brush
US /brʌʃ/
UK /brʌʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To touch against a thing very lightly when moving
- To clean, paint, or apply something with a brush
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quick and gentle movement
- Thing with hairs used to apply paint, etc.
A2Morechampion
US /'tʃæmpɪən/
UK /'tʃæmpɪən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who fights for or supports strongly
- The title given to the winner of a competition.
- Transitive Verb
- To support or fight for something you believe in
A2Moredust
US /dʌst/
UK /dʌst/
- Transitive Verb
- To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
- To wipe something to remove dirt
- Uncountable Noun
- Fine dry powder that builds up on surfaces
A2Morefor nothing
US
UK
- Phrase
- Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- Free; without cost
A1Moreloud
US /laʊd/
UK /laʊd/
- Adjective
- Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
- Making a lot of noise
A2Morerock the boat
US /rɑk ði bot/
UK /rɔk ðə bəut/
- Idiom
- To do or say something that causes problems or upsets people.
A2Moreshake
US /ʃek/
UK /ʃeɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause someone to be surprised or upset
- To cause a belief, idea, or feeling to weaken
- Countable Noun
- Drink made by shaking milk with fruit or flavors
A2Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1More
Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- rock the boat: To do or say something that causes problems or upsets people.
- for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- go: To attend or be at a place
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- dust: To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
- fire: Heat and the flame produced when burning
- shake: To cause someone to be surprised or upset
- loud: Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
- eye: The part of the body that you see with
- voice: Ability to sing well
- brush: To touch against a thing very lightly when moving
- champion: Person who fights for or supports strongly
- ready: Being likely or about to do something
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.
Vocabulary
- brave
adj. Having courage
- comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe
Explanation
a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step".
forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead".
The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.
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brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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Katy Perry - Roar (Tiffany Alvord & Jon D Acoustic Cover) lyrics
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Alena posted on 2014/03/10Feeling like you need a boost? This acoustic cover of Katy Perry's 'Roar' is packed with empowering vibes and themes of resilience, perfect for getting you back on your feet! You'll love picking up on the simple sentence structures that make this comeback anthem so catchy and easy to follow.
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