burst into
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
- To suddenly express an emotion.
B1Moreconsists of
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Is made up or composed of.
A1Morecut across
US /kʌt əˈkrɔs/
UK /kʌt əˈkrɔs/
- Phrasal Verb
- To rudely go in front of someone
- To cut from one side of something to another
A1MoreDouble
US /ˈdʌbəl/
UK /'dʌbl/
- Countable Noun
- Person that is exactly like someone else
- Adjective
- Concerning or intended for use by two people
- Two times the amount or degree; twice
A2Moreexperiment
US /ɪkˈspɛrəmənt/
UK /ɪk'sperɪmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
- A course of action tentatively adopted without being sure of the eventual outcome.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To create and perform tests to research something
- To try something new that you haven't tried before
A2TOEICMorefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
hand over
US /hænd ˈovɚ/
UK /hænd ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To give into the possession or control of another
A1Morein different ways
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
- In varying manners or styles; not uniformly.
A1Morein particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
A1Morelook to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreplay on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
A1Morepoetry
US /ˈpoʊətri/
UK /ˈpəʊətri/
- Uncountable Noun
- Poetic writing; imaginative verses
- A collection of poems.
A2Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morerhythm
US /ˈrɪðəm/
UK /ˈrɪðəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Pattern of events, motions, or changes
- A pattern of sound and beats in music
A2Morestress
US / strɛs/
UK /stres/
- Transitive Verb
- To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- To put pressure on something or someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Emphasis on part of a word or sentence
- Pressure on something or someone
A2TOEICMoresyllable
US /ˈsɪləbəl/
UK /'sɪləbl/
- Countable Noun
- Part of a word containing a vowel
B2Moreturn to
US /tɚn tu/
UK /tə:n tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
A1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1More
Vocabulary
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
- consists of: Is made up or composed of.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- cut across: To rudely go in front of someone
- play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
- burst into: To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- rhythm: Pattern of events, motions, or changes
- experiment: Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- syllable: Part of a word containing a vowel
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- foot: Base of something such as a mountain or vase
- famous: Excellent
- poetry: Poetic writing; imaginative verses
- brown: Of the color of coffee or chocolate
- Double: Person that is exactly like someone else
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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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【TED-Ed】Why Shakespeare loved iambic pentameter - David T. Freeman and Gregory Taylor
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稲葉白兎 posted on 2015/02/01Ever wondered what makes Shakespeare's words flow so beautifully? This fun TED-Ed video breaks down the magic of iambic pentameter, showing you how this rhythmic pattern creates an emotional pulse in his plays like Hamlet. You'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary and gain a deeper appreciation for classic poetry!
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