amazing
US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Surprising in a pleasing way
- Transitive Verb
- To cause wonder; to surprise completely
A2Moreat work
US /æt wɚk/
UK /æt wə:k/
- Phrase
- Located at one's place of employment
A1Morebake
US /bek/
UK /beɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To cook food (bread, cakes) in an oven
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To become hot or hard by exposure to heat or sun
A2Morebakery
US /ˈbekəri/
UK /'beɪkərɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Shop where foods, such as bread or cakes are sold
A2Morebatch
US /bætʃ/
UK /bætʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Amount of something that is produced at one time
- A group of things made or done together
- Transitive Verb
- To combine or arrange together into a group
B2Morecheesecake
US /ˈtʃizˌkek/
UK /'tʃi:zkeɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A cake made with cream cheese
C2Morecoleslaw
US /ˈkoʊlslɔ:/
UK /ˈkəʊlslɔ:/
- Uncountable Noun
- Finely cut cabbage, etc. in mayonnaise
C2Moreconglomerate
US /kənˈɡlɑməˌret/
UK /kən'ɡlɒmərət/
- Noun
- Combination of several businesses; large company
B2Morecream
US /krim/
UK /kri:m/
- Adjective
- Pale color that is yellowish white
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of a thick beauty product used on the skin
- Thick liquid rubbed into the skin
B1Morecreamy
US /ˈkrimi/
UK /'kri:mɪ/
- Adjective
- Resembling or containing cream
B1Morecrispy
US /ˈkrɪspi/
UK /'krɪspɪ/
- Adjective
- Dry and breaking with a sharp sound
C1Morecustard
US /ˈkʌstərd/
UK /ˈkʌstəd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet, pudding-like dessert made with eggs, milk
C1Moredessert
US /dɪˈzɜ:rt/
UK /dɪˈzɜ:t/
- Noun
- Sweet food usually eaten at the end of a meal
B2Morediet coke
US
UK
- Noun
- A sugar-free version of Coca-Cola.
B1Moredivorced
US /dɪˈvɔ:rst/
UK /dɪˈvɔ:st/
- Transitive Verb
- To legally end a marriage to (someone)
- Adjective
- Being no longer married
A2Moredrunken
US /ˈdrʌŋkən/
UK /'drʌŋkən/
- Adjective
- (Of a rage, stupor, etc.) when a person is drunk
B2Moreextra
US /'ekstrə/
UK /'ekstrə/
- Adjective
- More than necessary; additional
- Of especially good quality or grade.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Items more than you need; additional items
- Person who has a small part in a movie
A2Morefeed
US /fid/
UK /fi:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
- To push something through an opening
- Uncountable Noun
- Food given to animals
A2TOEICMorefor the last time
US /fɚ ðə læst taɪm/
UK /fə ðə lɑ:st taɪm/
- other
- Used to emphasize that something is said or done finally or repeatedly.
A2Morefreak
US /friːk/
UK /friːk/
- Adjective
- (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- Noun
- A person, animal, or event that is physically abnormal, very unusual, or unlike others.
- A person with an unusual appearance or behaviour.
B2Morefreak out
US /frik aʊt/
UK /fri:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
- To become very anxious, upset, or afraid; to panic.
- Intransitive Verb
- To experience or display extreme emotions, such as fear or panic.
- To have a very disturbing and frightening experience caused by taking drugs.
B2Morefridge
US /frɪdʒ/
UK /frɪdʒ/
- Noun
- An electric cool box for keeping food fresh
A2Morefrom scratch
US /frʌm skrætʃ/
UK /frɔm skrætʃ/
- Phrase
- From the very beginning; from nothing.
- From the very beginning; using new materials rather than something that already exists.
A1Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregood thing going
US
UK
- Noun
- A successful or advantageous situation or activity.
- A positive and mutually beneficial relationship.
A1Moregot 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
A1Morehead up
US /hɛd ʌp/
UK /hed ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
A1Morehold on
US /hold ɑn/
UK /həuld ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- To wait for a short time.
A1Morehorrible
US /ˈhɔrəbəl, ˈhɑr-/
UK /ˈhɒrəbl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
A2TOEICMorejam
US /dʒæm/
UK /dʒæm/
- Transitive Verb
- To block a signal (e.g. radio waves)
- To push into a tight space until it can't move
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To pack together so things cannot move freely
A2Morelayer
US /ˈleɚ/
UK /ˈleiə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One of several sheets of a material or object
- A covering of something spread over a surface.
- Transitive Verb
- To put things one on top of another
B1TOEICMoreleftover
US /ˈlɛftˌovɚ/
UK /ˈleftəʊvə(r)/
- Adjective
- (Of food) that you didn't eat at a meal
C2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morematernity
US /məˈtɜ:rnəti/
UK /məˈtɜ:nəti/
- Adjective
- For or relating to the time of having a baby
- Uncountable Noun
- Condition of being a mother or having a baby
B2Moremince
US /mɪns/
UK /mɪns/
- Transitive Verb
- To grind meat, etc. into very small pieces
- Uncountable Noun
- Chopped meat used to make burgers
B2TOEICMoremoist
US /mɔɪst/
UK /mɔɪst/
- Adjective
- Being a little bit wet, often in a pleasing way
B1Morenutmeg
US /ˈnʌtˌmɛɡ/
UK /ˈnʌtmeg/
- Noun
- Spice made from the seed of a tropical tree
C1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreofficer
US /ˈɔ:fɪsə(r)/
UK /ˈɒfɪsə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person of high position in an organization
- Person of high position in the military
B1Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreout of the way
US /aʊt ʌv ði we/
UK /aut ɔv ðə wei/
- Adjective
- Remote; isolated.
