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My Ex-husband Married My Sister, Got My Father's Inheritance - When I Found A Letter I Called Cops

Original YouTube Video | DUK Published on 2024-01-09 Level：93 Speed：57 maxwordlevel：27

Video vocabulary

announce

US / əˈnaʊns /

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UK / əˈnaʊns /

verb
To make a public statement about a plan, decision

fear

US / fɪə(r) /

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UK / fɪr /

noun
Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
verb
To be afraid of or nervous about something

everything

US / 'evrɪθɪŋ /

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UK / ˈɛvriˌθɪŋ /

pronoun
All of the things mentioned

reclaim

US / rɪ'kleɪm /

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UK / rɪˈklem /

verb
To get back something that was lost; recover

they

US / ðeɪ /

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UK / ðe /

pronoun
Two or more people, animals, or things

very

US / 'verɪ /

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UK / ˈvɛri /

adjecitve
Concerning a large degree or amount
adverb
A lot; much; many
Used to stress or emphasize a noun

change

US / tʃeɪndʒ /

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UK / tʃendʒ /

noun
Exchange of one set of clothes for another
Money in the form of coins instead of paper
Money returned after giving too much
Act of making or becoming something else
verb
To exchange one set of clothes for another
To exchange one kind of money for another
To replace something with another thing
To make or become something else
To go from one train, bus, etc. and go to another

beside

US / bɪˈsaɪd /

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UK / bɪˈsaɪd /

preposition
In comparison to; compared with
By the side of something; next to something

hold

US / həʊld /

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UK / hold /

noun
Section of a ship or plane used for storing things
Influence or power held over someone
Place of support for hands or feet when climbing
verb
To agree to keep something for someone
To have the capacity to support/contain something
To control an area and protect it from attack
To not allow someone to leave a place
To cause an event to happen at a place or time
To use hands or arms to carry or keep something
To have a specific quality or property
To keep an image, belief or feeling in your mind
To have or own something
To wait before being able to talk on the phone
To limit the movement of someone in a sport

numerous

US / ˈnju:mərəs /

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UK / ˈnumərəs, ˈnju- /

adjecitve
Existing in large numbers

space

US / speɪs /

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UK / spes /

noun
Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
Empty area with nothing in it
Area in the sky where the stars are
Area between written words on a page
verb
To make a certain distance or time between

build

US / bɪld /

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UK / bɪld /

noun
Your physical shape; physique
verb
To establish e.g. a reputation, over time
To construct a house, office, factory

fill

US / fɪl /

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UK / fɪl /

noun
Act of filling; amount used to make something full
verb
To make something full
To move into all parts of an area
To repair a surface by adding a substance to it
To use (time); to do something during

jewellery

US / ˈdʒu:əlri /

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UK / ˈdʒuːəlri /

noun
Necklace, ring, etc., often made of gold, etc.

old

US / əʊld /

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UK / old /

adjecitve
Having existed for a long time, not young or new
Age of a person since birth

all

US / ɔ:l /

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UK / ɔl /

adverb
Completely; totally
determiner
Being every one of something
pronoun
100% of something; the complete amount

court

US / kɔ:t /

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UK / kɔrt, kort /

noun
Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
Place where legal cases are decided
Large, flat area, to play tennis or basketball
verb
To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
To encourage dangerous behavior
To pay attention to someone to get their support

empty

US / 'emptɪ /

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UK / ˈɛmpti /

adjecitve
Containing nothing; with no contents
Without emotions, feelings, meaning or force
noun
Item, e.g. a bottle, whose contents have been used
verb
To remove the contents from something

journey

US / 'dʒɜ:nɪ /

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UK / ˈdʒɚni /

noun
Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
verb
To travel through a place

junk

US / dʒʌŋk /

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UK / dʒʌŋk /

noun
Something that is old, useless, or has no value
verb
To get rid of something because it has no value

its

US / ɪts /

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UK / ɪts /

adjecitve
Referring to or belonging to ‘it’
determiner
Of something; belonging or related to something
other
Possessive form of “it”

notification

US / ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn /

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UK / ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn /

noun
Act of giving formal or official information

vacation

US / vəˈkeɪʃn /

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UK / veˈkeʃən, və- /

noun
Time off work used for relaxation or travel
verb
To take or spend time on holiday

suspicion

US / sə'spɪʃn /

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UK / səˈspɪʃən /

noun
Feeling that something or something is doubtful
Feeling that someone could be guilty of something
A tiny amount of something

attorney

US / ə'tɜ:nɪ /

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UK / əˈtɚni /

noun
Person giving legal advice; a lawyer

audible

US / ˈɔ:dəbl /

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UK / ˈɔdəbəl /

adjecitve
Capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard

countryside

US / ˈkʌntrisaɪd /

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UK / ˈkʌntriˌsaɪd /

noun
Natural open land away from towns

decay

US / dɪˈkeɪ /

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UK / dɪˈke /

noun
Slow loss of physical or mental health
verb
To be slowly destroyed by natural processes; rot
To lose health or strength

deceit

US / dɪˈsi:t /

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UK / dɪˈsit /

noun
Deliberately lying to someone to trick them

evidence

US / 'evɪdəns /

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UK / ˈɛvɪdəns /

noun
Factual proof that helps to establish the truth

loom

US / lu:m /

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UK / lum /

noun
Device with a frame used to make cloth from thread
verb
To appear in a large, unclear, or threatening form
(Of unpleasant thing) to be close to happening

paper

US / ˈpeɪpə(r) /

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UK / ˈpeɪpər /

adjecitve
Not existing in reality, or done infrequently
Made from the material that we use to make books
noun
Academic writing or a talk on a specific topic
Written test
Newspaper
Pages of a book are made from this

untainted

US / ˌʌnˈteɪntɪd /

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UK / ˌʌnˈteɪntɪd /

adjecitve
Pure; unadulterated; free from sin

betrayal

US / bɪ'treɪəl /

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UK / bɪ'treɪəl /

noun
Act of giving knowledge or information to an enemy

bring

US / brɪŋ /

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UK / brɪŋ /

verb
To take or go with someone to a place

favouritism

US / ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm /

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UK / ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm /

noun
Tendency to favour some person or group

fleet

US / fli:t /

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UK / flit /

noun
Group of ships under one commander

forefront

US / ˈfɔːfrʌnt /

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UK / ˈfɔːrfrʌnt /

noun
Part in the front or nearest; most prominent

newspaper

US / ˈnju:zpeɪpə(r) /

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UK / ˈnuzˌpepɚ, ˈnjuz- /

noun
Sheets of paper (or online) containing the news

nook

US / nʊk /

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UK / nʊk /

noun
Small corner or sheltered space

room

US / ru:m /

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UK / rum, rʊm /

noun
All of the people inside a particular room
Part of building enclosed by walls, e.g. kitchen
Opportunity to exist, happen, or be true
verb
To share a home with someone

take

US / teɪk /

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UK / tek /

noun
Filming of a single scene for TV or the movies
verb
To accept something that is offered
To use a method of traveling, e.g. a bus or train
To use a camera to make (a photo)
To pick up something and go away with it
To study a subject in school
To attempt to pass (an exam)
To require a certain amount of time, money, space

shadow

US / 'ʃædəʊ /

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UK / ˈʃædo /

noun
Person who follows another person to observe them
Area of darkness that is caused by blocked light
verb
To cover something with shade
To secretly follow a person

society

US / sə'saɪətɪ /

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UK / səˈsaɪɪti /

noun
A group who meet to share values or interests
Group of people living together
Upper class of a community

topple

US / ˈtɒpl /

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UK / ˈtɑ:pl /

verb
To cause a government/leader to be overthrown
To fall over from being unstable
To (cause to) become unstable and fall, e.g. ruler

wealth

US / welθ /

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UK / wɛlθ /

noun
Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
Great quantity, amount, or number of something

ago

US / əˈgəʊ /

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UK / əˈgoʊ /

adverb
At a specified length of time in the past

death

US / deθ /

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UK / dɛθ /

noun
When someone dies; the end of life

figure

US / ˈfiɡə /

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UK / ˈfɪɡjɚ /

noun
Your body shape
Numbers in a calculation
Doll-like thing meant to represent a person
Picture or diagram giving information in a text
Person who is very important or famous
Shape of a person seen indistinctly or in outline
Amount that is expressed in numbers
verb
To appear in a game, play or event
To calculate how much something will cost
To understand after thinking; work out

doorway

US / ˈdɔ:weɪ /

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UK / ˈdɔ:rweɪ /

noun
The space that a door can close

envelope

US / ˈenvələʊp /

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UK / ˈenvəloʊp /

noun
Paper cover you put around a letter to mail it

heart

US / hɑ:t /

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UK / hɑrt /

noun
A feeling of care for others; compassion
Courage, confidence, and emotional strength
Be cheerfully encouraging
Most essential, important, or central part
Referring to a promise or something important
State or feelings of affection or deep love
Core part of a vegetable, e.g. a lettuce
The part of the body that pumps blood
Place where emotions are believed to be felt
A shape that represents love

move

US / mu:v /

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UK / muv /

noun
Act of moving a playing piece in chess, etc.
An action; doing something
Step taken to achieve a goal
verb
To cause someone to have certain emotions
To cause something to change to a different place
To change where people live or a business operates
To take action to do or achieve something

involvement

US / ɪnˈvɒlvmənt /

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UK / ɪnˈvɑːlvmənt /

noun
Act or process of joining in a particular activity

their

US / ðɛː /

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UK / ðer /

determiner
Belonging to them

shocking

US / ˈʃɒkɪŋ /

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UK / ˈʃɑkɪŋ /

adjecitve
Very upsetting due to some unexpected event
verb
To affect someone with an electrical current
To cause great surprise, horror, or anger

verdict

US / ˈvɜ:dɪkt /

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UK / ˈvɚdɪkt /

noun
Jury or judges finding or decision as to guilt

trove

US / trəʊv /

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UK / troʊv /

noun
Treasure of unknown ownership found hidden

way

US / weɪ /

•

UK / we /

adverb
Used to emphasize the amount of something
noun
Particular aspect of something being thought about
One of various choices that could be made
Particular existing condition or state
(Often long) distance or length of time
How something is done
Route to go to a place
Small street
Usual behavior, emotions or habits of someone

bit

US / bɪt /

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UK / bɪt /

noun
Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
Small piece of something
verb
(E.g. of fish) to take bait and be caught

believe

US / bɪ'li:v /

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UK / bɪˈliv /

verb
To think or accept that something is true
To have a particular opinion about something

crease

US / kri:s /

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UK / kris /

noun
Mark caused in paper or cloth when it is folded

endure

US / ɪn'djʊə(r) /

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UK / ɛnˈdʊr, -ˈdjʊr /

verb
To last for a long time; continue to exist
To accept difficulties without struggle

joy

US / dʒɔɪ /

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UK / dʒɔɪ /

noun
Deep happiness and pleasure about something
Thing or person that causes pleasure or happiness
verb
To experience happiness or to be glad

nature

US / 'neɪtʃə(r) /

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UK / ˈnetʃɚ /

noun
Person's character or particular way of behaving
Basic look, feel or function of something
Physical world, including plants, animals, rocks

look

US / lʊk /

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UK / lʊk /

noun
Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
Particular style of dress, clothes, or appearance
The way someone, something appears to be
Act of searching for or examining something
verb
To appear to be; seem

