a few moments
US
UK
- Phrase
- A short period of time
A2Moreafternoon tea
US /ˌæftɚˈnun ti/
UK /ˌɑ:ftəˈnu:n ti:/
- Noun
- A light meal typically eaten between 3pm and 5pm, consisting of tea, sandwiches, cakes, and scones.
A1Morebadminton
US /ˈbædˌmɪntən/
UK /ˈbædmɪntən/
- Noun
- Sport in which a shuttlecock is hit over a net
C1Morebench
US /bɛntʃ/
UK /bentʃ/
- Noun
- Part of the room in court where the judge sits
- Long (wooden) seat 2 people often found in a park
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent a player from playing in a game
B1Moreboil
US /bɔɪl/
UK /bɔɪl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To become extremely angry or excited
- Transitive Verb
- To cook in very hot water
- To make liquids hot so they turn to gas
A2Morebottom
US /ˈbɑtəm/
UK /'bɒtəm/
- Noun
- The part of your body you sit on
- Lowest position, often in a company or contest
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit the lowest part of something
- To provide with a bottom.
A2TOEICMoreboulder
US /ˈboʊldə(r)/
UK /ˈbəʊldə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Big rock, usually round in shape
B1Morebranch
US /bræntʃ/
UK /brɑ:ntʃ/
- Noun
- Part of a family related to the same members
- Part of organization with a specific function
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To separate away from the main part
- To extend in a new direction; diverge.
A2TOEICMorebreak off
US /brek ɔf/
UK /breik ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To end a relationship, engagement etc.
- To cause something to be separated or broken
A1Morecalmness
US /'kɑ:mnəs/
UK /'kɑ:mnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of being relaxed, and not worried or angry
B1Morechuck
US /tʃʌk/
UK /tʃʌk/
- Transitive Verb
- To throw carelessly or casually
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B2Morecone
US /koʊn/
UK /kəʊn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A 3D shape with a circular base and pointed top
- A part of the eye
B1Morecontrast
US /ˈkɑ:ntræst/
UK /'kɒntrɑ:st/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Comparison that shows obvious differences
- Difference in light and dark in photos, etc.
A2Morecrouch
US /kraʊtʃ/
UK /kraʊtʃ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To bend your back forward from the waist on down
B2Morecruise
US /kruz/
UK /kru:z/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To easily achieve
- To travel by boat or car for leisure
- Countable Noun
- A long vacation trip on a passenger boat
B1Moredetour
US /ˈdi:tʊr/
UK /ˈdi:tʊə(r)/
- Noun
- Indirect route to avoid something, as an accident
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To (cause to) go around, as to avoid an accident
B2Moreemperor
US /ˈɛmpəɚ/
UK /'empərə(r)/
- Noun
- Man who rules an empire
B1Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefirm
US /fɚm/
UK /fɜ:m/
- Countable Noun
- Company that sells goods or services
- Adjective
- Fairly hard or solid, not soft
- Unchanging and strong
A2TOEICMoreget here
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To arrive at a specific location.
A1Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Morego to town
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To do something enthusiastically and thoroughly.
- To travel to a nearby town or city.
A1Moregoggle
US /ˈgɑ:gl/
UK /ˈgɒgl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Protective covering for the eyes
B2Moregot 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
A1Morehexagon
US /ˈheksəgɑ:n/
UK /ˈheksəgən/
- Noun
- Flat, six-sided shape
C1Moreimperial
US /ɪmˈpɪriəl/
UK /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/
- Adjective
- Of an empire or an emperor
- Of superior or unusual size or excellence.
- Noun
- A size of printing paper; a strong pointed beard.
B1Morein particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
A1Morein red
US /ɪn rɛd/
UK /in red/
- Phrase
- Marked or written using the colour red.
- Adjective
- Operating at a financial loss; in debt.
in the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
- Referring to something placed or growing in soil.
