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to [take] care of {sb/sth}

to look after or manage someone or something, ensuring their needs are met

Ex: He promised to take care of the plants while his friend was on vacation.
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daughter
daughter
[noun]

a person's female child

Ex: The mother and daughter enjoyed a delightful afternoon of shopping and bonding .
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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: She became famous overnight after her viral video gained millions of views .
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writer
writer
[noun]

someone whose job involves writing articles, books, stories, etc.

Ex: The writer signed books for her fans at the event .
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England
England
[noun]

the largest country in the United Kingdom, located in Western Europe

Ex: London , the capital city of England, is a bustling metropolis with iconic landmarks such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace .
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full name
full name
[noun]

the complete name of a person that includes their first name, middle name, and last name

Ex: He only uses his initials , but his full name is Daniel Thomas Black .
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to write
to write
[Verb]

to produce or compose a piece of literary work or a text to be published or reproduced

Ex: She 's proud to have written a touching poem for her best friend .
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grandmother

the woman who is our mom or dad's mother

Ex: You should call your grandmother and wish her a happy birthday .
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to love
to love
[Verb]

to like something or enjoy doing it a lot

Ex: She loves the sound of the ocean waves crashing against the shore .
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to read
to read
[Verb]

to look at written or printed words or symbols and understand their meaning

Ex: Can you read the sign from this distance ?
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to study
to study
[Verb]

to spend time to learn about certain subjects by reading books, going to school, etc.

Ex: She studied the history of art for her final paper .
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French
French
[noun]

the main language of France that is also spoken in parts of other countries such as Canada, Switzerland, Belgium, etc.

Ex: While on vacation in Montreal , she realized the locals primarily spoke French.
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Classics
Classics
[noun]

the academic study of the literature, language, history, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome

Ex: Many universities include Classics as a major for those interested in ancient philosophy and epic poetry .
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college
college
[noun]

a university in which students can study up to a bachelor's degree after graduation from school

Ex: The college campus is known for its vibrant student life , with numerous clubs and activities to participate in .
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to work
to work
[Verb]

to do certain physical or mental activities in order to achieve a result or as a part of our job

Ex: They're in the studio, working on their next album.
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to teach
to teach
[Verb]

to give lessons to students in a university, college, school, etc.

Ex: He taught mathematics at the local high school for ten years .
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English
English
[noun]

the most common language in the world, originating in England but also the official language of America, Canada, Australia, etc.

Ex: Their school requires all students to study English.
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Portugal
Portugal
[noun]

a republic in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; Portuguese explorers and colonists in the 15th and 16th centuries created a vast overseas empire (including Brazil)

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for a while
for a while
[phrase]

for a period of time, usually suggesting that the duration of the time is temporary or not permanent

Ex: He stopped talking for a while to think about his response.
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idea
idea
[noun]

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

Ex: The manager welcomed any ideas from the employees to enhance workplace morale .
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to come
to come
[Verb]

to originate or emerge from a specific source or place

Ex: The news of the promotion came from his manager earlier this morning.
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train
train
[noun]

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

Ex: The train traveled through beautiful countryside .
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London
London
[noun]

the capital and largest city of both England and the United Kingdom, situated in the southeastern region of the country

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situation
situation
[noun]

the way things are or have been at a certain time or place

Ex: It 's important to adapt quickly to changing situations in order to thrive in today 's fast-paced world .
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to die
to die
[Verb]

to no longer be alive

Ex: The soldier sacrificed his life , willing to die for the safety of his comrades .
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divorce
divorce
[noun]

the legal act of ending a marriage

Ex: She felt a sense of relief after finalizing her divorce
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government

the group of politicians in control of a country or state

Ex: In a democratic system , the government is chosen by the people through free and fair elections .
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publisher
publisher
[noun]

a person or firm that manages the preparation and public distribution of printed material such as books, newspapers, etc.

Ex: The publisher's role is crucial in ensuring that high-quality content reaches readers .
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to accept
to accept
[Verb]

to say yes to what is asked of you or offered to you

Ex: They accepted the offer to stay at the beach house for the weekend .
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to publish

to produce a newspaper, book, etc. for the public to purchase

Ex: The university press publishes academic journals regularly .
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to become
to become
[Verb]

to start or grow to be

Ex: The noise became unbearable during construction .
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popular
popular
[Adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: His songs are popular because they are easy to dance to .
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to translate

to change words into another language

Ex: The novel was so popular that it was eventually translated into multiple languages to reach a global audience .
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language
language
[noun]

the system of communication by spoken or written words, that the people of a particular country or region use

Ex: They use online resources to study grammar and vocabulary in the language.
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series
series
[noun]

a group of similar events, things, or people coming one after the other

Ex: The company plans to release a series of new products over the next year to expand its market reach .
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successful
successful
[Adjective]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

Ex: She is a successful author with many best-selling books .
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all over the (world|globe)

in every part of the world

Ex: His research findings had implications all over the globe.
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to turn into

to make something change and become something else

Ex: Can you turn this text into Spanish for our international audience?
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movie
movie
[noun]

a story told through a series of moving pictures with sound, usually watched via television or in a cinema

Ex: We discussed our favorite movie scenes with our friends after watching a film .
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to [make] money

to earn income through various means, such as employment, investments, business activities, etc.

Ex: The shrewd investor made money by buying and selling real estate properties.
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adult
adult
[noun]

a fully grown man or woman

Ex: The survey aimed to gather feedback from both adults and children .
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charity
charity
[noun]

an act or gift that provides benefits to the public at large, often through donations or volunteer work

Ex: The charity auction featured items donated by celebrities .
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fan
fan
[noun]

someone who greatly admires or is interested in someone or something

Ex: She 's a devoted fan of that famous singer and knows all her songs .
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social media

websites and applications enabling users to share content and build communities on their smartphones, computers, etc.

Ex: They discussed the impact of social media on society .
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billionaire

a very rich person whose material wealth is valued at more than a billion dollars

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