at school
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present and attending school.
A1Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Morebetween you and me
US /bɪˈtwin ju ənd mi/
UK /bɪˈtwi:n ju: ənd mi:/
- other
- Said to show that the information is private or confidential.
B1Morebleep
US /blip/
UK /bli:p/
- Noun
- Short sound made by an electronic instrument
C1Morebleep out
US /blip aʊt/
UK /bli:p aʊt/
- other
- To censor offensive sounds by replacing them with a beep.
B2Morebreak down
US /brek daʊn/
UK /breik daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
A1Moredrop down
US /drɑp daʊn/
UK /drɔp daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to a lower place, rank
A1Moreeducational
US /ˌɛdʒəˈkeʃənəl/
UK /ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃənl/
- Adjective
- Intended to teach or inform
A2Moreepic
US /ˈɛpɪk/
UK /'epɪk/
- Adjective
- Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- Noun
- A long story, often about many people and events
B2Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehand over
US /hænd ˈovɚ/
UK /hænd ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To give into the possession or control of another
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehistory
US /ˈhɪstəri/
UK /'hɪstrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Established pattern or record
- Study of past events as an academic subject
A2Morehome in
US /ˈhoʊm ɪn/
UK /ˈhəum ɪn/
- other
- Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
B2Morein time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
A1Morejudging from
US
UK
- Phrase
- Based on the available evidence or information.
- Based on someone's looks or outward presentation.
laughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the quarter
US /ɑn ðə ˈkwɔrtɚ/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈkwɔ:tə/
- other
- At exactly 15 minutes past the hour; at a quarter hour.
C1Morerap
US /ræp/
UK /ræp/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit sharply or repeatedly with something
- Noun
- Music with a strong beat and spoken lyrics
B1Moresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Moreset to
US /sɛt tu/
UK /set tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
A1Moreshow in
US /ʃo ɪn/
UK /ʃəu ɪn/
- other
- To lead someone into a room or building.
A2Morestart off
US /stɑrt ɔf/
UK /stɑ:t ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or commence something.
- To begin a journey.
B2Morestep back
US /stɛp bæk/
UK /step bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To move backwards; to move away from something.
- To take a break from something; to gain perspective.
A1Moresuck
US /sʌk/
UK /sʌk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
- Transitive Verb
- To pull or remove something with great power
- To attract someone; make someone interested
B1Moretee off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To hit a golf ball off tee
- To annoy or irritate someone.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit a golf ball from a tee to start play at a hole.
- To begin or start something, often with vigor or intensity.
B2Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morewash up
US /wɑʃ ʌp/
UK /wɔʃ ʌp/
- Phrase
- To clean the plates, bowls and cups after eating
- Phrasal Verb
- To wash one's hands and face; to clean dishes after a meal.
A1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- have to: Must do
- show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- going on: To continue doing something
- between you and me: Said to show that the information is private or confidential.
- on the quarter: At exactly 15 minutes past the hour; at a quarter hour.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- drop down: To go to a lower place, rank
- set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
- tee off: To hit a golf ball off tee
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- wash up: To clean the plates, bowls and cups after eating
- step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- at school: Present and attending school.
- bleep out: To censor offensive sounds by replacing them with a beep.
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
- judging from: Based on the available evidence or information.
- hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
- suck: To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- clever: Funny in a way that shows intelligence
- epic: Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- history: Established pattern or record
- fun: Amusing and enjoyable
- win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
- rap: To hit sharply or repeatedly with something
- bleep: Short sound made by an electronic instrument
- educational: Intended to teach or inform
- washington: A state in northwestern United States on the Pacific
- king: Person considered the best or top at something
- george: Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-)
- hitler: Adolf Hitler, the leader of Nazi Germany during World War II.
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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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Bryan Pai posted on 2014/07/14Get ready to laugh as elders react to the hilarious and often explicit 'Epic Rap Battles of History'! You'll pick up on some fun situational dialogue and cultural commentary as they debate who won these epic historical parodies. It's a fantastic way to boost your listening skills with fast-paced, everyday conversation!
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