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Hey not heading home no? I did actually get
Hey not
heading home
heading home
X
no? I did actually get
Hey
not
heading
home
no
I
did
actually
get
a detention.
a
detention
detention
X
.
a
detention
Sorry. Technically I requested it.
Sorry.
Technically
Technically
X
I requested it.
Sorry
Technically
I
requested
it
You were fairly harsh
on
on
X
Carrigan the other
You were fairly
harsh
harsh
X
on Carrigan the other
You
were
fairly
harsh
on
Carrigan
the
other
day
as
as
X
well. She's actually pretty decent I
day as well. She's actually
pretty
pretty
X
decent I
day
as
well
She's
actually
pretty
decent
I
don't know why you had
to
to
X
have such a go
at
at
X
her.
don't know why you had to
have such a go at
have such a go at
X
her.
don't
know
why
you
had
to
have
such
a
go
at
her
Well I object
to
to
X
every thought or action
Well I
object
object
X
to every thought or action
Well
I
object
to
every
thought
or
action
or feeling
of
of
X
mine being policed
like
like
X
or feeling of mine being
policed
policed
X
like
or
feeling
of
mine
being
policed
like
we're
in
in
X
some authoritarian fantasy.
we're in some
authoritarian
authoritarian
X
fantasy
fantasy
X
.
we're
in
some
authoritarian
fantasy
Well it's not that though is it. It's
Well it's not that though is it. It's
Well
it's
not
that
though
is
it
It's
just school. It's the same
for
for
X
everybody.
just school. It's the same for everybody.
just
school
It's
the
same
for
everybody
It's not unique
for
for
X
you. You try
to
to
X
act
It's not unique for you. You try to act
It's
not
unique
for
you
You
try
to
act
like
like
X
you're a friend
but
but
X
you know you're
like you're a friend but you know you're
like
you're
a
friend
but
you
know
you're
not that kind
of
of
X
person. Not acting. Maybe
not that kind of person. Not
acting
acting
X
. Maybe
not
that
kind
of
person
Not
acting
Maybe
I am that kind
of
of
X
person. Are you talking
I am that kind of person. Are you talking
I
am
that
kind
of
person
Are
you
talking
to
to
X
me then?
to me then?
to
me
then
What was Miss Nealy talking
to
to
X
you
about
about
X
What was Miss Nealy talking to you about
What
was
Miss
Nealy
talking
to
you
about
after
after
X
class? Oh getting out
of
of
X
class
after class? Oh
getting out of
getting out of
X
class
after
class
Oh
getting
out
of
class
early
for
for
X
training or something. She must
early for training or something. She must
early
for
training
or
something
She
must
find training highly amusing then. No.
find training highly
amusing
amusing
X
then. No.
find
training
highly
amusing
then
No
Does she fancy you or something?
Does she
fancy
fancy
X
you or something?
Does
she
fancy
you
or
something
Why'd you say that? God you're not having
Why'd
you say that? God you're not having
Why'd
you
say
that
God
you're
not
having
an affair
with
with
X
her are you? Please it's a
an
affair
affair
X
with her are you? Please it's a
an
affair
with
her
are
you
Please
it's
a
funny joke stuff
like
like
X
that
to
to
X
you?
funny joke stuff like that to you?
funny
joke
stuff
like
that
to
you
Sorry. People go
on
on
X
at
at
X
me
like
like
X
I fancy her... I
Sorry. People
go on at
go on at
X
me like I
fancy
fancy
X
her... I
Sorry
People
go
on
at
me
like
I
fancy
her
I
don't fancy her. Well maybe it's because
don't
fancy
fancy
X
her. Well maybe it's because
don't
fancy
her
Well
maybe
it's
because
you blush a lot when she talks
to
to
X
you
you
blush
blush
X
a lot when she talks to you
you
blush
a
lot
when
she
talks
to
you
but
but
X
you know you blush
at
at
X
everything.
but you know you
blush
blush
X
at everything.
but
you
know
you
blush
at
everything
Thanks. I guess you have one
of
of
X
those
Thanks. I guess you have one of those
Thanks
I
guess
you
have
one
of
those
complexions. Great. You're blushing right
complexions
complexions
X
. Great. You're blushing right
complexions
Great
You're
blushing
right
now actually. Yeah. I'm aware. Sorry
now actually. Yeah. I'm aware. Sorry
now
actually
Yeah
I'm
aware
Sorry
I don't want to get
into
into
X
a fight
with
with
X
I don't want to
get into a fight
with
I
don't
want
to
get
into
a
fight
with
you or anything. We're not fighting. You
you or anything. We're not fighting. You
you
or
anything
We're
not
fighting
You
know you probably hate me
but
but
X
you're
know you probably hate me but you're
know
you
probably
hate
me
but
you're
the only person who actually talks
to
to
X
me.
the only person who actually talks to me.
the
only
person
who
actually
talks
to
me
I never said that I hated you. Well I
like
like
X
you.
