absolute
US /ˈæbsəˌlut/
UK /ˈæbsəlu:t/
- Adjective
- Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
- Not capable of being doubted or questioned; certain.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is complete, total, pure, certain
- (in philosophy) a concept of an ultimate, unconditional reality
A2Moreact out
US /ækt aʊt/
UK /ækt aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To perform a role before going on stage; practice
- To perform or represent something through actions.
A1Moreaction
US /ˈækʃən/
UK /'ækʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that a person or thing does
- A lawsuit.
- Intransitive Verb
- To act to do something
A2Moreallow me
US
UK
- Phrase
- A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- A formal way to ask for permission or to introduce oneself.
at least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Morebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morebear
US /bɛr/
UK /bɛː/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
- Countable Noun
- Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
- Someone who expects stock market to fall
A2Moreblink
US /blɪŋk/
UK /blɪŋk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly
- To shine with a flickering light.
- Noun
- A quick shutting and opening of the eye.
- A brief flash of light.
B1Moreboo
US /bu/
UK /bu:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To shout out 'boo', to express your disapproval
B2Morebother
US /ˈbɑðɚ/
UK /'bɒðə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
- To take the trouble to do something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Problems, concern or worry for someone
- A disturbance; trouble
A2TOEICMorebuddy
US /ˈbʌdi/
UK /'bʌdɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Friend, usually male
- A term of address, often used informally.
B2Morecancel
US /ˈkænsəl/
UK /'kænsl/
- Transitive Verb
- To end a legal, business, or other agreement
- To stop a planned event from happening
A2Morecheer
US /tʃɪr/
UK /tʃiə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of happiness or optimism
- Transitive Verb
- To give a loud shout of encouragement to someone
- To make someone feel happier or less worried
A2Morecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Morecomedy
US /ˈkɑmɪdi/
UK /'kɒmədɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
A2Morecount on
US /kaʊnt ɑn/
UK /kaunt ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To depend on someone
- To be confident of and expect something
A2Morecurtain
US /ˈkɚtn/
UK /'kɜ:tn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of cloth used to cover a window
- A screen in a theatre that can be raised or lowered
B1Moredirect
US /dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ-/
UK /də'rekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- To show the way by conducting or leading
- Adverb
- Coming straight from something
A2TOEICMoredisguise
US /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
UK /dɪs'ɡaɪz/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Change in appearance so you will not be noticed
- The act of concealing the identity or true nature of something.
- Transitive Verb
- To change your appearance to not be noticed
- To hide something so it will not be noticed
B1Moredust
US /dʌst/
UK /dʌst/
- Transitive Verb
- To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
- To wipe something to remove dirt
- Uncountable Noun
- Fine dry powder that builds up on surfaces
A2Moreexcuse
US /ɪkˈskjuz/
UK /ɪk'skju:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- To explain acting in a bad or impolite manner
- Noun
- Note explaining why someone cannot do or attend
- Reason why you did or didn't do something
A2Morefeather
US /ˈfɛðɚ/
UK /ˈfeðə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One of the many light soft things on a bird's body
- Intransitive Verb
- To grow feathers
B1Morefiasco
US /fiˈæsko, -ˈɑsko/
UK /fɪ'æskəʊ/
- Noun
- An event that goes wrong in an embarrassing way
C1TOEICMorefly by
US /flai baɪ/
UK /flai bai/
- Phrasal Verb
- To pass quickly
- To visit someone briefly
A1Morefor someone
US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/
UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/
- other
- On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
A1Moreget to the bottom of
US /ɡɛt tə ðə ˈbɑtəm ʌv/
UK /ɡet tə ðə ˈbɒtəm əv/
- other
- To find the true cause or explanation of something.
B2Moregiver
US /ˈɡɪvɚ/
UK /ˈgɪvə(r)/
- Noun
- Someone who gives
B1Moreglad
US /ɡlæd/
UK /ɡlæd/
- Adjective
- Happy or pleased about something/to do something
- Happy that something happened; pleased
A2Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregroom
US /ɡrum, ɡrʊm/
UK /gru:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To make neat and smart in appearance
- To take care of an animal by brushing, cleaning it
- Countable Noun
- Man employed to brush, trim and clean horses
- Man who is, or who has recently married
B1TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehiya
US /ˈhaɪjə/
UK /ˈhaɪjə/
- Interjection
- Another way to say 'hi' or 'hello'
C2Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein return
US /ɪn rɪˈtɚn/
UK /in riˈtə:n/
- Adverb
- As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- Phrase
- As compensation or consideration for something.
- As a reaction or response to something.
A1Morein the air
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
- Adjective
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
A1Morejar
US /dʒɑr/
UK /dʒɑ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
- To make a harsh sound to the ears
- Countable Noun
- Glass container for foods
B2Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
mailbox
US /ˈmelˌbɑks/
UK /ˈmeɪlbɒks/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A box for putting or receiving mail, emails
C2Moremake up
US /mek ʌp/
UK /meik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To invent or create a story
- To add up to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To invent a story, excuse, etc.
- To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
A1Moremakeup
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.
B2Moremama
US /ˈmɑmə/
UK /'mæmə/
- Noun
- A mother
B2Moremess
US /mɛs/
UK /mes/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- A difficult or confused situation.
