advance
US /ædˈvæns/
UK /əd'vɑ:ns/
- Noun
- Forward movement by an army
- An attempt to seduce someone
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- (Of an army) to move forward
- To change or improve
A2TOEICMoreafternoon tea
US /ˌæftɚˈnun ti/
UK /ˌɑ:ftəˈnu:n ti:/
- Noun
- A light meal typically eaten between 3pm and 5pm, consisting of tea, sandwiches, cakes, and scones.
A1Morealley
US /ˈæli/
UK /'ælɪ/
- Noun
- A narrow road or path between buildings
B1Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreattendant
US /əˈtɛndənt/
UK /əˈtendənt/
- Countable Noun
- Someone who helps at a gas station, theater etc.
B2TOEICMoreattraction
US /əˈtrækʃən/
UK /ə'trækʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Theme park or fairground; place worth visiting
- The act of making someone become interested in
A2Moreavocado
US /ˌævəˈkɑ:doʊ/
UK /ˌævəˈkɑ:dəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Pear-shaped fruit with green flesh and large stone
B2Moreblow
US /blo/
UK /bləʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something using air
- To make air come quickly out of your mouth
- Noun
- Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
- Act of making air come out of your mouth
A2Morebrunch
US /brʌntʃ/
UK /brʌntʃ/
- Noun
- Mixture of breakfast and lunch eaten late morning
C1Morecacao
US /kə'kaʊ/
UK /kəˈkaʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dark beans that are the basis of chocolate
C2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecheddar
US /ˈtʃɛdɚ/
UK /ˈtʃedə/
- Uncountable Noun
- A type of cheese
B2Morechop
US /tʃɑp/
UK /tʃɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
- To hit someone with your hand
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A hit with the hand in a sideways motion
- Thick slice of meat still attached to a bone
B1Morecomplementary
US /ˌkɑ:mplɪˈmentri/
UK /ˌkɒmplɪˈmentri/
- Adjective
- Working well together; completing something
B1Moreconveyor
US /kənˈveɚ/
UK /kənˈveɪə(r)/
- Noun
- Person who conveys (carries or transmits)
B2Morecouple
US /ˈkʌpəl/
UK /'kʌpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
A2Moredine in
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To eat a meal at home.
- Phrasal Verb
- To eat a meal at home.
A1Moreexpense
US /ɪkˈspɛns/
UK /ɪk'spens/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Money you have to pay to do part of your job
- Paying money for something (big)
- Uncountable Noun
- When resources e.g. time is used to do something
- Expenditure of resources; spending
B1TOEICMoreexplore
US /ɪkˈsplɔr/
UK /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To examine something in detail to learn about it
- To travel to a place to discover more about it
A2TOEICMorefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morefudge
US /fʌdʒ/
UK /fʌdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Soft sweet made from butter and milk
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To avoid dealing with an issue, problem
C1Morefunk
US /fʌŋk, fuŋk/
UK /fʌŋk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of fear; sadness
B2Moregreenhouse
US /ˈɡrinˌhaʊs/
UK /'ɡri:nhaʊs/
- Adjective
- Greenhouse gas that makes the Earth get warmer
- Countable Noun
- Glass building used for growing plants
B1TOEICMoregreet
US /ɡrit/
UK /gri:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To meet with friendly words and actions; welcome
B1Morehand on
US /hænd ɑn/
UK /hænd ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
- To pass or transfer knowledge, skills, or traditions to someone else.
A1Morein action
US
UK
- Phrase
- Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
in advance
US /ɪn ædˈvæns/
UK /in ədˈvɑ:ns/
- Phrase
- Ahead of time; before something happens
- Noun
- A payment made before it is due, especially for work to be done
A2Moreinfamous
US /ˈɪnfəməs/
UK /'ɪnfəməs/
- Adjective
- Famous because of something bad
B2Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Moreinspiration
US /ˌɪnspəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌɪnspə'reɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
- The power or urge that makes you want to do something, especially something creative
B1TOEICMoreinto perspective
US
UK
- Phrase
- To clarify or provide a broader understanding of a situation or issue.
