Vocabulary

have to: Must do
on tour: Time a soldier is away from home for work
of course: Sure ; Certainly
in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
on the record: Officially documented or registered.
talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
as for: Concerning; regarding.
around the world: In or to many countries.
think about: To consider something carefully.
going on: To continue doing something
on to: Toward something; forward
just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
put out: To publish, e.g. a book
wake up: To stop sleeping
feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
as well as: Also; in addition to
as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
as long as: For the period that; provided that.
in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
off the bat: Immediately; without delay.
mess around: To cheat on your partner with another lover
read out: To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
for example: As an illustration or instance.
to date: Up to the present time; until now.
stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
with just: Using only; with no more than.
in the bedroom: Located or happening inside the bedroom.
on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
get back to: To get in contact with someone again
switch off
on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
turn into: To change to become something else
to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
bring about: To cause to happen
figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
roll it: To prepare a marijuana cigarette.
all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
at once: Immediately; without delay
over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
look around: To explore a place; search for something.
come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
have on: To be wearing something.
of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
off of: From a position on something; down from.
in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
got to: To arrive at some place
think back: To recapture the past
in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
without a trace: Leaving no sign or evidence of having been present.
in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
across from: Being on the other side
used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
other than: Except for; apart from.
hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
go on: To continue doing something
outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
kind: In a caring and helpful manner
question: To ask for or try to get information
record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
love: Person's name
lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
video: Recording capturing action with sound
laughter: Action or sound of laughing
idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
beautiful: Having dome something well
write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
cool: Steady and calm when facing difficulties

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across from
US /əˈkrɔs frʌm/
UK /əˈkrɔs frɔm/
- Preposition
- Being on the other side
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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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any sort of
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UK
- Determiner
- Any kind of; any type of
- Phrase
- Somewhat; to some extent
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around the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
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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 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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at once
US /æt wʌns/
UK /æt wʌns/
- Adverb
- Immediately; without delay
- At the same time; simultaneously
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bring about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause to happen
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come by
US /kʌm baɪ/
UK /kʌm bai/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
- To visit someone
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come up with
US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/
UK /kʌm ʌp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think of an idea or solution; produce
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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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feel like
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UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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figure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
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for example
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UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
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get back to
US /ɡɛt bæk tu/
UK /ɡet bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get in contact with someone again
- To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
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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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going on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
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got to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
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grow up
US /ɡro ʌp/
UK /ɡrəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop from a child into an adult
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hang on
US /hæŋ ɑn/
UK /hæŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- To persevere or persist, especially in a difficult situation.
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have on
US /hæv ɑn/
UK /hæv ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be wearing something.
- To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
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have to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
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in general
US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/
UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; on the whole.
- Not specific or detailed; broadly.
- Adjective
- Not detailed or specific; overall.
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in 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 the bedroom
US /ɪn ði ˈbɛdˌrum/
UK /ɪn ði ˈbedru:m/
- other
- Located or happening inside the bedroom.
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in the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
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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 way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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in the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
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in trouble
US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /in ˈtrʌbl/
- Adjective
- Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- other
- In serious trouble or difficulty.
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just kind of
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UK
- Phrase
- Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
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laughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
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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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mess around
US /mɛs əˈraʊnd/
UK /mes əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cheat on your partner with another lover
- To pass the time aimlessly
- Intransitive Verb
- To behave in a silly or playful way.
- To spend time doing things that are not important or useful.
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move on
US /muv ɑn/
UK /mu:v ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to change or go to a different place
- To start talking about something different.
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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 a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
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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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off of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
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off the bat
US /ɔf ði bæt/
UK /ɔf ðə bæt/
- Phrase
- Immediately; without delay.
- Referring to the moment a baseball leaves the bat after being hit.
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on paper
US /ɑn ˈpeɪpər/
UK /ɔn ˈpeipə/
- Phrase
- In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
- Recorded in writing; documented.
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on the floor
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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 internet
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UK
- Phrase
- Located or available on the internet.
- Using the internet as a medium or platform.
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on the record
US /ɑn ði rɪˈkɚd/
UK /ɔn ðə riˈkɔ:d/
- Adjective
- Officially documented or registered.
- Phrase
- Made as an official or public statement that can be quoted.
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on the road
US /ɑn ði rəʊd/
UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/
- Phrase
- Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
- Idiom
- Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
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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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on tour
US /ɑn tʊr/
UK /ɔn tuə/
- Noun
- Time a soldier is away from home for work
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other than
US
UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
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outside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
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over to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
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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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read out
US /rid aʊt/
UK /ri:d aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To display a particular value or measurement.
- To retrieve and display data from a storage device.
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roll it
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To prepare a marijuana cigarette.
- To bowl a ball.
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stay away
US /ste əˈwe/
UK /stei əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
- To remain absent from a place or event.
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switch off
US /swɪtʃ ɔf/
UK /switʃ ɔf/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop a machine, light, etc. working by pressing a button or switch
- To stop paying attention to someone or something
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talking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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think about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
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think back
US /θɪŋk bæk/
UK /θiŋk bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To recapture the past
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to date
US /tu det/
UK /tu: deit/
- Phrase
- Up to the present time; until now.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To go out on romantic dates with someone.
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to the point
US /tu ði pɔɪnt/
UK /tu: ðə pɔint/
- Adjective
- Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- Phrase
- Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
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tour
US /tʊr/
UK /tʊə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel to several places to perform a show
- To visit several places for pleasure
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A trip to several places to perform a show
- A journey to visit several places for pleasure
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turn into
US /tɚn ˈɪntu/
UK /tə:n ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change to become something else
- To change your direction to go into a place
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used to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
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video
US /ˈvɪdiˌo/
UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Recording capturing action with sound
- A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
- Transitive Verb
- To make a moving film of, with sound
- To make a video call.
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wake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
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with just
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using only; with no more than.
- Barely; by a narrow margin.
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without a trace
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UK
- Phrase
- Leaving no sign or evidence of having been present.
- Completely; leaving nothing behind.
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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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adj.Brave

v.t.To bravely face

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