admire
US /ædˈmaɪr/
UK /əd'maɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To feel respect or wonder toward someone
A2Moreassemble
US /əˈsɛmbəl/
UK /əˈsembl/
- Transitive Verb
- To put parts together to make a complete unit
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To gather together in one place
B1TOEICMorebaby
US /ˈbeɪbi/
UK /ˈbeɪbi/
- Countable Noun
- A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- Transitive Verb
- To treat someone as if they were newly born
A2Moreback into
US /bæk ˈɪntu/
UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
A1Morefor now
US /fɔr naʊ/
UK /fɔ: nau/
- Phrase
- Temporarily; for the present time.
- In the short term; for the immediate future.
A1Moreglare
US /gler/
UK /gleə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To look at in an angry manner for a long time
- To shine with a very strong, harsh, bright light
- Noun
- Long, unfriendly and angry look
- A very strong, harsh, bright light
B1Morehand on
US /hænd ɑn/
UK /hænd ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
- To pass or transfer knowledge, skills, or traditions to someone else.
A1Morehistory
US /ˈhɪstəri/
UK /'hɪstrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Established pattern or record
- Study of past events as an academic subject
A2Moreinspiration
US /ˌɪnspəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌɪnspə'reɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
- The power or urge that makes you want to do something, especially something creative
B1TOEICMorelight up
US /laɪt ʌp/
UK /lait ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- To ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe for smoking.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremirror
US /ˈmɪrɚ/
UK /'mɪrə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing with glass surface used to look at yourself
- An accurate impression or picture of something
- Transitive Verb
- To reflect (an image)
- To have similar qualities to something else
A2Moremystery
US /ˈmɪstəri/
UK /ˈmɪstri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quality of being strange and not understood
- Book, play, or film about solving a strange crime
A2Moreoriginal
US /əˈrɪdʒənəl/
UK /ə'rɪdʒənl/
- Adjective
- Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- Being unique or thinking differently from others
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A work of art, writing, or music that is not a copy.
- A person of fresh initiative or inventiveness.
A2TOEICMorepocket
US /ˈpɑkɪt/
UK /'pɒkɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Small cloth bag sewn into clothing to hold things
- Area of space
- Transitive Verb
- To put something into your pocket
- To take or hide something illegally
A2TOEICMoreprecious
US /ˈprɛʃəs/
UK /'preʃəs/
- Adjective
- Having a youthful, cute, and pleasant appearance
- Very little (time, money etc.)
B1Morereflect
US /rɪˈflɛkt/
UK /rɪ'flekt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To indicate or be a sign of something
- To bounce back light, heat, sound from a surface
A2TOEICMorereflection
US /rɪˈflɛkʃən/
UK /rɪˈflekʃn/
- Noun
- Sign or indication of a state or condition
- Image that you see in a mirror, glass, or water
A2TOEICMoreshine
US /ʃaɪn/
UK /ʃaɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To point a light in a certain direction
- To make or produce a bright light
- Transitive Verb
- To make something clean by using a polish
A2Moresoul
US /sol/
UK /səʊl/
- Noun
- Central or basic part of something
- Strong, deep emotion in speech or performance
A2Morestare
US /stɛr/
UK /steə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To look at someone or something for a long time
- Noun
- A long look at something or someone for a reason
A2Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moretruth
US /truθ/
UK /tru:θ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Real facts about something
A2Morevacancy
US /ˈvekənsi/
UK /ˈveɪkənsi/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Space or position available for occupancy
- An unoccupied position or job; an empty room or space.
- Uncountable Noun
- The state of being empty or unoccupied
B2TOEICMorewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2More
Vocabulary
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- wait: To delay or not do something until later
- sit: To take an exam
- big: Popular
- easy: Not hard to do; not difficult
- glass: Clear hard container used for drinking
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- get: To become affected by illness or disease
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- goodbye: Something you say when you leave someone
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- face: To cover a surface with something like paint
- mirror: Thing with glass surface used to look at yourself
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
- pocket: Small cloth bag sewn into clothing to hold things
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- soul: Central or basic part of something
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
- full: Containing all the parts; complete
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- song: Distinctive series of sounds made by a bird
- history: Established pattern or record
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- admire: To feel respect or wonder toward someone
- shine: To point a light in a certain direction
- mystery: Quality of being strange and not understood
- truth: Real facts about something
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
- reflection: Sign or indication of a state or condition
- reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
- inspiration: Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
- precious: Having a youthful, cute, and pleasant appearance
- vacancy: Space or position available for occupancy
- glare: To look at in an angry manner for a long time
- assemble: To put parts together to make a complete unit
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
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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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Justin Timberlake - Mirrors
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Bruce Chen posted on 2013/03/28Ever wondered about the deep meaning behind Justin Timberlake's "Mirrors"? This video dives into the soulful RnB ballad, exploring the beautiful mirror metaphor and emotional vocals that make it so special. You'll get a fantastic chance to practice simple sentence structures while enjoying this heartfelt love song!
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