- No longer obstructing or hindering.
- Phrase
- Not obstructing or impeding progress; in a position where one does not cause an obstruction.
- Completed; finished; no longer needing attention.
B1Morepeel
US /pil/
UK /pi:l/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Outer covering, or skin, of a piece of fruit
- Transitive Verb
- To remove the outer skin of something, e.g. fruit
- To remove the cover or outer layer from something
B1Morepie
US /paɪ/
UK /paɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Baked food with a filling encased in pastry
B1TOEICMorerum
US /rʌm/
UK /rʌm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Alcoholic liquor made from molasses/sugar cane
B2Morescratch
US /skrætʃ/
UK /skrætʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- To make a small cut or mark on a surface
- Noun
- Action of rubbing your skin when itchy
- A small cut or mark on a surface
B1TOEICMoresend away for
US /sɛnd əˈweɪ fɔr/
UK /send əˈweɪ fə/
- other
- To request something by mail or post.
B2Moreserve
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.
A2TOEICMoreslice
US /slaɪs/
UK /slaɪs/
- Countable Noun
- Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
- Piece or share of something
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit a ball so that it curves to one side
- To cut a thin piece off something larger
A2TOEICMoresneak
US /snik/
UK /sni:k/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move around in a way so no one will see you
- To take something somewhere/give secretly
- Intransitive Verb
- To move around in such a way no one will see you
B2Moresoak
US /sok/
UK /səʊk/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something completely wet
- To place something in liquid for a period of time
- Noun
- Placement in liquid for a period of time
B1Morestick
US /stɪk/
UK /stɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- To join together using glue or paste
- Countable Noun
- Long thin piece of wood from a tree
A2Moresuppose
US /səˈpoʊz/
UK /sə'pəʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or guess what might happen
- Conjunction
- What if
A2TOEICMoresweet tooth
US /swit tuθ/
UK /swi:t tu:θ/
- Noun
- A great liking for sweet foods.
A1Moretaste
US /test/
UK /teɪst/
- Uncountable Noun
- (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- Flavor in your mouth from food or drink
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience something
- To experience the flavor of food, drink
A2TOEICMorethief
US /θif/
UK /θi:f/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who steals something
- A person who exploits or overcharges others.
A2Moretrifle
US /ˈtraɪfəl/
UK /'traɪfl/
- Noun
- Thing that is of little value; trivial affair
C1Moreturkey
US /ˈtɜ:rki/
UK /ˈtɜ:ki/
- Countable Noun
- Edible bird resembling a large chicken
- Noun
- An event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual
- Flesh of large domesticated fowl usually roasted
C1Morewhip
US /hwɪp, wɪp/
UK /wɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To defeat thoroughly or easily
- To beat with a type of long rope
- Countable Noun
- A long rope used to hit people or animals
B1Morework off
US /wɚk ɔf/
UK /wə:k ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To work to pay some debts
- To get rid of something through efforts
A1More
Vocabulary
- going on: To continue doing something
- good thing going: A successful or advantageous situation or activity.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- freak out: To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- head up: To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- got to: To arrive at some place
- sweet tooth: A great liking for sweet foods.
- send away for: To request something by mail or post.
- work off: To work to pay some debts
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- for the last time: Used to emphasize that something is said or done finally or repeatedly.
- diet coke: A sugar-free version of Coca-Cola.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- have to: Must do
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- sneak: To move around in a way so no one will see you
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- freak: (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- fridge: An electric cool box for keeping food fresh
- address: Exact street location of a place
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- horrible: Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
- leftover: (Of food) that you didn't eat at a meal
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- whip: To defeat thoroughly or easily
- soak: To make something completely wet
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- layer: One of several sheets of a material or object
- slice: Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
- leave: To go away from; depart
- scary: Causing fear; frightening
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- peel: Outer covering, or skin, of a piece of fruit
- ever: At any time; at all times in the future
- batch: Amount of something that is produced at one time
- crispy: Dry and breaking with a sharp sound
- piece: A counter in a board game
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- feed: To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
- jam: To block a signal (e.g. radio waves)
- dessert: Sweet food usually eaten at the end of a meal
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- moist: Being a little bit wet, often in a pleasing way
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- divorced: To legally end a marriage to (someone)
- thief: Person who steals something
- conglomerate: Combination of several businesses; large company
- maternity: For or relating to the time of having a baby
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
- mince: To grind meat, etc. into very small pieces
- creamy: Resembling or containing cream
- rum: Alcoholic liquor made from molasses/sugar cane
- custard: Sweet, pudding-like dessert made with eggs, milk
- nutmeg: Spice made from the seed of a tropical tree
- trifle: Thing that is of little value; trivial affair
- turkey: Edible bird resembling a large chicken
- officer: Person of high position in an organization
- bake: To cook food (bread, cakes) in an oven
- bakery: Shop where foods, such as bread or cakes are sold
- drunken: (Of a rage, stupor, etc.) when a person is drunk
- coleslaw: Finely cut cabbage, etc. in mayonnaise
- pie: Baked food with a filling encased in pastry
- cheesecake: A cake made with cream cheese
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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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神谷菜々子 posted on 2023/02/22Get ready to laugh with iconic food moments from Friends, like the infamous Trifle Disaster and the Turkey Head! You'll pick up everyday conversational phrases and get a taste of American Thanksgiving traditions, all while enjoying some hilarious physical comedy.
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