applause
US /əˈplɔz/
UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
B1Moreat the sight of
US /ət ðə ˈsaɪt ʌv/
UK /ət ðə ˈsaɪt əv/
- other
- When seeing something, especially suddenly or unexpectedly.
A2Morebreak it down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- To explain something in a detailed and understandable way.
A2Morefor all the world
US /fɚ ɔl ðə wɝld/
UK /fə ɔ:l ðə wɜ:ld/
- other
- In every respect; exactly like something or someone.
C1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein 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.
A1Morelie
US /lai/
UK /laɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be in a horizontal or flat position
- To say something that you know is not true
- Countable Noun
- An untrue statement, when you know it is not true
A2Morelive up
US /liv ʌp/
UK /liv ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be as good as expected or promised.
A1Morelook back
US /lʊk bæk/
UK /luk bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think about past events
A1Moremasterpiece
US /ˈmæstɚˌpis/
UK /ˈmɑ:stəpi:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Greatest work, e.g. of a famous artist
- An extremely good example of something.
B2Moremuch about
US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/
UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/
- Phrase
- A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
A1Moreon the streets
US /ɑn ðə strits/
UK /ɒn ðə stri:ts/
- other
- Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
B2Moresoar
US /sɔr, sor/
UK /sɔ:(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of prices, etc.) to increase a lot in a short time
- To fly or rise high in the air
B2TOEICMorestrength
US /strɛŋkθ, strɛŋθ, strɛnθ/
UK /streŋθ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Condition of being strong
- The quality or state of being physically strong.
A2TOEICMoretear
US /tɛr/
UK /teə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Drop of salty water from the eye
- Hole or rip in something after it has been damaged
- Intransitive Verb
- To move very quickly, often with carelessness
A2Moretear it up
US /tɛr ɪt ʌp/
UK /teə ɪt ʌp/
- other
- To perform very well, especially in entertainment or sports.
B2Morethick as thieves
US /θɪk əz θivz/
UK /θɪk əz θi:vz/
- other
- Very close, friendly, and loyal relationship between people.
B2Morethink back
US /θɪŋk bæk/
UK /θiŋk bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To recapture the past
A1Moreto the moon
US /tu ðə mun/
UK /tu ðə mu:n/
- other
- Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
B2More
Vocabulary
- for all the world: In every respect; exactly like something or someone.
- tear it up: To perform very well, especially in entertainment or sports.
- think back: To recapture the past
- look back: To think about past events
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
- live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
- thick as thieves: Very close, friendly, and loyal relationship between people.
- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
- at the sight of: When seeing something, especially suddenly or unexpectedly.
- break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- strength: Condition of being strong
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- tear: Drop of salty water from the eye
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- speak: To be able to use a certain language
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- ask: To say to someone that you want something
- masterpiece: Greatest work, e.g. of a famous artist
- rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
- soar: (Of prices, etc.) to increase a lot in a short time
Get the full experience in the app
Learn anywhere with detailed sentence and usage analysis
01:03
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.
Get the full experience in the app
Look up words anytime with pronunciation, part of speech, and usage
brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
A2 Elementary
Get the full experience in the app
Practice speaking anytime and get instant pronunciation feedback
Try this speaking exercise.
Try practicing with this sentence.
80
0
quackquack posted on 2014/09/26Ever wondered about the stories behind iconic songs? This video dives into Faith Hill's emotional ballad "There You'll Be" with a live performance and a spoken intro that paints a picture of rainy Paris and tragic romance. You'll get a fantastic chance to soak in some cultural depth and practice simple sentence structures while enjoying a truly moving performance!
Learn this video on the APP!
The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!