miss

US / mɪs /

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UK / mɪs /

noun
Action of not hitting something or someone
Form of address to unmarried girl or woman
verb
To be absent
To fail to hit something e.g. a ball
To do without something
To fail to see or sense something
To fail to understand someone's message
To be too late to ride on something e.g. train
To feel you want to see someone who is not there

nice

US / naɪs /

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UK / naɪs /

adjecitve
Being attractive or of high quality or value
Good or enjoyable
Being kind or friendly

delve

US / delv /

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UK / delv /

verb
To search, especially as if by digging, in order to find a thing or information

grant

US / ɡrɑ:nt /

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UK / ɡrænt /

noun
Money given for education or research
Person's name
verb
To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
To give or let someone do what they want

for

US / fə(r) /

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UK / fɔr,fə /

preposition
Used to show the purpose, or need of something

through

US / θru: /

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UK / θru /

adjecitve
having finished using or doing something
adverb
From the beginning of something until the end
preposition
Over, in, across an entire thing or place
Allowing you to pass between, or to
By a particular way or process; by the use of

why

US / waɪ /

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UK / hwaɪ, waɪ /

adverb
Question word to ask for a reason
exclamation
(Used to express surprise or approval)

sharp

US / ʃɑ:p /

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UK / ʃɑrp /

adjecitve
Being very clear and easy to see
(Of clothes) nicely or stylishly
Being able to think, see, or understand quickly
Having a thin edge or point that is able to cut
Requiring a quick or sudden change in direction
Having a flavor that is very strong and distinct
adverb
At precisely the time given
Suddenly; immediately (of directions)
noun
Person's name
A musical tone

time

US / taɪm /

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UK / taɪm /

noun
Speed at which music is played; tempo
Point as shown on a clock, e.g. 3 p.m
Number of hours, minutes needed to do something
Occasion when something happens
Period or occasion that something occurred
Period in history or the past
Something measured in minutes, hours, days, etc.
How long an event takes; duration
verb
To check speed at which music is performed
To choose a specific moment to do something
To measure how long an event takes, e.g. a race
To schedule something to occur at a specific moment

axe

US / æks /

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UK / æks /

noun
Tool with a sharp metal edge used to chop wood
verb
To make someone lose their job

exchange

US / ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ /

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UK / ɪksˈtʃendʒ /

noun
Sharing/directing a look, etc. at someone else
Short discussion or talk
The place you can change money to another currency
Place where things or services are exchanged
Act of returning something to a store
Act of giving a thing in return for another thing
verb
To share (a look, a few words etc.)
To sell one currency to get another
To return something to a store
To give things of similar value to each other

home

US / həʊm /

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UK / hom /

adjecitve
A sports team's own field or place of play
adverb
Into the correct or intended position
noun
House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
Institution for sick or elderly people
Place where a person or a family lives
Country where a person lives or was born
Region that is native to peoples, plant or animals
verb
To move towards a particular target location

fortune

US / 'fɔ:tʃu:n /

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UK / ˈfɔrtʃən /

noun
What might happen to you in the future
Chance or luck, particularly good luck
Very large amount of money

just

US / dʒʌst /

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UK / dʒʌst /

adjecitve
Proper or appropriate; as is deserved
Doing or being what is right or fair
Legally correct; having enough evidence
adverb
Almost; nearly
Exactly at the time of
Exactly (the same as, like)

letter

US / 'letə(r) /

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UK / ˈlɛtɚ /

noun
One of the 26 parts of the English alphabet
Message you put in an envelope and send by post

talk

US / tɔ:k /

•

UK / tɔk /

noun
Style of speaking
Discussion between two countries
Giving information in front of people; lecture
Saying things or ideas to someone with words
verb
To make a formal speech about something
To say things or ideas to someone with words

brink

US / brɪŋk /

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UK / brɪŋk /

noun
Near to happening; on the verge of

bore

US / bɔ:(r) /

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UK / bɔr, bor /

verb
To accept (responsibilities or duties)
To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
To accept or suffer the weight of difficulties
To show (sign of something)
To support the weight of something, e.g. a bridge
To make a deep hole in the ground with a drill
To make someone not interested in something

downplay

US / ˌdaʊnˈpleɪ /

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UK / ˈdaʊnˌple /

verb
To suggest something is not a serious as thought

everybody

US / ˈevribɒdi /

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UK / ˈɛvriˌbɑdi, -ˌbʌdi /

pronoun
Every person; everyone

piece

US / pi:s /

•

UK / pis /

noun
A counter in a board game
Small part of something larger
verb
To put items together to assemble something

specifically

US / spəˈsɪfɪkli /

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UK / spəˈsɪfɪkli /

adverb
As regards a particular thing; closely related to
In particular

start

US / stɑ:t /

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UK / stɑrt /

noun
First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
First opportunity to achieve something, e.g. a job
Sudden action or movement because you are scared
other
Beginning of something in place or time
verb
To do, be or happen for the first time; begin
To turn something on

within

US / wɪˈðɪn /

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UK / wɪðˈɪn, wɪθ- /

adverb
Inside the limits of an area, time or range
preposition
From the inside of something

well

US / wel /

•

UK / wɛl /

adjecitve
Being in a fortunate, good condition or state
Healthy and in good condition
adverb
In an acceptable, proper, or successful manner
In a complete, total, or full manner
A great and considerable degree
In a successful way, in a good or satisfactory way
exclamation
Used to begin or continue a particular statement
Used to show you want to start saying something
Used to express that you are waiting for a reply
You say this to change the topic of a conversation
Used to indicate you are making a final remark
noun
Long deep hole in the ground to get water
verb
To cause your eyes to fill with tears

consequence

US / ˈkɔnsikwəns /

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UK / ˈkɑnsɪˌkwɛns,-kwəns /

noun
Importance of a person or thing
Outcome of an event; result

exploit

US / ɪk'splɔɪt /

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UK / ɪkˈsplɔɪt /

noun
Personal journey or series of events
verb
To selfishly take advantage of or treat badly
To use something in a very effective manner

hell

US / hel /

•

UK / hɛl /

noun
Any place of pain and suffering

such

US / sʌtʃ /

•

UK / sʌtʃ /

determiner
Being similar to
(Thing) as previously stated or referred to
adverb
(Used to emphasize the quality of an adjective)

check

US / tʃek /

•

UK / tʃɛk /

adjecitve
Decorated with squares made up of lines
noun
Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
Printed piece of paper you sign to pay for things
A mark on a form, equivalent to 'yes'; tick
Mark used to show that something is correct
Procedure to prevent errors or control something
verb
To confirm the details of something are correct
To leave your things with staff who look after it
To examine something to see if something is wrong
To examine in order to prevent errors/a problem

convince

US / kən'vɪns /

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UK / kənˈvɪns /

verb
To persuade someone, or make them feel sure

fond

US / fɒnd /

•

UK / fɑ:nd /

adjecitve
Happy and loving; To like someone or something very much

mystery

US / ˈmɪstri /

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UK / ˈmɪstəri /

noun
Quality of being strange and not understood
Book, play, or film about solving a strange crime
Something that is not known

safeguard

US / ˈseɪfgɑ:d /

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UK / ˈseɪfgɑ:rd /

verb
To protect and ensure the safety of

struggle

US / 'strʌɡl /

•

UK / ˈstrʌɡəl /

noun
Strong efforts made to do something difficult
verb
To try very hard to do something difficult

stumble

US / 'stʌmbl /

•

UK / ˈstʌmbəl /

noun
Failing to do something well, e.g. giving a speech
Act of tripping and almost falling
verb
To fail to perform, e.g. when giving a speech
To trip and almost fall

vast

US / vɑ:st /

•

UK / væst /

adjecitve
Being very large in size or amount

face

US / feɪs /

•

UK / fes /

noun
Side or outer surface of something
An expression using mouth, nose, eyes etc.
Front part of the head where eyes, mouth etc. are
Characteristics you show in public
verb
To cover a surface with something like paint
To deal with a problem or responsibilities
To look toward; point in a certain direction

light

US / laɪt /

•

UK / laɪt /

adjecitve
Being bright making it easy to see; not dark
Being pale and lacking darkness of color
Not heavy; weighing only a little
adverb
Carrying few bags when traveling
noun
A source of energy that makes a room or area bright
Way in which something or someone is understood
verb
To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
To provide a way to see ahead

myself

US / maɪˈself /

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UK / maɪˈsɛlf /

pronoun
The same person who did the action mentioned
My regular, usual, or healthy self

possibly

US / ˈpɒsəbli /

•

UK / ˈpɑ:səbli /

adverb
May be true or likely, but is uncertain

promise

US / 'prɒmɪs /

•

UK / ˈprɑmɪs /

verb
To say you will certainly do something

those

US / ðəʊz /

•

UK / ðoz /

determiner
The people or things we are talking about
pronoun
The objects far from the speaker

though

US / ðəu /

•

UK / ðo /

adverb
Although, despite the fact that

treasure

US / 'treʒə(r) /

•

UK / ˈtrɛʒɚ /

noun
Valuable things collected, and often hidden
Someone or something that is worth a lot
verb
To value something you keep very much
To take great care of because you love/value it

much

US / mʌtʃ /

•

UK / mʌtʃ /

adjecitve
Very; to a high level or degree
adverb
A lot; large amount; a high degree of
Nearly; basically
On many occasions; often
noun
A large amount; a great quantity

luxury

US / ˈlʌkʃəri /

•

UK / ˈlʌɡʒəri, ˈlʌkʃə- /

noun
Something expensive bought for pleasure
Something that gives great comfort and pleasure
Something useful, helpful but not always available

prevail

US / prɪˈveɪl /

•

UK / prɪˈvel /

verb
To be successful against enemy/problem
To exist at a certain time; to be common

pursuit

US / pəˈsju:t /

•

UK / pɚˈsut /

noun
Act of following someone to catch them
Process of attempting to achieve a goal
Activity, hobby or sport, done for enjoyment

rediscovery

US / ˌri:dɪ'skʌvərɪ /

•

UK / ˌri:dɪ'skʌvərɪ /

noun
Learning or finding something that had been lost

determine

US / dɪ'tɜ:mɪn /

•

UK / dɪˈtɚmɪn /

verb
To control exactly how something will be or act
To establish the facts about; discover

leverage

US / 'li:vərɪdʒ /

•

UK / ˈlɛvərɪdʒ, ˈlivə- /

noun
An advantage which gives you influence or power
verb
To use an advantage which gives you influence

antique

US / ænˈti:k /

•

UK / ænˈtik /

adjecitve
(Of objects) old and valuable
noun
Old objects people collect, e.g. furniture, art
verb
To make something look or appear old

map

US / mæp /

•

UK / mæp /

noun
Diagram showing the geography of an area
verb
To draw a diagram to show the geography of an area
To find points of similarity between things

wish

US / wɪʃ /

•

UK / wɪʃ /

noun
Expression of a hope for something in the future
verb
To want something to happen or to become true

bell

US / bel /

•

UK / bɛl /

noun
Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
Electronic device that makes a ringing sound

cursive

US / ˈkɜ:sɪv /

•

UK / ˈkɜ:rsɪv /

adjecitve
Having the successive letters joined; flowing

glint

US / glɪnt /

•

UK / ɡlɪnt /

noun
Tiny, bright flash of light
verb
To emit a tiny, bright flash of light

into

US / 'ɪntə /

•

UK / ˈɪntu /

preposition
Moving or going inside something
In the same direction as; in the direction of
So as to become; taking the state of