A1Moreincense
US /'ɪnsens/
UK /ˈɪnsens/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to feel great anger; to infuriate
- To perfume with incense.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Substance burnt to make a pleasing smell
B2TOEICMoreincense stick
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A slender rod of incense that is burned to produce a fragrant odor.
knock
US /nɑk/
UK /nɒk/
- Noun
- Bad experience that reduces a person's confidence
- Action of something solid hitting something hard
- Transitive Verb
- To criticize someone in an unreasonable way
- To hit something to get people's attention
A2Morelily
US /'lɪlɪ/
UK /'lɪlɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of plant with big, leafy flowers
- Proper Noun
- A female given name.
B2Morelimb
US /lɪm/
UK /lɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Leg, arm, branch or wing
- Part of something that extends out over an area
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
A1Morelotus
US /ˈlotəs/
UK /'ləʊtəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Any aquatic plant of the water lily family
B2Moremad
US /mæd/
UK /mæd/
- Adjective
- Very angry
- Enthusiastic about something
A2Moremini
US /ˈmɪni/
UK /'mɪnɪ/
- Noun
- Small British car
- A very short skirt
- Prefix
- Small
B1Moremonk
US /mʌŋk/
UK /mʌŋk/
- Countable Noun
- Man belonging to religious group that live simply
B2Moremoss
US /mɔs,mɑs/
UK /mɒs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Soft green plant which grows on trees and stones
B2Moremotorbike
US /ˈmotɚˌbaɪk/
UK /ˈməʊtəbaɪk/
- Countable Noun
- Motorcycle; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
B2Morenectar
US /ˈnɛktɚ/
UK /ˈnektə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet liquid found in plants
- A delicious or delightful drink.
B2Moreof old
US /ʌv oʊld/
UK /əv əuld/
- other
- From a long time ago; in the past.
B2Moreon earth
US /ɑn ɚθ/
UK /ɔn ə:θ/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
A1Moreon the deck
US /ɑn ðə dɛk/
UK /ɒn ðə dek/
- Preposition
- Situated on the flat surface or floor of a ship or boat.
- other
- Ready and available to take action or begin something.
A2Moreon the floor
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
A1Morepagoda
US /pəˈɡodə/
UK /pəˈgəʊdə/
- Countable Noun
- Asian pyramidal temple with a curving roof
- Noun
- A style of building characterized by tiered stories and upward-curving eaves, originating in East Asia.
C2Morepath
US /pæθ, pɑθ/
UK /pɑ:θ/
- Noun
- Method of living leading to a particular result
- Track made with stones, by walking over the ground
A2TOEICMoreperfume
US /pərˈfju:m/
UK /ˈpɜ:fju:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Liquid with a pleasing smell you put on your skin
- Nice, sweet or flowery smell
- Transitive Verb
- To add a pleasing smell to something
B1Morepine
US /paɪn/
UK /paɪn/
- Countable Noun
- Tall pointed evergreen tree with needlelike leaves
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel sad because you miss someone
B1TOEICMoreplant
US /plænt/
UK /plɑ:nt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Factory or a place where things are made
- Living thing with leaves and roots growing in soil
- Transitive Verb
- To firmly position something (in the ground)
- To put seeds, flowers, trees in the ground
A2TOEICMoreplanted on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To deceive someone
- To put something on someone to make them look guilty
A1Morepot
US /pɑt/
UK /pɒt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Container designed to hold or store something
- Deep, round container that is used for cooking
- Transitive Verb
- To plant something in a container filled with soil
- To hit a ball into a table pocket in snooker
A2Morepour
US /pɔr, por/
UK /pɔ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- To make something flow in a steady stream
A2Moreshout out
US /ʃaʊt aʊt/
UK /ʃaut aut/
- Noun
- A public expression of greeting or praise.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To publicly mention or acknowledge someone or something.
- To publicly acknowledge or thank someone.
