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THE ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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3335 entries have no recorded CEFR level and are included in All.

9688 words & expressions

Heebie-Jeebies

idiom

A feeling of intense nervousness, revulsion, anxiety, or unease

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heel

word B1

The back part of the human foot below the ankle; or the raised back part of a shoe.

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height

word B1

how tall or high someone or something is the measurement of someone or something from base to top

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hell

word B2

a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of punishment; informally, an extremely difficult or unpleasant experience

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Hell Has No Fury Like a Woman Scorned

proverb

No rage or vengeance is as fierce and destructive as that of a woman who has been betrayed, rejected, or mistreated.

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Hell Hath No Fury Like a Woman Scorned

proverb

Traditional poetic phrasing conveying that an unfairly treated or betrayed woman's wrath is unmatched in severity.

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Hell Is Full of Good Meanings, but Heaven Is Full of Good Works

proverb

Merely having good intentions is worthless without actual moral and tangible deeds to back them up.

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Helm

word C1

a tiller or steering wheel and its associated mechanism for directing a boat or ship

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helmet

word B1

A hard protective hat worn to protect the head from injury.; a hard or padded protective hat worn by motorcyclists and sports players a hard or padded protective hat worn by motorcyclists, construction workers, or soldiers a hard protective hat worn to protect the head; a hard or padded protective hat worn by motorcyclists, construction workers, or soldiers a hard protective hat worn to protect the head

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help

word A1

to make it easier for someone to do something; to assist or aid; to make it easier for someone to do something; assistance the action of helping someone to do something; assistance or support to assist or aid someone in need To make it easier for someone to do something by offering services or resources.; the action of helping someone to do something; assistance or support to assist or aid someone in need To make it easier for someone to do something by offering services or resources.

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help out

phrasal verb

To assist someone with work, chores, or during a difficult task

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helpful

word A2

useful or willing to help giving or providing assistance; useful; beneficial giving help or being useful; giving or providing assistance; useful; beneficial giving help or being useful

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hence

word B1

for this reason; therefore for this reason; as a result

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Her Own Weight

idiom

Used in idioms such as 'pull/carry her own weight'; means bearing her fair share of work or expenses independently.

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herbivorous

word C1

Feeding on plants; plant-eating.

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here

word A1

in, at, or to this place

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Here and There

phrase

In various scattered locations or distinct places; In various scattered places; intermittently or occasionally

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Here We Are

idiom

Indicating that one has arrived at a destination, reached a critical moment, or is presenting a final outcome or result.

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heritage

word B2

valued traditions, monuments, and culture passed down through generations; Property that is or may be inherited; something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor; cultural traditions and practices that are passed down. Property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance. Features belonging to the culture of a particular society. Property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance. features belonging to the culture of a particular society that are passed down from previous generations Valued objects and qualities such as historic buildings and cultural traditions passed down from previous generations.

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hermetic

word C2

completely airtight or sealed against the escape or entry of air

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hero

word A2

a brave person people admire; also the main good character in a story A person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. a person admired for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; A person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. a person admired for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities

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heroism

word C1

Great bravery, courage, or valor.

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herself

word A2

used when the woman or girl who does the action is also affected by it; also means without help used to refer to a female person as the object of a verb or preposition when she is the subject

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hesitate

word B1

to pause before saying or doing something, especially through uncertainty or reluctance

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hesitation

word B2

The action of pausing or delaying before saying or doing something through uncertainty or reluctance.

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heterodox

word C2

not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs

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heuristic

word C2

Enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves, often through trial and error.

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hey

word A2

used to attract attention or express greeting used to attract attention, express surprise, or greet someone

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Hic Rhodus, Hic Salta

proverb

A classical Latin proverb meaning 'Here is Rhodes, jump here!'—challenging someone to prove their boasted abilities right here and now rather than talking.

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hide

word A2

to put or keep someone or something out of sight; to conceal; to put or keep something where people cannot see or find it to put or keep out of sight; to conceal from view the skin of an animal; to conceal oneself or something from view to put something or oneself out of sight; to conceal; to put or keep out of sight; to conceal from view the skin of an animal; to conceal oneself or something from view to put something or oneself out of sight; to conceal

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hieroglyphics

word C1

A system of writing using picture symbols, used especially in ancient Egypt; writing that is hard to decipher.

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high

word A1

far above the ground, large in amount, or important in level At or to a great height; greater than normal in amount, degree, or intensity.; At or to a great height; greater than normal in amount, degree, or intensity.

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High honors

phrase

distinguished academic awards or formal recognitions granted for exceptional excellence and scholarly merit

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High on the Hog

idiom

Living in a rich, lavish, and comfortable or luxurious style, especially indulging in fine food

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high school

phrase A2

a secondary school for teenagers before college

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high standard

phrase B1

a level of quality, performance, or morals that is well above average

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High, Wide, and Handsome

idiom

In an extravagant, carefree, flamboyant, or unrestrained and confident manner

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highlight

word B1

to show that something is important; also the best or most interesting part to emphasize or make something stand out

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highly

word B1

very; to a high degree to a great degree; very

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highway

word A2

a wide, direct public main road for fast traffic A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.; A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.

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