after all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Moreas soon as
US /æz sun æz/
UK /æz su:n æz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
A1Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreat once
US /æt wʌns/
UK /æt wʌns/
- Adverb
- Immediately; without delay
- At the same time; simultaneously
A2Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Morebounce
US /baʊns/
UK /baʊns/
- Uncountable Noun
- A person's energy or confidence
- Quality causing a person's hair to appear healthy
- Intransitive Verb
- To move around energetically, playfully
- (Of check) to be rejected due to inadequate funds
B1Morecoach
US /kotʃ/
UK /kəʊtʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Large, comfortable bus
- Person who teaches others how to do (sport, job)
- Transitive Verb
- To teach others how to do something (e.g. sport)
A2Moredirty
US /ˈdɜ:rti/
UK /ˈdɜ:ti/
- Adjective
- Not clean
- Not fair; dishonest or dishonorable
- Transitive Verb
- To make something not clean; soil
A2Moredisgust
US /dɪsˈɡʌst/
UK /dɪs'ɡʌst/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong feeling of dislike for something
- Something that causes a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval.
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a strong negative reaction or feeling
B2Morefilthy
US /ˈfɪlθi/
UK /'fɪlθɪ/
- Adjective
- Being very rude (about sex, bodily functions)
- (E.g. of a joke) being extremely rude or impolite
B2Moregrow 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
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.
A1Moreimagination
US /ɪˌmædʒəˈneʃən/
UK /ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to creates new ideas and mental images
- Something that you imagine; an idea that you have in your mind.
A2TOEICMorein a hurry
US /ɪn e ˈhɚri/
UK /in ə ˈhʌri/
- Phrase
- Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
in any case
US /ɪn ˈɛni kes/
UK /in ˈeni keis/
- Phrase
- Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
A1Morein school
US /ɪn skul/
UK /ɪn sku:l/
- other
- Attending an educational institution.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
A1Moreknow better
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be wise enough not to do something.
- To be expected to have the sense to not do something.
A1Moreleap out
US /lip aʊt/
UK /li:p aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To jump out suddenly.
- To be very obvious or noticeable.
A1Moremust learn
US
UK
- Modal Verb
- Expressing a strong obligation or necessity to acquire knowledge or a skill.
of course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Morepepper
US /ˈpɛpɚ/
UK /ˈpepə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Green, red, or yellow vegetable with hollow center
- Hard covering of berries used as spices
- Transitive Verb
- To spread around randomly, as with bullets
- To sprinkle or season with pepper.
B1Morepick it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To lift something from a surface.
- To collect something or someone.
A2Moresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moretrunk
US /trʌŋk/
UK /trʌŋk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long nose of an elephant
- Strong box/chest/container, as for traveling
B2Morewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1Morewatch out
US /wɑtʃ aʊt/
UK /wɔtʃ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be careful; to be alert to danger
A1Morewith both hands
US /wɪθ boʊθ ˈhændz/
UK /wɪθ bəʊθ ˈhændz/
- other
- Readily and enthusiastically accept something.
B1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
- in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- have to: Must do
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- with both hands: Readily and enthusiastically accept something.
- must learn: Expressing a strong obligation or necessity to acquire knowledge or a skill.
- leap out: To jump out suddenly.
- in a hurry: Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
- watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
- know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- at least: As a minimum
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- imagination: Ability to creates new ideas and mental images
- speak: To be able to use a certain language
- bounce: A person's energy or confidence
- please: To entertain someone, by dancing, singing etc.
- filthy: Being very rude (about sex, bodily functions)
- coach: Large, comfortable bus
- stop: To block or close something
- young: At an early stage of existence; not mature
- buy: To believe something; accept
- pepper: Green, red, or yellow vegetable with hollow center
- disgust: Strong feeling of dislike for something
- dirty: Not clean
- lady: Another way of saying 'woman'
- hat: Item of clothing worn on your head
- trunk: Long nose of an elephant
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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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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland English Dub- Episode 1: Alice's family Part 1/3
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Angie Chen posted on 2014/05/15Ever wondered how Alice ended up in Wonderland? Dive into the beginning of her magical journey with this dramatization, perfect for getting a feel for the Victorian era and meeting some talking animals! You'll pick up everyday practical phrases and cultural insights while enjoying a timeless family classic.
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