love

US / lʌv /

•

UK / lʌv /

noun
Person's name
A very strong feeling of affection
The person you care very deeply about
Strong, deep emotional and sexual attraction
verb
To care for and like someone very strongly, deeply
To like doing very much; enjoy greatly
To feel a strong emotional and romantic attraction

other

US / 'ʌðə(r) /

•

UK / ˈʌðər /

adjecitve
A thing different from that mentioned
determiner
(Something) else; not the first (one)
pronoun
Being the one and only thing of that category

power

US / 'paʊə(r) /

•

UK / ˈpaʊɚ /

noun
Legal or official right to perform certain actions
Ability to move forcefully and quickly
Energy of something (e.g. electricity or fuel)
Mathematical way to multiply a number
Condition of being in political control
Physical force, energy, and strength
verb
To give energy to something, e.g. by electricity
To move something forcefully and quickly

sister

US / ðə /

•

UK / ðə /

noun
Female you share a parent with
Full-time female member of a (Christian) religion

pull

US / pʊl /

•

UK / pʊl /

noun
Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
Force something has that draws other things to it
Using your hands to move something to you
verb
To breathe in smoke, as from a pipe
To hold something and move it toward you
To remove something by force

strive

US / straɪv /

•

UK / straɪv /

verb
To work hard/make effort to achieve something

tale

US / teɪl /

•

UK / tel /

noun
Story that is not true
Story about colorful and imaginary events

one

US / wʌn /

•

UK / wʌn /

pronoun
You; we; people in general; someone
The thing or person previously referred to
adjecitve
Used to refer to people generally
Being a strong example of (something mentioned)
number
Number 1

than

US / ðən /

•

UK / ðən /

conjunction
Used to compare two things that are not equal

betray

US / bɪ'treɪ /

•

UK / bɪˈtre /

verb
To endanger (friend) by giving enemy information

crisp

US / krɪsp /

•

UK / krɪsp /

adjecitve
(Of weather) chilly; a little cold
noun
Thin fried slices of potatoes, eaten as a snack
verb
To make or become dry and crisp, as with heat

painstaking

US / ˈpeɪnzteɪkɪŋ /

•

UK / ˈpenzˌtekɪŋ /

adjecitve
Very careful and often involving a lot of work

ready

US / 'redɪ /

•

UK / ˈrɛdi /

adjecitve
Being likely or about to do something
Being willing to do a task
verb
To prepare something for use or action

this

US / ðɪs /

•

UK / ðɪs /

adjecitve
Used to indicate something already been discussed
Used to indicate something happening around now
adverb
An indication by a physical motion or gesture
A specific amount of
determiner
Person, thing, or idea near you
pronoun
Person, thing that has already been discussed

shortly

US / ˈʃɔ:tli /

•

UK / ˈʃɔrtli /

adverb
Quickly; soon; in a moment
In an unfriendly or rude way

word

US / wɜ:d /

•

UK / wɚd /

noun
Unit of language that has a meaning
Promise
Short remark or piece of information
verb
To express something by choosing particular words

lead

US / li:d /

•

UK / lid /

adjecitve
Being the main part in movies or plays
noun
Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
Information that could help to solve a crime
Main part in a play or movie
Heavy, gray metal element
Rope used to tie something to stop it escaping
Act of being at the front in a race or game
verb
To show the way or guide others
To be at the front of a race or game
To travel in front of; go in advance of others

little

US / 'lɪtl /

•

UK / ˈlɪtl /

adjecitve
Being short in length of time
Not great in size, amount, or degree; small
Being very young or younger than others
adverb
By an amount or degree that is not very much
Not often; rarely
noun
A person's name

let

US / let /

•

UK / lɛt /

verb
To allow someone to do something
Introducing a suggestion to do something together
To rent a house, etc. to others

material

US / məˈtɪəriəl /

•

UK / məˈtɪriəl /

adjecitve
Relevant; (of evidence) important or significant
Belonging to the world of physical things
noun
Cloth; fabric
Supplies or data needed to do a certain thing
Substance from which a thing is made of

receive

US / rɪ'si:v /

•

UK / rɪˈsiv /

verb
To get something someone has given or sent to you
To allow someone to become a member (of a club)
To welcome someone as a guest into your home
To respond to (e.g. news) in a particular way

the

US / ðə /

•

UK / ðə /

article
Used to refer to something already mentioned
Used to show there is only one of something
determiner
Used to describe all of a family

wall

US / wɔ:l /

•

UK / wɔl /

noun
High, flat side of a room or building

clothing

US / ˈkləʊðɪŋ /

•

UK / ˈkloʊðɪŋ /

noun
Things you wear on your body, e.g. shirt or dress
verb
To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress

clung

US / klʌŋ /

•

UK / klʌŋ /

verb
To be dependent on
To stick or be attached to

deep

US / di:p /

•

UK / dip /

adjecitve
Complex and important
Extreme or intense
Going far down from the surface
Low in pitch, as a sound
adverb
At a certain distance beneath the surface

frozen

US / 'frəʊzn /

•

UK / ˈfroʊzn /

adjecitve
Hard, solid because it is below zero degrees
verb
To store an item of food in a cold place
To make someone to not want to communicate
To stop moving and be still; stay the same

partly

US / ˈpɑ:tli /

•

UK / ˈpɑ:rtli /

adverb
In part; not completely

man

US / mæn /

•

UK / mæn /

noun
Humans in general, including male and female
An adult male human being
Male who acts in a masculine way; not like a woman
verb
To control or operate (a machine); be in charge of
To operate a machine (a boat, etc.)

stand

US / stænd /

•

UK / stænd /

noun
Effort to fight against something
Piece of furniture; device to hold or support
Place in a stadium where spectators watch
Table where things are sold at a fair or market
verb
To be a candidate in an election
To be able to accept someone, something; bear
To last for a long time
To be upright; not be sitting or lying down
To place something in a particular position; place
To be (as stated)
To still be valid
To have an opinion about something

truly

US / 'tru:lɪ /

•

UK / ˈtruli /

adverb
In accordance with truth, fact or reality; really

make

US / meɪk /

•

UK / mek /

noun
Product made by a particular company; brand
verb
To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
To get to (a place) on time
To gain the status of (teacher, lawyer, etc.)
To create something by putting things together
To earn a certain amount of money at a job
To cause or force a person to do something
To cause something to happen or be formed

run

US / rʌn /

•

UK / rʌn /

noun
Journey between two places made by ship or car
Series of similar things or successes and failures
Act of running; exercise of running
verb
To depart or travel according to a schedule
To cause an animal to move in a certain direction
(Of an engine) to be operating
To start or use a computer program
To flow in a certain direction, like a liquid
To manage or operate a business
To operate or drive something
(Of a road) to go from one place to another
To move your legs faster than walking

relic

US / ˈrelɪk /

•

UK / ˈrɛlɪk /

noun
Valuable, ancient thing or work of art

steal

US / sti:l /

•

UK / stil /

noun
A bargain; something bought very cheaply
Act of taking the ball or a base from another
verb
To move quietly or secretly to or from a place
To secretly take something that belongs to another

how

US / haʊ /

•

UK / haʊ /

adjecitve
To what degree? in what amount?
adverb
(Used to explain the way to do something)
exclamation
For what purpose or reason?
(Used to ask someone or something's condition)

year

US / jə: /

•

UK / jɪr /

noun
Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
Used to refer to the age of a person

you

US / jʊ /

•

UK / ju /

pronoun
Person someone is speaking or writing to
Person or people in general

able

US / 'eɪbl /

•

UK / ˈebəl /

adjecitve
Skilled; good at something
Having the ability to do something

courtroom

US / ˈkɔ:tru:m /

•

UK / ˈkɔrtˌrum, -ˌrʊm, ˈkort- /

noun
Room in which a law court sits

bad

US / bæd /

•

UK / bæd /

adjecitve
Not good; wrong
Lacking in good morals; evil
No longer fresh; spoiled

endeavour

US / ɪn'devə(r) /

•

UK / ɛnˈdɛvɚ /

noun
Attempt or effort to do something
verb
To attempt or make effort to do something

season

US / ˈsi:zn /

•

UK / ˈsizən /

noun
One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
Time of year when something usually happens
verb
To add pepper and salt to something
To prepare wood for use by allowing it to dry

drawer

US / drɔ:(r) /

•

UK / ˈdrɔɚ /

noun
Sliding box of a desk, closet used to store things

address

US / ə'dres /

•

UK / əˈdrɛs /

noun
Exact street location of a place
A formal speech to a group of people
verb
To write the place someone lives on a letter
To refer to someone or something formally
To make a formal speech to a group of people
To try to find a solution to; think about

child

US / tʃaɪld /

•

UK / tʃaɪld /

noun
A very young person, between about 2 and 15

become

US / bɪ'kʌm /

•

UK / bɪˈkʌm /

verb
To begin to be; grow to be; develop into
To be suitable for a particular job or role

final

US / ˈfaɪnl /

•

UK / ˈfaɪnəl /

adjecitve
That will not be changed; permanent
Being the last thing in a series
noun
Last game in a series in a competition

horrible

US / ˈhɒrəbl /

•

UK / ˈhɔrəbəl, ˈhɑr- /

adjecitve
Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear

overrun

US / ˌəʊvəˈrʌn /

•

UK / ˌoʊvəˈrʌn /

noun
Amount by which something is too great or too long
verb
To exceed or be too much; take too long
To go in and be present in large numbers

US / səb'skraɪb /

•

UK / səbˈskraɪb /

verb
To regularly pay to receive a service

smooth

US / smu:ð /

•

UK / smuð /

adjecitve
Moving without stops and starts
Pleasant and flat to touch, not rough
Being free from problems or difficulties
verb
To make something rough feel flat, e.g. by ironing
To spread a substance over a surface

unveil

US / ˌʌnˈveɪl /

•

UK / ʌnˈvel /

verb
To remove something's outer covering

toy

US / tɔɪ /

•

UK / tɔɪ /

adjecitve
Something small in size compared to an original
noun
Things children play with, as dolls or small cars
verb
To play with (your food, someone's feelings)

anticipation

US / ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn /

•

UK / ænˌtɪsəˈpeʃən /

noun
Pleasurable feeling about a future event

nearly

US / ˈniəli /

•

UK / ˈnɪrli /

adverb
Not completely; almost

raw

US / rɔ: /

•

UK / rɔ /

adjecitve
Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
Being inexperienced
Being in a natural or unchanged state
(Of skin) being red and sore on the surface
(Of foods) uncooked

champion

US / 'tʃæmpɪən /

•

UK / 'tʃæmpɪən /

noun
Person who fights for or supports strongly
verb
To support or fight for something you believe in

influential

US / ˌɪnfluˈenʃl /

•

UK / ˌɪnfluˈɛnʃəl /

adjecitve
Having the power to cause change; having influence

our

US / 'aʊə(r) /

•

UK / aʊr /

determiner
Belonging to us

not

US / nɒt /

•

UK / nɑt /

adverb
Word indicating the negative
(Used to form the negative of verbs)

surge

US / sɜ:dʒ /

•

UK / sɜ:rdʒ /

noun
Sudden movement in one direction by many
Sudden or unexpected increase in amount
Unexpected increase or movement, as in sea/prices
verb
To move unexpectedly and quickly in one direction
To rise to an unexpected height

business

US / ˈbɪznəs /

•

UK / ˈbɪznɪs /

noun
A company formed for making profit
Matter that has to be dealt with; task; situation
Activity of working to make a profit

covert

US / ˈkʌvət /

•

UK / ˈkoʊvɜ:rt /

adjecitve
Hidden; secret

resolve

US / rɪ'zɒlv /

•

UK / rɪˈzɑlv /

verb
To make a decision to do something
To find an answer, solution to a problem/ question
To change gradually into a different form
To decide to try to do something
To change into something, other parts, etc.

