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What does the verb 'landed' mean in the context of the story?
What does the verb 'landed' mean in the context of the story?
Which phrase best describes the feeling Bob had after spilling coffee on his boss's desk?
Which phrase best describes the feeling Bob had after spilling coffee on his boss's desk?
What does the idiom 'to make up for it' mean in the context of the story?
What does the idiom 'to make up for it' mean in the context of the story?
What does the idiom 'dropped the ball' mean in the context of the story?
What does the idiom 'dropped the ball' mean in the context of the story?
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What does the idiom 'throw in the towel' mean in the context of the story?
What does the idiom 'throw in the towel' mean in the context of the story?
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What does the phrase 'volunteered to give a presentation' mean in the context of the story?
What does the phrase 'volunteered to give a presentation' mean in the context of the story?
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What does the phrase 'fresh start' mean in the context of the story?
What does the phrase 'fresh start' mean in the context of the story?
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What does the idiom 'getting stuck in traffic' mean in the context of the story?
What does the idiom 'getting stuck in traffic' mean in the context of the story?
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What does the phrase 'passed them out' mean in the context of the story?
What does the phrase 'passed them out' mean in the context of the story?
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What does the phrase 'half amused' mean in the context of the story?
What does the phrase 'half amused' mean in the context of the story?
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What does the phrase 'showed up' mean in the context of the story?
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What does the phrase 'gathered around' mean in the context of the story?
What does the phrase 'gathered around' mean in the context of the story?
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What does the phrase 'ripped open' mean in the context of the story?
What does the phrase 'ripped open' mean in the context of the story?
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What does the idiom 'wrap one's head around' mean in the context of the story?
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Flashcards
Misadventure
Misadventure
An experience that has a bad result or bad luck.
To land a job
To land a job
To successfully get or obtain a job.
Thrilled
Thrilled
To be extremely happy and excited.
Disaster
Disaster
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To drop the ball
To drop the ball
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To throw in the towel
To throw in the towel
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To make up for something
To make up for something
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Stuck in traffic
Stuck in traffic
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Half amused
Half amused
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To be puzzled
To be puzzled
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To gasp
To gasp
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To sign up for something
To sign up for something
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To bounce back
To bounce back
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A golden opportunity
A golden opportunity
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To be on the fence
To be on the fence
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Study Notes
Advanced English Vocabulary and Phrases
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Misadventure: Bad luck or an experience with a bad result. Example: "Our vacation quickly turned into a misadventure."
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Landed (a job): Received a job. Example: "I landed the job I wanted."
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Thrilled: Extremely happy. Alternatives include: very happy, ecstatic, over the moon, beyond happy, jumping for joy.
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Disaster: Going very wrong, resulting in problems or failures. Synonyms include catastrophe, debacle, a rain wreck, nightmare.
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Stern: Serious, strict, or firm. Describes someone's look or personality.
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Spilled: To accidentally pour liquid. Also a noun (a spill).
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Determined: Describes a state of mind. Example: "Bob was determined to make up for it."
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To make up for something: To fix a mistake or rectify a problem. Example: "I'm sorry I'm late, but I promise I'll make up for it."
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To drop the ball: To make a mistake by failing to take action.
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To throw in the towel: To give up or accept defeat.
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Volunteer (verb): To offer to do something without being asked, often in the workplace.
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Volunteer (noun): A person who offers to do something without being paid.
Phrases and Idioms
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To gather around: To come together in a group.
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To rip open: To tear something apart forcefully, often packaging.
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To be baffled: To be confused by something.
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To wrap one's head around something: To understand something difficult or complex.
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To smirk: To smile in a self-satisfied or sarcastic way.
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Hint: A small suggestion or clue that gives information indirectly.
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To be puzzled: To be confused about something.
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To gasp: To take a quick breath in surprise or shock.
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To be in for it: To be in trouble.
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Heart sank: Feeling sudden disappointment or fear.
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Tentatively: In a way that shows hesitation or uncertainty.
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To get to the bottom of something: To find out the real reason or solve a mystery.
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To take credit for something: To claim responsibility or recognition for something.
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To sign up for something: To register or agree to participate in something.
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To be here to stay: To remain for a long time or permanently.
Additional Vocabulary
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Usual Friday afternoon catchup: A meeting or conversation where people share updates about their lives. Also referred to as 'catching up.'
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To be filled with: To contain a large amount of something.
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Intrigued: Curious or fascinated by something.
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What's up?: Casual way to ask what is happening, usually in conversations with friends/colleague's.
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Out of the blue: Unexpectedly, without warning.
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The catch: A hidden problem or disadvantage.
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Startup: A young company in the initial stages of operation.
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Getting off the ground: Starting or succeeding.
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Stable (in context of a job): Likely to last long.
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Set in stone: Fixed or unchangeable.
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Golden opportunity: A great chance to achieve something.
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To bite off more than one can chew: To take on more responsibility than one can manage.
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To pan out: To develop in a particular way, usually successfully.
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To regret: To feel remorse or disappointment about something.
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To bounce back: To recover quickly.
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To miss out on something: To lose a chance or opportunity.
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Incredible: Extremely good.
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Enthusiasm, infectious: Emotion that affects another person.
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Feeling lighter: An emotional burden or weight has been lifted
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On the fence: Undecided.
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To go for it: To take a risk and try something.
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A gamble: Something that involves risk or uncertainty.
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Grinned: Showed a wide smile and/or enjoyment.
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Have someone's back: To support or help someone in need.
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Comes true/works (in context of a wish): To occur or achieve realization.
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Hardwarming/touching: Positive, good-feeling related stories.
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Among: Part of a group of things, or amongst a gathering.
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Upon: Formal phrasing in context of shortly after something happened, or as something occurred.
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In fact: Emphasis on a previously stated point.
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Compared to: Relative viewpoint of something in context of something else; comparing one concept to another.
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Spec: Extremely small amount or part.
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Unlucky: Bad things happen by chance; no control of matter.
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Luck, lucky: Good things happening by chance.
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Inner Glow: Feeling good about themselves or someone.
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Whom: Used for an object in a sentence.
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Who: Used for a subject in a sentence (generally, replace whom with who).
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Invisible: Lacking visibility, unable to be seen.
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Billions: Very large quantity of something (here, representing a numerous quantity of people), so many or nearly unlimited.
Constellation / Star related Vocabulary
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Constellation: Group of stars with identifiable patterns.
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Sirius: Bright star, or constellation referenced here.
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Polaris: The North Star, a prominent star.
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