after all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Moregenius
US /ˈdʒinjəs/
UK /'dʒi:nɪəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person displaying a high level of intelligence
- The characteristic spirit of a nation, people, or place.
B2Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
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
A1Morekid
US /kɪd/
UK /kɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Child or young person
- Young goat
- Adjective
- Made from young goat skin
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moresake
US /sek/
UK /seɪk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Japanese rice wine
- Noun
- Interest or benefit of someone or something
A2More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- got to: To arrive at some place
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- go on: To continue doing something
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- go: To attend or be at a place
- do: To act; to perform actions
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- leave: To go away from; depart
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- sake: Japanese rice wine
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- genius: Person displaying a high level of intelligence
- kid: Child or young person
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
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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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