- To show something is not as important as it seemed, compared to something else.
C1Moremash
US /mæʃ/
UK /mæʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something soft by beating or crushing it
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cooked potatoes, etc. crushed and served hot
B2Moremixture
US /ˈmɪkstʃɚ/
UK /ˈmɪkstʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something made by combining two or more things
B1Moremushroom
US /ˈmʌʃˌrum, -ˌrʊm/
UK /ˈmʌʃrʊm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Short fungus shaped like an umbrella you can eat
- Intransitive Verb
- To increase in size or degree suddenly and quickly
B1Moremy personal favorite
US
UK
- Phrase
- Something that I like more than other things.
A1Morenarrow
US /ˈnæro/
UK /'nærəʊ/
- Adjective
- Not wide; short from one side to the other
- Limited; not broad in scope
- Intransitive Verb
- To become thinner or less wide
A2TOEICMorenext door
US /nɛkst dɔr/
UK /nekst dɔ:/
- Adverb
- Living in the house next to the one mentioned
A1Moreniche
US /ni:ʃ/
UK /nɪtʃ/
- Noun
- Small part of a market representing an opportunity
- Area with all specific plant/animal needs to live
- Intransitive Verb
- To specialize in a particular market segment or area.
B2Moreoasis
US /oʊˈeɪsɪs/
UK /əʊˈeɪsɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place in a desert where there is water
- A pleasant or peaceful area or period in the midst of a difficult, chaotic, or unpleasant place or situation.
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoriginal
US /əˈrɪdʒənəl/
UK /ə'rɪdʒənl/
- Adjective
- Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- Being unique or thinking differently from others
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A work of art, writing, or music that is not a copy.
- A person of fresh initiative or inventiveness.
A2TOEICMoreparliament
US /ˈpɑrləmənt/
UK /ˈpɑ:ləmənt/
- Noun
- Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
- Period when the Uk government is in session
A2Morepeaceful
US /ˈpisfəl/
UK /ˈpi:sfl/
- Adjective
- In a calm and quiet state
- Being unlikely or unwilling to act violently
B1Morepersonal
US /ˈpɚsənəl/
UK /ˈpɜ:sənl/
- Adjective
- Done by or to a particular person; individual
- Concerning a person's private life or feelings
A2Morepop up
US /pɑp ʌp/
UK /pɔp ʌp/
- Intransitive Verb
- To appear suddenly.
- Phrasal Verb
- To appear suddenly and unexpectedly.
- To appear on a computer screen.
A1Moreposh
US /pɑ:ʃ/
UK /pɒʃ/
- Adjective
- Seeming expensive; of/typical of the upper class
B2Morequince
US /kwɪns/
UK /kwɪns/
- Countable Noun
- Smooth-skinned fruit used to make jam, jelly
B2Morerattle
US /ˈrætl/
UK /'rætl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a series of sharp noises by shaking
- Noun
- A series of sharp noises from shaking
B1Morerescue
US /ˈrɛskju/
UK /'reskju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
- To provide financial assistance to save a company or economy from collapse.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of saving someone in danger or in trouble
- An act of saving someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation.
A2TOEICMoreripper
US /'rɪpər/
UK /ˈrɪpə(r)/
- Noun
- Murderer who slashes the victims with a knife
B2Moreroast
US /roʊst/
UK /rəʊst/
- Transitive Verb
- To strongly criticize often in a teasing manner
- To cook food in an oven or over a fire
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A joint of meat cooked in an oven
B1Moreseed
US /sid/
UK /si:d/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A person's children; offspring
- Part of a plant used to grow more on them
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of plants) to produce seeds for the future
B1Moreserve
US /sɚv/
UK /sɜ:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act in a particular position or office
- To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
A2TOEICMoresit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
A1Morespice
US /spaɪs/
UK /spaɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Plant used for making food sweet or hot-tasting
- Transitive Verb
- To add chili, etc. to food to improve its taste
B1Moresplit
US /splɪt/
UK /splɪt/
- Adjective
- No longer married or in a relationship
- (Injured) by cutting it open, as in someone's lip
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To become divided or broken along a straight line
- To cause a cut in (lip, etc.)