I never said that I hated you. Well I like you.
I
never
said
that
I
hated
you
Well
I
like
you
It's a ... I'd better head
to
to
X
training.. so I...
It's a ...
I'd better
I'd better
X
head to training.. so I...
It's
a
I'd
better
head
to
training
so
I
Good luck at the match tomorrow. Thanks.
Good luck at the
match
match
X
tomorrow. Thanks.
Good
luck
at
the
match
tomorrow
Thanks
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Definición
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________e________x________p________r________e________s________s________ ________s________t________r________o________n________g________ ________c________r________i________t________i________c________i________s________m________ ________o________r________ ________d________i________s________a________p________p________r________o________v________a________l________ ________o________f________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________.________
Teacher says
Teacher says:
The expression is normally "have a go at somebody". The word "such" is used for emphasis.
Definición
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________g________o________ ________h________o________m________e________,________ ________u________s________u________a________l________l________y________ ________a________f________t________e________r________ ________a________ ________p________e________r________i________o________d________ ________o________f________ ________t________i________m________e________ ________a________w________a________y________
ˈfansi
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ˈfænsi
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Definición
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________F________a________n________c________y________ ________i________s________ ________t________o________ ________h________a________v________e________ ________a________ ________s________t________r________o________n________g________ ________l________i________k________i________n________g________ ________o________r________ ________d________e________s________i________r________e________ ________f________o________r________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________
blʌʃ
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bləʃ
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Definición
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________B________l________u________s________h________ ________i________s________ ________t________o________ ________b________e________c________o________m________e________ ________r________e________d________ ________i________n________ ________t________h________e________ ________f________a________c________e________,________ ________u________s________u________a________l________l________y________ ________f________r________o________m________ ________e________m________b________a________r________r________a________s________s________m________e________n________t________ ________o________r________ ________s________h________a________m________e________
əˈfɛː
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əˈfɛr
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Definición
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________n________ ________a________f________f________a________i________r________ ________i________s________ ________a________ ________r________o________m________a________n________t________i________c________ ________o________r________ ________s________e________x________u________a________l________ ________r________e________l________a________t________i________o________n________s________h________i________p________ ________b________e________t________w________e________e________n________ ________t________w________o________ ________p________e________o________p________l________e________,________ ________e________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________o________n________e________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________s________ ________s________e________c________r________e________t________ ________o________r________ ________n________o________t________ ________a________p________p________r________o________v________e________d________ ________b________y________ ________o________t________h________e________r________s________.________
Definición
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________T________h________e________ ________n________a________t________u________r________a________l________ ________c________o________l________o________r________,________ ________t________e________x________t________u________r________e________,________ ________a________n________d________ ________a________p________p________e________a________r________a________n________c________e________ ________o________f________ ________a________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________'________s________ ________s________k________i________n________,________ ________e________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________o________f________ ________t________h________e________ ________f________a________c________e________.________
get into a fight
Definición
To 'get into a fight' means to become involved in a physical altercation with someone.
Ejemplo
I was so angry that I almost got into a fight with my brother.
əˈmjuːzɪŋ
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Definición
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________c________a________u________s________i________n________g________ ________l________a________u________g________h________t________e________r________ ________o________r________ ________p________r________o________v________i________d________i________n________g________ ________e________n________t________e________r________t________a________i________n________m________e________n________t________.________
Teacher says
Teacher says:
"highly _______" is a common collocation, which means something that is very funny. However be careful! This phrase is normally used sarcastically to describe a situation that is not funny or is trying to be funny but isn't really.
