academy
US /əˈkædəmi/
UK /ə'kædəmɪ/
- Noun
- School that specializes in certain subjects
A2Moreadmit
US /ædˈmɪt/
UK /əd'mɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To acknowledge that something is true or right
- To allow someone to enter
A2TOEICMoreafter all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Moreat night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Morebite
US /baɪt/
UK /baɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
- Wound left from being bitten
- Intransitive Verb
- (E.g. of fish) to take bait and be caught
A2Moreburn down
US /bɚn daʊn/
UK /bə:n daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To destroy (usually buildings) by burning
A1Morelook back
US /lʊk bæk/
UK /luk bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think about past events
A1Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2More
Vocabulary
- look back: To think about past events
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- burn down: To destroy (usually buildings) by burning
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- leave: To go away from; depart
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- top: To be higher or larger than a specific value
- pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
- burn: To destroy with fire
- bite: Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
- academy: School that specializes in certain subjects
- night: Time when sun does not shine
Get the full experience in the app
Learn anywhere with detailed sentence and usage analysis
01:03
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.
Get the full experience in the app
Look up words anytime with pronunciation, part of speech, and usage
brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
A2 Elementary
Get the full experience in the app
Practice speaking anytime and get instant pronunciation feedback
Try this speaking exercise.
Try practicing with this sentence.
80
It's time - Glee (Lyrics)
0
Cole Ding posted on 2015/01/26Get ready to sing along to "It's Time" by Imagine Dragons! This video is perfect for practicing simple sentence structures with its catchy, repetitive lyrics. You'll love the anthemic vibe and reflective mood, making it a fun road trip companion!
Learn this video on the APP!
The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!