at home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
best known
US
UK
- Adjective
- Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
A1Moreblow up
US /blo ʌp/
UK /bləu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To suddenly become angry
- To put air in something, e.g. a tire or balloon
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To explode; to be destroyed by an explosion.
A2Moreby George
US /baɪ ˈdʒɔrdʒ/
UK /baɪ ˈdʒɔ:dʒ/
- other
- An old-fashioned exclamation to express surprise or emphasis.
C2Moreclose up
US /kloz ʌp/
UK /kləuz ʌp/
- Countable Noun
- A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
- Adverb
- To move nearer to someone or something.
A1Morecompared with
US /kəmˈpɛrd wɪð/
UK /kəmˈpeəd wið/
- Preposition
- In relation to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have examined the differences or similarities between two or more things.
A1Moreconsecutive
US /kənˈsɛkjətɪv/
UK /kənˈsekjətɪv/
- Adjective
- Following one after the other in order
B2Moredraft
US /dræft/
UK /drɑ:ft/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Withdrawal of money from the bank
- System for selecting people to join the military
- Transitive Verb
- To order people to join the army in time of war
- To select people for a task or team
B1TOEICMoreend up with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have something as a result.
A1Morefor instance
US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/
UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
B1Morefor the most part
US
UK
- Phrase
- Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- Mostly; generally; in most cases.
A1Morefreedom
US /ˈfridəm/
UK /'fri:dəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being free, not being controlled
B1Moregot 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
A1Morehistory
US /ˈhɪstəri/
UK /'hɪstrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Established pattern or record
- Study of past events as an academic subject
A2Morein 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.
C1Morein part
US /ɪn pɑrt/
UK /in pɑ:t/
- Adverb
- To some extent; partially.
A1Morein peace
US /ɪn pis/
UK /in pi:s/
- Phrase
- In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
- In a state of non-war, without armed conflict.
B1Morein prison
US /ɪn ˈprɪzən/
UK /in ˈprizən/
- Phrase
- Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
in the way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morein theaters
US
UK
- Phrase
- Currently showing at movie theaters.
A2Morejustice
US /ˈdʒʌstɪs/
UK /'dʒʌstɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being fair, equal, or just
- Countable Noun
- Person in a court who judges criminal cases
A2Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreof any kind
US
UK
- Phrase
- Of any type or variety whatsoever.
- To any degree or extent.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the hook
US /ɑn ði hʊk/
UK /ɔn ðə huk/
- Idiom
- Responsible or liable for something, often a debt or mistake.
- In a difficult or dangerous situation; at risk.
B2Moreother than
US
UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
A1Moreowing to
US /ˈoɪŋ tu/
UK /ˈəuiŋ tu:/
- Adverb
- Due to
- Preposition
- Because of; due to.
A2Morepeace
US /pis/
UK /pi:s/
- Uncountable Noun
- Calm and quiet state
- Time when there is no war or fighting
A2TOEICMoreserve
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.
A2TOEICMorespeech
US /spitʃ/
UK /spi:tʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A formal talk to an audience
- Expression of ideas or opinions by talking
A2TOEICMorethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moreturn to
US /tɚn tu/
UK /tə:n tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
A1Moreunited
US /juˈnaɪtɪd/
UK /jʊ'naɪtɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To join or come together for the same goal
- Adjective
- Joined or combined together
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
A1Morewar
US /wɔr/
UK /wɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- Situation where armies fight each other
A2More
Vocabulary
- for instance: As an example.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- compared with: In relation to
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- owing to: Due to
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- on the hook: Responsible or liable for something, often a debt or mistake.
- by George: An old-fashioned exclamation to express surprise or emphasis.
- in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
- best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
- in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- blow up: To suddenly become angry
- for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- public: Owned by the government
- speech: A formal talk to an audience
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- American: Person from the USA
- justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
- history: Established pattern or record
- united: To join or come together for the same goal
- peace: Calm and quiet state
- war: Situation where armies fight each other
- draft: Withdrawal of money from the bank
- freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
- consecutive: Following one after the other in order
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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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America in World War I: Crash Course US History #30
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Ellen posted on 2014/09/15Ever wondered how World War I changed America? This Crash Course episode dives into the US homefront, Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points, and even the Great Migration, giving you tons of new vocabulary and cultural insights! You'll get a fantastic look at this pivotal moment in history while boosting your English skills.
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