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homework
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bed
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breakfast
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to wash up
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cleaning
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to take
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bus
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shopping
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to do one's best
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to take out
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rubbish
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argument
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to do somebody a favor
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mistake
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phone call
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appointment
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drink
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party
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rest
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conversation
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to take a picture
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exam
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medicine
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to take one's advice
to do
to do
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to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

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What are you doing tomorrow?
I'm not sure what to do in this situation; it's quite confusing.

Grammatical Information:

transitive
Past Simple
did
Past Participle
done
housework
housework
noun
h
h
o
a
u
ʊ
s
s
e
w
w
o
ɜ
r
r
k
k

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

to hoover
to hoover
Verb
h
h
oo
u
v
v
e
ɜ
r
r

to clean a surface by using a machine that sucks up dirt, dust, and debris

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transitive
to take ages
phrase
uk flag
/tˈeɪk ˈeɪdʒᵻz/
Collocation

to require a very long time to complete something, often much longer than expected or necessary

homework
homework
noun
h
h
o
m
m
e
w
w
o
ɜ
r
r
k
k

schoolwork that students have to do at home

What is "homework"?

Homework refers to assignments or tasks given to students by teachers to complete outside of regular class time. It is designed to help reinforce lessons, practice skills, or prepare for upcoming topics. Homework can include reading, writing, problem-solving, or projects that students work on independently or with minimal guidance. It provides an opportunity for students to review and apply what they have learned in class and is often used to assess their understanding and progress. Completing homework is an important part of the learning process and helps build responsibility and time-management skills.

to make
to make
Verb
m
m
a
k
k
e

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

Grammatical Information:

transitive
Past Simple
made
Past Participle
made
bed
bed
noun
b
b
e
ɛ
d
d

furniture we use to sleep on that normally has a frame and mattress

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to have
to have
Verb
h
h
a
æ
v
v
e

to eat or drink something

abstain

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transitive
breakfast
breakfast
noun
b
b
r
r
ea
e
k
k
f
f
a
ə
s
s
t
t

the first meal we have in the early hours of the day

What is "breakfast"?

Breakfast refers to the first meal of the day, typically consumed in the morning after waking up from sleep. It is often considered the most important meal as it provides the body with essential nutrients and energy to start the day. Traditional breakfast foods vary widely across cultures but commonly include items like cereal, eggs, toast, fruit, and beverages such as coffee or tea.

to wash up
to wash up
Verb
uk flag
/wˈɑːʃ ˈʌp/

to clean plates, cups, bowls, or other kitchen items after eating

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transitive
Phrasal Status
inseparable
phrase's verb
wash
phrase's particle
up
cleaning
cleaning
noun
c
k
l
l
ea
i:
n
n
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g

the action or process of making something, especially inside a house, etc. clean

to take
to take
Verb
t
t
a
k
k
e

to reach for something and hold it

Grammatical Information:

transitive
bus
bus
noun
b
b
u
ʌ
s
s

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

What is a "bus"?

A bus is a large vehicle designed to carry many passengers at once, usually following a fixed route. It is commonly used for public transportation in cities and towns, helping people travel to different locations efficiently. Buses have multiple rows of seats and space for standing passengers in some cases. They can be powered by gasoline, diesel, electricity, or other energy sources. Some buses operate on schedules, stopping at designated locations, while others are used for long-distance travel or private purposes, such as school or tour buses.

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shopping
shopping
noun
sh
ʃ
o
ɑ
pp
p
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g

the act of buying goods from stores

to [do] {one's}  best
to do one's best
phrase
uk flag
/dˈuː wˈʌnz bˈɛst/

to try to do something as well as one is capable of

to take out
to take out
Verb
uk flag
/tˈeɪk ˈaʊt/

to remove a thing from somewhere or something

add

Grammatical Information:

Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
take
phrase's particle
out
rubbish
rubbish
noun
r
r
u
ə
bb
b
i
ɪ
sh
ʃ

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

argument
argument
noun
a
ɑ:
r
r
g
g
u
j
ə
m
m
e
ə
n
n
t
t

a discussion, typically a serious one, between two or more people with different views

to do somebody a favor
phrase
uk flag
/dˈuː ˌɛsbˈiː ɐ fˈeɪvɚɹ ɔːɹ sˈɑːlɪd/
Collocation

to perform a helpful or kind act for someone, typically without expecting something in return

mistake
noun
m
m
i
ɪ
s
s
t
t
a
k
k
e

an act or opinion that is wrong

phone call
phone call
noun
uk flag
/fˈoʊn kˈɔːl/

the act of speaking to someone or trying to reach them on the phone

Grammatical Information:

compound noun
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

drink
drink
noun
d
d
r
r
i
ɪ
n
n
k
k

any liquid that we can drink

party
party
noun
p
p
a
ɑ
r
r
t
t
y
i

an event where people get together and enjoy themselves by talking, dancing, eating, drinking, etc.

rest
rest
noun
r
r
e
ɛ
s
s
t
t

a state in which one is free from any sort of activity, work, strain, or responsibility

conversation
conversation
noun
c
k
o
ɑ:
n
n
v
v
e
ə
r
r
s
s
a
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n

a talk that is between two or more people and they tell each other about different things like feelings, ideas, and thoughts

to [take] a picture
to take a picture
phrase
uk flag
/tˈeɪk ɐ pˈɪktʃɚ/
Collocation

to use a device like a camera or cellphone to capture an image of something or someone

exam
exam
noun
e
ɪ
x
gz
a
æ
m
m

a way of testing how much someone knows about a subject

medicine
medicine
noun
m
m
e
ɛ
d
d
i
ɪ
c
s
i
ə
n
n
e

a substance that treats injuries or illnesses

pill
pill
noun
p
p
i
ɪ
ll
l

a small round medication we take whole when we are sick

What is a "pill"?

A pill is a solid dosage form of medication that is typically small and round, though it can come in various shapes and sizes, often coated to make it easier to swallow. Pills are designed to be swallowed whole and can have one or more active ingredients intended to treat specific health conditions. They are commonly used for a wide range of medications, including pain relievers, vitamins, antibiotics, and medications for chronic conditions like hypertension or diabetes.

to take one's advice
phrase
uk flag
/tˈeɪk wˈʌnz ɐdvˈaɪs/
Collocation

to listen to and follow the guidance or suggestions offered by another person

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