attract
US /əˈtrækt/
UK /ə'trækt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something move closer using magnetic force
- To make someone notice and become interested in
A2TOEICMorebeck and call
US
UK
- Phrase
- At someone's beck and call forced to obey orders
B2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecrush on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a brief but intense infatuation with someone.
C2Moregesture
US /ˈdʒɛstʃɚ/
UK /'dʒestʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Bodily movement expressing a particular meaning
- Something you do to express gratitude, regret etc.
- Intransitive Verb
- To move your body to convey a message e.g. wave
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein the way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelust
US /lʌst/
UK /lʌst/
- Uncountable Noun
- Sexual desire
B2Morepotential
US /pəˈtɛnʃəl/
UK /pəˈtenʃl/
- Adjective
- Capable of happening or becoming reality
- Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
- Uncountable Noun
- someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve, or succeed
A2TOEICMorerelationship
US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/
UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Connection between two or more people or things
- Way people interact or live with each other
A2TOEICMoretherapist
US /ˈθɛrəpɪst/
UK /ˈθerəpɪst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person skilled in a particular type of therapy
B2Morezone
US /zoʊn/
UK /zəʊn/
- Noun
- Area of space designated for a particular use
- Transitive Verb
- To divide an area for a particular reason
B1More
Vocabulary
- check out
- crush on: To have a brief but intense infatuation with someone.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- beck and call: At someone's beck and call forced to obey orders
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
- date: To have become old-fashioned
- gesture: Bodily movement expressing a particular meaning
- therapist: Person skilled in a particular type of therapy
- talk: Style of speaking
- zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
- attract: To make something move closer using magnetic force
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- lust: Sexual desire
- win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
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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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How to Turn a Friend into a Girlfriend | Teen Dating Tips
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vincent posted on 2015/01/31Ever feel stuck in the friend zone? This video gives you super practical, daily tips on how to ask your friend out and maybe even play hard to get! You'll pick up useful phrases for dating advice and first date conversations that are perfect for everyday use.
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