architecture
US /ˈɑrkɪˌtɛktʃɚ/
UK /ˈɑ:kɪtektʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Design and construction of buildings
- The style or design of a building or buildings.
A2Moreat night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Morecity center
US /ˈsɪti ˈsɛntɚ/
UK /ˈsiti ˈsentə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The central part of a city, especially the main business or commercial area.
- Phrase
- The main part of a city where the main commercial and administrative activities take place.
colonial
US /kəˈloʊniəl/
UK /kəˈləʊniəl/
- Adjective
- Of a system where one country controls another
B2Moreget back to
US /ɡɛt bæk tu/
UK /ɡet bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get in contact with someone again
- To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
A1Moreharbor
US /ˈhɑrbɚ/
UK /'hɑ:bə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of water protected by land and used by ships
- Place providing comfort and shelter from danger
- Transitive Verb
- To contain, have, hide or protect something
- To feel certain thoughts/emotions for a long time
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein love with
US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//
UK
- Adjective
- Feeling romantic love for someone.
- Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morelatin
US /ˈlætn/
UK /ˈlætɪn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ancient Roman language affecting many languages
- Adjective
- Of or typical of a Spanish-speaking culture
C2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelunch in
US /lʌntʃ ɪn/
UK /lʌntʃ ɪn/
- other
- To eat lunch at home or workplace rather than outside.
A2Moreneighborhood
US /ˈnebɚˌhʊd/
UK /'neɪbəhʊd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of a town or city that people live in
- People who live in a particular area
- Adjective
- Relating to a neighborhood.
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreport
US /pɔrt, port/
UK /pɔ:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- City where ships can shelter during a storm
- Left side of a ship when facing forward
- Transitive Verb
- To move data from one computer system to another
B1Morepreserve
US /prɪˈzɜ:rv/
UK /prɪˈzɜ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- To protect something from harm, loss or damage
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet fruit spread; jam
- Protected area of land with plants and animals
B1TOEICMoresit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
A1Moresteal the show
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To receive more attention than anyone else in a performance or event because you give the best performance.
A1Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moretomb
US /tum/
UK /tu:m/
- Noun
- Small building or stone box where dead body is put
B1More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- sit down: To take a seat
- lunch in: To eat lunch at home or workplace rather than outside.
- steal the show: To receive more attention than anyone else in a performance or event because you give the best performance.
- city center: The central part of a city, especially the main business or commercial area.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- have to: Must do
- architecture: Design and construction of buildings
- preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- harbor: Area of water protected by land and used by ships
- neighborhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
- south: Direction to your right when facing the rising sun
- America: The United States of America; North America and/or South America
- de: Of; expressing origin, possession, or separation
- port: City where ships can shelter during a storm
- colonial: Of a system where one country controls another
- tomb: Small building or stone box where dead body is put
- soccer: Sport where players try to kick a ball into a net
- latin: Ancient Roman language affecting many languages
- la: The syllable naming the sixth (submediant) note of a major or minor scale in solmization
- mayo: A thick, creamy sauce made from oil, egg yolks, vinegar or lemon juice, and seasonings, used as a condiment.
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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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