also known as
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- Phrase
- Also called; alternatively named.
- Identified by another term; synonymous with.
A1Moreastrology
US /əˈstrɑ:lədʒi/
UK /əˈstrɒlədʒi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Study of how the stars influence human lives
C1Morebehalf
US /bɪˈhæf, -ˈhɑf/
UK /biˈhɑ:f/
- Noun
- As a representative of someone or a group.
- For the good of someone or something.
B2TOEICMoreby degrees
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UK
- Adverb
- Gradually; little by little.
- Phrase
- Gradually; little by little.
A2Morecalendar
US /ˈkæləndɚ/
UK /ˈkælɪndə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A table showing the days, months and years
- A system for organizing days, weeks, months, and years.
B1Moredepend
US /dɪˈpend/
UK /dɪˈpend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- To rely on someone or something for support, help, or existence.
B1TOEICMoredepending on
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UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- Influenced or determined by.
- Preposition
- Subject to; contingent on
- Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
A2Moreforecast
US /ˈfɔ:rkæst/
UK /ˈfɔ:kɑ:st/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Prediction of some future thing, e.g. the weather
- A prediction or estimate of future events, especially weather.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To predict some future thing, e.g. the weather
- Alternative past tense and past participle of 'forecast'.
B1TOEICMoreglobe
US /gloʊb/
UK /gləʊb/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
B1TOEICMoreon behalf of
US /ɑn bɪˈhæf ʌv/
UK /ɔn biˈhɑ:f ɔv/
- Phrase
- As the representative of someone
- Acting as a representative of.
B1Moreprecise
US /prɪˈsaɪs/
UK /prɪ'saɪs/
- Adjective
- (Of language details etc.) Very accurate and exact
- (Of a time, place, quality) exact
A2TOEICMoreschool of thought
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UK
- Noun
- A particular philosophy or set of beliefs; a way of thinking.
- A particular approach or method.
B1Morescience
US /ˈsaɪəns/
UK /'saɪəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Study of the physical world, based on facts
A2TOEICMorespeak to
US /spik tu/
UK /spi:k tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To address or communicate with someone.
- To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
A1Morevillage
US /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/
UK /'vɪlɪdʒ/
- Noun
- Small town in the country
- A close-knit community or group of people.
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Vocabulary
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- by degrees: Gradually; little by little.
- school of thought: A particular philosophy or set of beliefs; a way of thinking.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- precise: (Of language details etc.) Very accurate and exact
- behalf: As a representative of someone or a group.
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- center: Community place people go health or social reasons
- village: Small town in the country
- star: To perform or play a main role in a movie, play
- calendar: A table showing the days, months and years
- globe: A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
- forecast: Prediction of some future thing, e.g. the weather
- western: Movies often about cowboys in the American West
- astrology: Study of how the stars influence human lives
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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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Understanding Astrology : Understanding the History of Astrology
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Hhart Budha posted on 2014/06/14Ever wondered about the ancient roots of astrology? This video dives into the fascinating history of how civilizations like the Mayans and Egyptians used celestial patterns, and you'll pick up some great vocabulary for discussing cultural history along the way!
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