apart from
US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/
UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/
- Preposition
- Except for; not considering
- In addition to; as well as
at home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
attend to
US /əˈtɛnd tu/
UK /əˈtend tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To deal with; take care of; pay attention to.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Deal with
A1Moreback to work
US
UK
- Phrase
- Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
- Interjection
- An expression used to urge or remind people to resume working.
A1Moredecide
US /dɪˈsaɪd/
UK /dɪ'saɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- To make a legal judgment in court
A2TOEICMoredress down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To wear more informal clothes than usual
- To criticize someone for their faults, in public
A1Moreframe
US /frem/
UK /freɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
- To put say or write something in a careful way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Structure that holds a picture or photo
- A person's body shape determined by their skeleton
A2TOEICMoreget a grip
US /ɡɛt e ɡrɪp/
UK /ɡet ə ɡrip/
- Idiom
- To control your emotions and behave more calmly.
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
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
A1Morein the hands of
US /ɪn ðə ˈhændz ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈhændz ɔv/
- Preposition
- Under the control or responsibility of someone.
B1Moreissue
US /ˈɪʃu/
UK /'ɪʃu:/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something available to be used or sold
- To deliver a statement, etc. in an official manner
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Important topic discussed, debated or argued over
- Single edition of a magazine
A2TOEICMorelaughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Moremate
US /met/
UK /meɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A friend who you work, live, or go to school with
- Partner in a (sexual) relationship
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To pair a male and female so they have children
- To join or fit two things together
B1Moreobservation
US /ˌɑbzɚˈveʃən/
UK /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Remark or comment on something you noticed
- Practice of performing actions required by rules
B1Moreon a day-to-day basis
US /ɑn ə ˈdeɪ tə ˈdeɪ ˈbeɪsɪs/
UK /ɒn ə ˈdei tə ˈdei ˈbeisis/
- other
- Happening regularly every day as a routine.
B1Moreon the other hand
US
UK
- Phrase
- Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
A1Moreon the way
US /ɑn ði we/
UK /ɔn ðə wei/
- Phrase
- During the journey to a particular place.
A1Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Moresociety
US /səˈsaɪɪti/
UK /sə'saɪətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group who meet to share values or interests
- Group of people living together
A2TOEICMorespend more time
US
UK
- Phrase
- To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
A1Moretake stock
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To review or assess a situation.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethorny issue
US
UK
- Noun
- A difficult or sensitive problem or question.
up the hill
US
UK
- Phrase
- In an upward direction on a slope or hill.
- A difficult or challenging task.
A1Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Morewalking out of
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To move away from a situation
A1Morewant in
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To desire to participate or be included in something.
A1Morewell rested
US
UK
- Adjective
- Having had enough rest or sleep; feeling refreshed.
A2Morework on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
- take stock: To review or assess a situation.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- thorny issue: A difficult or sensitive problem or question.
- on a day-to-day basis: Happening regularly every day as a routine.
- dress down: To wear more informal clothes than usual
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- spend more time: To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- well rested: Having had enough rest or sleep; feeling refreshed.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- got to: To arrive at some place
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- get a grip: To control your emotions and behave more calmly.
- attend to: To deal with; take care of; pay attention to.
- up the hill: In an upward direction on a slope or hill.
- walking out of: To move away from a situation
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
- year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- mate: A friend who you work, live, or go to school with
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- observation: Remark or comment on something you noticed
- walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
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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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Nigel Marsh: How to make work-life balance work
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Hhart Budha posted on 2014/06/14Feeling overwhelmed by work and life? Nigel Marsh shares his personal journey and practical steps for finding that elusive work-life balance, offering wry humor and relatable stories. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and insights perfect for navigating your own career and family life!
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