A2Morestand out
US /stænd aʊt/
UK /stænd aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be noticeably better than other similar ones
A1Moresubtle
US /ˈsʌtl/
UK /'sʌtl/
- Adjective
- Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
- Clever or indirect but hides the true purpose
B1Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moresuitcase
US /ˈsutˌkes/
UK /ˈsu:tkeɪs/
- Countable Noun
- Container for carrying clothes when traveling
B2TOEICMoretranquility
US /træŋˈkwɪlətɪ/
UK /træŋ'kwɪlɪtɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Absence of stress, noise or movement; serenity
C2Moretv show
US /ˈtiˈvi ʃo/
UK /ˈti:ˈvi: ʃəu/
- Noun
- A television program.
unique
US /juˈnik/
UK /jʊ'ni:k/
- Adjective
- Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- Remarkably special or unusual.
A2TOEICMorewalk around
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- To move about in order to inspect something.
A2Morewalk down
US /wɔk daʊn/
UK /wɔ:k daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To walk along or down something.
- To proceed along an aisle, especially at a wedding.
A1Moreworth
US /wɚθ/
UK /wɜ:θ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- having a particular value, especially in money
- Adjective
- Having a specified value.
A2More
Vocabulary
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- my personal favorite: Something that I like more than other things.
- tv show: A television program.
- next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
- dine in: To eat a meal at home.
- into perspective: To clarify or provide a broader understanding of a situation or issue.
- such as: For example; like
- stand out
- walk down: To walk along or down something.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- afternoon tea: A light meal typically eaten between 3pm and 5pm, consisting of tea, sandwiches, cakes, and scones.
- pop up: To appear suddenly.
- sit down: To take a seat
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- check out
- subtle: Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- split: No longer married or in a relationship
- inspiration: Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- parliament: Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- advance: Forward movement by an army
- tranquility: Absence of stress, noise or movement; serenity
- blow: To move something using air
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- couple: To join something to something else
- infamous: Famous because of something bad
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- rescue: To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
- narrow: Not wide; short from one side to the other
- attraction: Theme park or fairground; place worth visiting
- roast: To strongly criticize often in a teasing manner
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- niche: Small part of a market representing an opportunity
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- avocado: Pear-shaped fruit with green flesh and large stone
- personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
- chop: To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
- expense: Money you have to pay to do part of your job
- mixture: Something made by combining two or more things
- suitcase: Container for carrying clothes when traveling
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- great: Very good; better than before
- greet: To meet with friendly words and actions; welcome
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- complementary: Working well together; completing something
- spice: Plant used for making food sweet or hot-tasting
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- attendant: Someone who helps at a gas station, theater etc.
- alley: A narrow road or path between buildings
- conveyor: Person who conveys (carries or transmits)
- granola: Cereal made of rolled oats, dried fruits and nuts
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
- live: To be alive
- famous: Excellent
- posh: Seeming expensive; of/typical of the upper class
- rattle: To make a series of sharp noises by shaking
- seed: A person's children; offspring
- greenhouse: Greenhouse gas that makes the Earth get warmer
- main: Most important; most often used
- mushroom: Short fungus shaped like an umbrella you can eat
- mash: To make something soft by beating or crushing it
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- oasis: Place in a desert where there is water
- funk: Feeling of fear; sadness
- fudge: Soft sweet made from butter and milk
- peaceful: In a calm and quiet state
- cheddar: A type of cheese
- cacao: Dark beans that are the basis of chocolate
- brunch: Mixture of breakfast and lunch eaten late morning
- ripper: Murderer who slashes the victims with a knife
- quince: Smooth-skinned fruit used to make jam, jelly
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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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UNIQUE LONDON DINING: Cheese Conveyor Belt, Eat in a Toilet, Chocolate Potatoes!
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nao posted on 2022/04/19Get ready for some seriously quirky London eats! You'll discover mind-blowing spots like a cheese conveyor belt restaurant and a place where you dine in a toilet, plus learn tons of new vocabulary along the way. This is your chance to explore unique dining experiences and pick up practical English for your next adventure!
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