with
US /ˈkɑntræst wɪð/
UK /ˈkɔntræst wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be strikingly different from something else.
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court
US /kɔrt, kort/
UK /kɔ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- To encourage dangerous behavior
- Noun
- Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
- Place where legal cases are decided
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creature
US /ˈkritʃɚ/
UK /ˈkri:tʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Animal of any type
- An animal, as distinct from a human being.
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crowd
US /kraʊd/
UK /kraʊd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To force too many things, people into
- (Lots of people) to meet together in one place
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large group of people together in one place
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crown
US /kraʊn/
UK /kraʊn/
- Transitive Verb
- To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
- To officially give someone the winners title
- Noun
- A gold ring put on a King or Queen’s head
- An artificial cap on a tooth
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dame
US /dem/
UK /deɪm/
- Noun
- Title of respect given to a woman
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demon
US /ˈdimən/
UK /'di:mən/
- Noun
- Cruel wicked and inhuman person or spirit
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despair
US /dɪˈspɛr/
UK /dɪ'speə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have lost all hope; lose heart
- Uncountable Noun
- Felling of having lost all hope
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down with
US /daʊn wɪð/
UK /daun wið/
- Adjective
- Suffering from an illness.
- Agreeable to; in favor of.
- Interjection
- An expression of opposition to something.
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draw on
US /drɔ ɑn/
UK /drɔ: ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To come to its end
- To make use of (someone's help, your savings, etc.)
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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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except that
US /ɪkˈsɛpt ðæt/
UK /ikˈsept ðæt/
- Conjunction
- But; with the exception that.
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exclaimed
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To say or shout something suddenly
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far worse
US
UK
- Adjective
- Significantly more unpleasant, serious, or severe.
- In a much poorer state of health or physical condition.
- Adverb
- To a much greater degree of inferiority or unsuitability.
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fly at
US /flaɪ æt/
UK /flai æt/
- other
- To suddenly criticize or attack someone verbally.
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for long
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UK
- Phrase
- For a considerable period of time.
- For a significant duration in the future.
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for the last time
US /fɚ ðə læst taɪm/
UK /fə ðə lɑ:st taɪm/
- other
- Used to emphasize that something is said or done finally or repeatedly.
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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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frightful
US /ˈfraɪtfəl/
UK /ˈfraɪtfl/
- Adjective
- Dreadful; awful; very bad
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from hell
US /frəm ˈhɛl/
UK /frəm ˈhel/
- other
- Extremely bad, unpleasant, or difficult.
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from time to time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- At intervals; now and then.
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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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glance over
US /ɡlæns ˈovɚ/
UK /ɡlɑ:ns ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To read something quickly and not carefully.
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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 beyond
US /ɡo biˈɑnd/
UK /ɡəu biˈjɔnd/
- Phrasal Verb
- To do more than planned or expected; exceed
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go out
US /ɡo aʊt/
UK /ɡəu aut/
- Phrase
- To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
- Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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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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hand over
US /hænd ˈovɚ/
UK /hænd ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To give into the possession or control of another
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have to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
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heap on
US /hip ɑn/
UK /hi:p ɒn/
- other
- To give or add a large amount of something, especially praise or blame.
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hell
US /hɛl/
UK /hel/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Any place of pain and suffering
- A very unpleasant or difficult experience.
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hideous
US /ˈhɪdiəs/
UK /ˈhɪdiəs/
- Adjective
- Very ugly; frightening-looking
- Extremely unpleasant to see; very ugly.
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hold your tongue
US /hoʊld jʊr tʌŋ/
UK /hould jɔ: tʌŋ/
- other
- To stop yourself from saying something you might regret.
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hung
US /hʌŋ/
UK /hʌŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- To kill by putting rope around neck and dropping
- Intransitive Verb
- To float, move softly, or remain in the air
- To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
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in a hurry
US /ɪn e ˈhɚri/
UK /in ə ˈhʌri/
- Phrase
- Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
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in any case
US /ɪn ˈɛni kes/
UK /in ˈeni keis/
- Phrase
- Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
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in concert
US /ɪn ˈkɑnˌsɚt/
UK /in ˈkɔnsət/
- Adverb
- Together in cooperation or agreement.
- Phrase
- Performing a live musical performance.
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in drawing
US /ɪn ˈdrɔɪŋ/
UK /in ˈdrɔ:iŋ/
- Preposition
- Indicated or shown within a technical drawing.
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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 form
US /ɪn fɔrm/
UK /in fɔ:m/
- Adjective
- In good physical condition; fit.
- Performing at a high level; doing well.
- Phrase
- In the correct or prescribed format.