tangible

US / ˈtændʒəbl /

•

UK / ˈtændʒəbəl /

adjecitve
Able to be touched or felt; real
Able to be seen or noticed; obvious; apparent
noun
Item which can be seen and touched

calm

US / kɑ:m /

•

UK / kɑm /

adjecitve
Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
Relaxed and not worried or angry
verb
To make or become relaxed and not worried or angry

dismissive

US / dɪsˈmɪsɪv /

•

UK / dɪsˈmɪsɪv /

adjecitve
Showing a lack of interest or concern

expect

US / ɪk'spekt /

•

UK / ɪkˈspɛkt /

verb
To believe something is probably going to happen

testament

US / ˈtestəmənt /

•

UK / ˈtɛstəmənt /

noun
Evidence or proof (usually of something good)

tremble

US / 'trembl /

•

UK / ˈtrɛmbəl /

verb
To shake a little, as due to an earthquake
To shake slightly because you are afraid/excited

want

US / wɔnt /

•

UK / wɑnt, wɔnt /

noun
Something you desire or wish for
State or condition of poverty
verb
To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing

weight

US / weɪt /

•

UK / wet /

noun
How heavy something is
Metal object to measure how heavy something is
Importance, power, and influence person, thing has
A source of worry, sadness, or emotional stress

but

US / bət /

•

UK / bʌt,bət /

conjunction
Used before you say something different, opposite

craft

US / krɑ:ft /

•

UK / kræft /

noun
Job requiring a worker to have specific skills
Vehicle that travels on water or through the air
verb
To make by hand and with much skill

give

US / ɡɪv /

•

UK / ɡɪv /

noun
Degree of flexibility in something, a material
verb
To hand over or present something to someone
To cause someone to have or experience something

desire

US / dɪ'zaɪə(r) /

•

UK / dɪˈzaɪr /

noun
Thing that is wished for or wanted
verb
To wish for, hope or want something

life

US / laɪf /

•

UK / laɪf /

noun
All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
Period of time things live, from birth to death

nobody

US / ˈnəʊbədi /

•

UK / ˈnoʊbədi /

pronoun
No person; no one; not any person

deal

US / di:l /

•

UK / dil /

verb
To cope with something - usually troubles
To give (something bad e.g. news) to
To buy and sell illegal drugs
To give out (cards, etc.) to; distribute
To do business with someone or to sell products

confession

US / kənˈfeʃn /

•

UK / kənˈfɛʃən /

noun
Admission you have done something wrong

legacy

US / 'leɡəsɪ /

•

UK / ˈlɛɡəsi /

noun
Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
Something left or given by a person who has died

now

US / naʊ /

•

UK / naʊ /

adverb
At the present time or moment
Right away or in the next possible moment
Used to refer to something that just happened
Time between the present and a moment in the past
conjunction
Resulting from or because of something

structure

US / ˈstrʌk.tʃə /

•

UK / ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ /

noun
The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in
verb
To plan, organize, or arrange the parts of something

trial

US / ˈtraɪəl /

•

UK / ˈtraɪəl, traɪl /

adjecitve
Being made or done as a test or experiment
noun
Hearing and judgment of a case in court
Act or process of testing or experimenting
verb
To be made or done as a test or experiment

box

US / bɒks /

•

UK / bɑ:ks /

noun
A marked area of a baseball field
A container with four straight sides and a lid
Area of seating in a theater separated from others
A 4 sided container or shape printed on a page
Entire amount of something inside a container
verb
To strike someone on the side of the head
To pack an object in a six-sided container
To fight with gloved hands as a sport

favour

US / ˈfeɪvə(r) /

•

UK / ˈfevɚ /

noun
What someone asks of you; helpful act; a kindness
verb
To prefer or promote over another

involve

US / ɪn'vɒlv /

•

UK / ɪnˈvɑlv /

verb
To have or be included as a part of something

reputation

US / ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn /

•

UK / ˌrɛpjəˈteʃən /

noun
Common opinion that people have about someone

pick

US / pɪk /

•

UK / pɪk /

noun
Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
Item selected from a group of choices
verb
To take fruit or vegetables from a plant or tree
To decide on a thing from various choices; select
To remove (flower, etc.) with your fingers

would

US / wʊd /

•

UK / wʊd /

other
Used to indicate something imagined
Used to ask or request something politely
Verb used to indicate possibility, request etc.
Used to indicate a preference
Used to indicate a reaction
Indicates something that occurred repeatedly
Used to indicate willingness or ability to do

about

US / ə'baʊt /

•

UK / əˈbaʊt /

adverb
To be ready to; going to
Nearly; approximately; roughly
Near; next to; close to
In every direction; in the area of
preposition
Concerning or of (a topic)

even

US / 'i:vn /

•

UK / ˈivən /

adjecitve
Being equal in influence, power, possibility etc.
Being divided equally or fairly
(Of teams/contest) with similar chances of success
Smooth, level, or regular
Can be divided by 2; ending in 2, 4, 6, 8, or 0
At a regular, equally steady manner
Remaining steady and unchanging
adverb
(When this is surprising) as well; too
(Used to compare two things/stress the difference)
verb
To make something level; to flatten
To make something equal

different

US / ˈdɪfrənt /

•

UK / ˈdɪfrənt /

adjecitve
Not of the same kind; unlike other things

eye

US / aɪ /

•

UK / aɪ /

noun
The part of the body that you see with
The skill to see the good and bad parts of a thing
Hole at the end of a needle
verb
To watch or study something closely

like

US / laɪk /

•

UK / laɪk /

adjecitve
Being equal in status or kind to something else
Similar; the same
adverb
For example
preposition
Used as a filler; used to ad emphasis
In a way similar to the way something is done
Such as; for example
verb
To want to
To find something pleasing; to prefer something

that

US / ðæt /

•

UK / ðæt, ðət /

adjecitve
The person or thing being talked about
Used to identify something both the speakers know
adverb
Used to reinforce adjectives and adverbs
To such a degree
conjunction
Used to connect a noun clause
Used to introduce an adverbial clause
Used to introduce a noun clause
determiner
Used as a noun to refer to something
pronoun
Referring an object far away
Used to refer to the relative pronoun ‘which’

threat

US / θret /

•

UK / θrɛt /

noun
Warning of probable trouble
A warning that you may be harmed

what

US / wɒt /

•

UK / hwɑt, hwʌt, wɔt, wʌt,hwət, wət /

pronoun
Thing or things that; the same kind as
Used to emphasize something you are about to say
adjecitve
Used to refer to a particular amount, or number
Used to place emphasis on a particular quality
adverb
To a certain degree
determiner
Question words used for asking for information
exclamation
Used to express excitement, shock, or surprise
Used to ask people to repeat something they said

storey

US / 'stɔ:rɪ /

•

UK / ˈstɔri, ˈstori /

noun
One of many floors or levels in a building

witness

US / 'wɪtnəs /

•

UK / ˈwɪtnɪs /

noun
Person who was present to see an event take place
Evidence or proof of something
verb
To see the signing of an official document
To see an event take place (usually a crime)
To serve as an example or evidence of something

second

US / 'sekənd /

•

UK / ˈsɛkənd /

adjecitve
2nd; the one following first
noun
Unit of time; one sixtieth of a minute
Short period of time that you wait for someone
(Do) soon

week

US / wi:k /

•

UK / wik /

noun
Period of seven days from Sunday to Saturday

despite

US / dɪˈspaɪt /

•

UK / dɪˈspaɪt /

preposition
Without being affected by something; in spite of

empire

US / ˈempaɪə(r) /

•

UK / ˈɛmˌpaɪr /

noun
Group of countries controlled by one government

dilapidate

US / /

•

UK / /

house

US / haʊs /

•

UK / haʊs /

noun
Place where a specific activity or business occurs
Building in which a family, person lives
verb
To give someone a place to live
To contain or store something

latch

US / lætʃ /

•

UK / lætʃ /

noun
A (door lock)
verb
To tightly attach yourself to something

least

US / li:st /

•

UK / list /

adverb
In the smallest or lowest way
noun
Something that is of the lowest or smallest degree

gasp

US / ɡɑ:sp /

•

UK / ɡæsp /

noun
A short quick breath because of surprise, shock
verb
To take a short quick breath because of surprise

right

US / raɪt /

•

UK / raɪt /

adjecitve
Correct or true
The south side of you looking at the rising sun
adverb
Exactly in a place or time
Being appropriate for a particular event
In a straight or direct manner
noun
Something you are legally or morally allowed to do
Ideal of what is just and good
Political view based on conservatism
verb
To fix something previously wrong or unjust
To make upright, as a boat that has turned over

she

US / ʃɪ /

•

UK / ʃi /

pronoun
Female person or animal mentioned before
(Refers to female person mentioned before)

value

US / 'vælju: /

•

UK / ˈvælju /

noun
Importance you attach to something
Some information expressed as a number
Stated price of something; worth
verb
To place a high importance on something
To say how much money something is worth

down

US / daʊn /

•

UK / daʊn /

adjecitve
Being sad, sick, or unhappy
Not operating, working, or functioning as expected
adverb
In a sitting or lying position
Towards or on the ground, floor, or bottom
Written or copied onto a piece of paper or book
noun
A period of play in American Football
The soft, smooth hairs that cover a bird's body
preposition
Along something's path, course, or direction
Going from a higher position to a lower position
verb
To eat or drink very quickly and without stopping

search

US / sɜ:tʃ /

•

UK / sɜ:rtʃ /

noun
Examination of person to find something
Action to find an answer to a problem
Action of trying to find someone or something
verb
To examine a person's clothing to find something
To look for an answer or explanation to a problem
To look carefully for someone or something

vindicate

US / ˈvɪndɪkeɪt /

•

UK / ˈvɪndɪˌket /

verb
To clear of blame/criticism by clear proof/reasons

action

US / 'ækʃn /

•

UK / ˈækʃən /

noun
Something that a person or thing does
verb
To act to do something

get

US / ɡet /

•

UK / ɡɛt /

verb
To become affected by illness or disease
To begin to feel or understand an emotion or idea
To send or bring someone or something home, etc.
To go somewhere to obtain something
To (cause to) do a particular thing
To obtain, receive or be given something
To currently have
To prepare for use
To understand something being said or read

hint

US / hɪnt /

•

UK / hɪnt /

noun
Helpful piece of information
Tiny quantity or sign of something
verb
To suggest without being direct about it

present

US / 'preznt /

•

UK / ˈprɛznt /

adjecitve
Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
noun
Gift
Verb tense indicating an action is happening now
Current time; now
verb
To introduce someone to others
To host a program on television or radio
To give a speech or presentation
To show something to someone who will examine it
To appear or happen
To give an award or prize to someone

