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to [take] care of {sb/sth}

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

Ex: My neighbor has agreed to take care of my dog while I'm on vacation. 
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daughter
daughter
[noun]

a person's female child

Ex: Emily couldn't wait to meet her newborn daughter and hold her in her arms for the first time. 
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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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writer
writer
[noun]

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

Ex: He's a writer who focuses on science fiction. 
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England
England
[noun]

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

Ex: England is famous for its historic sites, including Stonehenge and the Tower of London. 
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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: Please provide your full name on the form. 
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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 wrote a screenplay for a movie. 
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grandmother

the woman who is our mom or dad's mother

Ex: Grandmothers love spending time with their grandchildren and spoil them with candy. 
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to love
to love
[Verb]

to like something or enjoy doing it a lot

Ex: He loves cooking and trying out new recipes. 
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to read
to read
[Verb]

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

Ex: I can read this book easily. 
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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 spends hours every day to study for her upcoming exams. 
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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: He decided to learn French to understand French films without subtitles. 
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Classics
Classics
[noun]

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

Ex: She majored in Classics, focusing on the works of Homer and Virgil. 
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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: After completing high school, Sarah decided to attend a prestigious college to pursue her dream of becoming a biologist. 
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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: He's been working on his presentation for hours. 
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to teach
to teach
[Verb]

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

Ex: She teaches yoga to promote health and well-being. 
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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: John took extra English classes to prepare for his TOEFL exam. 
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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: She stayed at the park for a while before heading home. 
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idea
idea
[noun]

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

Ex: Sarah proposed a brilliant idea for the upcoming fundraiser 
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to come
to come
[Verb]

to originate or emerge from a specific source or place

Ex: A faint sound came from the distance. 
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train
train
[noun]

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

Ex: I always enjoy listening to music while traveling on the train. 
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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: The current economic situation is causing concern among investors and policymakers alike. 
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to die
to die
[Verb]

to no longer be alive

Ex: Unfortunately, her pet fish died after being in poor health for a week. 
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divorce
divorce
[noun]

the legal act of ending a marriage

Ex: After years of marital conflict, they decided to pursue a divorce and go their separate ways. 
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government

the group of politicians in control of a country or state

Ex: The government implemented new policies to improve the country's healthcare system and make it more accessible to all citizens. 
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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 released a new edition of the classic novel last month. 
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to accept
to accept
[Verb]

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

Ex: He accepted the responsibility of caring for the dog. 
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to publish

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

Ex: The company published a new novel last month. 
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to become
to become
[Verb]

to start or grow to be

Ex: He's training to become a pilot at a flight school. 
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popular
popular
[Adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: Harry Potter books are very popular among teenagers. 
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to translate

to change words into another language

Ex: She can effortlessly translate English texts into Spanish, showcasing her proficiency in both languages. 
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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: He wants to become bilingual and speak multiple languages fluently. 
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series
series
[noun]

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

Ex: The detective uncovered a series of clues that led to the identity of the culprit. 
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successful
successful
[Adjective]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

Ex: After years of practice, he became a successful musician. 
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all over the (world|globe)

in every part of the world

Ex: The brand is recognized all over the world. 
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to turn into

to make something change and become something else

Ex: His encouraging words turned her sadness into happiness. 
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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: He watched a scary movie and got scared during the suspenseful scenes. 
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to [make] money

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

Ex: She works hard to make money and support her family. 
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adult
adult
[noun]

a fully grown man or woman

Ex: Adults have the freedom to make their own decisions and choices. 
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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: Their charitable gift funded the construction of a new community center. 
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fan
fan
[noun]

someone who greatly admires or is interested in someone or something

Ex: As a fan of history, he enjoys reading about different time periods. 
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social media

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

Ex: She spends hours on social media connecting with friends. 
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billionaire

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

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