bout
US /baʊt/
UK /baʊt/
- Countable Noun
- A boxing match
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Period of time spent in a way; period; spell
B2Morechampagne
US /ʃæmˈpen/
UK /ʃæmˈpeɪn/
- Uncountable Noun
- French sparkling drink used for celebrations
B1Morechill
US /tʃɪl/
UK /tʃɪl/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being a little cold
- Feeling of fear or being frightened
- Transitive Verb
- To make something cold, e.g. a drink
B1Morecontemplate
US /ˈkɑntəmˌplet/
UK /'kɒntəmpleɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To consider whether you will do something
- To think deeply or carefully about something.
B1Morefor life
US /fɔr laɪf/
UK /fɔ: laif/
- Phrase
- For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- To support someone for the duration of their life.
- Adjective
- Being a member for the entirety of one's life.
A1Moreheartbreak
US /ˈhɑ:rtbreɪk/
UK /ˈhɑ:tbreɪk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Great sorrow caused by e.g. death of loved one
- Overwhelming distress caused by the end of a romantic relationship or the loss of a loved one.
C1Moreright back
US /raɪt bæk/
UK /rait bæk/
- Interjection
- Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- Adverb
- Immediately; very soon after going.
A1Moresuite
US /swit/
UK /swi:t/
- Noun
- Group of several shorter pieces of music
- Set of rooms used for a particular purpose
B2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- chill: State of being a little cold
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- contemplate: To consider whether you will do something
- leave: To go away from; depart
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- bout: A boxing match
- suite: Group of several shorter pieces of music
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- drunk: To put liquid in your body through your mouth
- champagne: French sparkling drink used for celebrations
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- heartbreak: Great sorrow caused by e.g. death of loved one
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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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Kygo, Zara Larsson & Tyga - Like It Is (Lyrics)
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林郁惠 posted on 2020/03/27Ever had one of those late-night heartbreak moments? This video breaks down the lyrics to Kygo's 'Like It Is,' perfect for practicing simple sentence structures and situational dialogue. You'll pick up some honest confession phrases that feel super relatable!
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