appreciate
US /əˈpriʃiˌet/
UK /ə'pri:ʃɪeɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To rise in value (of property or belongings)
- Transitive Verb
- To be thankful for; to value or admire
A2TOEICMorebump into
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To meet someone accidentally
- To collide with something.
B1Moreentire
US /ɛnˈtaɪr/
UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- Undivided; not shared or distributed.
A2TOEICMorefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Morekidney
US /ˈkɪdni/
UK /'kɪdnɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Body organ that cleans blood, producing urine
- An animal kidney used as food.
- Adjective
- Relating to the kidneys.
- Having the shape of a kidney; bean-shaped.
B2Moreliquor
US /ˈlɪkɚ/
UK /ˈlɪkə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong alcoholic beverage
B2Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moresudden
US /ˈsʌdn/
UK /ˈsʌdn/
- Adjective
- Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
B1Moretear up
US /ˈteɚ ʌp/
UK /ˈteɚ ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause someone much grief
- To pull to make small pieces, e.g. of paper
A2More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- tear up: To cause someone much grief
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- bump into: To meet someone accidentally
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- go: To attend or be at a place
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- appreciate: To rise in value (of property or belongings)
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- kidney: Body organ that cleans blood, producing urine
- sudden: Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
- money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
- follow: To come after someone; be guided by someone
- liquor: Strong alcoholic beverage
- meeting: To provide something that is necessary
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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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Sunny Hsu posted on 2014/12/25Ever wondered what happens when a homeless person is given $100? This heartwarming social experiment follows a real reaction and a surprise donation, showing you a powerful pay-it-forward moment. You'll pick up practical situational dialogue and gain cultural depth by seeing how people navigate unexpected generosity!
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