hɑːʃ
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hɑrʃ
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Definición
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________S________e________v________e________r________e________ ________o________r________ ________u________n________k________i________n________d________ ________i________n________ ________m________a________n________n________e________r________ ________o________r________ ________s________p________e________e________c________h________.________
dɪˈtɛnʃn
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dəˈtɛn(t)ʃ(ə)n
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Definición
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________a________ ________p________u________n________i________s________h________m________e________n________t________ ________i________n________ ________w________h________i________c________h________ ________a________ ________s________t________u________d________e________n________t________ ________i________s________ ________r________e________q________u________i________r________e________d________ ________t________o________ ________s________t________a________y________ ________a________t________ ________s________c________h________o________o________l________ ________a________f________t________e________r________ ________t________h________e________ ________r________e________s________t________ ________o________f________ ________t________h________e________ ________s________t________u________d________e________n________t________s________ ________h________a________v________e________ ________l________e________f________t________
əbˈdʒɛkt
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əbˈdʒɛk(t)
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Definición
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________d________i________s________a________g________r________e________e________ ________w________i________t________h________ ________o________r________ ________o________p________p________o________s________e________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________,________ ________u________s________u________a________l________l________y________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________s________t________r________o________n________g________ ________w________a________y________.________
ˈfantəsi
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ˈfæn(t)əsi
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Definición
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________n________ ________i________m________a________g________i________n________a________t________i________v________e________ ________i________d________e________a________ ________o________r________ ________p________l________a________n________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________s________ ________u________n________l________i________k________e________l________y________ ________t________o________ ________b________e________ ________r________e________a________l________i________z________e________d________
ɔːˌθɒrɪˈtɛːrɪən
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ˌɔːθɒrɪˈtɛːrɪən
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Definición
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________A________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________ ________o________r________ ________g________o________v________e________r________n________m________e________n________t________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________h________a________s________ ________a________b________s________o________l________u________t________e________ ________p________o________w________e________r________ ________a________n________d________ ________c________o________n________t________r________o________l________ ________o________v________e________r________ ________i________t________s________ ________p________e________o________p________l________e________ ________o________r________ ________c________i________t________i________z________e________n________s________
Definición
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________o________ ________l________e________a________v________e________ ________o________r________ ________d________e________p________a________r________t________ ________f________r________o________m________ ________a________ ________p________l________a________c________e________ ________o________r________ ________s________i________t________u________a________t________i________o________n________,________ ________e________s________p________e________c________i________a________l________l________y________ ________o________n________e________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________s________ ________d________i________f________f________i________c________u________l________t________ ________o________r________ ________u________n________p________l________e________a________s________a________n________t________
Why'd
Definición
Teacher says
Teacher says:
This a contraction for "why did you say that?"
matʃ
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mætʃ
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Definición
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________c________o________n________t________e________s________t________ ________o________r________ ________g________a________m________e________ ________b________e________t________w________e________e________n________ ________t________w________o________ ________o________r________ ________m________o________r________e________ ________p________e________o________p________l________e________ ________o________r________ ________t________e________a________m________s________,________ ________u________s________u________a________l________l________y________ ________i________n________v________o________l________v________i________n________g________ ________p________h________y________s________i________c________a________l________ ________s________k________i________l________l________ ________o________r________ ________s________t________r________a________t________e________g________y________
Definición
________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________h________e________ ________a________c________t________ ________o________f________ ________b________e________i________n________g________ ________m________o________n________i________t________o________r________e________d________ ________o________r________ ________c________o________n________t________r________o________l________l________e________d________ ________b________y________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________i________n________ ________a________u________t________h________o________r________i________t________y________,________ ________s________u________c________h________ ________a________s________ ________t________h________e________ ________p________o________l________i________c________e________ ________o________r________ ________a________ ________g________o________v________e________r________n________m________e________n________t________ ________a________g________e________n________c________y________.________
ˈtɛknɪkli
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ˈtɛknək(ə)li
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Definición
________(________a________d________v________e________r________b________)________ ________a________c________c________o________r________d________i________n________g________ ________t________o________ ________a________ ________v________e________r________y________ ________s________t________r________i________c________t________ ________e________x________p________l________a________n________a________t________i________o________n________ ________o________f________ ________a________ ________r________u________l________e________,________ ________f________a________c________t________,________ ________e________t________c________.________
Definición
