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to hear
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china
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plate
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diary
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appointment
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agenda
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point
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sensitive
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to rent
to rent
Verb
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to let someone use one's property, car, etc. for a particular time in exchange for payment

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She plans to rent her vacation home to tourists during the summer months.
The landlord decided to rent the vacant apartment to a new tenant.

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transitive
to hire
to hire
Verb
h
h
i
aɪɜ
r
r
e

to pay someone to do a job

displace

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transitive
price
price
noun
p
p
r
r
i
c
s
e

the amount of money required for buying something

fee
fee
noun
f
f
ee
i

the money that is paid to a professional or an organization for their services

guest
guest
noun
g
g
ue
ɛ
s
s
t
t

someone who is invited to visit someone else's home or attend a social event

visitor
visitor
noun
v
v
i
ɪ
s
z
i
ɪ
t
t
o
ɜ
r
r

someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose

to trust
to trust
Verb
t
t
r
r
u
ʌ
s
s
t
t

to believe that someone is sincere, reliable, or competent

distrust

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ditransitive
to rely on
to rely on
Verb
uk flag
/ɹɪlˈaɪ ˈɑːn/

to have faith in someone or something

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Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
rely
phrase's particle
on
difficult
difficult
Adjective
d
d
i
ɪ
ff
f
i
ɪ
c
k
u
ʌ
l
l
t
t

needing a lot of work or skill to do, understand, or deal with

easy
challenging
Adjective
ch
ʧ
a
æ
ll
l
e
ə
n
n
g
ʤ
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

benefit
noun
b
b
e
ɛ
n
n
e
ə
f
f
i
ɪ
t
t

an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation

advantage
noun
a
æ
d
d
v
v
a
æ
n
n
t
t
a
ɪ
g
ʤ
e

a condition that causes a person or thing to be more successful compared to others

disadvantage
to start
to start
Verb
s
s
t
t
a
ɑ:
r
r
t
t

to begin something new and continue doing it, feeling it, etc.

end

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to set up
to set up
Verb
uk flag
/sˈɛt ˈʌp/

to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

abolish

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transitive
Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
set
phrase's particle
up
out of work
out of work
phrase
uk flag
/ˌaʊɾəv wˈɜːk/

having no job

out of order
out of order
phrase
uk flag
/ˌaʊɾəv ˈɔːɹdɚ/

(of a machine, equipment, or device) not working correctly and needing repair or maintenance to function properly

cook
cook
noun
c
k
oo
ʊ
k
k

a person who prepares and cooks food, especially as their job

cooker
cooker
noun
c
k
oo
ʊ
k
k
e
ɜ
r
r

an appliance shaped like a box that is used for heating or cooking food by putting food on top or inside the appliance

What is a "cooker"?

A cooker is a kitchen appliance used for cooking food through various methods such as boiling, steaming, simmering, or frying. It typically consists of one or more heating elements, often powered by gas or electricity, and a compartment or surface for placing pots, pans, or other cookware. Cookers come in different types, including stovetop cookers, which are built into kitchen countertops, and standalone models such as ranges, cooktops, and portable hot plates. They may also include additional features like ovens or grills for added versatility. Cookers are essential tools in the kitchen, providing the means to prepare a wide range of dishes and cuisines efficiently and conveniently.

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to rob
to rob
Verb
r
r
o
ɑ
b
b

to take something from an organization, place, etc. without their consent, or with force

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transitive
to steal
to steal
Verb
s
s
t
t
ea
i:
l
l

to take something from someone or somewhere without permission or paying for it

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transitive
to beat
to beat
Verb
b
b
ea
i
t
t

to get more points, votes, etc. than the other side, in a game, race, competition, etc. and win

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transitive
to win
to win
Verb
w
w
i
ɪ
n
n

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

lose

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transitive
to invent
to invent
Verb
i
ɪ
n
n
v
v
e
ɛ
n
n
t
t

to make or design something that did not exist before

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transitive
to discover
to discover
Verb
d
d
i
ɪ
s
s
c
k
o
ʌ
v
v
e
ə
r
r

to find something unexpectedly or accidentally

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transitive
to check
Verb
ch
ʧ
e
ɛ
ck
k

to discover information about something or someone by looking, asking, or investigating

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transitive
to control
to control
Verb
c
k
o
ə
n
n
t
t
r
r
o
l
l

to have power over a person, company, country, etc. and to decide how things should be done

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to wash
to wash
Verb
w
w
a
ɑ:
sh
ʃ

to clean someone or something with water, often with a type of soap

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transitive
to clean
to clean
Verb
c
k
l
l
ea
i:
n
n

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

dirty

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transitive
to hear
to hear
Verb
h
h
ea
ɪ
r
r

to notice the sound a person or thing is making

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transitive
to listen
to listen
Verb
l
l
i
ɪ
s
s
t
e
ə
n
n

to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making

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intransitive
china
china
noun
ch
ʧ
i
n
n
a
ə

a set of dishes, typically made of porcelain or ceramic, used for serving and eating food

What is "china"?

