as 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 random
US /æt ˈrændəm/
UK /æt ˈrændəm/
- Phrase
B1Morebook on
US
UK
- Noun
- A book about a particular subject.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To place a bet on something.
A1Morebump up
US /bʌmp ʌp/
UK /bʌmp ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To increase something, often by a small amount.
- To promote someone to a higher position.
B2Moreby heart
US /baɪ hɑrt/
UK /bai hɑ:t/
- Adverb
- Learned or memorized perfectly.
- Phrase
- To memorize something perfectly
A2Morecall up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To require someone to join the army
- To bring to your memory
A1Moreclock in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
A1Morecollection
US /kəˈlɛkʃən/
UK /kəˈlekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of asking for money for a debt or a charity
- Group of similar things gathered as a hobby
A2Moredo without
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To manage without having or doing something
A1Morefrom side to side
US /frəm saɪd tu saɪd/
UK /frəm saɪd tə saɪd/
- other
- Moving left and right repeatedly.
A2Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Morego away
US /ɡo əˈwe/
UK /ɡəu əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go on vacation
- To leave; depart.
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
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
A1Morein a box
US /ɪn ə bɑks/
UK /ɪn ə bɒks/
- other
- Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
B2Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morekick ass
US /kɪk æs/
UK /kik æs/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To decisively defeat someone
- To perform exceptionally well
laughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Moreliterature
US /ˈlɪtərəˌtʃʊr, -tʃɚ/
UK /ˈlɪtrətʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Writing valued as art, e.g. fiction, drama, poetry
- The body of written works produced in a particular language, country, or age.
A2Moremagazine
US /ˈmægəzi:n/
UK /ˌmægəˈzi:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a gun used for holding bullet
- Building or room used for storing military weapons
A2Moremeasure for measure
US /ˈmɛʒɚ fɚ ˈmɛʒɚ/
UK /ˈmeʒə fə ˈmeʒə/
- other
- To give punishment or treatment equal to the offense.
C2Moremix
US /mɪks/
UK /mɪks/
- Transitive Verb
- To combine two or more things to make one
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A combination of more than two things
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon earth
US /ɑn ɚθ/
UK /ɔn ə:θ/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
A1Morepair
US /per/
UK /peə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Two of the same thing, e.g. socks
- Two people viewed together for some reason; couple
- Transitive Verb
- To put two things or people together
A2TOEICMorepoem
US /ˈpoʊəm/
UK /ˈpəʊɪm/
- Noun
- A written composition in verse, not prose
A2Moreporn
US /pɔrn/
UK /pɔ:n/
- Uncountable Noun
- Short for pornography
B2Moreride with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To travel together with someone in a vehicle or on an animal.
- To support or agree with someone's opinion or cause.
talking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretape
US /tep/
UK /teɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To record some sounds using an electric device
- To stick things together using an adhesive strip
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Narrow strip of magnetic material for recording on
- Thin material used to mark an area or seal things
A2Moreup till
US /ʌp tɪl/
UK /ʌp tɪl/
- other
- Until a particular time or point.
A2Moreused 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
A1Morevideo
US /ˈvɪdiˌo/
UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Recording capturing action with sound
- A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
- Transitive Verb
- To make a moving film of, with sound
- To make a video call.
A2Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Morewithout me
US
UK
- Phrase
- Not including me; excluding me.
A2More
Vocabulary
- clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- without me: Not including me; excluding me.
- do without: To manage without having or doing something
- from side to side: Moving left and right repeatedly.
- ride with: To travel together with someone in a vehicle or on an animal.
- up till: Until a particular time or point.
- going on: To continue doing something
- go away: To go on vacation
- call up: To require someone to join the army
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- measure for measure: To give punishment or treatment equal to the offense.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- kick ass: To decisively defeat someone
- got to: To arrive at some place
- bump up: To increase something, often by a small amount.
- at random
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- book on: A book about a particular subject.
- by heart: Learned or memorized perfectly.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in a box: Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- literature: Writing valued as art, e.g. fiction, drama, poetry
- pair: Two of the same thing, e.g. socks
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- porn: Short for pornography
- hour: 60 minutes
- morning: Early part of the day before 12 p.m
- tape: To record some sounds using an electric device
- collection: Act of asking for money for a debt or a charity
- magazine: Part of a gun used for holding bullet
- mix: To combine two or more things to make one
- poem: A written composition in verse, not prose
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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】Rives: The Museum of Four in the Morning (Rives: The Museum of Four in the Morning)
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Tong-Ann Sytwu posted on 2014/07/01Ever wondered what happens at 4 AM? Dive into this fascinating TED Talk where Rives explores a crowdsourced archive of nighttime moments, inspired by Nobel Prize winner Wiesława Szymborska! You'll discover amazing vocabulary and gain cultural insights while exploring a truly unique literary motif.
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