attic
US /ˈætɪk/
UK /ˈætɪk/
- Noun
- Room at the top of a house just below the roof
B1Morebeg
US /bɛɡ/
UK /beg/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To ask someone in an emotional way for something
- (Dog) to sit up to ask for something
B1Morebox in
US /bɑks ɪn/
UK /bɒks ɪn/
- other
- To trap or prevent movement by surrounding closely.
B2Morecoffin
US /ˈkɔ:fɪn/
UK /ˈkɒfɪn/
- Noun
- Wooden box in which a dead body is put
B1Morecomplain
US /kəmˈplen/
UK /kəmˈpleɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To say something is wrong and should be changed
- To make a formal accusation or charge.
B1Morefill in
US /fɪl ɪn/
UK /fil in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To put earth in e.g. a hole
- To explain the context so that someone understands
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To write or type information in a blank space.
- To temporarily do someone else's job.
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
A1Moregrass
US /græs/
UK /grɑ:s/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To betray someone
- To cover an area of ground to make a lawn or field
- Uncountable Noun
- Slang name for marijuana
A2Moregrow up
US /ɡro ʌp/
UK /ɡrəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop from a child into an adult
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheartbroken
US /ˈhɑrtˌbrokən/
UK /ˈhɑ:tˌbrəʊkən/
- Adjective
- Very sad, e.g. because you broke up with someone
- Overwhelmed by sorrow; deeply distressed.
C1Morehuge
US /hjudʒ/
UK /hju:dʒ/
- Adjective
- Very very large
A2Moreignore
US /ɪɡˈnɔr, -ˈnor/
UK /ɪɡ'nɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
A2TOEICMorein a box
US /ɪn ə bɑks/
UK /ɪn ə bɒks/
- other
- Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
B2Moreinsane
US /ɪnˈsen/
UK /ɪnˈseɪn/
- Adjective
- Mentally ill; crazy
- Being crazy or stupid
B2Morelie
US /lai/
UK /laɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be in a horizontal or flat position
- To say something that you know is not true
- Countable Noun
- An untrue statement, when you know it is not true
A2Morelive life
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To enjoy life and make the most of every moment.
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
A1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Morepart way
US
UK
- Adverb
- To some extent or degree; not completely.
A2Moreperfume
US /pərˈfju:m/
UK /ˈpɜ:fju:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Liquid with a pleasing smell you put on your skin
- Nice, sweet or flowery smell
- Transitive Verb
- To add a pleasing smell to something
B1Morephone
US /foʊn/
UK /fəʊn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To talk to someone using a telephone
- Noun
- Machine used to talk to someone who is far away
A2TOEICMorepick me up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To collect someone or something from a place.
- To improve someone's mood or energy.
A2Moreplot
US /plɑt/
UK /plɒt/
- Countable Noun
- Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
- Series of events that form the main story
- Transitive Verb
- To mark a path, etc. on a map, using lines or dots
- To devise or develop a dramatic storyline
B1Morepole
US /pol/
UK /pəʊl/
- Noun
- One of two opposite ideas, qualities or positions
- Most northern or most southern point on a planet
- Transitive Verb
- To move a boat with a stick or pole
B1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morerebellious
US /rɪˈbɛljəs/
UK /rɪˈbeljəs/
- Adjective
- Wanting to do things your way; resisting authority
- Engaged in or relating to rebellion.
B1Moresmart
US /smɑ:rt/
UK /smɑ:t/
- Adjective
- Fashionable; well-dressed; well-groomed
- Looking clean, neat and stylish
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel hurt or upset
- To hurt with an unexpected sharp or burning pain
A2TOEICMoresmell
US /smɛl/
UK /smel/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a particular odor
- Transitive Verb
- To sense that something is not right
- To notice a particular odor
A2Morespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMoretrip
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
A2Moretuck
US /tʌk/
UK /tʌk/
- Transitive Verb
- To put something into a small or safe place
- To put something gently into place, as to hide it
- Noun
- Fold sewn into a skirt, etc. to improve the fit
B1Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2Morewheelchair
US /ˈwi:ltʃer/
UK /ˈwi:ltʃeə(r)/
- Noun
- Movable chair mounted on large wheels
B2Morewig
US /wɪɡ/
UK /wɪg/
- Noun
- Covering of artificial hair worn on the head
B2More
Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- have to: Must do
- fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
- box in: To trap or prevent movement by surrounding closely.
- in a box: Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- pick me up: To collect someone or something from a place.
- live life: To enjoy life and make the most of every moment.
- part way: To some extent or degree; not completely.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- insane: Mentally ill; crazy
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- ignore: To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
- plot: Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
- huge: Very very large
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- rebellious: Wanting to do things your way; resisting authority
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- tuck: To put something into a small or safe place
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- pole: One of two opposite ideas, qualities or positions
- fill: To make something full
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- beg: To ask someone in an emotional way for something
- attic: Room at the top of a house just below the roof
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- perfume: Liquid with a pleasing smell you put on your skin
- wig: Covering of artificial hair worn on the head
- complain: To say something is wrong and should be changed
- grass: To betray someone
- coffin: Wooden box in which a dead body is put
- smell: To have a particular odor
- wheelchair: Movable chair mounted on large wheels
- smart: Fashionable; well-dressed; well-groomed
- phone: To talk to someone using a telephone
- heartbroken: Very sad, e.g. because you broke up with someone
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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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Estelle posted on 2020/05/10Ever wished you could tell your mom something important? This heartfelt video shares a powerful, unsent letter filled with childhood memories and raw emotion, perfect for practicing simple sentence structures and everyday grammar. You'll pick up on touching phrases that express love and grief in a relatable way.
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