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in good season
US /ɪn ɡʊd ˈsizən/
UK /ɪn gʊd ˈsi:zən/
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- At the right or appropriate time.
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in hand
US /ɪn hænd/
UK /in hænd/
- Phrase
- In one's possession or control.
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in his place
US
UK
- Phrase
- Instead of him; as his substitute.
- In the position or location that belongs to him.
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in itself
US /ɪn ɪtˈsɛlf/
UK /in itˈself/
- Phrase
- Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
- Essentially; by its very nature.
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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 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 particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
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in point
US /ɪn pɔɪnt/
UK /in pɔint/
- Adjective
- Relevant; pertinent
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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 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 clouds
US /ɪn ðə ˈklaʊdz/
UK /in ðə ˈklaudz/
- other
- Lost in thought; daydreaming or distracted.
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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 face of
US //ɪn ðə feɪs ɑv//
UK
- Phrase
- When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- Despite; in defiance of; when confronted with.
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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 midst of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- During; while something is happening.
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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 saddle
US /ɪn ðə ˈsædl/
UK /in ðə ˈsædl/
- other
- Riding a horse or in control of a situation.
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in the space of
US /ɪn ðə ˈspeɪs ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈspeis ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within a certain period of time.
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in the streets
US /ɪn ðə strits/
UK /ɪn ðə stri:ts/
- other
- Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
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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 vain
US /ɪn ven/
UK /in vein/
- Phrase
- Without success or result; futilely.
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in view of
US /ɪn vju ʌv/
UK /in vju: ɔv/
- Preposition
- Considering; taking into account.
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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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joy
US /dʒɔɪ/
UK /dʒɔɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Deep happiness and pleasure about something
- Thing or person that causes pleasure or happiness
- Intransitive Verb
- To experience happiness or to be glad
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justice
US /ˈdʒʌstɪs/
UK /'dʒʌstɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being fair, equal, or just
- Countable Noun
- Person in a court who judges criminal cases
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kill me
US
UK
- Interjection
- An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
- Phrase
- A direct request to end one's life, often due to unbearable suffering.
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lead on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To encourage someone to believe something that is not true.
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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 around
US /lʊk əˈraʊnd/
UK /luk əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To explore a place; search for something.
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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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lord
US /lɔrd/
UK /lɔ:d/
- Noun
- (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
- Man with power and authority; a nobleman
- Intransitive Verb
- To act as though you can tell people what to do
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made with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
- Phrasal Verb
- To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
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mercy
US /ˈmɚsi/
UK /'mɜ:sɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Kind instead of harsh treatment of someone
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midday
US /ˈmɪdˌde/
UK /ˌmɪdˈdeɪ/
- Noun
- Noon; 12 p.m.
- Adjective
- Taking place in the middle of the day.
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monk
US /mʌŋk/
UK /mʌŋk/
- Countable Noun
- Man belonging to religious group that live simply
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monsieur
US /məˈsjɚ/
UK /məˈsjə:/
- Proper Noun
- (French) Mr; sir
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more than once
US
UK
- Phrase
- On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
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night and day
US /naɪt ənd de/
UK /nait ænd dei/
- Phrase
- Continuously; all the time.
- Noun
- The contrast between two very different things.
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not necessary
US
UK
- Adjective
- Not required; not needed.
- Phrase
- Optional; not compulsory.
- Avoidable; not inevitable.
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of itself
US /ʌv ɪtˈself/
UK /əv ɪtˈself/
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- Happening automatically without external cause or help.
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of old
US /ʌv oʊld/
UK /əv əuld/
- other
- From a long time ago; in the past.
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of ours
US /ʌv ˈaʊɚz/
UK /əv ˈaʊəz/
- other
- Belonging to us; associated with us.
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off of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
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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 that score
US /ɑn ðæt skɔr/
UK /ɔn ðæt skɔ:/
- Phrase
- Regarding that particular point or aspect.
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on the back of
US /ɑn ðə bæk əv/
UK /ɒn ðə bæk əv/
- other
- As a result of or following something.
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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 contrary
US
UK
- Phrase
- In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
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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 lookout
US /ɑn ði ˈlʊkˌaʊt/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈlʊkˌaʊt/
- Adjective
- Vigilantly searching for someone or something.
- Idiom
- To be watching carefully in order to detect something, such as danger or opportunity.
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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 surface
US /ɑn ði ˈsɚfəs/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈsə:fis/
- Phrase
- Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- Located on the outer part or uppermost layer of something.
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on the town
US /ɑn ðə taʊn/
UK /ɒn ðə taʊn/
- other
- Out socially enjoying nightlife and entertainment.
