a tremendous amount
US
UK
- Determiner
- A very large quantity or number of something.
B2Moreacross from
US /əˈkrɔs frʌm/
UK /əˈkrɔs frɔm/
- Preposition
- Being on the other side
A1Moreat work
US /æt wɚk/
UK /æt wə:k/
- Phrase
- Located at one's place of employment
A1Moredeal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
A1Morefour wheels
US
UK
- Noun
- A vehicle with four wheels.
A2Moreget up in
US /ɡɛt ʌp ɪn/
UK /ɡet ʌp ɪn/
- other
- To wake and leave bed at a particular time.
B2Moregoing 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
A1Moregrace
US /ɡres/
UK /ɡreɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
- God's kindness shown to people
- Transitive Verb
- To make a place look more attractive
B1Moregratitude
US /ˈɡrætɪˌtud, -ˌtjud/
UK /ˈgrætɪtju:d/
- Uncountable Noun
- Warm friendly feelings of thanks
B2TOEICMorehang out
US /hæŋ aʊt/
UK /hæŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehold in
US /hold ɪn/
UK /həuld in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To hide your emotions and not let them show
A1Morein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein part
US /ɪn pɑrt/
UK /in pɑ:t/
- Adverb
- To some extent; partially.
A1Morein perspective
US /ɪn pɚˈspɛktɪv/
UK /in pəˈspektiv/
- Phrase
- Considered in relation to other things, so as to judge what is truly important.
- Adverb
- Judged in relation to other things and so not seeming as bad or extreme.
C1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morelaughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Morelooking out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To take care and watch something carefully
- To be careful; to be vigilant
- Intransitive Verb
- To be careful or vigilant
A1Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreoff the grid
US
UK
- Adjective
- Not depending on public utilities, especially the supply of electricity.
- In a remote location, away from public attention or scrutiny.
share
US /ʃɛr/
UK /ʃeə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something between two or more people
- To allow others to use your things equally
A2TOEICMoresudden
US /ˈsʌdn/
UK /ˈsʌdn/
- Adjective
- Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
B1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morewalk with
US /wɔk wɪð/
UK /wɔ:k wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone while walking.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To support or stand by someone.
want in
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To desire to participate or be included in something.
A1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- deal with
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- going on: To continue doing something
- in perspective: Considered in relation to other things, so as to judge what is truly important.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- hold in: To hide your emotions and not let them show
- walk with: To accompany someone while walking.
- four wheels: A vehicle with four wheels.
- off the grid: Not depending on public utilities, especially the supply of electricity.
- across from: Being on the other side
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
- get up in: To wake and leave bed at a particular time.
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- live: To be alive
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- gratitude: Warm friendly feelings of thanks
- share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- sudden: Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
- die: Cube with dots numbering 1-6 on it used in games
- foot: Base of something such as a mountain or vase
- house: Place where a specific activity or business occurs
- grace: Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
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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】TEDxConcordiaUPortland - Dee Williams - Dream big, live small
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Ashley Chen posted on 2014/10/16Ever wondered if you could live a fulfilling life in a tiny house? Dee Williams shares her inspiring personal story of embracing minimalism and community living, even while facing health challenges. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to health and sustainability while exploring a unique perspective on life!
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