as long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
A1Moreat peace with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Feeling calm and content about something, especially after a period of worry or difficulty.
- Having accepted something difficult or unpleasant and no longer feeling upset by it.
B1Morebaby
US /ˈbeɪbi/
UK /ˈbeɪbi/
- Countable Noun
- A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- Transitive Verb
- To treat someone as if they were newly born
A2Morechubby
US /ˈtʃʌbi/
UK /ˈtʃʌbi/
- Adjective
- Somewhat fat
C1Moreflipper
US /ˈflɪpɚ/
UK /ˈflɪpə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Flat broad limb of fish used for swimming
- Long wide flexible shoe to aid swimming
C1Moreforgive
US /fərˈgɪv/
UK /fəˈgɪv/
- Transitive Verb
- To stop blaming someone for guilt, mistake
A2Morefreak
US /friːk/
UK /friːk/
- Adjective
- (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- Noun
- A person, animal, or event that is physically abnormal, very unusual, or unlike others.
- A person with an unusual appearance or behaviour.
B2Morefrog
US /frɔ:g/
UK /frɒg/
- Noun
- Small hopping amphibian
B1Moregentle
US /ˈdʒɛntl/
UK /'dʒentl/
- Adjective
- Kind and quiet in nature; not harsh or violent
A2Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morepeace
US /pis/
UK /pi:s/
- Uncountable Noun
- Calm and quiet state
- Time when there is no war or fighting
A2TOEICMorepenguin
US /ˈpɛŋɡwɪn, ˈpɛn-/
UK /'peŋɡwɪn/
- Noun
- Black and white sea bird that cannot fly
B1Morerattle
US /ˈrætl/
UK /'rætl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a series of sharp noises by shaking
- Noun
- A series of sharp noises from shaking
B1Moreroar
US /rɔr, ror/
UK /rɔ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To laugh in a loud and continuous manner
- To shout using a loud deep powerful voice
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A very loud, deep or hearty laugh
- A very loud deep powerful shout
B1Moresettle
US /ˈsɛtl/
UK /'setl/
- Transitive Verb
- To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
- To complete or finalize e.g. a contract or debt
- Intransitive Verb
- To become accustomed to a new environment
- (Of liquids) to move to the bottom of a container
A2Moresettle up
US /ˈsɛtl ʌp/
UK /ˈsetl ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To pay what you owe.
A1Moreshiny
US /ˈʃaɪni/
UK /ˈʃaɪni/
- Adjective
- Reflecting a lot of light; bright and smooth
- Bright because of producing light
A2Moreunusual
US /ʌnˈjuʒuəl/
UK /ʌnˈju:ʒuəl/
- Adjective
- Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
- Remarkable or interesting because different from or better than others.
B1More
Vocabulary
- settle up: To pay what you owe.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- at peace with: Feeling calm and content about something, especially after a period of worry or difficulty.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- freak: (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
- chubby: Somewhat fat
- fully: Completely or entirely
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- fill: To make something full
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- gentle: Kind and quiet in nature; not harsh or violent
- unusual: Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- roar: To laugh in a loud and continuous manner
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- rattle: To make a series of sharp noises by shaking
- strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
- forgive: To stop blaming someone for guilt, mistake
- penguin: Black and white sea bird that cannot fly
- peace: Calm and quiet state
- shiny: Reflecting a lot of light; bright and smooth
- baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- frog: Small hopping amphibian
- flipper: Flat broad limb of fish used for swimming
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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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Batman Returns (1992) - Catwoman Stops a Mugger | Movieclips
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/08/20Ever wondered how Catwoman handles a sticky situation? Dive into this clip from Batman Returns to see her in action and pick up some super useful situational dialogue! You'll love the quirky dialogue and dark comedy as you practice simple sentence structures.
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