A2Moresmooth
US /smuð/
UK /smu:ð/
- Adjective
- Moving without stops and starts
- Pleasant and flat to touch, not rough
- Transitive Verb
- To make something rough feel flat, e.g. by ironing
- To spread a substance over a surface
A2Moresnap
US /snæp/
UK /snæp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To close your mouth quickly like biting something
- To break something dry and thin, e.g. a branch
- Countable Noun
- An informal word for a photograph
B1Morespot
US /spɑt/
UK /spɒt/
- Noun
- A certain place or area
- A difficult time; awkward situation
- Transitive Verb
- To see someone or something by chance
A2TOEICMorestick
US /stɪk/
UK /stɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- To join together using glue or paste
- Countable Noun
- Long thin piece of wood from a tree
A2Moresunflower
US /ˈsʌnˌflaʊɚ/
UK /'sʌnflaʊə(r)/
- Noun
- Very tall plant with large, bright yellow flowers
C1Moretake in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- To include or add
- Transitive Verb
- To absorb (liquid).
- To understand or comprehend something.
A1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Morethrough the gate
US /θru ðə geɪt/
UK /θru: ðə geɪt/
- other
- To pass from one side of a gate to the other.
C2Moretour
US /tʊr/
UK /tʊə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel to several places to perform a show
- To visit several places for pleasure
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A trip to several places to perform a show
- A journey to visit several places for pleasure
A2TOEICMoretrim
US /trɪm/
UK /trɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To cut (hair, etc.) to make it neater/shorter
B2Moreturtle
US /ˈtɜ:rtl/
UK /ˈtɜ:tl/
- Noun
- Animal that lives in water and has a hard shell
B1Moretwig
US /twɪɡ/
UK /twɪɡ/
- Countable Noun
- Small piece of wood growing from a branch on tree
C1Moreused 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
A1More
Vocabulary
- through the gate: To pass from one side of a gate to the other.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- go to town: To do something enthusiastically and thoroughly.
- a few moments: A short period of time
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- planted on: To deceive someone
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- in the ground: Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- break off: To end a relationship, engagement etc.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- incense stick: A slender rod of incense that is burned to produce a fragrant odor.
- in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
- afternoon tea: A light meal typically eaten between 3pm and 5pm, consisting of tea, sandwiches, cakes, and scones.
- on the deck: Situated on the flat surface or floor of a ship or boat.
- of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
- get here: To arrive at a specific location.
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- spot: A certain place or area
- firm: Company that sells goods or services
- cruise: To easily achieve
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
- pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- snap: To close your mouth quickly like biting something
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- bottom: The part of your body you sit on
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- imperial: Of an empire or an emperor
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- mad: Very angry
- trim: To cut (hair, etc.) to make it neater/shorter
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- branch: Part of a family related to the same members
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- detour: Indirect route to avoid something, as an accident
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- pot: Container designed to hold or store something
- smooth: Moving without stops and starts
- appetizer: Food or drink to stimulate the appetite
- boil: To become extremely angry or excited
- plant: Factory or a place where things are made
- limb: Leg, arm, branch or wing
- emperor: Man who rules an empire
- incense: To cause to feel great anger; to infuriate
- knock: Bad experience that reduces a person's confidence
- tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
- perfume: Liquid with a pleasing smell you put on your skin
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
- nectar: Sweet liquid found in plants
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- chuck: To throw carelessly or casually
- boulder: Big rock, usually round in shape
- bench: Part of the room in court where the judge sits
- pine: Tall pointed evergreen tree with needlelike leaves
- cone: A 3D shape with a circular base and pointed top
- monk: Man belonging to religious group that live simply
- badminton: Sport in which a shuttlecock is hit over a net
- moss: Soft green plant which grows on trees and stones
- twig: Small piece of wood growing from a branch on tree
- hexagon: Flat, six-sided shape
- crouch: To bend your back forward from the waist on down
- turtle: Animal that lives in water and has a hard shell
- lotus: Any aquatic plant of the water lily family
- goggle: Protective covering for the eyes
- calmness: Feeling of being relaxed, and not worried or angry
- lily: Type of plant with big, leafy flowers
- pagoda: Asian pyramidal temple with a curving roof
- sunflower: Very tall plant with large, bright yellow flowers
- motorbike: Motorcycle; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
- mini: Small British car
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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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han guo posted on 2025/09/27Ready to explore the stunning Imperial City of Hue, Vietnam? You'll get to practice your travel English with phrases for a pedicab ride and learn fascinating vocabulary about pagodas and rivers. This video is packed with daily practical language and cultural insights, making it perfect for English learners who love to travel!
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