applause
US /əˈplɔz/
UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
B1Moreat night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Morefake
US /fek/
UK /feɪk/
- Adjective
- Not real; made to look like something real
- Countable Noun
- A copy of something made to trick people
B1Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Morelaughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Moreon my birthday
US
UK
- Phrase
- Referring to the day of one's birth, often used in the context of celebrations or events.
- Used to express wishes, hopes, or plans related to one's birthday.
A1Morepick it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To lift something from a surface.
- To collect something or someone.
A2Morepresident
US /ˈprɛzɪdənt,-ˌdɛnt/
UK /ˈprezɪdənt/
- Noun
- Person in charge of a country, or organization
- The highest-ranking executive in a corporation or organization.
A2TOEICMoreshow in
US /ʃo ɪn/
UK /ʃəu ɪn/
- other
- To lead someone into a room or building.
A2Morestamp
US /stæmp/
UK /stæmp/
- Transitive Verb
- To press a seal on a document to make it official
- To cause something to be remembered
- Noun
- Object used to mark a surface with a pattern
- Sign of a particular quality
A2Morestop by
US /stɑp baɪ/
UK /stɔp bai/
- Phrasal Verb
- To visit someone or some place for a short time
A1Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Morevice
US /ˌvaɪ.sə/
UK /ˌvaɪs/
- Noun
- used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- a moral fault or weakness in someone's character
- illegal and immoral activities, especially involving illegal sex, drugs, etc.
B2More
Vocabulary
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
- on my birthday: Referring to the day of one's birth, often used in the context of celebrations or events.
- stop by: To visit someone or some place for a short time
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- leave: To go away from; depart
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- fake: Not real; made to look like something real
- vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- dress: Women's garment with a top part and a skirt
- sweet: Piece of candy, or other food containing sugar
- room: All of the people inside a particular room
- badass: A tough, uncompromising, or intimidating person.
- stamp: To press a seal on a document to make it official
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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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Casandra Huang posted on 2015/02/07Ever wondered what gets left behind in celebrity dressing rooms? Dive into the hilarious 'Ellen Show Lost and Found' to see surprising items from Justin Bieber, Joe Biden, and Sia, and pick up everyday phrases perfect for real-life situations! You'll love the backstage access and funny stories, all while practicing simple sentence structures.
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