cast

US / kɑ:st /

•

UK / kæst /

noun
People who appear in a play or movie
Small amount of a particular color
Shape to pour hot metal in to create objects
Hard covering put around injured arm, leg etc.
verb
To give specific roles to actors in a movie, play
To describe someone's personality or character
To make objects using a mold
To be presented in a certain way
To send out or direct something
To throw something using a line, e.g. when fishing

claim

US / kleɪm /

•

UK / klem /

noun
Demand for something that is believed to be due
Something said to be true when others don't agree
verb
To demand something that is believed to be due
To cause someone's life to come to an end
To say something is true when others may not agree

cranny

US / ˈkræni /

•

UK / ˈkræni /

noun
Small opening or crevice (e.g. in a rock face)

hit

US / hɪt /

•

UK / hɪt /

noun
A planned killing, usually for money
Song, movie etc. that is successful
When someone strikes someone or something
Time when a player makes contact with the ball
Time when a website is accessed
verb
To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
To press something, such as a button or switch
To suddenly realize the importance of something
To move your hand, a bat, etc. against with force
To fight, attack or damage something or someone
To arrive at a specific place, level, or goal
To make contact with the ball in a game or sport

nothing

US / 'nʌθɪŋ /

•

UK / ˈnʌθɪŋ /

noun
Item of little or no value, importance, interest
Number or value of zero
pronoun
Not anything, not a single thing

tell

US / tel /

•

UK / tɛl /

verb
To (strongly) advise a person to do something
To be able to guess
To say or communicate information to someone
To inform, but without speaking; indicate
To have a negative effect on someone
To order someone to do something; command
To recognize something based on certain signs
To report something to an authority
To explain something or teach someone something

smile

US / smaɪl /

•

UK / smaɪl /

noun
Raising the corners of the mouth showing happiness
verb
To put up the corners of mouth to show happiness

cabinet

US / ˈkæbɪnət /

•

UK / ˈkæbənɪt /

noun
Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
Group of advisors to a leader of a government

chamber

US / 'tʃeɪmbə(r) /

•

UK / ˈtʃembɚ /

noun
Enclosed space that contains something
Large room that is used for official meetings

drag

US / dræɡ /

•

UK / dræɡ /

noun
Force of air pushing back against a plane car etc.
Boring or annoying thing/activity
verb
To reluctantly move or go somewhere
To feel that progress or time is moving slowly
To pull something heavy or difficult along the ground

ghost

US / gəʊst /

•

UK / goʊst /

noun
Bad effects, memories, and feelings from the past
Spirit of a dead person, appearing to the living
verb
To write a book on behalf of another person

each

US / i:tʃ /

•

UK / itʃ /

determiner
Every one of two or more things
pronoun
Per one person or thing

happen

US / 'hæpən /

•

UK / ˈhæpən /

verb
To take place or occur

harris

US / ˈhærɪs /

•

UK / ˈhɛrɪs /

proper noun
The southern part of the island of Lewis and Harris in the Outer Hebrides.

place

US / pleɪs /

•

UK / ples /

noun
Particular location, area or region
verb
To put someone in a particular type of situation
To put something in a certain location or position

own

US / əʊn /

•

UK / on /

adjecitve
Belong to oneself
determiner
Yours, his, hers, etc.; not belonging to another
pronoun
(Something) belong to myself
verb
To have something as your property

acquisition

US / ˌækwɪˈzɪʃn /

•

UK / ˌækwɪˈzɪʃən /

noun
Process of acquiring; thing that is acquired

case

US / keɪs /

•

UK / kes /

noun
Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
Set of facts about a crime
Set of facts about an event
Example or instance of something
verb
To find out about a place, as in planning to steal

contort

US / kənˈtɔ:t /

•

UK / kənˈtɔ:rt /

verb
To twist into an unusual appearance or shape

find

US / faɪnd /

•

UK / faɪnd /

noun
Object discovered by chance
Things that have been discovered from searching
verb
To become aware of something that is happening
To discover or meet by chance
To decide if someone is guilty of a crime, or not
To learn through study, research, or effort
To discover something by looking for it

great

US / ɡreɪt /

•

UK / ɡret /

adjecitve
Very large in size
Very important
Very good; fantastic; wonderful
adverb
Very good; better than before
noun
Successful and well-admired person

depth

US / depθ /

•

UK / dɛpθ /

noun
Distance below a surface

enough

US / ɪˈnʌf /

•

UK / ɪˈnʌf /

adjecitve
Sufficient to answer the need
adverb
To a satisfactory degree
pronoun
Equal to what is needed; as much as required
Adequate number or amount

mean

US / mi:n /

•

UK / min /

adjecitve
Being good at
Nasty; unkind
Not liking to spend money; cheap; stingy
noun
Average of a set of numbers
verb
To express a particular idea or thought
To intend to do something in particular
To have a particular meaning or value

sensitive

US / 'sensətɪv /

•

UK / ˈsɛnsɪtɪv /

adjecitve
Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
(Private information) needing careful treatment
Concerning awareness of small differences
Able to recognize the feelings of others
Responsive to physical touch
Becoming unstable

watch

US / wɒtʃ /

•

UK / wɑtʃ /

noun
Period of time someone is responsible for guarding
Device you wear on your wrist that shows the time
Official warning statement, e.g. of bad weather
verb
To keep in check, manage, or control something
To look at something for entertainment, e.g. TV
To guard a place or people; protect child, etc.
To look at carefully to work out what is happening
To protect and care for someone or something

bear

US / bɛː /

•

UK / bɛr /

noun
Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
Someone who expects stock market to fall
verb
To accept (responsibilities or duties)
To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
To accept or suffer the weight of difficulties
To keep moving left or right while going forward
To show (sign of something)
To support the weight of something, e.g. a bridge

clear

US / klɪə(r) /

•

UK / klɪr /

adjecitve
Empty; without anything in it or on it
Being certain and without doubt
Being without any streaks, spots, or cracks
Easy to understand; well-explained; obvious
adverb
Completely; entirely; through the whole of
Away from; free from
verb
To recover from or remove a problem
To get rid of the entire contents of
To give permission for something to happen
To make a place or surface empty by removing
To prove that someone is not guilty or to blame

hand

US / hænd /

•

UK / hænd /

noun
Cards given to a player in a card game
Piece of a clock that points to the time
Someone who performs physical tasks or work
Body part at the end of a person's arm
Help for someone performing a particular action
Condition of having power or influence
Member of the crew of a ship
verb
To give something to someone personally

mind

US / maɪnd /

•

UK / maɪnd /

noun
One's opinion or way of thinking about something
Part of humans that allows us to think or feel
verb
To be bothered or upset by something
To take care of someone e.g. as a bodyguard

US / nekst /

•

UK / nɛkst /

adverb
The one that follows another in time or order
At a time or place directly after the present one
noun
The one that follows after
adjecitve
Immediately after the previous one
First occurrence after the present one

adorn

US / ə'dɔ:n /

•

UK / əˈdɔrn /

verb
To add something to make it more beautiful

behind

US / bɪˈhaɪnd /

•

UK / bɪˈhaɪnd /

adjecitve
Concerning a later or slower time than expected
Being in a losing position in a sporting event
Being in the past; old fashioned
adverb
Remaining
noun
The part of the body that one sits on
preposition
At or toward the back of someone or something
Supporting or helping someone

could

US / kəd /

•

UK / kʊd /

other
Past form of 'can' to mean have ability
Used to ask for something politely, or to offer

determination

US / dɪˌtɜ:mɪˈneɪʃn /

•

UK / dɪˌtɚməˈneʃən /

noun
Will to achieve a goal despite difficulties

glean

US / gli:n /

•

UK / ɡlin /

verb
To gather something slowly or piece by piece
To gather grain remaining after main crop was cut

gold

US / gəʊld /

•

UK / goʊld /

noun
Soft yellow metal that is very valuable
Person's name
adjecitve
Dark yellow color often seen in sunsets

handle

US / 'hændl /

•

UK / ˈhændl /

noun
The part of a door you hold to open it
Thing you hold to carry or open a bag, pan etc.
verb
To cope with or take responsibility for
To control a machine, car etc.
To control or be controlled /used in a certain way
To deal with a particular situation/person; manage
To buy, sell, or move materials or goods
To hold, control, or use something with the hands
To touch objects with the hands to look at them

know

US / nəʊ /

•

UK / noʊ /

verb
To be familiar with a person or place, thing
To feel sure or be convinced about something
To discover or be aware of something
To be able to distinguish
To have knowledge of things

moment

US / 'məʊmənt /

•

UK / 'moʊmənt /

noun
Very short or brief period of time
A particular period in time

slightly

US / ˈslaɪtli /

•

UK / ˈslaɪtli /

adverb
Only a little

shield

US / ʃi:ld /

•

UK / ʃild /

noun
A family's coat of arms or insignia
Device used to protect from a harmful force
Large piece of metal, etc. carried by police, etc.
Large piece of metal carried for protection
verb
To cover (e.g. your face) so as to hide from
To cover from a dangerous or harmful force

timeline

US / 'taɪmlaɪn /

•

UK / 'taɪmlaɪn /

noun
Sequence of related events arranged in time order

wear

US / weə(r) /

•

UK / wer /

noun
Clothing designed for a purpose e.g. skiing
Damage from continual use over a long period
verb
To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
To display an expression or emotion on the face
To become weaker or damaged from continued use

agenda

US / ə'dʒendə /

•

UK / əˈdʒɛndə /

noun
Plan or policy to achieve your goal or intentions
Outcome you want to happen but do not reveal
List of matters to be discussed at a meeting

before

US / bɪˈfɔ:(r) /

•

UK / bɪˈfɔr,-ˈfor /

adverb
At a time earlier than the present; previously
conjunction
In advance of something happening
preposition
In front of someone or something

information

US / ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃn /

•

UK / ˌɪnfɚˈmeʃən /

noun
Collection of facts and details about something

have

US / həv /

•

UK / hæv /

verb
To drink, smoke, eat or use something
To experience the effects of something
To organize an event, or join in an activity
To own, possess, or hold something
To cause to happen or produce a particular effect

revelation

US / ˌrevəˈleɪʃn /

•

UK / ˌrɛvəˈleʃən /

noun
Act of making something known or seen
Showing something astonishing or enlightening

challenge

US / 'tʃælɪndʒ /

•

UK / ˈtʃæləndʒ /

noun
An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
Act of formally inviting someone to compete
A question to determine correctness of something
verb
To formally invite someone to compete at something
To question the correctness of something

decade

US / ˈdekeɪd /

•

UK / ˈdɛkˌed, dɛˈked /

noun
Period of 10 years

break

US / breɪk /

•

UK / brek /

noun
Time you stop an activity before continuing
End of a relationship
An escape from a place such as a jail
(Lucky) advantage or benefit from something
Find a solution or answer to a problem or crime
Change in the weather
verb
To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
To form a crack in something
To burst or become damaged
To end a relationship
To escape from a place such as a jail
To train a wild animal e.g. a horse
To separate into pieces by force, or by dropping
To act against a law, rule, or promise
To become known suddenly, as in the news
To not do what you promised e.g. not keep promises
To solve a crime, or answer a problem
To stop functioning properly
To suddenly start, open or commence
To change in pitch suddenly, as in a voice
To fall on the shore, as in waves
To begin or change suddenly; the dawn or weather
To defeat by causing the person to lose their will

