attention
US /əˈtɛnʃən/
UK /əˈtenʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Taking notice of someone or something
- Noun
- (Soldiers) Standing with straight backs
A2TOEICMorebase
US /bes/
UK /beɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- Bottom part of an object that touches a surface
- Transitive Verb
- To use as the starting point or origin for
- To have as the main location for (company, etc.)
A2TOEICMoreclock in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
in the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Moreirregular verbs
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- Verbs that do not form their past tense or past participle by adding -ed.
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreregular
US /ˈrɛɡjəlɚ/
UK /ˈregjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- Occurring or being done frequently
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Customers who frequently visit a place
- Soldier who has a permanent job in the army
A2TOEICMoreshout
US /ʃaʊt/
UK /ʃaʊt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To speak very loudly to get attention
- Noun
- Speaking loudly so you get attention
A2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretense
US /tɛns/
UK /tens/
- Noun
- The use of grammar to state the time things happen
- Adjective
- Unable to relax; feeling nervous or stressed
- Stretched tight and stiff
A2TOEICMoretutorial
US /tu:ˈtɔ:riəl/
UK /tju:ˈtɔ:riəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A lesson given to a small group
- A lesson or period of instruction given by a tutor.
- Adjective
- Relating to or used in a tutorial.
B2Morewalking the dog
US
UK
- Verb Phrase
- To take a dog for a walk.
- Gerund
- The act of taking a dog for a walk.
A1More
Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
- irregular verbs: Verbs that do not form their past tense or past participle by adding -ed.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- walking the dog: To take a dog for a walk.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- tense: The use of grammar to state the time things happen
- base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- tutorial: A lesson given to a small group
- morning: Early part of the day before 12 p.m
- shout: To speak very loudly to get attention
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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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Present Perfect and Present Perfect Continuous - English grammar tutorial video lesson
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pao2ge posted on 2014/12/01Ever get confused between the Present Perfect and Present Perfect Continuous? This video breaks down exactly when and how to use these essential verb tenses step-by-step, perfect for ESL learners! You'll gain confidence in your grammar and start forming sentences like a pro.
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