- Transitive Verb
- To make something untidy or dirty
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.
A2Moremust learn
US
UK
- Modal Verb
- Expressing a strong obligation or necessity to acquire knowledge or a skill.
nameless
US /ˈnemlɪs/
UK /'neɪmləs/
- Adjective
- Being or having an unknown or unnamed source
B1Morenotion
US /ˈnoʃən/
UK /ˈnəuʃən/
- Noun
- Sudden idea or desire to do something
B1TOEICMoreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoriginal
US /əˈrɪdʒənəl/
UK /ə'rɪdʒənl/
- Adjective
- Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- Being unique or thinking differently from others
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A work of art, writing, or music that is not a copy.
- A person of fresh initiative or inventiveness.
A2TOEICMoreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Morepee
US /pi/
UK /pi:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To urinate
B2Morepiglet
US /ˈpɪɡlɪt/
UK /ˈpɪglət/
- Countable Noun
- Young pig
B2Moreplay cupid
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try to bring two people together as a couple; to act as a matchmaker.
pooh
US /pu/
UK /pu:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To defecate
- Uncountable Noun
- Feces
C2Morepretend
US /prɪˈtɛnd/
UK /prɪ'tend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act as if something is true when it is not
- Adjective
- Not real; imaginary.
A2TOEICMoreraspberry
US /ˈræzberi/
UK /ˈrɑ:zbəri/
- Countable Noun
- Small, soft, red fruit that grows on a bush
- Adjective
- Having a color resembling that of a raspberry.
B2Morerefresh
US /rɪˈfrɛʃ/
UK /rɪ'freʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To refill a person's glass with a drink
- To restore strength and energy to; revive
B1Morerobin
US /ˈrɑbɪn/
UK /'rɒbɪn/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- A sidekick of Batman in DC Comics.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Bird with a red or orange chest and a grayish back
B1Morescript
US /skrɪpt/
UK /skrɪpt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
- Set of letters or characters of a written language
- Transitive Verb
- To write a text for a movie, play or speech
B1Moreset by
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To separate and save for another use or time
A1Moreshowtime
US /ˈʃoʊtaɪm/
UK /ˈʃəʊtaɪm/
- Noun
- The time a performance begins
C2Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreterrible
US /ˈtɛrəbəl/
UK /ˈterəbl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; horrible
- Causing great fear; frightening
A2TOEICMorethink 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
A1Moreungrateful
US /ʌnˈɡretfəl/
UK /ʌnˈgreɪtfl/
- Adjective
- Not feeling or showing feelings of being thankful
B1Morevalentine
US /ˈvælənˌtaɪn/
UK /ˈvæləntaɪn/
- Noun
- The person you date on Valentine's Day
- A card or gift sent to a person one loves or is attracted to on Valentine's Day.
- Adjective
- Relating to Valentine's Day or romantic love.
B2More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- make up: To invent or create a story
- have to: Must do
- going on: To continue doing something
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- count on: To depend on someone
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- at least: As a minimum
- must learn: Expressing a strong obligation or necessity to acquire knowledge or a skill.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- set by: To separate and save for another use or time
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- fly by: To pass quickly
- mess up: To make a mistake
- get to the bottom of: To find the true cause or explanation of something.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- act out: To perform a role before going on stage; practice
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- such as: For example; like
- play cupid: To try to bring two people together as a couple; to act as a matchmaker.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
- mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- script: Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
- notion: Sudden idea or desire to do something
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- disguise: Change in appearance so you will not be noticed
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- absolute: Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- leave: To go away from; depart
- groom: To make neat and smart in appearance
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- buddy: Friend, usually male
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- bother: To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- dust: To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
- terrible: Very bad; horrible
- curtain: Piece of cloth used to cover a window
- blink: To close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- glad: Happy or pleased about something/to do something
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- part: Division of a book
- pardon: To forgive for some error or fault; let off
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- jar: To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- fiasco: An event that goes wrong in an embarrassing way
- quiet: Hidden, or done in a private way
- action: Something that a person or thing does
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- feather: One of the many light soft things on a bird's body
- touch: To affect feelings, especially by causing sympathy
- pee: To urinate
- makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
- refresh: To refill a person's glass with a drink
- cheer: Feeling of happiness or optimism
- valentine: The person you date on Valentine's Day
- cancel: To end a legal, business, or other agreement
- raspberry: Small, soft, red fruit that grows on a bush
- boo: To shout out 'boo', to express your disapproval
- ungrateful: Not feeling or showing feelings of being thankful
- piglet: Young pig
- robin: Person's name
- pooh: To defecate
- mailbox: A box for putting or receiving mail, emails
- nameless: Being or having an unknown or unnamed source
- mama: A mother
- hiya: Another way to say 'hi' or 'hello'
- giver: Someone who gives
- showtime: The time a performance begins
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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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Un-Valentine's Day | The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh S2 E1 | Full Episode | @disneykids
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Shawn posted on 2026/01/26Ever wondered what happens when Pooh and friends tackle 'Un-Valentine's Day'? You'll dive into heartwarming, whimsical situations perfect for practicing situational dialogue and understanding cultural Valentine's traditions. Get ready for a fun, family-friendly animated special that's great for picking up simple sentence structures!
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