college
US /'kɑːlɪdʒ/
UK /'kɒlɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- School or educational institution for adults
- A constituent body of a university.
A2Moredetention
US /dɪˈtɛnʃən/
UK /dɪ'tenʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of keeping someone in jail or similar
B2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefitness
US /ˈfɪtnɪs/
UK /ˈfɪtnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Good physical condition; being in shape
B1Morefor sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreshut
US /ʃʌt/
UK /ʃʌt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To stop being open for business
- Transitive Verb
- To close something, e.g. a door
A2Moreshut up
US /ʃʌt ʌp/
UK /ʃʌt ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close something, e.g. a shop
- To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
- Interjection
- An expression of disbelief or surprise
A2Morestay in
US /ste ɪn/
UK /stei in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remain inside one's home.
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
Vocabulary
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- have to: Must do
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- up: To act suddenly and unexpectedly
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- college: School or educational institution for adults
- shut: To stop being open for business
- yeah: Another way of saying 'yes'
- high: Excited or relaxed from taking drugs
- school: Large group of fish that swim together
- drink: To put water in your body through your mouth
- old: Having existed for a long time, not young or new
- push: To move into enemy country with a military attack
- detention: Act of keeping someone in jail or similar
- late: At a time after the expected time
- fitness: Good physical condition; being in shape
- God: Someone admired because they are famous or good
- brother: A boy or man who shares a parent with you
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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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High School You Vs. College You
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Johnny Tsai posted on 2015/01/06Remember the wild expectations versus the reality of high school versus college? This hilarious sketch comedy perfectly captures those relatable, nostalgic moments of student life, making it a fun way to practice simple sentence structures and cultural dialogue. You'll be laughing and learning at the same time!
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