beat
US /bit/
UK /bi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- Transitive Verb
- To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
- To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
A2Morebell
US /bɛl/
UK /bel/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
- Electronic device that makes a ringing sound
A2Morecholesterol
US /kəˈlestərɔ:l/
UK /kəˈlestərɒl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Substance in the body that may cause heart disease
- Noun
- A test to measure the amount of cholesterol in your blood.
B2Morechuckle
US /ˈtʃʌkəl/
UK /ˈtʃʌkl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To laugh quietly, as when amused
- Noun
- Quiet amused laugh
B2Moreelevator
US /ˈɛləˌvetɚ/
UK /'elɪveɪtə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Machine that carries people between floors
- A building for storing grain, equipped with machinery for raising and distributing it.
B2TOEICMoreeventually
US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/
- Adverb
- After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- At some later time; in the future
A2Morefatty
US /ˈfæti/
UK /ˈfæti/
- Adjective
- Describing meat, fish with a lot of fat
A2Morefocus
US /ˈfokəs/
UK /'fəʊkəs/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- To keep your attention, concentration on one thing
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Main purpose or center of interest or activity
- The clarity of an image produced by a lens.
A2TOEICMoregoddamn
US /ˈɡɑdˈdæm/
UK /'gɒd'dæm/
- Adjective
- Very bad; terrible
C2Morehold in
US /hold ɪn/
UK /həuld in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To hide your emotions and not let them show
A1Morelie
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
A2Morelt
US
UK
- Abbreviation
- Short for 'lieutenant'
B2Morepen
US /pɛn/
UK /pen/
- Countable Noun
- Small fenced area where people or animals are kept
- Writing tool that uses ink
- Transitive Verb
- To put animals, people in a fenced or closed area
- To write (a song, love letter, etc.)
A2Moreroyal
US /ˈrɔɪəl/
UK /'rɔɪəl/
- Adjective
- Excellent or grand; suitable for a king or queen
- Concerning a king or queen
- Noun
- A member of a royal family.
A2Morescream
US /skrim/
UK /skri:m/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a sudden loud, high sound
- Noun
- A sudden loud, high-pitched noise
A2Morewillpower
US /ˈwɪlˌpaʊɚ/
UK /'wɪlpaʊə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to make yourself do what you really want
C2Moreyell
US /jɛl/
UK /jel/
- Noun
- A sudden loud cry or shout
- Intransitive Verb
- To shout loudly at someone in pain or excitement
B1More
Vocabulary
- hold in: To hide your emotions and not let them show
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- cholesterol: Substance in the body that may cause heart disease
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- willpower: Ability to make yourself do what you really want
- scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
- important: Having power or authority
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- elevator: Machine that carries people between floors
- focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- chuckle: To laugh quietly, as when amused
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- yell: A sudden loud cry or shout
- royal: Excellent or grand; suitable for a king or queen
- happen: To take place or occur
- fatty: Describing meat, fish with a lot of fat
- dead: Not alive
- dress: Women's garment with a top part and a skirt
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- goddamn: Very bad; terrible
- bell: Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
- boss: Person in charge of you at work
- small: Little in size; not big
- pen: Small fenced area where people or animals are kept
- test: To be given a medical examination
- lt: Short for 'lieutenant'
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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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Why Why posted on 2013/04/01Ever wondered how to handle a tricky situation with simple, direct language? This clip from 'Liar Liar' is a fantastic, funny example of situational dialogue, perfect for practicing basic sentence structures and understanding quick conversational exchanges. You'll pick up some great phrases for everyday interactions while enjoying some dark humor!
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