scratch
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
B1TOEICMoreused 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
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Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- hate: To have a very strong feeling of dislike for
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- worry: Something that causes trouble or concern
- sit: To take an exam
- fun: Amusing and enjoyable
- woman: Adult female human being
- mail: Soldier's coat of linked chains, worn long ago
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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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PORCO ROSSO posted on 2025/01/08Ever wondered what happens when Chandler Bing decides to get his nails done? This hilarious clip from Friends is packed with awkward humor and everyday dialogue that's perfect for practicing simple sentence structures. You'll pick up practical phrases and laugh along with one of TV's most beloved characters!
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