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.
B1Morealong with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Morebe with
US /bi wɪð/
UK /bi: wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- To support someone's opinion or cause.
A1Morebefore long
US /bɪˈfɔr lɔŋ/
UK /biˈfɔ: lɔŋ/
- Phrase
- Soon; in a short time.
A1Morebig girl's blouse
US /bɪg gɝlz blaʊs/
UK /bɪg gɜ:lz blaʊz/
- other
- A person who is considered weak or lacking courage.
C2Morebite
US /baɪt/
UK /baɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
- Wound left from being bitten
- Intransitive Verb
- (E.g. of fish) to take bait and be caught
A2Morecamping
US /ˈkæmpiŋ/
UK /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Leisure activity of living in tents outdoors
- Intransitive Verb
- To live temporarily, e.g. in a tent or a vehicle
A2Morechill out
US /tʃɪl aʊt/
UK /tʃil aut/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To relax and stop being angry or nervous about something.
- To calm down; to become less excited or agitated.
- Phrasal Verb
- To relax and stop being angry or nervous about something.
B2Morecope with
US /kop wɪð/
UK /kəup wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
A1Morefor the last time
US /fɚ ðə læst taɪm/
UK /fə ðə lɑ:st taɪm/
- other
- Used to emphasize that something is said or done finally or repeatedly.
A2Moregarlic
US /ˈɡɑrlɪk/
UK /'ɡɑ:lɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
B2Moregive up
US /ɡɪv ʌp/
UK /ɡiv ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lose hope or admit defeat
- To decide to not start to try solving a problem
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregrade
US /ɡred/
UK /ɡreɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To give a road the required angle of slope
- To determine the level or quality of something
- Noun
- Level or quality of something e.g. a diamond
- Mark that shows the quality of a student's work
B1TOEICMoregrow up
US /ɡro ʌp/
UK /ɡrəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop from a child into an adult
A1Morehand over
US /hænd ˈovɚ/
UK /hænd ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To give into the possession or control of another
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein school
US /ɪn skul/
UK /ɪn sku:l/
- other
- Attending an educational institution.
A1Morein the first place
US
UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Moremakeup
US /ˈmekˌʌp/
UK /'meɪkʌp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
- The way in which something is formed or composed.
- Transitive Verb
- To invent or fabricate something.
- To compensate for something.
B2Moremaster
US /ˈmæstɚ/
UK /'mɑ:stə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To gain control over something
- To learn to do something very well
- Adjective
- Being very skilled at doing something
- Being the main or most important thing or part
A2Moremess up
US /mɛs ʌp/
UK /mes ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make a mistake
- To make something untidy or dirty.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something untidy or dirty.
- To spoil or ruin something.
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreof yours
US /ʌv jʊɚz/
UK /əv jɔ:z/
- other
- Belonging to you; your possession or property.
A1Moreon 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.
A1Morepipe down
US /paɪp daʊn/
UK /paip daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be quiet; stop talking or making noise.
A1Moreprecious
US /ˈprɛʃəs/
UK /'preʃəs/
- Adjective
- Having a youthful, cute, and pleasant appearance
- Very little (time, money etc.)
B1Morepull yourself together
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To calm down and regain control of your emotions
A1Morequieten down
US /ˈkwaɪətən daʊn/
UK /ˈkwaɪətən daʊn/
- other
- To become less noisy or calmer.
B1Moreset light to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To ignite; to cause something to start burning.
- Transitive Verb
- To cause something to start burning; to ignite.
- To deliberately start a fire, often with criminal intent; commit arson.
A2Moreset on
US /sɛt ɑn/
UK /set ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attack
- To cause someone to want to do something.
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moretough cookie
US /tʌf ˈkʊki/
UK /tʌf ˈkʊki/
- other
- A person who is strong and determined.
B1Moreused 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
A1Morevampire
US /ˈvæmˌpaɪr/
UK /ˈvæmpaɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Bloodsucking dead person who bites neck of victim
B2More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
- going on: To continue doing something
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- set light to: To ignite; to cause something to start burning.
- of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- for the last time: Used to emphasize that something is said or done finally or repeatedly.
- chill out: To relax and stop being angry or nervous about something.
- quieten down: To become less noisy or calmer.
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- big girl's blouse: A person who is considered weak or lacking courage.
- have to: Must do
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- tough cookie: A person who is strong and determined.
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- before long: Soon; in a short time.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- set on: To attack
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- pull yourself together: To calm down and regain control of your emotions
- mess up: To make a mistake
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- pipe down: To be quiet; stop talking or making noise.
- master: To gain control over something
- precious: Having a youthful, cute, and pleasant appearance
- bite: Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
- grade: To give a road the required angle of slope
- morning: Early part of the day before 12 p.m
- garlic: Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
- makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
- vampire: Bloodsucking dead person who bites neck of victim
- teeth: Hard white things in the mouth, used to bite
- father: A male parent
- dad: Another word for father
- husband: Married man
- boyfriend: Man (boy) romantically involved with girl
- son: Male child; friendly way of addressing a boy
- camping: Leisure activity of living in tents outdoors
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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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