comedy
US /ˈkɑmɪdi/
UK /'kɒmədɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
A2Moredialogue
US /ˈdaɪəˌlɔɡ, -ˌlɑɡ/
UK /'daɪəlɒɡ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Conversation between two or more individuals
- A discussion or series of discussions between people or groups, especially ones aimed at resolving a problem.
B1Moredramatic
US /drəˈmætɪk/
UK /drəˈmætɪk/
- Adjective
- Gripping the attention; causing an effect
- (Of an event) sudden and extreme
B1Moreearn
US /ɜ:rn/
UK /ɜ:n/
- Transitive Verb
- To deserve something because you worked for it
- To get money for work
A2TOEICMorefree up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make something available for a particular use.
- To make time or resources available.
A1Moreglobe
US /gloʊb/
UK /gləʊb/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
B1TOEICMorego back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Moregolden
US /ˈgoʊldən/
UK /ˈgəʊldən/
- Adjective
- Dark yellow color often seen in sunsets
- Made of gold
A2Morehave a heart
US /hæv ə hɑrt/
UK /hæv ə hɑ:t/
- other
- Show mercy or compassion to someone.
B2Morehunt
US /hʌnt/
UK /hʌnt/
- Transitive Verb
- To search for wild animals to kill (for food)
- To look for very carefully; search for
- Noun
- A search for animals to kill for food
A2Morein check
US /ɪn tʃɛk/
UK /in tʃek/
- Phrase
- Under control; restrained.
- Verified or confirmed to be correct or accurate.
in fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Moreinsanity
US /ɪnˈsænətɪ/
UK /ɪn'sænətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Mentally ill, unable to act normally
- Extremely foolish behavior.
B1Morelean towards
US /lin 'təuədz/
UK /li:n tə'wɔ:dz/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be inclined to support or favor something; to tend to agree with.
B2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelook for
US /lʊk fɔr/
UK /luk fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- To expect or anticipate something.
A1Moremanic
US /ˈmænɪk/
UK /'mænɪk/
- Adjective
- Very excited in an almost uncontrollable way
C1Morematch made in heaven
US /mætʃ meɪd ɪn ˈhɛvɚ/
UK /mætʃ meɪd ɪn ˈhevən/
- other
- A perfect or ideal partnership or relationship.
B2Moreoff the rails
US /ɔf ðə reɪlz/
UK /ɒf ðə reɪlz/
- other
- Out of control; behaving unpredictably.
B2Moreout of character
US
UK
- Adjective
- Not typical of someone's personality or usual behavior.
- Not in keeping with the role or persona being portrayed.
- Phrase
- In a way that is not consistent with one's typical behavior or personality.
A1Moreout of this world
US /aʊt əv ðɪs wɝld/
UK /aut əv ðɪs wɜ:ld/
- other
- Extremely good or impressive; extraordinary.
B2Moreout 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.
A1Moreperformance
US / pɚˈfɔrməns/
UK /pə'fɔ:məns/
- Noun
- Act of doing something
- Activity done to entertain an audience
A2TOEICMorerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morerole
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Noun
- Character played by an actor
- Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
A2Morerun by
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- To show or tell something to someone briefly to get their opinion or approval.
A1Moreseize the day
US /siz ði de/
UK /si:z ðə dei/
- Idiom
- To make the most of the present moment; to take all opportunities that are available to you.
A1Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moreused 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
A1Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Morewith dignity
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a manner that shows respect and seriousness.
- In a noble and honorable manner.
A1More
Vocabulary
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- in check: Under control; restrained.
- out of character: Not typical of someone's personality or usual behavior.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- match made in heaven: A perfect or ideal partnership or relationship.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- out of this world: Extremely good or impressive; extraordinary.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- free up: To make something available for a particular use.
- lean towards: To be inclined to support or favor something; to tend to agree with.
- have a heart: Show mercy or compassion to someone.
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- seize the day: To make the most of the present moment; to take all opportunities that are available to you.
- off the rails: Out of control; behaving unpredictably.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- with dignity: In a manner that shows respect and seriousness.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- dramatic: Gripping the attention; causing an effect
- role: Character played by an actor
- performance: Act of doing something
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- dialogue: Conversation between two or more individuals
- insanity: Mentally ill, unable to act normally
- comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
- morning: Early part of the day before 12 p.m
- globe: A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
- bread: Money or earnings
- earn: To deserve something because you worked for it
- hunt: To search for wild animals to kill (for food)
- hot: Angry or excited
- golden: Dark yellow color often seen in sunsets
- manic: Very excited in an almost uncontrollable way
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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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Colin Lin posted on 2014/08/12Get ready for a hilarious and heartwarming look at the legendary Robin Williams! You'll see his incredible dramatic range and amazing improv energy in action, plus pick up some fun situational dialogue from his most iconic roles.
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