ass out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To eject someone forcibly from a place.
assume
US /əˈsum/
UK /ə'sju:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a false manner to mislead others
- To believe, based on the evidence; suppose
A2TOEICMoredepartment
US /dɪˈpɑ:rtmənt/
UK /dɪˈpɑ:tmənt/
- Noun
- Division of a larger part or organization
A2TOEICMoreevil
US /ˈivəl/
UK /'i:vl/
- Countable Noun
- Act considered morally bad
- Adjective
- Morally bad; causing harm to people
- Profoundly immoral and wicked.
A2Morefor a minute
US
UK
- Phrase
- For a short period of time; briefly.
- Used to indicate a sudden realization or thought.
A1Morefry
US /fraɪ/
UK /fraɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cook something in fat or oil
- Intransitive Verb
- To burn your skin due to too long in the sun
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
A2Moregot 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
A1Morein a corner
US /ɪn ə ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /ɪn ə ˈkɔ:nə/
- other
- In a situation where one is trapped or pressured with few options.
B1Morein conclusion
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to indicate a summary or final point.
A1Morein the clear
US /ɪn ði klɪr/
UK /in ðə kliə/
- Adjective
- Free from suspicion or blame; exonerated.
- Out of danger or difficulty; safe.
- Phrase
- Free from obstructions; unobstructed.
A1Moreleak
US /lik/
UK /li:k/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of (gas, liquid) escaping through a small hole
- Information released that wasn't supposed to be
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of a tire) to have air, liquid escaping; (Of air)
- (Liquid) to go out of/get in through crack/opening
B1Moreliquor
US /ˈlɪkɚ/
UK /ˈlɪkə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong alcoholic beverage
B2Morelive on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to exist or be remembered.
- To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
of course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon fire
US /ɑn faɪr/
UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/
- Adjective
- Very successful or popular
- Burning
A2Moreon the internet
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located or available on the internet.
- Using the internet as a medium or platform.
A1Morestir
US /stɚ/
UK /stɜ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To arouse (attention or interest)
- To mix e.g. food by making circular movements
- Uncountable Noun
- Attention or interest aroused by an event
B1Morestudio
US /ˈstudio, ˈstju-/
UK /'stju:dɪəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
A2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1More
Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
- on fire: Very successful or popular
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- ass out: To eject someone forcibly from a place.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- in the clear: Free from suspicion or blame; exonerated.
- in conclusion: Used to indicate a summary or final point.
- in a corner: In a situation where one is trapped or pressured with few options.
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- happen: To take place or occur
- talk: Style of speaking
- stir: To arouse (attention or interest)
- street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
- fire: Heat and the flame produced when burning
- Internet: Worldwide computer network system
- liquor: Strong alcoholic beverage
- evil: Act considered morally bad
- studio: Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
- fry: To cook something in fat or oil
- leak: Act of (gas, liquid) escaping through a small hole
- department: Division of a larger part or organization
- gas: Elements in our air, like oxygen or nitrogen
- dance: To move your body rhythmically to music
Get the full experience in the app
Learn anywhere with detailed sentence and usage analysis
01:03
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.
Get the full experience in the app
Look up words anytime with pronunciation, part of speech, and usage
brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
A2 Elementary
Get the full experience in the app
Practice speaking anytime and get instant pronunciation feedback
Try this speaking exercise.
Try practicing with this sentence.
80
0
Jerry Lu posted on 2014/05/08Did you hear about that studio flood rumor? Ellen DeGeneres is here to set the record straight in this hilarious comedy monologue! You'll pick up some great situational dialogue and simple sentence structures as she tackles gossip and shares behind-the-scenes fun.
Learn this video on the APP!
The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!