affair
US /əˈfɛr/
UK /ə'feə(r)/
- Noun
- Secret sexual relationship between two people
- Event or a set of events, often unpleasant ones
A2Moreagreeable
US /əˈɡriəbəl/
UK /əˈgri:əbl/
- Adjective
- Willing to agree with or to do something
A2Moreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreatmosphere
US /ˈætməˌsfɪr/
UK /'ætməsfɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Air around us
- Feeling or mood of a place
A2Moreausterity
US /ɔˈstɛrɪti/
UK /ɒ'sterətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Lack of luxury or plenty
B2Morebless
US /blɛs/
UK /bles/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something holy by saying a special prayer
B1Morebright
US /braɪt/
UK /braɪt/
- Adjective
- Cheerful and happy (manner)
- (Of color) light and easy to see; vivid
A2Morecollaborate
US /kəˈlæbəˌret/
UK /kəˈlæbəreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cooperate with or help an enemy
- To work together to complete a task
B1Morecommunity
US /kəˈmjunɪti/
UK /kə'mju:nətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people who share a common idea or area
- A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
- Adjective
- Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
- Shared or participated in by all members of a group
A2Morecourt
US /kɔrt, kort/
UK /kɔ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- To encourage dangerous behavior
- Noun
- Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
- Place where legal cases are decided
A2TOEICMoredevice
US /dɪˈvaɪs/
UK /dɪˈvaɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
- Method of doing something; a way
A2TOEICMoredye
US /daɪ/
UK /daɪ/
- Noun
- A liquid that colors hair, cloth etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To make (hair, leather) colored by using chemicals
B1Moreemerald
US /ˈɛmərəld, ˈɛmrəld/
UK /ˈemərəld/
- Noun
- Green-colored gemstone
B2Moreenergy
US /ˈɛnədʒi/
UK /'enədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical or mental strength
- Enthusiasm and determination.
A2Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheal
US /hi:l/
UK /hi:l/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To recover from or forget a bad experience
- To make or become healthy or well again
B1Moreheritage
US /ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/
UK /'herɪtɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
B1Morein love with
US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//
UK
- Adjective
- Feeling romantic love for someone.
- Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
A1Morein the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Morenecklace
US /ˈnɛklɪs/
UK /ˈnekləs/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of jewelry that hangs around the neck
B1Moreout of it
US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/
UK /aut ɔv it/
- Adjective
- Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
A1Moreout of the way
US /aʊt ʌv ði we/
UK /aut ɔv ðə wei/
- Adjective
- Remote; isolated.
- No longer obstructing or hindering.
- Phrase
- Not obstructing or impeding progress; in a position where one does not cause an obstruction.
- Completed; finished; no longer needing attention.
B1Morepastoral
US /ˈpæstərəl/
UK /ˈpɑ:stərəl/
- Adjective
- Of the duty of care that a teacher, priest has
- Concerning a rural or agricultural life
B2TOEICMorepattern
US /ˈpætən/
UK /'pætn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Model to follow in making or doing something
- Colors or shapes which are repeated on objects
- Transitive Verb
- To copy the way something else is made
- To decorate with a pattern.
A2TOEICMoreplot
US /plɑt/
UK /plɒt/
- Countable Noun
- Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
- Series of events that form the main story
- Transitive Verb
- To mark a path, etc. on a map, using lines or dots
- To devise or develop a dramatic storyline
B1Moreprince
US /prɪns/
UK /prɪns/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Countable Noun
- Son of a king
A2Morepurely
US /ˈpjʊrli/
UK /ˈpjʊəli/
- Adverb
- For no other reason; only and completely
A2Morequest
US /kwɛst/
UK /kwest/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long and challenging journey to find something
- Transitive Verb
- To ask (someone) questions.
- To search or seek for something.
B2Morerebirth
US /ˌri:ˈbɜ:rθ/
UK /ˌri:ˈbɜ:θ/
- Noun
- When learning, a culture etc. begins again
B1Morerehearsal
US /rɪˈhɜ:rsl/
UK /rɪˈhɜ:sl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Practicing e.g. play, speech before a performance
B1TOEICMoreroyal
US /ˈrɔɪəl/
UK /'rɔɪəl/
- Adjective
- Excellent or grand; suitable for a king or queen
- Concerning a king or queen
- Noun
- A member of a royal family.
A2Moresymbolic
US /sɪmˈbɑlɪk/
UK /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/
- Adjective
- Representing something, but without real effect
A2Moretick
US /tɪk/
UK /tɪk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To function properly or normally
- (Clock) to make light regular timed noise
- Countable Noun
- Small blood-sucking insect that lives on the skin
- Written mark to show something is correct or done
B1Moreunion
US /ˈjunjən/
UK /'ju:nɪən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of joining two or more things into one
- Marriage
- Proper Noun
- The United States of America, especially during the Civil War.
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- have to: Must do
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- atmosphere: Air around us
- heritage: Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- plot: Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
- quest: Long and challenging journey to find something
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- leave: To go away from; depart
- heal: To recover from or forget a bad experience
- affair: Secret sexual relationship between two people
- collaborate: To cooperate with or help an enemy
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- tick: To function properly or normally
- act: To behave in a certain way
- piece: A counter in a board game
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- point: An item to be discussed
- fill: To make something full
- bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- union: Act of joining two or more things into one
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- rehearsal: Practicing e.g. play, speech before a performance
- symbolic: Representing something, but without real effect
- dye: A liquid that colors hair, cloth etc.
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- purely: For no other reason; only and completely
- royal: Excellent or grand; suitable for a king or queen
- necklace: Piece of jewelry that hangs around the neck
- emerald: Green-colored gemstone
- agreeable: Willing to agree with or to do something
- austerity: Lack of luxury or plenty
- bless: To make something holy by saying a special prayer
- prince: Person's name
- rebirth: When learning, a culture etc. begins again
- pastoral: Of the duty of care that a teacher, priest has
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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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Sarah Lamb, Christopher Wheeldon and Bob Crowley on Act 2 of The Winters Tale (The Royal Ballet)
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Kandice posted on 2025/09/06Ever wondered how Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale" comes to life on stage as a ballet? Dive behind the scenes with insights from Sarah Lamb, Christopher Wheeldon, and Bob Crowley as they discuss Act 2, exploring everything from stunning costume design to the themes of forbidden love. You'll get a fantastic dose of cultural depth and learn new vocabulary while enjoying this captivating look at a theatrical masterpiece!
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