beat
US /bit/
UK /bi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- Transitive Verb
- To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
- To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
A2Morefeel sick
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To experience a sensation of nausea or illness
have to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein the dark
US /ɪn ði dɑrk/
UK /in ðə dɑ:k/
- Adjective
- Uninformed about something; unaware.
- Phrase
- In a state of secrecy or ignorance.
- In a place with little or no light.
A1Moreout of control
US /aʊt ʌv kənˈtrol/
UK /aut ɔv kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Impossible to manage or control.
- Not able to be directed or steered.
A1Moresee in
US /si ɪn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
A1Morestare
US /stɛr/
UK /steə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To look at someone or something for a long time
- Noun
- A long look at something or someone for a reason
A2Morestay in
US /ste ɪn/
UK /stei in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remain inside one's home.
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
used 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
A1Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2More
Vocabulary
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- have to: Must do
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
- feel sick: To experience a sensation of nausea or illness
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- close: Almost; near
- strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- big: Popular
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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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Jim Chiu posted on 2014/11/18Get ready for some powerful, soulful vocals from Jessie J in this live acoustic performance of "Big White Room"! You'll not only experience the raw emotion of this ballad but also pick up on simple sentence structures and gain cultural depth by exploring themes of isolation and mental health. This is a fantastic way to connect with music while boosting your English!
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