as long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
A1Morebite in
US /baɪt ɪn/
UK /baɪt ɪn/
- other
- To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
B2Morebreakfast
US /ˈbrɛkfəst/
UK /ˈbrekfəst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- First meal of the day
- Intransitive Verb
- To have the first meal of the day
A2Morebutter
US /ˈbʌt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈbʌt.ə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Yellow substance made of cream, spread on bread
- Transitive Verb
- To spread butter on bread
A2Morecast
US /kæst/
UK /kɑ:st/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- People who appear in a play or movie
- Small amount of a particular color
- Transitive Verb
- To give specific roles to actors in a movie, play
- To describe someone's personality or character
A2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morechili sauce
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- A sauce made from chili peppers and other ingredients, used as a condiment.
cut into
US /kʌt ˈɪntu/
UK /kʌt ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To divide something into pieces with a sharp tool.
- To interrupt someone who is speaking.
A1Moredig in
US /dɪɡ ɪn/
UK /diɡ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start eating eagerly and enthusiastically.
- To establish a defensive position; to entrench oneself.
B1Moredrop out
US /drɑp aʊt/
UK /drɔp aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take no part in a society you disapprove of
- To quit school, a club or activity
- Intransitive Verb
- To quit a course of study or training.
A1Moreegg on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To encourage greatly toward doing something
A2Morego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Moregross
US /ɡros/
UK /ɡrəʊs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- 144 of something; twelve dozen of something
- Total sum of money earned before costs and taxes
- Transitive Verb
- To earn an amount of money before costs and taxes
B1TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheat
US /hit/
UK /hi:t/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- Particular temperature at which to cook something
- Transitive Verb
- To make hot or hotter
A2Moreiron
US /ˈaɪərn/
UK /ˈaɪən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
- Golf club with a metal head
- Transitive Verb
- To use a hot flat-based machine to smooth clothes
B1Morejust kind of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
A2Moremash up
US
UK
- Noun
- A song or other piece of music created by combining elements from two or more different sources.
- Transitive Verb
- To combine different elements, especially in music, to create something new.
A1Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreon a plate
US /ɑn e plet/
UK /ɔn ə pleit/
- Phrase
- To receive something easily, without much effort.
- Presented to someone without them having to work for it.
A1Moreoven
US /ˈʌvən/
UK /ˈʌvn/
- Noun
- Kitchen appliance you put food in to bake, roast
B1Moreover the top
US /ˈovɚ ði tɑp/
UK /ˈəuvə ðə tɔp/
- Adjective
- More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- So extreme that it is offensive.
- Adverb
- To an excessive degree; excessively.
A1Morepull it out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove something from a place or container by pulling.
- To withdraw or remove something, such as a product or investment, from a particular situation or market.
A1Moresauce
US /sɔs/
UK /sɔ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
B1Morescrew around
US /skru əˈraʊnd/
UK /skru: əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To act in a foolish or irresponsible manner
B1Moresoftened up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make something softer or more pliable.
- To make someone more amenable or receptive to an idea.
A1Morestick
US /stɪk/
UK /stɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- To join together using glue or paste
- Countable Noun
- Long thin piece of wood from a tree
A2Morestick together
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To support each other; remain united.
- To adhere physically; to be joined by an adhesive substance.
B1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretear it up
US /tɛr ɪt ʌp/
UK /teə ɪt ʌp/
- other
- To perform very well, especially in entertainment or sports.
B2Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moreto taste
US /tu teɪst/
UK /tu teɪst/
- other
- Add an ingredient according to your preference.
A2Morework on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- chili sauce: A sauce made from chili peppers and other ingredients, used as a condiment.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- check out
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- egg on: To encourage greatly toward doing something
- softened up: To make something softer or more pliable.
- cut into: To divide something into pieces with a sharp tool.
- tear it up: To perform very well, especially in entertainment or sports.
- stick together: To support each other; remain united.
- mash up: A song or other piece of music created by combining elements from two or more different sources.
- bite in: To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
- pull it out: To remove something from a place or container by pulling.
- drop out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
- on a plate: To receive something easily, without much effort.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- screw around: To act in a foolish or irresponsible manner
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
- dig in: To start eating eagerly and enthusiastically.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- gross: 144 of something; twelve dozen of something
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- cast: People who appear in a play or movie
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- add: To include as well
- heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
- iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
- butter: Yellow substance made of cream, spread on bread
- oven: Kitchen appliance you put food in to bake, roast
- hot: Angry or excited
- breakfast: First meal of the day
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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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