all over the place
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- In many different locations; widely distributed.
- Adjective
- Mentally or emotionally disorganized; confused or erratic.
A1Moreat school
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present and attending school.
A1Morebe with
US /bi wɪð/
UK /bi: wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- To support someone's opinion or cause.
A1Morebill
US /bɪl/
UK /bɪl/
- Noun
- Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
- Sign or poster advertising something
- Transitive Verb
- To request payment by handing over an invoice
A2TOEICMoreChristmas
US
UK
- Proper Noun
- Christian holiday celebrated on December 24-26
A2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Moreevil
US /ˈivəl/
UK /'i:vl/
- Countable Noun
- Act considered morally bad
- Adjective
- Morally bad; causing harm to people
- Profoundly immoral and wicked.
A2Moregot 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
A1Moreheaven
US /ˈhɛvən/
UK /'hevn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place or feeling of great happiness
- Place where God or the gods live
A2Morein on
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be involved in a secret or plan.
- To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
A1Morein shock
US
UK
- Phrase
- When not enough blood flows round the body
A2Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreknow better
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be wise enough not to do something.
- To be expected to have the sense to not do something.
A1Morelaughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Morelive off
US /liv ɔf/
UK /liv ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To receive money from someone on which to live
- To eat only a particular type of food
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon a mission
US
UK
- Phrase
- Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
- Very determined to achieve something.
B2Moreon the cross
US /ɑn ðə krɔs/
UK /ɒn ðə krɒs/
- Preposition
- Positioned on or attached to the Christian crucifix symbol.
C2Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
permanent record
US
UK
- Noun
- An official document that is kept forever.
- A student's academic history that is kept indefinitely.
B1Morepiece of cake
US /pis ʌv kek/
UK /pi:s ɔv keik/
- Phrase
- (slang) easy to do
- Idiom
- Very easy to do.
A1Moreposter
US /ˈpostɚ/
UK /'pəʊstə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A large, printed notice or picture
- Someone who writes and shares messages on online
B1Moreran up to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Approached quickly by running.
A1Morespeak 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.
A1Moretime left
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- The amount of time that remains or is available.
- The remaining duration of a game or competition.
A2Moreto the bone
US /tu ði bon/
UK /tu: ðə bəun/
- Phrase
- Thoroughly; completely; to the innermost part.
- Extremely; utterly; to a great degree.
up till
US /ʌp tɪl/
UK /ʌp tɪl/
- other
- Until a particular time or point.
A2Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morewithout me
US
UK
- Phrase
- Not including me; excluding me.
A2More
Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- at school: Present and attending school.
- know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
- permanent record: An official document that is kept forever.
- up till: Until a particular time or point.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in shock: When not enough blood flows round the body
- ran up to: Approached quickly by running.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- piece of cake: (slang) easy to do
- without me: Not including me; excluding me.
- have to: Must do
- live off: To receive money from someone on which to live
- on a mission: Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- to the bone: Thoroughly; completely; to the innermost part.
- on the cross: Positioned on or attached to the Christian crucifix symbol.
- time left: The amount of time that remains or is available.
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- love: Person's name
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- age: To keep food, wine for a long time to improve it
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
- heaven: Place or feeling of great happiness
- evil: Act considered morally bad
- God: Someone admired because they are famous or good
- mother: Female who has a child or children; female parent
- church: Building where Christians gather and pray to God
- poster: A large, printed notice or picture
- Christmas: Christian holiday celebrated on December 24-26
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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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童瑄文 posted on 2014/07/25Ever wondered about the twists and turns of faith and doubt? This personal essay from Julia Sweeney dives into childhood revelations with hilarious dry humor, perfect for exploring family dynamics and cultural nuances. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and practice understanding situational dialogue along the way!
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