________(________p________h________r________a________s________e________)________ ________A________ ________p________h________r________a________s________e________ ________u________s________e________d________ ________t________o________ ________i________n________d________i________c________a________t________e________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________t________ ________i________s________ ________w________i________s________e________ ________t________o________ ________d________o________ ________s________o________m________e________t________h________i________n________g________,________ ________o________f________t________e________n________ ________u________s________e________d________ ________t________o________ ________e________x________p________r________e________s________s________ ________a________ ________s________e________n________s________e________ ________o________f________ ________u________r________g________e________n________c________y________
ˈprɪti
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ˈprɪdi
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Definición
________(________a________d________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________s________o________m________e________ ________d________e________g________r________e________e________ ________o________r________ ________e________x________t________e________n________t________ ________b________u________t________ ________n________o________t________ ________v________e________r________y________ ________o________r________ ________e________x________t________r________e________m________e________l________y________ ________:________ ________f________a________i________r________l________y________
ˈaktɪŋ
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ˈæktɪŋ
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Definición
1. ________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________T________h________e________ ________a________c________t________i________o________n________ ________o________f________ ________p________e________r________f________o________r________m________i________n________g________ ________a________ ________r________o________l________e________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________p________l________a________y________,________ ________f________i________l________m________,________ ________o________r________ ________o________t________h________e________r________ ________p________r________o________d________u________c________t________i________o________n________
2. ________(________v________e________r________b________)________ ________t________o________ ________b________e________h________a________v________e________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________w________a________y________ ________t________h________a________t________ ________i________s________ ________n________o________t________ ________s________i________n________c________e________r________e________ ________o________r________ ________h________o________n________e________s________t________
Definición
________(________v________e________r________b________,________)________ ________T________o________ ________t________a________l________k________ ________t________o________ ________s________o________m________e________o________n________e________ ________i________n________ ________a________ ________l________o________n________g________,________ ________a________n________n________o________y________i________n________g________,________ ________o________r________ ________p________e________r________s________i________s________t________e________n________t________ ________w________a________y________,________
have such a go at
Definición
(verb) To express strong criticism or disapproval of someone or something.
Ejemplo
He had such a go at me for not finishing my work on time.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
The expression is normally "have a go at somebody". The word "such" is used for emphasis.
heading home
Definición
(verb) To go home, usually after a period of time away
Ejemplo
I'm heading home after a long day at work.
fancy
ˈfansi
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ˈfænsi
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Definición
(verb) Fancy is to have a strong liking or desire for something
Ejemplo
He fancies the new girl in his class but she doesn't like him
blush
blʌʃ
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bləʃ
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Definición
(verb) Blush is to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment or shame
Ejemplo
She blushed when he complimented her
affair
əˈfɛː
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əˈfɛr
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Definición
(noun) An affair is a romantic or sexual relationship between two people, especially one that is secret or not approved by others.
Ejemplo
The couple had an affair for many years before they decided to get married.
complexions
Definición
(noun) The natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially of the face.
get into a fight
Definición
To 'get into a fight' means to become involved in a physical altercation with someone.
Ejemplo
I was so angry that I almost got into a fight with my brother.
amusing
əˈmjuːzɪŋ
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Definición
(adjective) causing laughter or providing entertainment.
Ejemplo
The clown's silly antics were highly amusing.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
"highly amusing" is a common collocation, which means something that is very funny. However be careful! This phrase is normally used sarcastically to describe a situation that is not funny or is trying to be funny but isn't really.
harsh
hɑːʃ
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hɑrʃ
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Definición
(adjective) Severe or unkind in manner or speech.
Ejemplo
The teacher's harsh criticism of the student's work was unwarranted.
detention
dɪˈtɛnʃn
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dəˈtɛn(t)ʃ(ə)n
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Definición
(noun) a punishment in which a student is required to stay at school after the rest of the students have left
Ejemplo
He has made students fear after-school detention.
object
əbˈdʒɛkt
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əbˈdʒɛk(t)
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Definición
(verb) To disagree with or oppose something, usually in a strong way.
fantasy
ˈfantəsi
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ˈfæn(t)əsi
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Definición
(noun) An imaginative idea or plan that is unlikely to be realized
Ejemplo
The young girl had a fantasy of becoming a famous singer
authoritarian
ɔːˌθɒrɪˈtɛːrɪən
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ˌɔːθɒrɪˈtɛːrɪən
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Definición
(adjective) A person or government that has absolute power and control over its people or citizens
Ejemplo
The dictator had an authoritarian rule over the country
getting out of
Definición
(verb) To leave or depart from a place or situation, especially one that is difficult or unpleasant
Why'd
Definición
Teacher says
Teacher says:
This a contraction for "why did you say that?"
match
matʃ
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mætʃ
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Definición
(noun) A contest or game between two or more people or teams, usually involving physical skill or strategy
Ejemplo
The match between the two tennis players was very exciting.
policed
Definición
(verb) The act of being monitored or controlled by someone in authority, such as the police or a government agency.
