after 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.
B1Moreall at once
US
UK
- Adverb
- Suddenly; at the same time
- At the same time; simultaneously
- Phrase
- Suddenly; at the same time
A1Moreallow 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 last
US /æt læst/
UK /æt lɑ:st/
- Adverb
- Finally; after a long delay.
B1Moreat 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.
C2Moreat once
US /æt wʌns/
UK /æt wʌns/
- Adverb
- Immediately; without delay
- At the same time; simultaneously
A2Morebreak into
US /brek ˈɪntu/
UK /breik ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start suddenly (crying, panicking, etc.)
- To get into a new field of work
A1Morebuzz off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Go away; leave me alone (rude)
A2Morecastle
US /ˈkæsl/
UK /ˈkɑ:sl/
- Countable Noun
- Large defensive building in historical times
A2Morecome to think of it
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used when you suddenly remember or realize something, often leading to a change in perspective or a new thought.
A1Morecount
US /kaʊnt/
UK /kaʊnt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To add things together to find the total number
- To matter or be important
- Countable Noun
- Number of things added together, e.g. votes
- With the number of crimes, knockouts, as stated
A2Moredeserve
US /dɪˈzɚv/
UK /dɪ'zɜ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
A2TOEICMoredynamite
US /ˈdaɪnəˌmaɪt/
UK /ˈdaɪnəmaɪt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Sticks of explosive triggered by a fuse
B2Morefor the rest
US /fɔr ði rɛst/
UK /fɔ: ðə rest/
- Phrase
- Concerning the remaining people or things.
- During the remaining part of a period of time.
A1Moreget down on
US /ɡɛt daʊn ɑn/
UK /ɡet daʊn ɒn/
- other
- To criticize or disapprove of someone or something.
B2Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Moreget past
US /ɡɛt pæst/
UK /ɡet pɑːst/
- Phrasal Verb
- To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
- To move beyond someone or something that is blocking your way.
A1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Morego out
US /ɡo aʊt/
UK /ɡəu aut/
- Phrase
- To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
- Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
A1Moregood bit
US
UK
- Phrase
- A significant amount or portion.
- To a substantial degree; considerably.
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morehanging upside down
US
UK
- Adjective
- Suspended with the upper part turned to the lower part.
- Intransitive Verb
- To be suspended in an inverted position.
B1Morehard up
US
UK
- Adjective
- Having very little money; poor.
- Experiencing a shortage of something needed.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein action
US
UK
- Phrase
- Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
in recognition
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an acknowledgment or appreciation of something.
- During the process of identifying someone or something.
C2Morejoin in
US /dʒɔɪn ɪn/
UK /dʒɔin in/
- Phrasal Verb
A1Morekit
US /kɪt/
UK /kɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Set, collection of tools, supplies, for a purpose
B1TOEICMoremake of
US /mek ʌv/
UK /meik ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand or have an opinion about something
- To create or produce something from a particular material
A1Moremaster
US /ˈmæstɚ/
UK /'mɑ:stə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To gain control over something
- To learn to do something very well
- Adjective
- Being very skilled at doing something
- Being the main or most important thing or part
A2Moremove on
US /muv ɑn/
UK /mu:v ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to change or go to a different place
- To start talking about something different.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreonce and for all
US /wʌns ənd fɔr ɔl/
UK /wʌns ænd fɔ: ɔ:l/
- Phrase
- Completely and finally; decisively.
- In a definitive and conclusive manner.
A2Moreproud
US /praʊd/
UK /praʊd/
- Adjective
- Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
B1TOEICMoreproud of you
US
UK
- Phrase
- Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
B1Moreread my lips
US /rid mai lɪps/
UK /ri:d mai lips/
- other
- Used to emphasize a clear promise or warning.
B2Morerugby
US /ˈrʌɡbi/
UK /ˈrʌgbi/
- Noun
- Game played by two teams with an oval ball
B2Moreslow down
US /slo daʊn/
UK /sləu daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce the speed
- To become less active or busy.
A1Morestand over
US /stænd ˈovɚ/
UK /stænd ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To watch or supervise others closely, like a boss
A1Morestay up
US /ste ʌp/
UK /stei ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To not go to bed until late
A1Moretackle
US /ˈtækəl/
UK /'tækl/
- Transitive Verb
- To start working on a difficult problem
- To grab and throw a person to the ground
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Equipment used in fishing
- Arrangement of ropes and wheels used for lifting
B1TOEICMorethink 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
A1Moretry out
US /traɪ aʊt/
UK /trai aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to win a place on a team in a group
- To test briefly to determine how well it works
A1Moreturn against
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop being a supporter or friend of
A1Morevampire
US /ˈvæmˌpaɪr/
UK /ˈvæmpaɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Bloodsucking dead person who bites neck of victim
B2Morewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Morework in
US /wɚk ɪn/
UK /wə:k in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an opening for something in your schedule
- To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
A1More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- have to: Must do
- proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
- 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 last: Finally; after a long delay.
- go on: To continue doing something
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- break into: To start suddenly (crying, panicking, etc.)
- try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
- read my lips: Used to emphasize a clear promise or warning.
- join in
- turn against: To stop being a supporter or friend of
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- good bit: A significant amount or portion.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- stand over: To watch or supervise others closely, like a boss
- come to think of it: Used when you suddenly remember or realize something, often leading to a change in perspective or a new thought.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
- make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- once and for all: Completely and finally; decisively.
- allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- buzz off: Go away; leave me alone (rude)
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- in recognition: As an acknowledgment or appreciation of something.
- get down on: To criticize or disapprove of someone or something.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- hanging upside down: Suspended with the upper part turned to the lower part.
- at least: As a minimum
- stay up: To not go to bed until late
- hard up: Having very little money; poor.
- deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
- count: To add things together to find the total number
- master: To gain control over something
- tackle: To start working on a difficult problem
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
- team: Group of people working on a task together
- castle: Large defensive building in historical times
- kit: Set, collection of tools, supplies, for a purpose
- vampire: Bloodsucking dead person who bites neck of victim
- dad: Another word for father
- dynamite: Sticks of explosive triggered by a fuse
- husband: Married man
- rugby: Game played by two teams with an oval ball
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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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Young Dracula - BBC Series - Season 1 Ep 10 "Blood Sport"
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yi posted on 2015/01/27Ever wondered what happens when a vampire family tries to fit into modern life, especially during rugby trials? This episode of Young Dracula is a hilarious "fish out of water" story packed with gothic comedy and slapstick that's perfect for practicing situational dialogue and cultural insights. You'll pick up tons of everyday phrases while laughing along with Vlad's underdog adventure!
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