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.
B1Morecreative
US /kriˈetɪv/
UK /krɪ'eɪtɪv/
- Adjective
- Having the ability to make something new
- Having the ability to create; imaginative and original.
- Noun
- A person whose job involves creative work.
A2Moredisappointing
US /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
UK /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
- Adjective
- Feeling you did not meet expectations
- Causing someone to feel unhappy because something did not happen or was not as good as expected.
B1Morefrom the heart
US /frəm ðə hɑrt/
UK /frəm ðə hɑ:t/
- other
- In a very sincere and genuine way.
B1Morekid
US /kɪd/
UK /kɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Child or young person
- Young goat
- Adjective
- Made from young goat skin
A2Moremerry
US /ˈmɛri/
UK /'merɪ/
- Adjective
- Feeling a little drunk from alcohol
- Causing happiness or joy
B1Morepal
US /pæl/
UK /pæl/
- Countable Noun
- Friend
B1Moreproud
US /praʊd/
UK /praʊd/
- Adjective
- Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
B1TOEICMoreproud of you
US
UK
- Phrase
- Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
B1Moreshame
US /ʃem/
UK /ʃeɪm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel ashamed
A2Morewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1Morewinner
US / ˈwɪnɚ/
UK /'wɪnə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person or thing that wins a contest or race
A2Moreworth
US /wɚθ/
UK /wɜ:θ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- having a particular value, especially in money
- Adjective
- Having a specified value.
A2More
Vocabulary
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- from the heart: In a very sincere and genuine way.
- proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- shame: Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- creative: Having the ability to make something new
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- pal: Friend
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- special: Being additional or extra
- kid: Child or young person
- plan: Drawing of how something should be done or made
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
- disappointing: To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
- fly: Common flying insect, sometimes blue in color
- brown: Of the color of coffee or chocolate
- idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
- merry: Feeling a little drunk from alcohol
- winner: Person or thing that wins a contest or race
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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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Snoopy & The Big Celebration & more Snoopy clips! | The Snoopy Show Compilation | Apple TV+
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/01Get ready for some heartwarming fun with Snoopy and Charlie Brown in this compilation from The Snoopy Show! You'll love following along with their adventures, and it's a fantastic way to practice simple sentence structures and everyday situational dialogue.
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