Ejemplo
The citizens felt they were being policed too harshly by the government.
Technically
ˈtɛknɪkli
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ˈtɛknək(ə)li
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Definición
(adverb) according to a very strict explanation of a rule, fact, etc.
Ejemplo
technically, a nut is a single-seeded fruit
I'd better
Definición
(phrase) A phrase used to indicate that it is wise to do something, often used to express a sense of urgency
Ejemplo
I'd better get to the store before it closes, or else I won't have any food for dinner.
pretty
ˈprɪti
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ˈprɪdi
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Definición
(adverb) to some degree or extent but not very or extremely : fairly
acting
ˈaktɪŋ
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ˈæktɪŋ
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Definición
1. (verb) The action of performing a role in a play, film, or other production
2. (verb) to behave in a way that is not sincere or honest
Ejemplo
The actor was praised for his excellent acting in the play.
go on at
Definición
(verb,) To talk to someone in a long, annoying, or persistent way,
Ejemplo
My boss kept going on at me about the report I had to finish,
have such a go at
Definición
(verb) To express strong criticism or disapproval of someone or something.
Ejemplo
He had such a go at me for not finishing my work on time.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
The expression is normally "have a go at somebody". The word "such" is used for emphasis.
heading home
Definición
(verb) To go home, usually after a period of time away
Ejemplo
I'm heading home after a long day at work.
fancy
ˈfansi
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ˈfænsi
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Definición
(verb) Fancy is to have a strong liking or desire for something
Ejemplo
He fancies the new girl in his class but she doesn't like him
blush
blʌʃ
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bləʃ
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Definición
(verb) Blush is to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment or shame
Ejemplo
She blushed when he complimented her
affair
əˈfɛː
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əˈfɛr
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Definición
(noun) An affair is a romantic or sexual relationship between two people, especially one that is secret or not approved by others.
Ejemplo
The couple had an affair for many years before they decided to get married.
complexions
Definición
(noun) The natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially of the face.
get into a fight
Definición
To 'get into a fight' means to become involved in a physical altercation with someone.
Ejemplo
I was so angry that I almost got into a fight with my brother.
amusing
əˈmjuːzɪŋ
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Definición
(adjective) causing laughter or providing entertainment.
Ejemplo
The clown's silly antics were highly amusing.
Teacher says
Teacher says:
"highly amusing" is a common collocation, which means something that is very funny. However be careful! This phrase is normally used sarcastically to describe a situation that is not funny or is trying to be funny but isn't really.
harsh
hɑːʃ
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hɑrʃ
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Definición
(adjective) Severe or unkind in manner or speech.
Ejemplo
The teacher's harsh criticism of the student's work was unwarranted.
detention
dɪˈtɛnʃn
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dəˈtɛn(t)ʃ(ə)n
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Definición
(noun) a punishment in which a student is required to stay at school after the rest of the students have left
Ejemplo
He has made students fear after-school detention.
object
əbˈdʒɛkt
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əbˈdʒɛk(t)
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Definición
(verb) To disagree with or oppose something, usually in a strong way.
fantasy
ˈfantəsi
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ˈfæn(t)əsi
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Definición
(noun) An imaginative idea or plan that is unlikely to be realized
Ejemplo
The young girl had a fantasy of becoming a famous singer
authoritarian
ɔːˌθɒrɪˈtɛːrɪən
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ˌɔːθɒrɪˈtɛːrɪən
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Definición
(adjective) A person or government that has absolute power and control over its people or citizens
Ejemplo
The dictator had an authoritarian rule over the country
getting out of
Definición
(verb) To leave or depart from a place or situation, especially one that is difficult or unpleasant
Why'd
Definición
Teacher says
Teacher says:
This a contraction for "why did you say that?"
match
matʃ
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mætʃ
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Definición
(noun) A contest or game between two or more people or teams, usually involving physical skill or strategy
Ejemplo
The match between the two tennis players was very exciting.
policed
Definición
(verb) The act of being monitored or controlled by someone in authority, such as the police or a government agency.
Ejemplo
The citizens felt they were being policed too harshly by the government.
Technically
ˈtɛknɪkli
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ˈtɛknək(ə)li
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Definición
(adverb) according to a very strict explanation of a rule, fact, etc.