China, also known as porcelain, is a type of ceramic material made from clay that has been fired at high temperatures. It is characterized by its smooth, hard surface and translucent appearance. China is known for its strength, durability, and ability to hold intricate designs and vibrant colors. It is commonly used to make a wide range of items, including dinnerware, vases, figurines, and decorative objects.

plate
plate
noun
p
p
l
l
a
t
t
e

a flat, typically round dish that we eat from or serve food on

What is a "plate"?

A plate is a flat, typically round dish with a raised rim, normally used for serving and eating food. Plates come in various sizes and materials, such as ceramic, glass, metal, or plastic, and they are available in different shapes and designs to suit various purposes and preferences. They are essential kitchen utensils used for serving main courses, side dishes, appetizers, and desserts. Plates are also commonly used for portioning and presenting food in an appealing manner, whether at home or in restaurants.

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delicious
delicious
Adjective
d
d
e
ɪ
l
l
i
ɪ
c
ʃ
iou
ə
s
s

having a very pleasant flavor

school teacher
school teacher
noun
uk flag
/skˈuːl tˈiːtʃɚ/

an individual who is employed to teach students in a school or educational institution

Grammatical Information:

compound noun
university
university
noun
u
ju:
n
n
i
ɪ
v
v
e
ɜ
r
r
s
s
i
ɪ
t
t
y
i

an educational institution at the highest level, where we can study for a degree or do research

What is a "university"?

A university is an institution of higher education that offers a wide range of academic programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and sometimes professional degrees. Universities typically have multiple departments or faculties, each specializing in different fields of study. In addition to providing bachelor's degrees, universities offer advanced degrees such as master's and doctoral programs. Universities are also centers for research, where students and faculty conduct studies that contribute to the advancement of knowledge. Many universities have a larger student body and offer a broader array of extracurricular activities compared to colleges.

professor
professor
noun
p
p
r
r
o
ə
f
f
e
ɛ
ss
s
o
ə
r
r

an experienced teacher at a university or college who specializes in a particular subject and often conducts research

Who is a "professor"?

A professor is an academic professional who teaches at a university or college and is often involved in research within a specific field of study. Professors typically hold advanced degrees, such as a Ph.D., and have significant experience and expertise in their subject. They are responsible for designing and delivering courses, supervising student research, and publishing academic work. Professors may hold different ranks, such as assistant professor, associate professor, or full professor, based on their experience, achievements, and contributions to their field. They play an essential role in shaping academic curricula and mentoring students.

to borrow
to borrow
Verb
b
b
o
ɑ
rr
r
o
w

to use or take something belonging to someone else, with the idea of returning it

lend

Grammatical Information:

transitive
money
money
noun
m
m
o
ʌ
n
n
e
y
i

something that we use to buy and sell goods and services, can be in the form of coins or paper bills

to lend
to lend
Verb
l
l
e
ɛ
n
n
d
d

to give someone something, like money, expecting them to give it back after a while

borrow

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ditransitive
diary
diary
noun
d
d
ia
aɪɜ
r
r
y
i

a book or journal in which one records personal experiences, thoughts, or feelings on a regular basis, usually on a daily basis

What is a "diary"?

A diary is a personal record where an individual regularly writes about their daily experiences, thoughts, and feelings. It is often used to document events, reflections, and personal observations. Diaries can provide insights into the writer’s daily life and emotional state, serving as a private space for self-expression and recording personal history. They are typically written in a chronological format and can vary in detail and length, depending on the writer's preferences and the purpose of the diary.

appointment
appointment
noun
a
ə
pp
p
oi
ɔɪ
n
n
t
t
m
m
e
ə
n
n
t
t

a planned meeting with someone, typically at a particular time and place, for a particular purpose

agenda
noun
a
ə
g
ʤ
e
ɛ
n
n
d
d
a
ə

a list of things that need to be considered, solved, or done

discussion
discussion
noun
d
d
i
ɪ
s
s
c
k
u
ʌ
ss
ʃ
io
ə
n
n

a conversation with someone about a serious subject

point
noun
p
p
oi
ɔɪ
n
n
t
t

the most important thing that is said or done which highlights the purpose of something

sensitive
sensitive
Adjective
s
s
e
ɛ
n
n
s
s
i
ə
t
t
i
ɪ
v
v
e

capable of understanding other people's emotions and caring for them

insensitive
feeling
feeling
noun
f
f
ee
i
l
l
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g

an emotional state or sensation that one experiences such as happiness, guilt, sadness, etc.

sensible
sensible
Adjective
s
s
e
ɛ
n
n
s
s
i
ə
b
b
ə
l
l
e

(of a person) displaying good judgment

unreasonable
possible
possible
Adjective
p
p
o
ɑ
ss
s
i
ə
b
b
ə
l
l
e

able to exist, happen, or be done

impossible
to bring
to bring
Verb
b
b
r
r
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g

to come to a place with someone or something

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to take
Verb
t
t
a
k
k
e

to remove something or someone from a specific place

Grammatical Information:

transitive

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