applause
US /əˈplɔz/
UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
B1Moreas you like
US
UK
- Phrase
- In any way that you want; according to your preference.
- Interjection
- An expression of agreement or permission.
A1Morecast on
US /kæst ɑn/
UK /kɑ:st ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To create the first row of stitches in knitting.
- To put a spell on someone or something.
- Transitive Verb
- To assign a role to an actor.
- To cause (light, shadow, etc.) to appear on a surface.
A1Morecollar
US /ˈkɑlɚ/
UK /'kɒlə(r)/
- Noun
- Band put around the neck of an animal
- Neck part of a shirt, coat etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To catch and hold someone so you can talk to them
- To seize or arrest (someone).
B1Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecontemplate
US /ˈkɑntəmˌplet/
UK /'kɒntəmpleɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To consider whether you will do something
- To think deeply or carefully about something.
B1Moreheel
US /hil/
UK /hi:l/
- Noun
- Back or end part of something
- Rounded back part of the foot
- Interjection
- Instruction of a dog to follow you closely
B1Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
laughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Morelawn
US /lɔn/
UK /lɔ:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fine cotton cloth, either plain or printed
- Ground on which grass grows, as in a garden
B1Moreleash
US /li:ʃ/
UK /li:ʃ/
- Noun
- Chain, strap, etc. for controlling an animal
B1Morelimit
US /ˈlɪmɪt/
UK /'lɪmɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- A line or edge marking the boundary of an area.
- Transitive Verb
- To stop or prevent an increase past a point
A2TOEICMoreput to sleep
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To euthanize an animal; to kill an animal painlessly.
- To cause someone to fall asleep.
A1Morescratch
US /skrætʃ/
UK /skrætʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- To make a small cut or mark on a surface
- Noun
- Action of rubbing your skin when itchy
- A small cut or mark on a surface
B1TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- cast on: To create the first row of stitches in knitting.
- as you like: In any way that you want; according to your preference.
- put to sleep: To euthanize an animal; to kill an animal painlessly.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- limit: Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- sit: To take an exam
- contemplate: To consider whether you will do something
- hate: To have a very strong feeling of dislike for
- heel: Back or end part of something
- collar: Band put around the neck of an animal
- lawn: Fine cotton cloth, either plain or printed
- dog: Small 4-legged animal that barks kept as a pet
- leash: Chain, strap, etc. for controlling an animal
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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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【TED】Billy Collins: Two poems about what dogs think (probably) (Billy Collins: Two poems about what dogs think (probably))
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Daniel Chin posted on 2014/06/28Ever wondered what your dog is *really* thinking? Dive into Billy Collins' hilarious and heartwarming poems where dogs get to tell their side of the story, offering a unique peek into their world! You'll pick up some fantastic advanced vocabulary and get a feel for nuanced, spoken-word delivery.
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