carrier
US /ˈkæriɚ/
UK /ˈkæriə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- A company, e.g. mail, airline, that carries things
- Someone with a disease who gives it to another
- Noun
- someone who does not suffer from a disease but has the infection or genetic fault that causes it and can give the disease to someone else
A2Moremarathon
US /'mærəθɑ:n/
UK /'mærəθən/
- Adjective
- Lasting for a long time
- Countable Noun
- Running race that is run over a distance of 42km
- A long-lasting event, often involving endurance or persistence.
B2Morephone
US /foʊn/
UK /fəʊn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To talk to someone using a telephone
- Noun
- Machine used to talk to someone who is far away
A2TOEICMoreserve
US /sɚv/
UK /sɜ:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act in a particular position or office
- To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
A2TOEICMoreslow down
US /slo daʊn/
UK /sləu daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce the speed
- To become less active or busy.
A1Moreumbrella
US /ʌmˈbrɛlə/
UK /ʌmˈbrelə/
- Noun
- Including many smaller things of the same type
- Countable Noun
- Thing you open over your head to keep rain off
- Something providing general protection or cover.
B1Morevet
US /vɛt/
UK /vet/
- Noun
- Short for 'veterinarian' or 'veterinary surgeon'
- Transitive Verb
- To make a careful and critical examination
B2Morewallet
US /ˈwɑ:lɪt/
UK /ˈwɒlɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Small flat case for money, credit cards etc.
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- marathon: Lasting for a long time
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- vet: Short for 'veterinarian' or 'veterinary surgeon'
- dangerous: Involving the chance of hurt or damage; risky
- live: To be alive
- carrier: A company, e.g. mail, airline, that carries things
- forget: To not remember something
- wallet: Small flat case for money, credit cards etc.
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- room: All of the people inside a particular room
- slow: Lacking activity, busyness or excitement
- phone: To talk to someone using a telephone
- umbrella: Including many smaller things of the same type
- forgot: To not remember something
- boy: A young male person
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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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shilf posted on 2026/03/10Ever forget something important? This fun quiz uses playful dialogue about everyday moments, like vet visits and grabbing your keys, to help you master question tags! You'll boost your listening and pronunciation skills with practical, conversational English that's perfect for A2+ learners.
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