based on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morecluster
US /ˈklʌstɚ/
UK /'klʌstə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To come together in a group, flock etc.
- Countable Noun
- A small group of things
B1Morecome together
US /kʌm təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /kʌm təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- To form a close relationship or bond.
A1Moreconsonant
US /ˈkɑnsənənt/
UK /ˈkɒnsənənt/
- Adjective
- Music (of a note) in harmony
- Countable Noun
- A speech sound or letter that is not a vowel
B2Moreempire
US /ˈɛmˌpaɪr/
UK /ˈempaɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Group of countries controlled by one government
- A large and important business or group of businesses owned by one person or company.
- Adjective
- A style of dress with a high waistline, just below the bust.
B1Morefilling
US /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
UK /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something full
- To move into all parts of an area
- Uncountable Noun
- Being full
A2Moregas
US /ɡæs/
UK /ɡæs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Elements in our air, like oxygen or nitrogen
- Fuel used for cooking, heating houses etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To kill or disable someone with poisoned air
A2Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehit the road
US /hɪt ði rəʊd/
UK /hit ðə roʊd/
- Idiom
- To begin a journey; to leave.
- To begin a journey, especially a long one, by car or other vehicle.
- Intransitive Verb
- To leave a place.
- To travel.
A1Morehold on
US /hold ɑn/
UK /həuld ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- To wait for a short time.
A1Morein profile
US /ɪn ˈproʊˌfaɪl/
UK /ɪn ˈprəʊfaɪl/
- other
- Viewed or shown from the side, showing outline or contour.
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the road
US /ɑn ði rəʊd/
UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/
- Phrase
- Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
- Idiom
- Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
A1Moreout of gas
US
UK
- Adjective
- Having no more gasoline in the tank of a vehicle.
A1Morepronunciation
US /prəˌnʌnsiˈeʃən/
UK /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- How a word is said; how a word sounds
- The manner in which someone utters a word.
B1Moreround to
US /raʊnd tə/
UK /raund tə/
- other
- To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
B2Morerun into one
US /rʌn ˈɪntu wʌn/
UK /rʌn ˈɪntə wʌn/
- other
- Meet someone unexpectedly by chance.
B1Morerun out of gas
US /rʌn aʊt əv gæs/
UK /rʌn aʊt əv gæs/
- other
- To lose energy or motivation; become exhausted.
- To use all the fuel and have none left.
B1Moretrip
US /trɪp/
UK /trɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To release an electrical switch
- To fall by catching your foot on something
- Noun
- Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
- Journey or visit to a place
A2More
Vocabulary
- out of gas: Having no more gasoline in the tank of a vehicle.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- run out of gas: To lose energy or motivation; become exhausted.
- hit the road: To begin a journey; to leave.
- going on: To continue doing something
- round to: To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
- in profile: Viewed or shown from the side, showing outline or contour.
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- run into one: Meet someone unexpectedly by chance.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- pronunciation: How a word is said; how a word sounds
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
- fill: To make something full
- American: Person from the USA
- pass: Act of giving a ball to another player in a sport
- road: Long piece of hard land for cars to travel on
- station: (Army) to be posted to a place to perform duties
- consonant: Music (of a note) in harmony
- cluster: To come together in a group, flock etc.
- empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
- gas: Elements in our air, like oxygen or nitrogen
- filling: To make something full
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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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American Road Trip: English Pronunciation
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Yi-Cheng Kevin Shen posted on 2014/04/09Ready for an American road trip that sharpens your English pronunciation? This video dives into tricky sounds like the 'TR' cluster and lip rounding, perfect for making your American English sound super natural. You'll pick up practical phrases for everyday situations while mastering connected speech!
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