emotion

US / iˈməuʃən /

•

UK / ɪˈmoʃən /

noun
A feeling such as sadness, anger or love

hear

US / hɪə(r) /

•

UK / hɪr /

verb
To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
To be told or find out information or facts
To consider or listen to a court case

shady

US / ˈʃeɪdi /

•

UK / ˈʃedi /

adjecitve
Dark because something blocks the light
Dishonest; unscrupulous; criminal

chill

US / tʃɪl /

•

UK / tʃɪl /

noun
State of being a little cold
Feeling of fear or being frightened
Slight cold or illness that makes you shake
verb
To make something cold, e.g. a drink
To become less tense about something

choice

US / tʃɔɪs /

•

UK / tʃɔɪs /

adjecitve
Of good quality or taste; desirable
noun
Decision between two or more possibilities

divorce

US / dɪ'vɔ:s /

•

UK / dɪˈvɔrs, -ˈvors /

noun
Legal breakup of a marriage
verb
To legally end a marriage to (someone)

document

US / 'dɒkjʊmənt /

•

UK / ˈdɑkjəmənt /

noun
Official (printed) record that gives information
verb
To support an opinion with recorded evidence

see

US / si: /

•

UK / si /

verb
To go on a date with someone
To predict whether something is, or will be true
To understand what someone says
To use your eyes to look at something
To visit a place often for sightseeing or pleasure
To visit or meet with someone
To find out by waiting or looking
To watch (a game, movie or TV show)

unopened

US / ʌnˈəʊpənd /

•

UK / ʌnˈoʊpənd /

adjecitve
Not yet opened; unsealed

legitimacy

US / lɪ'dʒɪtɪməsɪ /

•

UK / ləˈdʒɪtəməsi /

noun
Legally allowed act; undisputed credibility

complain

US / kəmˈpleɪn /

•

UK / kəmˈplen /

verb
To say something is wrong and should be changed

end

US / end /

•

UK / ɛnd /

noun
The point where a process or activity stops
A point that marks the limit of something; finish
Goal or desired result
The tip, edge or limit of something
verb
To be the last part of something

discovery

US / dɪ'skʌvərɪ /

•

UK / dɪˈskʌvəri /

noun
Learning something for the first time

fall

US / fɔ:l /

•

UK / fɔl /

noun
Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
A drop in amount; decrease
Dropping from a standing position to the ground
verb
To drop in amount; to decrease
To come down from a higher position suddenly
To go from standing to the ground, by accident

mark

US / mɑ:k /

•

UK / mɑrk /

noun
Person's name
A dirty spot or line on something
Grade or score given for homework
Line or symbol made when writing
Particular point on a scale of measurement
Grade, such as a student receives in school
Stain or spot on something
Sign or symbol of a quality of feeling
Written sign or symbol
verb
To put a dirty spot or line on something
To give a grade for homework
To indicate something with a sign or symbol
To make or leave a visible sign of (path, etc.)
(Animals) to go to the toilet to show your area
To write or draw a line on something

manage

US / ˈmænɪdʒ /

•

UK / ˈmænɪdʒ /

verb
To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
To run or operate a business by directing others

subtle

US / 'sʌtl /

•

UK / ˈsʌtl /

adjecitve
Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
Clever or indirect but hides the true purpose

theatre

US / ˈθiətə /

•

UK / ˈθi:ətər /

noun
Place where plays are seen
The place operations are performed in a hospital
Area or place something happens

unfold

US / ʌn'fəʊld /

•

UK / ʌnˈfold /

other
To happen, be told or be revealed
verb
(Of a situation) to be told or revealed
To open something that was folded
To move apart two things such as your two arms

father

US / ˈfɑ:ðə(r) /

•

UK / ˈfɑðɚ /

noun
A male parent
Man who is the first to do or invent something
verb
To create a child by making a woman pregnant

his

US / hɪz /

•

UK / hɪz /

pronoun
Something belonging to a male person

intention

US / ɪnˈtenʃn /

•

UK / ɪnˈtɛnʃən /

noun
Aim or purpose

upon

US / əˈpɔn, əpən /

•

UK / əˈpɑn, əˈpɔn /

preposition
More formal term for 'on'

with

US / wɪð /

•

UK / wɪð, wɪθ /

preposition
As an employee of a certain company
Against something or someone
By using something as a means
Due to; because of
Including
Possessing as a feature
Related to
(Of the manner/attitude by which you do something)
Used to express that people or things are together

away

US / ə'weɪ /

•

UK / əˈwe /

adjecitve
Not present
adverb
Disappear completely
Doing something with a lot of energy
Not here; far from here; in a different direction
To a different area, location

calculate

US / 'kælkjʊleɪt /

•

UK / ˈkælkjəˌlet /

verb
To find an answer using mathematics
To make an educated guess about something

era

US / 'ɪərə /

•

UK / 'ɪrə /

noun
Period characterized by particular events, people

inheritance

US / ɪnˈherɪtəns /

•

UK / ɪnˈhɛrɪtəns /

noun
Past ideals, styles still important in the present
Act of receiving property or money after a death

month

US / mʌnθ /

•

UK / mʌnθ /

noun
One of 12 28-31 day periods in the year

protect

US / prə'tekt /

•

UK / prəˈtɛkt /

verb
To defend someone or something from harm or danger

artefact

US / ˈɑ:tɪfækt /

•

UK / ˈɑrtəˌfækt /

noun
Man-made object, usually of historic importance

truth

US / tru:θ /

•

UK / truθ /

noun
Real facts about something

skeptical

US / 'skeptɪkəl /

•

UK / 'skeptɪkəl /

adjecitve
Doubting that something is true/probable/useful

someone

US / ˈsʌmwʌn /

•

UK / ˈsʌmˌwʌn, -wən /

pronoun
Person who is not known or named

story

US / 'stɔ:rɪ /

•

UK / ˈstɔri, ˈstori /

noun
One of many floors or levels in a building
Account or description of how something happened

straight

US / streɪt /

•

UK / stret /

adjecitve
Not having curves, bends, or angles
Not gay; heterosexual
honest and direct
adverb
in a line; immediately; honestly and directly

visit

US / ˈvɪzɪt /

•

UK / ˈvɪzɪt /

noun
Trip to a place for a time, usually for a reason
verb
To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason

here

US / hɪə(r) /

•

UK / hɪr /

adverb
In this place; at this location, position or time

new

US / nju: /

•

UK / nu, nju /

adjecitve
Not old, recently born, built or made
Being or doing something for the first time
Not felt, seen or known previously
Having been recently bought or obtained

surround

US / səˈraʊnd /

•

UK / səˈraʊnd /

other
To be closely connected to and have an effect on
verb
To be all the way around something
To be closely connected to and have an effect on
To move closer on all sides of something

try

US / traɪ /

•

UK / traɪ /

noun
Act of putting the ball over the rugby goal line
verb
To make an effort, to attempt to do something
To examine someone or something in a court of law
To test to see if it is good or you like it
To make a person go through hardship; test
To examine something to see if it works

bookshelf

US / ˈbʊkʃelf /

•

UK / ˈbʊkˌʃɛlf /

noun
Shelf or shelves that hold books

deed

US / di:d /

•

UK / did /

noun
Something that is done; act or action
Papers giving someone the right to some property

concern

US / kənˈsɜ:n /

•

UK / kənˈsɚn /

noun
Company, firm or business
Feeling of worry or anxiety
verb
To be about a particular topic
To have a direct impact on someone
To be responsible or mixed up in; to be involved
To feel worry or anxiety

feel

US / fi:l /

•

UK / fil /

verb
To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
To sense through direct contact; touch

fairly

US / 'feəlɪ /

•

UK / ˈfɛrli /

adverb
Quite; pretty; between very and a little
In a manner that is right and acceptable

inherit

US / ɪn'herɪt /

•

UK / ɪnˈhɛrɪt /

verb
To have a quality or feature passed down at birth
To receive property or money after someone dies
To receive something that belonged to someone else

mortar

US / ˈmɔ:tə(r) /

•

UK / ˈmɔ:rtə(r) /

noun
Stone bowl for crushing substances with a pestle
Cement, sand, etc. mixture for bonding bricks, etc.
verb
To use a bonding cement to coat walls

knowledge

US / ˈnɒlɪdʒ /

•

UK / ˈnɑlɪdʒ /

noun
Information, understanding, or skill

memory

US / 'memərɪ /

•

UK / ˈmɛməri /

noun
Ability of the mind to call back past things
Space for the storage of information on a computer
Something that has been remembered

past

US / pɑ:st /

•

UK / pæst /

adjecitve
No longer current or new
adverb
So as to go beyond, or further than something
noun
Time that existed before now, e.g. long ago
preposition
After a particular time
At a later point in distance; beyond

side

US / saɪd /

•

UK / saɪd /

adjecitve
In addition to the central or most important thing
Next to, or very close to, the right or left of
noun
Position or opinion that is opposite to another
Right or left part of a person's body
Feature of someone's personality
Straight edge of an object
One of two or more groups fighting each other
verb
To decide to agree with one point, not the other

shock

US / ʃɒk /

•

UK / ʃɑ:k /

noun
The passage of an electricity through the body
Sudden bad feeling caused by something unexpected
verb
To affect someone with an electrical current
To cause great surprise, horror, or anger

uncertainty

US / ʌn'sɜ:tntɪ /

•

UK / ʌnˈsə:tn:ti /

noun
Feeling of not really knowing what will happen

always

US / 'ɔ:lweɪz /

•

UK / ˈɔlwez,-wɪz,-wiz /

adverb
For a very long time
At all times; in every situation
For ever

after

US / 'ɑ:ftə(r) /

•

UK / ˈæftɚ /

adverb
Later than another time, or behind something
conjunction
Following something before
preposition
When an event happened or time has passed

already

US / ɔ:lˈredi /

•

UK / ɔlˈrɛdi /

adverb
Having happened or been done before this time

idly

US / ˈaɪdli /

•

UK / ˈaɪdl:ɪ /

adverb
In an idle manner; without doing anything

haunt

US / hɔ:nt /

•

UK / hɔnt, hɑnt /

noun
Place that a person repeatedly goes to or visits
verb
To remain in the mind causing worry, sadness, pain
(Of ghosts, etc.) to stay in a place after death
To stay with you in the future and cause problems

many

US / 'menɪ /

•

UK / ˈmɛni /

determiner
Used to refer a large number of things

lay

US / leɪ /

•

UK / le /

adjecitve
Amateur; not being a trained priest
verb
To place a bet on a game outcome
(Of a bird, etc.) to produce eggs from its body
To put or set something down in a flat position
To set out things on (table) to prepare for a meal

pristine

US / ˈprɪsti:n /

•

UK / prɪˈstiːn /

adjecitve
Being in a natural and undamaged state

sanctuary

US / 'sæŋktʃʊərɪ /

•

UK / ˈsæŋktʃuˌɛri /

noun
Place to find rest and relaxation
Area used for protecting wildlife

will

US / wɪl /

•

UK / wɪl /

noun
Desire or choice of someone
Document saying who gets your money when you die
Strong desire to do something; determination
Desire to do something; strong wish to do
other
Used with verbs to express the future
verb
To leave property to someone after your death
To use mental effort to make something happen
Am (is, are) likely to do
To influence someone to do something
To make something happen by strongly wanting it

bag

US / bæɡ /

•

UK / bæɡ /

noun
Soft container to put things in and carry with you
verb
To catch an animal while hunting
To put an item or items into a bag

