after all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Morearmor
US /ˈɑrmɚ/
UK /'ɑ:mə/
- Noun
- Defensive (e.g. metal) covering for bodies, things
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something in metal to protect it
C1Moreat last
US /æt læst/
UK /æt lɑ:st/
- Adverb
- Finally; after a long delay.
B1Morebanner
US /ˈbænɚ/
UK /'bænə(r)/
- Noun
- Cloth upon which is written a message
B2Moreceremony
US /ˈsɛrəˌmoni/
UK /'serəmənɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special social or religious event
- Rigidly formal way of behaving
B1Morecheat
US /tʃit/
UK /tʃi:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
- To escape death or harm, through luck or skill
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One who is unfaithful to their wife, partner etc.
- One who lies or breaks rules to get what they want
B1Moreduty
US /ˈduti, ˈdju-/
UK /'dju:tɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Work required by your job or position
- A tax (on imported goods)
A2TOEICMorefeast
US /fist/
UK /fi:st/
- Noun
- Religious celebration
- Special meal with large amounts of food and drink
- Intransitive Verb
- To eat a large special meal often in celebration
B1Morefetch
US /fɛtʃ/
UK /fetʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To go and get something and bring it back
A2TOEICMoreget on with
US /ɡɛt ɑn wɪð/
UK /ɡet ɔn wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a good relationship with someone
haste
US /hest/
UK /heɪst/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quickness; speed; hurry
B1Morehearty
US /ˈhɑrti/
UK /'hɑ:tɪ/
- Adjective
- (Of emotions) warm and sincere
- large or (especially of food) in large amounts
B2Morehelmet
US /ˈhɛlmɪt/
UK /'helmɪt/
- Noun
- Hard or padded protective hat, as worn by soldiers
- A piece of armor formerly worn to protect the head.
B1Morehopeless
US /ˈhoʊpləs/
UK /ˈhəʊpləs/
- Adjective
- With no chance of getting what you want
A2Moreidiot
US /ˈɪdiət/
UK /'ɪdɪət/
- Noun
- A person who is foolish or not very smart
B2Moreknight
US /naɪt/
UK /naɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Chess piece in the shape of a horse's head
- High-ranked medieval soldier fighting on horse
- Transitive Verb
- To grant someone the title of knight
B2TOEICMorelack
US /læk/
UK /læk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To not have, or not have enough, of something
- Uncountable Noun
- The state of not having or not having enough of
A2TOEICMorelad
US /læd/
UK /læd/
- Countable Noun
- A boy or young man; any man
B1Morenapkin
US /ˈnæpkɪn/
UK /ˈnæpkɪn/
- Countable Noun
- Cloth used to protect clothing when eating
B2Moreoccasion
US /əˈkeʒən/
UK /ə'keɪʒn/
- Noun
- Significant or important event or function
- Time when something happens or takes place
- Transitive Verb
- To make or cause something to happen; to lead to
A2TOEICMorepreparation
US /ˌprɛpəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌprepəˈreɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cream or substance applied onto the skin
- Act of making ready for a purpose or activity
A2Moreremind
US /rɪˈmaɪnd/
UK /rɪ'maɪnd/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone to remember what they forgot
- To cause someone to think of something similar or related.
A2TOEICMoresquire
US /skwaɪr/
UK /'skwaɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Gentleman landowner in Britain in former times
B2Morestomach
US /ˈstʌmək/
UK /'stʌmək/
- Noun
- Place in the body where food is processed
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- to be able to accept something unpleasant
A2Moretournament
US /ˈtʊrnəmənt, ˈtɚ-/
UK /'tʊənəmənt/
- Countable Noun
- Sports contest with many games to find a winner
B2Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- get on with: To have a good relationship with someone
- at last: Finally; after a long delay.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- occasion: Significant or important event or function
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
- tournament: Sports contest with many games to find a winner
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- feast: Religious celebration
- idiot: A person who is foolish or not very smart
- stomach: Place in the body where food is processed
- preparation: Cream or substance applied onto the skin
- ceremony: Special social or religious event
- remind: To cause someone to remember what they forgot
- fetch: To go and get something and bring it back
- armor: Defensive (e.g. metal) covering for bodies, things
- fill: To make something full
- hearty: (Of emotions) warm and sincere
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- duty: Work required by your job or position
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- prepare: To make something ready for use
- cheat: To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
- helmet: Hard or padded protective hat, as worn by soldiers
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- napkin: Cloth used to protect clothing when eating
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- date: To have become old-fashioned
- health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
- hopeless: With no chance of getting what you want
- call: A order or request for action
- run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
- banner: Cloth upon which is written a message
- lad: A boy or young man; any man
- knight: Chess piece in the shape of a horse's head
- haste: Quickness; speed; hurry
- squire: Gentleman landowner in Britain in former times
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2025/10/07Ever wondered what it's like to be a knight's squire? This hilarious medieval comedy clip drops you right into the action with Jetson Knight, featuring tons of physical comedy and funny insults that are perfect for picking up situational dialogue. You'll get a kick out of the feast mishap and maybe even learn a thing or two about polishing armor!
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