ass
US /æs/
UK /æs/
- Noun
- (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
C2Morebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morebell
US /bɛl/
UK /bel/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
- Electronic device that makes a ringing sound
A2Moreby now
US /baɪ naʊ/
UK /bai nau/
- Phrase
- At the present time or already; before the present.
A2Morech
US
UK
- Abbreviation
- Abbreviation for Chapter
C1Morecheck into
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To register at a hotel or similar establishment.
- To enter a hospital or clinic for treatment.
discover
US /dɪˈskʌvɚ/
UK /dɪˈskʌvə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To find something new that was not known before
- To learn or find out (something previously unknown or secret).
A2TOEICMoredumb
US /dʌm/
UK /dʌm/
- Adjective
- Senseless; stupid
B1Moreflight
US /flaɪt/
UK /flaɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
- Trip by plane, helicopter etc.
A2TOEICMorefluffy
US /ˈflʌfi/
UK /'flʌfɪ/
- Adjective
- Containing air and being light in weight
B2Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
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
A1Morehell
US /hɛl/
UK /hel/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Any place of pain and suffering
- A very unpleasant or difficult experience.
A2Morehell yeah
US
UK
- Interjection
- An enthusiastic expression of agreement or approval.
- Phrase
- Used to strongly affirm a statement.
hook
US /hʊk/
UK /hʊk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
- The start of a story which catches your interest
- Transitive Verb
- To make a bent or curved shape
- To catch your interest completely
B1Morenacho
US /'nɑ:ˌtʃoʊ/
UK /'nɑ:tʃəʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Tortilla chip topped with cheese and chili pepper
C2Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
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.
A1Morepre
US
UK
- Prefix
- A prefix meaning 'before'
B2Morequeen
US /kwin/
UK /kwi:n/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Noun
- Playing card, with the image of a queen on it
- Piece in chess has the most freedom of movement
A2Morerequest
US /rɪˈkwɛst/
UK /rɪ'kwest/
- Transitive Verb
- To ask for, usually politely and formally
- Noun
- Thing that has been asked for
- A signal to a computer system or program to perform a task.
A2TOEICMoresmoke
US /smoʊk/
UK /sməʊk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
- Uncountable Noun
- Grey gas from fires and cigarettes
- Fog of air coming from e.g. a cigarette, fire
B1Morestand for
US /stænd fɔr/
UK /stænd fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
- To represent or symbolize
A1Morestepfather
US /ˈstɛpˌfɑðɚ/
UK /ˈstepfɑ:ðə(r)/
- Noun
- Husband of your mother by a subsequent marriage
C2Moresudden
US /ˈsʌdn/
UK /ˈsʌdn/
- Adjective
- Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
B1Moretrip
US /trɪp/
UK /trɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To release an electrical switch
- To fall by catching your foot on something
- Noun
- Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
- Journey or visit to a place
A2More
Vocabulary
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- going on: To continue doing something
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- got to: To arrive at some place
- check into: To register at a hotel or similar establishment.
- stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- hell yeah: An enthusiastic expression of agreement or approval.
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- fluffy: Containing air and being light in weight
- dumb: Senseless; stupid
- request: To ask for, usually politely and formally
- hell: Any place of pain and suffering
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
- sudden: Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
- flight: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- discover: To find something new that was not known before
- business: A company formed for making profit
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- part: Division of a book
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
- service: Work that a person does to assist others
- ass: (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- bell: Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
- pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
- smoke: To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
- queen: Person's name
- nacho: Tortilla chip topped with cheese and chili pepper
- stepfather: Husband of your mother by a subsequent marriage
- ch: Abbreviation for Chapter
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2024/02/28Ever had a frustrating hotel check-in experience? You'll love this hilarious stand-up clip from Gabriel Iglesias where he recounts a chaotic late-night front desk confrontation after a missed flight! It's a fantastic chance to pick up everyday phrases for practical, situational dialogue.
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