dust
US /dʌst/
UK /dʌst/
- Transitive Verb
- To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
- To wipe something to remove dirt
- Uncountable Noun
- Fine dry powder that builds up on surfaces
A2Morefeed
US /fid/
UK /fi:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
- To push something through an opening
- Uncountable Noun
- Food given to animals
A2TOEICMorefor Africa
US /fɚ ˈæfrɪkə/
UK /fə ˈæfrɪkə/
- other
- Intended specifically for the continent of Africa.
B2Morein the saddle
US /ɪn ðə ˈsædl/
UK /in ðə ˈsædl/
- other
- Riding a horse or in control of a situation.
B2Moremotto
US /ˈmɑto/
UK /'mɒtəʊ/
- Noun
- Short sentence/phrase expressing aims of a group
B2Morepressure
US /ˈprɛʃɚ/
UK /'preʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- Force, weight when pressing against a thing
- Transitive Verb
- To apply force to something
- To persuade or force someone to do something
A2TOEICMoreshine
US /ʃaɪn/
UK /ʃaɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To point a light in a certain direction
- To make or produce a bright light
- Transitive Verb
- To make something clean by using a polish
A2Moresoldier
US /ˈsoldʒɚ/
UK /'səʊldʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person working in an army to fight
B1More
Vocabulary
- for Africa: Intended specifically for the continent of Africa.
- in the saddle: Riding a horse or in control of a situation.
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- feed: To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
- close: Almost; near
- dust: To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- wait: To delay or not do something until later
- shine: To point a light in a certain direction
- soldier: Person working in an army to fight
- motto: Short sentence/phrase expressing aims of a group
- raising: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
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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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Shakira - Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) (The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Song)
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Bruce Chen posted on 2014/06/14Get ready to sing along to the ultimate World Cup anthem, Shakira's 'Waka Waka'! This video is a fantastic way to boost your English with its simple sentence structures and uplifting vibes, perfect for practicing those catchy hooks. You'll not only have fun but also dive into some cool cultural insights!
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