care of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Morecarpenter
US /'kɑ:rpəntər/
UK /'kɑ:pəntə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person that makes, repairs objects made of wood
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecredit
US /ˈkrɛdɪt/
UK /'kredɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- System to buy something and pay for it later
- Points earned instead of money
- Transitive Verb
- To add a certain amount of money to a total
- To recognize someone's achievements or help
A2Morefamily members
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
frank
US /fræŋk/
UK /fræŋk/
- Proper Noun
- Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
- Person's name
- Transitive Verb
- To stamp envelopes for posting
B2TOEICMorein 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.
C1Moreprestige
US /prɛˈstiʒ, -ˈstidʒ/
UK /preˈsti:ʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- High respect and status, as from being successful
- The power to impress or influence, often due to a high reputation.
- Adjective
- having or showing success, rank, wealth, etc.
- Having or showing high status.
B2Moreproud
US /praʊd/
UK /praʊd/
- Adjective
- Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
B1TOEICMoresibling
US /ˈsɪblɪŋ/
UK /'sɪblɪŋ/
- Noun
- Brother or sister of someone
B2More
Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- sibling: Brother or sister of someone
- credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
- healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
- family: Close group of people or organizations
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- active: Moving around a lot or doing many things
- big: Popular
- old: Having existed for a long time, not young or new
- prestige: High respect and status, as from being successful
- young: At an early stage of existence; not mature
- woman: Adult female human being
- carpenter: Person that makes, repairs objects made of wood
- brother: A boy or man who shares a parent with you
- frank: Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
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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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Talking About Families in English - Family English Lesson. English Conversation About Family
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will posted on 2014/07/13Ever get confused talking about your family members? This quick lesson dives into essential family vocabulary and common conversation starters, plus it clears up the tricky difference between 'elder' and 'older'! You'll be chatting about your siblings and relatives like a pro in no time!
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