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on the whole
US /ɑn ði hol/
UK /ɔn ðə həul/
- Phrase
- Considering everything; generally.
- In summary; taking everything into consideration.
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on to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
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only from
US
UK
- Preposition
- Exclusively originating or sourced from a particular place or entity.
- Phrase
- Solely as a result of; exclusively due to.
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out of countenance
US /aʊt əv ˈkaʊntənəns/
UK /aʊt əv ˈkauntənəns/
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- Disturbed or embarrassed in appearance.
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over the head
US /ˈoʊvɚ ðə ˈhɛd/
UK /ˈəuvə ðə ˈhed/
- other
- Too difficult for someone to understand or grasp.
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over to
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UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
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passed by
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Went past someone or something.
- Elasped; time went by.
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pavement
US /ˈpevmənt/
UK /ˈpeɪvmənt/
- Noun
- Surface next to a road for people to walk on
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pity
US /ˈpɪti/
UK /'pɪtɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling very sorry for someone, e.g. in trouble
- A cause for regret or disappointment.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To feel sorry for someone in trouble
- To have no compassion or mercy.
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portal
US /ˈpɔrtl, ˈpor-/
UK /'pɔ:tl/
- Noun
- Type of gate or entry point, e.g. to the internet
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president
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
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presume to
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be audacious enough to do something; to act without permission or right.
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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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put out
US /pʊt aʊt/
UK /put aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To publish, e.g. a book
- To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
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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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repeat
US /rɪˈpit/
UK /rɪˈpi:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Action that is done again
- Musical passage that is to be played again
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To do something over again
- To say something you have learned and memorized
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ring in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To call by telephone.
- To celebrate the start of something, especially a new year.
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round about
US /raʊnd əˈbaʊt/
UK /raund əˈbaut/
- Adverb
- Approximately; about.
- Preposition
- All around; surrounding.
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run to
US /rʌn tu/
UK /rʌn tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
- To go to some place
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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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see in
US /si ɪn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
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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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set with
US /sɛt wɪð/
UK /set wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be decorated or adorned with something.
- To be covered or filled with something.
- Adjective
- Having a strong and resolute intention or purpose.
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shoe
US /ʃu/
UK /ʃu:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Outer covering for the foot, often made of leather
- Piece of metal nailed under a horse's foot
- Transitive Verb
- To put a metal ring on a horse's foot
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shrink back
US /ʃrɪŋk bæk/
UK /ʃrɪŋk bæk/
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- To recoil or pull back due to fear or hesitation.
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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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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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spot on
US
UK
- Adjective
- Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
- Adverb
- Exactly at the expected or scheduled time.
- Perfect; excellent.
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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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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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step to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
- To challenge or confront someone, often aggressively.
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summon up
US /ˈsʌmən ʌp/
UK /ˈsʌmən ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To gather or muster (courage, strength, etc.)
- To bring to mind; recall.
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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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thanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
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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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to a man
US /tə ə ˈmæn/
UK /tə ə ˈmæn/
- other
- Every single person involved without exception.
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to death
US /tu dɛθ/
UK /tu: deθ/
- Phrase
- Extremely; to a great degree
- Until death
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to that end
US
UK
- Phrase
- In order to achieve that aim or purpose.
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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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torture
US /ˈtɔrtʃɚ/
UK /'tɔ:tʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hurting someone to force them to give information
- Painful suffering or distress
- Transitive Verb
- To painfully hurt someone to get information
- To cause someone to suffer greatly; torment
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unhappy
US /ʌnˈhæpi/
UK /ʌn'hæpɪ/
- Adjective
- Not feeling happy; sad or worried
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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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up the river
US /ʌp ði ˈrɪvɚ/
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- Sent to prison or in serious trouble.
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wipe away
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- To remove with a cloth
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witch
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- Woman believed to have magical powers
- Mean and ugly old woman
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with age
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- Phrase
- As someone gets older; as time passes.
- Improving in quality or value as it gets older.
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without knowing
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- Unaware; without being conscious of something.
- Unintentionally; without meaning to do something.
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yonder
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- Adjective
- Distant but within sight
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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 08 - The Hunchback of Notre Dame Audiobook by Victor Hugo (Chs 1-6)

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阿多賓 posted on 2014/01/24

Dive into Victor Hugo's "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" with this audiobook chapter! You'll follow Gringoire's anxious search for Esmeralda and witness the dramatic courtroom scene where a woman is accused of murder and sorcery. This is a fantastic chance to immerse yourself in classic literature and pick up some vivid descriptive language along the way!

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