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.
B1Moreallow me
US
UK
- Phrase
- A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- A formal way to ask for permission or to introduce oneself.
alternate
US /ˈɔ:ltərnət/
UK /ɔ:lˈtɜ:nət/
- Intransitive Verb
- To follow one thing after another repeatedly
B2TOEICMoreat times
US /æt taɪmz/
UK /æt taɪmz/
- Phrase
- Sometimes; occasionally.
A1Moreaway from home
US
UK
- Phrase
- Not at one's residence; at a distance from one's home.
- Experiencing a sense of detachment or longing due to being distant from one's home and family.
- Adjective
- Relating to or describing activities, experiences, or situations encountered while traveling or living outside of one's home.
A2Moredown with
US /daʊn wɪð/
UK /daun wið/
- Adjective
- Suffering from an illness.
- Agreeable to; in favor of.
- Interjection
- An expression of opposition to something.
A1Moreexperience in
US
UK
- Phrase
- Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
B1Morefrom home
US
UK
- Phrase
- Working or operating from one's residence.
- Originating or coming from one's own house or country.
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
A1Moregrammar
US /ˈɡræmɚ/
UK /ˈgræmə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Book describing the syntactic rules of a language
- Rules explaining how words are used in a language
B1Moreimperative
US /ɪmˈpɛrətɪv/
UK /ɪm'perətɪv/
- Noun
- The state of demanding notice or attention
- Adjective
- Absolutely necessary; that must be done
B2TOEICMorein part
US /ɪn pɑrt/
UK /in pɑ:t/
- Adverb
- To some extent; partially.
A1Morein recent memory
US /ɪn ˈrisənt ˈmɛməri/
UK /ɪn ˈri:sənt ˈmeməri/
- other
- Within the period people can still remember.
B2Morein 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
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelaughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Morelook into
US /lʊk ˈɪntu/
UK /luk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
A1Moremajor in
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To specialize in a particular subject at college or university.
A1Moreon a whim
US
UK
- Phrase
- Based on a sudden desire or impulse; without planning.
C2Moreon board
US /ɑn bɔrd/
UK /ɔn bɔ:d/
- Phrase
- Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- Adverb
- On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
A1Moretake off
US /tek ɔf/
UK /teik ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove, e.g. your clothes
- To make arrangements to be absent from work
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To remove (an item of clothing).
- To depart; to leave.
A1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Moreverbal
US /ˈvɚbəl/
UK /ˈvə:bəl/
- Adjective
- Concerning verbs
- Using speech, rather than being written
- Noun
- Word that is made from a verb
B1Morewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1Morewith just
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using only; with no more than.
- Barely; by a narrow margin.
A2More
Vocabulary
- major in: To specialize in a particular subject at college or university.
- on a whim: Based on a sudden desire or impulse; without planning.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- in recent memory: Within the period people can still remember.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
- away from home: Not at one's residence; at a distance from one's home.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- got to: To arrive at some place
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- grammar: Book describing the syntactic rules of a language
- love: Person's name
- happen: To take place or occur
- imperative: The state of demanding notice or attention
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- verbal: Concerning verbs
- dark: Of a color that is not light
- art: Creative skill using the imagination e.g. painting
- alternate: To follow one thing after another repeatedly
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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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【TEDx】Grammar, Identity, and the Dark Side of the Subjunctive: Phuc Tran at TEDxDirigo
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阿多賓 posted on 2014/05/31Ever wondered about the subjunctive mood and its connection to identity? This fascinating TED Talk dives into grammar, language, and personal stories, even bringing in Star Wars for some epic examples! You'll explore alternate realities through language and pick up some advanced vocabulary along the way.
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