beacon
US /ˈbikən/
UK /ˈbi:kən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something providing guidance or hope to people
- Light or radio signal used to guide e.g. ships
B2Moredeli
US /ˈdɛli/
UK /ˈdeli/
- Noun
- A shop selling unusual or special food products
C1Moredistrict
US /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
UK /'dɪstrɪkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of a country, city, or town
- A region or area known for a particular activity, industry, or feature.
A2Morein the streets
US /ɪn ðə strits/
UK /ɪn ðə stri:ts/
- other
- Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
A2Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreshout
US /ʃaʊt/
UK /ʃaʊt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To speak very loudly to get attention
- Noun
- Speaking loudly so you get attention
A2Moresource
US /sɔrs, sors/
UK /sɔ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of information; a person giving information
- Place from which something necessary comes
- Adjective
- Produces or provides what is wanted or needed
A2TOEICMorespot
US /spɑt/
UK /spɒt/
- Noun
- A certain place or area
- A difficult time; awkward situation
- Transitive Verb
- To see someone or something by chance
A2TOEICMoreyelp
US /jelp/
UK /jelp/
- Intransitive Verb
- (E.g. dogs) to cry out with a high-pitched bark
C2More
Vocabulary
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
- spot: A certain place or area
- source: Piece of information; a person giving information
- district: Area of a country, city, or town
- food: What people and animals eat to live
- international: Of or relating to several countries
- spring: Coil of metal that lessens impact, e.g. on cars
- shout: To speak very loudly to get attention
- Asian: A native or inhabitant of Asia
- clean: Completely; entirely
- beacon: Something providing guidance or hope to people
- deli: A shop selling unusual or special food products
- lotta: Short for ‘a lot of’
- yelp: (E.g. dogs) to cry out with a high-pitched bark
- pho: A type of Vietnamese soup, typically made with broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat.
- thai: Concerning the culture and people of Thailand
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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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Seattle Chinatown/ID (TRAILER) - Fung Bros ft. Richie Le, Travis Graham
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Ho Elena posted on 2014/08/06Get ready for a vibrant food crawl and cultural deep dive into Seattle's International District with the Fung Bros and friends! You'll pick up everyday phrases and cultural insights while exploring local pride and delicious eats in this lively anthem.
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