Ejemplo
technically, a nut is a single-seeded fruit
I'd better
Definición
(phrase) A phrase used to indicate that it is wise to do something, often used to express a sense of urgency
Ejemplo
I'd better get to the store before it closes, or else I won't have any food for dinner.
pretty
ˈprɪti
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ˈprɪdi
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Definición
(adverb) to some degree or extent but not very or extremely : fairly
acting
ˈaktɪŋ
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ˈæktɪŋ
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Definición
1. (verb) The action of performing a role in a play, film, or other production
2. (verb) to behave in a way that is not sincere or honest
Ejemplo
The actor was praised for his excellent acting in the play.
go on at
Definición
(verb,) To talk to someone in a long, annoying, or persistent way,
Ejemplo
My boss kept going on at me about the report I had to finish,
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heading home
Definición
(verb) To go home, usually after a period of time away
Ejemplo
I'm heading home after a long day at work.
pretty
ˈprɪti
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ˈprɪdi
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Definición
(adverb) to some degree or extent but not very or extremely : fairly
fancy
ˈfansi
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ˈfænsi
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Definición
(verb) Fancy is to have a strong liking or desire for something
Ejemplo
He fancies the new girl in his class but she doesn't like him
have such a go at
Definición
(verb) To express strong criticism or disapproval of someone or something.
Ejemplo
He had such a go at me for not finishing my work on time.
Teacher's comment
The expression is normally "have a go at somebody". The word "such" is used for emphasis.
authoritarian
ɔːˌθɒrɪˈtɛːrɪən
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ˌɔːθɒrɪˈtɛːrɪən
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Definición
(adjective) A person or government that has absolute power and control over its people or citizens
Ejemplo
The dictator had an authoritarian rule over the country
fantasy
ˈfantəsi
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ˈfæn(t)əsi
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Definición
(noun) An imaginative idea or plan that is unlikely to be realized
Ejemplo
The young girl had a fantasy of becoming a famous singer
harsh
hɑːʃ
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hɑrʃ
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Definición
(adjective) Severe or unkind in manner or speech.
Ejemplo
The teacher's harsh criticism of the student's work was unwarranted.
getting out of
Definición
(verb) To leave or depart from a place or situation, especially one that is difficult or unpleasant
amusing
əˈmjuːzɪŋ
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Definición
(adjective) causing laughter or providing entertainment.
Ejemplo
The clown's silly antics were highly amusing.
Teacher's comment
"highly amusing" is a common collocation, which means something that is very funny. However be careful! This phrase is normally used sarcastically to describe a situation that is not funny or is trying to be funny but isn't really.
object
əbˈdʒɛkt
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əbˈdʒɛk(t)
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Definición
(verb) To disagree with or oppose something, usually in a strong way.
policed
Definición
(verb) The act of being monitored or controlled by someone in authority, such as the police or a government agency.
Ejemplo
The citizens felt they were being policed too harshly by the government.
complexions
Definición
(noun) The natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially of the face.
Technically
ˈtɛknɪkli
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ˈtɛknək(ə)li
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Definición
(adverb) according to a very strict explanation of a rule, fact, etc.
Ejemplo
technically, a nut is a single-seeded fruit
affair
əˈfɛː
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əˈfɛr
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Definición
(noun) An affair is a romantic or sexual relationship between two people, especially one that is secret or not approved by others.
Ejemplo
The couple had an affair for many years before they decided to get married.
go on at
Definición
(verb,) To talk to someone in a long, annoying, or persistent way,
Ejemplo
My boss kept going on at me about the report I had to finish,
acting
ˈaktɪŋ
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ˈæktɪŋ
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Definición
(verb) The action of performing a role in a play, film, or other production
Definición
(verb) to behave in a way that is not sincere or honest
Ejemplo
The actor was praised for his excellent acting in the play.
I'd better
Definición
(phrase) A phrase used to indicate that it is wise to do something, often used to express a sense of urgency
Ejemplo
I'd better get to the store before it closes, or else I won't have any food for dinner.
blush
blʌʃ
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bləʃ
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Definición
(verb) Blush is to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment or shame
Ejemplo
She blushed when he complimented her
detention
dɪˈtɛnʃn
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dəˈtɛn(t)ʃ(ə)n
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Definición
(noun) a punishment in which a student is required to stay at school after the rest of the students have left
Ejemplo
He has made students fear after-school detention.
match
matʃ
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mætʃ
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Definición
(noun) A contest or game between two or more people or teams, usually involving physical skill or strategy
Ejemplo
The match between the two tennis players was very exciting.
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