corner

US / 'kɔ:nə(r) /

•

UK / ˈkɔrnɚ /

noun
Place where two lines, sides, corners etc. meet
Edges of something, e.g. eyes, boxing ring
verb
To force into a position impossible to escape from
To go around a bend in the road (often by driving)

divide

US / dɪ'vaɪd /

•

UK / dɪˈvaɪd /

verb
To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
To separate something into equal pieces

immerse

US / ɪˈmɜ:s /

•

UK / ɪˈmɜ:rs /

verb
To put something in liquid until it is covered
To become completely involved in something

inside

US / ˌɪn'saɪd /

•

UK / ɪnˈsaɪd, ˈɪnˌsaɪd /

adjecitve
Being in something
Being in a building
adverb
Into a house; indoors
noun
Inner part or surface of something

matter

US / 'mætə(r) /

•

UK / ˈmætɚ /

noun
Material all things are made of that fills space
Problem or reason for concern
verb
To be of great importance; to count

probably

US / ˈprɒbəbli /

•

UK / ˈprɑbəbli /

adverb
That is likely to happen or be true

once

US / wʌns /

•

UK / wʌns /

adverb
One time; one instance
At a time in the past
conjunction
When; as soon as

safe

US / seɪf /

•

UK / sef /

noun
Metal box with a lock to keep valuable things in
adjecitve
Highly likely
Being out of danger

sorrow

US / 'sɒrəʊ /

•

UK / ˈsɑro, ˈsɔro /

noun
Deep sadness caused by a loss
verb
To experience deep sadness

while

US / waɪl /

•

UK / hwaɪl, waɪl /

conjunction
In spite of the fact that; although
During the time that; at the same time
noun
Short amount of time

wait

US / weɪt /

•

UK / wet /

verb
To delay or not do something until later
To spend time until an expected thing happens
To remain in a place until a thing happens

day

US / deɪ /

•

UK / de /

noun
A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
The period of time when it is light outside
Person's name

lock

US / lɒk /

•

UK / lɑ:k /

noun
Small portion of your hair that hangs together
Place on a door, etc. that you close with a key
verb
To become fixed in place and hard to move
To use a key, code so others can't open something

item

US / ˈaɪtəm /

•

UK / ˈaɪtəm /

noun
Single, brief piece of news or reporting
Distinct, individual thing, often part of a group

point

US / pɔɪnt /

•

UK / pɔɪnt /

noun
An item to be discussed
Small spot or dot
Fact or detail
Feature of something
The size of the text on a page or screen
A certain time or stage in a process
Certain position in time or space
Idea or fact you try to convince people about
Measurement of scores in a game, sport
Sharp end of something, e.g. a pen or pin
verb
To face a certain direction, e.g. north
To indicate something with your finger to others

secrete

US / sɪ'kri:t /

•

UK / sɪˈkrit /

verb
To hide something so it will not be seen or found
To produce a liquid from a bodily organ

strike

US / straɪk /

•

UK / straɪk /

noun
A punch or hit
Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
Refusal to work to get more pay, protest something
verb
To hit something
To suddenly become (e.g. rich)
To have an idea occur to you

sure

US / ʃʊə(r) /

•

UK / ʃʊr /

adjecitve
Having no doubts about something
Have confidence in your own words or actions
Firmly established or held; being firm or stable
Being correct or true
adverb
What you say to agree willingly

actually

US / ˈæktʃuəli /

•

UK / ˈæktʃuəli /

adverb
Used to add new (often different) information

ensure

US / ɪn'ʃʊə(r) /

•

UK / ɛnˈʃʊr /

verb
To make something sure, certain, or safe

sell

US / sel /

•

UK / sɛl /

verb
To exchange something for money
To persuade people to do, like or agree

sudden

US / ˈsʌdn /

•

UK / ˈsʌdn /

adjecitve
Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly

write

US / raɪt /

•

UK / raɪt /

verb
To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
To invent or create a computer program
To create a song or piece of music

walk

US / wɔ:k /

•

UK / wɔk /

noun
Journey on foot done for pleasure or exercise
verb
To move with your legs at a slowish pace

anything

US / ˈeniθɪŋ /

•

UK / ˈɛniˌθɪŋ /

pronoun
A thing of any kind

from

US / frəm /

•

UK / frʌm, frɑm,frəm /

preposition
Starting at a particular place, time or level

jewel

US / 'dʒu:əl /

•

UK / ˈdʒuəl /

noun
Precious stone like a diamond; gem

escape

US / ɪ'skeɪp /

•

UK / ɪˈskep /

noun
Act to briefly ignoring boring or bad things
The 'esc key' on a keyboard
Act of getting away from where you are being kept
verb
To avoid something undesirable, dangerous or bad
To get away from a place where you are being kept
(Gas, water) to come out from a pipe, container
To not to be noticed or remembered by someone

out

US / aʊt /

•

UK / aʊt /

adverb
No longer stylish (e.g. fashion)
Away from home, business, or the usual place
In a direction/movement away from inside or center
noun
Act when a batter cannot continue playing
verb
To tell people a secret

over

US / 'əʊvə(r) /

•

UK / ˈovɚ /

adverb
Finished; no longer happening
Towards the ground/away from a standing position
noun
A set of six consecutive balls bowled in cricket
other
Finished
preposition
Showing the relation when a thing is above another
On or covering something
Above or across something
More than you need
From one side to the other
In the direction of; toward

solidify

US / səˈlɪdɪfaɪ /

•

UK / səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ /

verb
To make or become solid or more solid

US / ʃeə(r) /

•

UK / ʃɛr /

noun
Part-ownership in a property, business or company
Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate
verb
To divide something between two or more people
To allow others to use your things equally
To give information, etc. to someone

button

US / 'bʌtn /

•

UK / ˈbʌtn /

noun
Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
Switch activated by pressing
verb
To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat

elegantly

US / 'elɪɡəntlɪ /

•

UK / ˈɛləɡəntlɪ /

adverb
In a gracefully elegant manner

manipulate

US / mə'nɪpjʊleɪt /

•

UK / məˈnɪpjəˌlet /

verb
To try to control others to gain an advantage
To handle or work in a skillful manner

large

US / lɑ:dʒ /

•

UK / lɑ:rdʒ /

adjecitve
Big; of great size; broad, tall, wide, or fat

most

US / məʊst /

•

UK / most /

adverb
Very; extremely
Greatest possible degree
pronoun
Nearly all of something

meet

US / mi:t /

•

UK / mit /

noun
Sporting competition e.g. swimming
verb
To provide something that is necessary
To come together at a certain time or place

secret

US / 'si:krət /

•

UK / 'si:krət /

adjecitve
That you don't want others to know; private
noun
Information you do not want others to know

office

US / ˈɒfɪs /

•

UK / ˈɔ:fɪs /

noun
Room or building used for business
Important job position, often in a government

untouched

US / ʌnˈtʌtʃt /

•

UK / ʌnˈtʌtʃt /

adjecitve
Still full

battle

US / 'bætl /

•

UK / ˈbætl /

noun
Military fight between armies
Working hard to stop something; struggle
verb
To fight or struggle against someone or something
To work hard to stop something; struggle

composure

US / kəmˈpəʊʒə(r) /

•

UK / kəmˈpoʊʒə(r) /

noun
Self-possession and control of emotions; calmness

hurt

US / hɜ:t /

•

UK / hɚt /

noun
Mental, emotional, or physical pain
verb
To cause pain, damage or injury

husband

US / ˈhʌzbənd /

•

UK / ˈhʌzbənd /

noun
Married man

prepare

US / prɪˈpeə(r) /

•

UK / prɪˈper /

verb
To make something ready for use

real

US / rɪəl /

•

UK / ˈriəl, ril /

adjecitve
Actually existing or happening, not imagined
Being important or special

arrive

US / əˈraɪv /

•

UK / əˈraɪv /

verb
To reach the place you are traveling to

any

US / 'enɪ /

•

UK / ˈɛni /

adjecitve
One, or some, no matter which
pronoun
One (thing) of many; some

decide

US / dɪ'saɪd /

•

UK / dɪˈsaɪd /

verb
To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
To make a legal judgment in court
to affect the result of something

come

US / kʌm /

•

UK / kʌm /

verb
To arrive at a place
(Of mail) to be delivered
To move toward someone; go with someone
To reach a certain point or state

echo

US / 'ekəʊ /

•

UK / 'ekoʊ /

noun
Repetition of sounds after bouncing off something
A repetition of events or circumstances
verb
(Of a place) to be filled with repeating sounds
(Of a sound) to be repeated
To repeat something, e.g. something someone said

help

US / help /

•

UK / hɛlp /

noun
Something given to enable a person to do something
Assistance given to someone in need
Someone who makes something easier or possible
verb
To act to enable a person to do something; assist
To make something better or less difficult

layer

US / ˈleiə /

•

UK / ˈleɚ /

noun
One of several sheets of a material or object
verb
To put things one on top of another

local

US / ˈləʊkl /

•

UK / ˈloʊkl /

adjecitve
Relating to a particular area, city, or town
noun
Bus or train, that stops at most stations
People who live in the area being discussed
The pub you most frequently go to

marry

US / 'mærɪ /

•

UK / ˈmæri /

verb
To become the husband or wife of someone
To perform a marriage ceremony

think

US / θɪŋk /

•

UK / θɪŋk /

verb
To have an idea about something without certainty
To have an idea, opinion or belief about something

await

US / əˈweɪt /

•

UK / əˈwet /

verb
To keep ready for future needs
To be ready to happen, or about to happen

clip

US / klɪp /

•

UK / klɪp /

noun
A metal holder used for keeping things together
Brief part of a television show or movie
verb
To attach things together using a metal pin
To cut a small section or piece out from something
To hit something briefly at an angle

cross

US / krɒs /

•

UK / krɔs, krɑs /

adjecitve
Angry and upset
From one side of something to the other
noun
(Of animals) mixture of breeds in one animal
Person's name
verb
To put one thing over another e.g. arms
To breed one type of animal or plant with another
To not to agree with someone; oppose
To go from one side of something to the other
To meet at one point

far

US / fɑ:(r) /

•

UK / fɑr /

adjecitve
A long way away
Being a long way away
adverb
To a large degree or extent

hide

US / haɪd /

•

UK / haɪd /

noun
The skin of an animal used for making leather
verb
To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found

guilt

US / gɪlt /

•

UK / ɡɪlt /

noun
Shame at doing something bad or wrong

leave

US / li:v /

•

UK / liv /

noun
Permission to do something
Vacation time; time off work
verb
To go away from; depart
To gift property to someone after you die
To allow something to continue happening
To let something remain unused or available
To let something or someone remain somewhere

picture

US / 'pɪktʃə(r) /

•

UK / ˈpɪktʃɚ /

noun
General situation or state of being
Mental image of what something is or looks like
Movie; film
Painting, drawing or photograph on paper or screen
verb
To understand or imagine something
To imagine someone or something in an image

where

US / hwɛə /

•

UK / hwɛr, wɛr /

conjunction
At or in the place which
In whatever place
pronoun
Word you use to ask the location of something

unread

US / ˌʌnˈred /

•

UK / ʌnˈrɛd /

adjecitve
Not read

clean

US / kli:n /

•

UK / klin /

adjecitve
Not marked in any way; blank
Done according to the rules or standards; fair
Free from disease or sickness
Being free from dirt or marks; washed
Behaving well; not breaking any rules; legal
adverb
Completely; entirely
verb
To make free from dirt or marks; washed
To make neat and orderly e.g. a room
To remove the inner parts of an animal

