basil
US /ˈbæzəl,ˈbezəl/
UK /ˈbæzl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Green mint herb with broad leaves used in cooking
B2Morecon
US /kɑ:n/
UK /kɒn/
- Transitive Verb
- To trick or deceive someone
- Noun
- Argument pointing out the negatives of a position
B2Moredetective
US /dɪˈtɛktɪv/
UK /dɪˈtektɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who investigates and solves crimes
- A story or film about a detective solving a crime.
- Adjective
- Relating to the work of a detective.
- Relating to the detection of crime.
A2Morehay
US /he/
UK /heɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Dry grass used as food for animals
B1Morehorror
US /ˈhɔrɚ, ˈhɑr-/
UK /ˈhɒrə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
B1Morepara
US /pɑˈrɑ, ˈpɑrɑ/
UK /'pærə/
- Noun
- Shortened form of paragraph
B1Morepersona
US /pərˈsoʊnə/
UK /pəˈsəʊnə/
- Noun
- Personality that you project in public
B2Moreradio
US /ˈreɪdioʊ/
UK /ˈreɪdiəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- System of sending/receiving signals through air
- Device to listen to broadcast programs, messages
- Adjective
- Concerning the broadcasting of sound
A2Moresentimental
US /ˌsɛntəˈmɛntl/
UK /ˌsentɪ'mentl/
- Adjective
- Displaying emotions too easily or strongly
- Appealing to tender emotions and feelings, especially those of love or nostalgia.
B1Morewhisky
US /ˈhwɪski, ˈwɪs-/
UK /ˈwɪski/
- Uncountable Noun
- Scottish strong alcoholic drink made from barley
B1More
Vocabulary
- sentimental: Displaying emotions too easily or strongly
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- persona: Personality that you project in public
- horror: Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
- detective: Person who investigates and solves crimes
- con: To trick or deceive someone
- hay: Dry grass used as food for animals
- basil: Green mint herb with broad leaves used in cooking
- actor: Person who acts in the theater, movies, or TV
- radio: System of sending/receiving signals through air
- le
- en: Half the width of an em
- whisky: Scottish strong alcoholic drink made from barley
- la: The syllable naming the sixth (submediant) note of a major or minor scale in solmization
- dinero
- uno: One in Spanish
- yo: YO is an acronym
- para: Shortened form of paragraph
- te: TE is an acronym
- por: Problem oriented record
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2026/07/07Get ready for a thrilling mystery! This clip introduces a suspenseful crime where thirteen people are isolated with a killer among them, and you'll hear intriguing dialogue hinting at motives like greed and revenge. It's a fantastic chance to pick up dramatic vocabulary and phrases perfect for discussing suspenseful stories!
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