at school
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present and attending school.
A1Moredirect
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
A2TOEICMorefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
in the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Moreirregular verbs
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- Verbs that do not form their past tense or past participle by adding -ed.
B1Morejerk
US /dʒɚk/
UK /dʒɜ:k/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone you think is an idiot
- Sudden sharp movement; tug
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move suddenly and violently; tug
C2Morepersuade
US /pərˈsweɪd/
UK /pəˈsweɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To try to make someone to do, believe something
A2TOEICMoreregular
US /ˈrɛɡjəlɚ/
UK /ˈregjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- Occurring or being done frequently
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Customers who frequently visit a place
- Soldier who has a permanent job in the army
A2TOEICMorespeech
US /spitʃ/
UK /spi:tʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A formal talk to an audience
- Expression of ideas or opinions by talking
A2TOEICMoretake off
US /tek ɔf/
UK /teik ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove, e.g. your clothes
- To make arrangements to be absent from work
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To remove (an item of clothing).
- To depart; to leave.
A1More
Vocabulary
- irregular verbs: Verbs that do not form their past tense or past participle by adding -ed.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- at school: Present and attending school.
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- jerk: Someone you think is an idiot
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- speech: A formal talk to an audience
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- answer: To reply to a question someone asks
- lesson: Something done to learn or teach something; class
- talk: Style of speaking
- persuade: To try to make someone to do, believe something
- feeling: Sensation or emotion you experience
- party: Social event often with food, drinks and dancing
- hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
- report: Account of the necessary facts and information
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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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稲葉白兎 posted on 2015/01/13Ever get confused when reporting what someone said? This video breaks down the difference between direct and reported speech, showing you how to shift verb tenses like a pro! You'll pick up practical phrases and master tricky grammar points like 'say' vs 'tell' to sound more natural in everyday conversations.
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