rare

US / reə(r) /

•

UK / rɛr /

adjecitve
(Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
Unusual or out of the ordinary; not common

put

US / pʊt /

•

UK / pʊt /

phrasal verb
to make a light stop shining by pressing or moving a switch
verb
To move or place a thing in a particular position
To rate something in importance or value
To write or say something in a certain manner

only

US / ˈəunli /

•

UK / ˈonli /

adverb
Just one; just that amount or thing; not more than
Not very important or serious
Just that type of thing, person
Short time ago; not before a certain time
conjunction
Except; but

two

US / tu: /

•

UK / tu /

number
2

and

US / ənd /

•

UK / ənd, ən,ænd /

conjunction
Used to refer to two or more things
Plus; in addition; on top of that
Used to introduce an action that follows another

back

US / bæk /

•

UK / bæk /

adjecitve
Farthest from the front e.g. in a classroom
adverb
Have returned to a place you were before
noun
The part of a chair that the upper body leans upon
Location at the rear of something
The reverse of side something
Area on the rear of your body
verb
To bet money on something
To go backwards in a car
To support and encourage someone or some cause

breath

US / breθ /

•

UK / brɛθ /

noun
Air you take in and out of your body

interestingly

US / ˈɪntrəstɪŋli /

•

UK / ˈɪntrəstɪŋli /

adverb
You'll find this surprising; in an interesting way

lavish

US / ˈlævɪʃ /

•

UK / ˈlævɪʃ /

adjecitve
Generous; providing a lot of something
verb
To use or give a lot of something

lawyer

US / ˈlɔ:jə(r) /

•

UK / ˈlɔjɚ /

noun
Professional who helps people with the law

hope

US / həʊp /

•

UK / hop /

noun
When you wish something will happen; what you wish
verb
To expect and want something to happen

lot

US / lɒt /

•

UK / lɑt /

noun
What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
A group of people seen together
Item for sale at an auction
Small area of land used for a purpose e.g. parking

money

US / 'mʌnɪ /

•

UK / ˈmʌni /

noun
Coins or notes we use to pay for things

couple

US / 'kʌpl /

•

UK / ˈkʌpəl /

noun
Two people in a romantic relationship
Two of something; two people; a pair
verb
To join something to something else
(Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
To put two people or things together

finally

US / ˈfaɪnəli /

•

UK / ˈfaɪnəli /

adverb
used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
After a long time or some difficulty

familiar

US / fəˈmɪliə(r) /

•

UK / fəˈmɪljɚ /

adjecitve
Well-known or easily recognized

ignite

US / ɪɡ'naɪt /

•

UK / ɪɡˈnaɪt /

verb
To catch fire
To cause something to start burning
To give energy to something or someone

keep

US / ki:p /

•

UK / kip /

noun
Large, strong tower in the middle of a castle
Money spent on you so you can live in a place
verb
To continue doing something; not to stop
To stop balls going in a goal in sports
To not give back or return something
(Of food) to not spoil or not rot
To take possession of something to own, e.g. a pet
To have and continue to hold something
To do something that you have promised or agreed
To stay in a certain place or condition
To maintain the rules

legend

US / 'ledʒənd /

•

UK / ˈlɛdʒənd /

noun
List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
Person famous for doing something very well
Old story generally believed, although not proven

lie

US / laɪ /

•

UK / lai /

noun
An untrue statement, when you know it is not true
verb
To be in a horizontal or flat position
To say something that you know is not true

name

US / neɪm /

•

UK / nem /

noun
What something or someone is called
verb
To state what someone is called, e.g. John

maintain

US / meɪn'teɪn /

•

UK / menˈten /

verb
To keep saying something a certain way
To keep (machine) working by checking, repairing
To keep, exist or continue without changing

paint

US / peɪnt /

•

UK / pent /

noun
Colored liquid you apply with a brush
verb
To make a picture with colored liquids
To describe as
To apply a color, oil or sealant with a brush

slip

US / slɪp /

•

UK / slɪp /

noun
A field position in cricket
A quick escape or become free from something
Combination of clay and water, used in pottery
Occasion when something grows worse or drops lower
Minor mistake
Thin women's underwear to go under a dress
verb
To begin to fall as a result of losing balance
To escape or become free from something
To move from one state to another, usually worse
To slide out of place or fall to the ground
To occur or pass rapidly
To put something in a place quietly and secretly

showcase

US / ˈʃəʊkeɪs /

•

UK / ˈʃoʊkeɪs /

noun
Cabinet to display objects or goods for sale
Setting to display something to best effect
verb
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I couldn't believe that my ex husband was getting married to my sister shortly after he announced his intention to divorce.

My sister did this to hurt me, as she has done all her life.

After my father's death, I thought that the inheritance would be divided fairly, but nothing could be further from the truth.

I was left empty handed, and the new couple got everything.

I felt betrayed.

Months later I found a letter in my father's office where I read shocking things.

I decided to go to court straight away, but before we start smash the like button and make sure to subscribe if you haven't and hit that notification bell so that you won't miss any new stories.

I had talked to my father about what had happened before he passed away and he was very much on my side, but that had sadly not been the case at all.

When the lawyer finally got to my name I was ready to hear that I was now a millionaire, but he said that all I got was my father's very old and worn down second home in the countryside.

A gasp of shock was audible in the room as nobody expected that this would happen.

It was a piece of junk.

Why the hell would my father give me this and only this?

And just when I thought it could not get worse, the elwayer got to my sister, and I had to hear that she and my ex were getting most of our father's fortune.

The smiles on their faces still haunt me to this day.

I complained to the lawyer and told him that he had to be mistaken.

But there was no way around it.

My father had come to him to change his will just two weeks ago, and specifically told him that this was how he wanted it.

Now my horrible sister and Axe are on a nice vacation in anticipation of all the money they are about to receive, and when I managed to finally get over the shock of everything that happened I was finally able to drag myself to the worn down house that I inherited.

This house looked like nobody had been here in years.

It had been partly reclaimed by nature and looked like it was on the brink of falling apart.

Anything of value here had probably already been picked clean.

What the hell was I even doing here?

But with nothing better to do, I still decided to go in.

I needed to decide what would be my next course of action with the house, and even though I was sure that there was nothing of value around here, I could not help but check everything, and there was actually a lot to be found here.

But most interestingly, a lot of the cabinets seemed to be filled with old documents, detailing a lot of old information about Dad's businesses.

A lot of this seemed at least a little bit confidential.

So why would he keep all of this lying around in a house everybody could break into?

I had walked up to my father's old office, and this room looked a bit different than most other rooms.

Pulled the drawer.

There was a letter in there, a very large letter, and it actually had my name written on it.

The paper, crisp and untainted, was adorned with elegant cursive bearing my name.

Why would a letter addressed to me be secreted away in this nearly forgotten office?

Was it truly from my father?

If so, what secrets could it hold?

A thought crossed my mind to put the letter back, to leave it unread, untouched, but such a thought was fleeting.

I chose instead to slip it carefully into my bag.

The house, dilapidated and overrun by nature, was not the place to read such words.

I felt the need for the sanctuary of my own space, away from the memories and ghosts that clung to every corner of this place.

As I moved from room to room, it became clear that this house was more than just a decaying structure.

Every nook and cranny was a treasure trove, each discovery a journey back in time.

My suspicions were confirmed when I stumbled upon a hidden latch behind an old bookshelf.

Pushing it aside revealed a doorway, leading to rooms untouched by the years.

Inside, everything was pristine, as if they'd been frozen in time, awaiting rediscovery.

These hidden chambers were filled with artifacts of an era long gone, elegantly crafted jewelry boxes, clothing from past decades, and even old toys that I recognized from tales my father once shared.

Handling these relics I felt a surge of emotions, joy, sorrow, longing.

It was as if I was holding tangible pieces of my family's legacy, each item echoing tales of triumphs, trials, and love.

Subtle hints pointed to my sister and ex husband's visits to the house years ago.

Their knowledge, which they'd always downplayed, now took on new significance.

What had they known that I hadn't?

Alex pointed out newspaper clippings showcasing my sister and her husband's sudden rise in society, lavish parties, international trips, and luxury acquisitions.

But how?

Each discovery painted a troubling picture.

Rare antiques, some possibly sold off, others hidden away, all pointing to my sister and ex's secret endeavors.

As I mapped out the timeline, a chilling narrative unfolded.

From selling off treasures to manipulating local legends, their involvement was deep and calculating.

The house wasn't just a place of fond memories, it was a trove exploited by those closest to me.

Determined, I knew I had to bring the truth to light, no matter the cost.

Despite the many mysteries surrounding the old house, one thing remained at the forefront of my mind, the unopened letter.

Stealing myself for whatever revelations lay within, I decided the time had come.

No more hiding, no more running.

The letter had waited long enough.

My hands trembled slightly as they grasped the edge of the envelope.

I unfolded the paper, my heart pounding with every crease I smoothed out, preparing to immerse myself in its revelations.

The depth of his love and concern became evident.

He had changed his will, not out of favoritism, but out of a desire to keep me safe.

He wrote of threats that loomed, of promises made in shadowed corners, and how he had to make choices, sacrifices, to ensure I wouldn't bear the consequences of his actions.

While the house held material wealth, its greater value was in the secrets it protected.

Documents, leverage over influential figures, and evidence of deeds that could topple empires were all hidden within its walls.

My father's letter revealed that the real treasure wasn't gold or jewels, but the power that came from knowledge.

The house had witnessed decades of covert meetings, hidden agendas, and confidential exchanges.

It wasn't just bricks and mortar, it was a sanctuary that safeguarded the most sensitive of truths.

The knowledge gleaned from the letter and the House's many secrets solidified my resolve.

I couldn't stand idly by, letting deceit prevail.

The search for the right lawyer was painstaking.

We met numerous attorneys, some skeptical, others dismissive.

But finally we found someone, a seasoned, sharp witted lawyer named Mr. Harris.

He had a reputation for championing the truth and was unyielding in his pursuit of justice.

As I laid out my story, his eyes narrowed, the glint of a challenge igniting within.

As Mr. Harris delved into the evidence, he became more convinced of the legitimacy of my claim.

The courtroom date loomed, casting its shadow of uncertainty.

but I felt a calm determination.

The moment had arrived.

With bated breath, I watched as Mr. Harris presented the letter to the court.

Each word echoed in the vast room, revealing my father's fears, hopes, and the secrets he had tried to shield me from.

There was no escape from the truth now.

I locked eyes with my sister, seeing her once familiar face contort in guilt and fear.

The weight of her actions bore down on her.

Beside her, my ex husband struggled to maintain his composure.

As their betrayals were unveiled, the courtroom became a theatre of raw emotions and confessions.

The gavel's final strike marked the end of a grueling battle.

The verdict was in my favor.

Justice had prevailed.

The court had seen through the layers of deceit granting me my rightful inheritance and vindicating my father's wishes.

As I walked out of the courtroom, the old house now held a new meaning for me.

It was no longer just a building filled with secrets, but a testament to my father's love and sacrifice.

His actions had not been of a man involved in shady dealings, but of a father striving to protect his child.

The legacy he left behind was not just of wealth, but of enduring love.