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.
A1Moreby comparison to
US
UK
- Phrase
- When compared with something else; in relation to.
A1Morecharismatic
US /ˌkærɪzˈmætɪk/
UK /ˌkærɪzˈmætɪk/
- Adjective
- Able to attract and make them like you
B2Morecollege
US /'kɑːlɪdʒ/
UK /'kɒlɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- School or educational institution for adults
- A constituent body of a university.
A2Morecome up with
US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/
UK /kʌm ʌp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think of an idea or solution; produce
A1Morecompelling
US /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/
UK /kəmˈpelɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To force someone to do something
- Adjective
- Making you do, believe something; persuasive
B1Moredeviate
US /ˈdiviˌet/
UK /ˈdi:vieɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To do something unusual or different; depart from
- To differ or diverge in opinion, belief, or character
- Adjective
- Departing from usual or accepted standards; atypical
B1Morefan
US /fæn/
UK /fæn/
- Transitive Verb
- To blow air upon a fire to make it stronger
- To use a device to cool yourself, something
- Countable Noun
- Thing you wave in front of your face to stay cool
- Someone who admires a famous person, sport etc.
A2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morefor sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
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 terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morejust exactly
US
UK
- Phrase
- Precisely; exactly right.
- Used for emphasis to express agreement or precision.
A2Morekinda
US /'kaɪndə/
UK /'kaɪndə/
- Noun
- Short way of saying 'kind of'
- Adverb
- Somewhat; to some extent; rather.
- Sort of; in a way.
B2Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
larger than life
US /ˈlɑrdʒɚ ðən laɪf/
UK /ˈlɑ:dʒə ðən laɪf/
- other
- Very exciting, impressive, or with personality beyond normal limits.
C1Moreon 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.
A1Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1More
Vocabulary
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- just exactly: Precisely; exactly right.
- in terms of
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- by comparison to: When compared with something else; in relation to.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- larger than life: Very exciting, impressive, or with personality beyond normal limits.
- thought: To have an idea about something without certainty
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
- person: Man, woman or child
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- compelling: To force someone to do something
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- college: School or educational institution for adults
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- charismatic: Able to attract and make them like you
- deviate: To do something unusual or different; depart from
- road: Long piece of hard land for cars to travel on
- fan: To blow air upon a fire to make it stronger
- movie: Motion picture; film
- meter: Unit of length equal to 100 cm or about 39 inches
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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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Kill Your Darlings (Starring Daniel Radcliffe) -- Movie Review
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Jeng-Lan Lee posted on 2014/05/13Dive into the electric atmosphere of the Beat Generation with this review of 'Kill Your Darlings'! You'll get to practice understanding situational dialogue and cultural context as you hear about Daniel Radcliffe's role and the film's intense sexual tension. This is a fantastic chance to pick up some cool phrases while exploring a fascinating piece of literary history!
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