after all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Moreallow me
US
UK
- Phrase
- A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- A formal way to ask for permission or to introduce oneself.
chimney
US /ˈtʃɪmni/
UK /'tʃɪmnɪ/
- Noun
- Part of a building through which smoke escapes
B2Morecome after
US /kʌm ˈæftɚ/
UK /kʌm ˈɑ:ftə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To follow someone in order to threaten them
A1Morecouncil
US /ˈkaʊnsəl/
UK /'kaʊnsl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group chosen to make decisions about something
- A body of people elected or appointed to manage the affairs of a city, county, or other administrative district.
- Transitive Verb
- To advise or recommend.
A2Morecount
US /kaʊnt/
UK /kaʊnt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To add things together to find the total number
- To matter or be important
- Countable Noun
- Number of things added together, e.g. votes
- With the number of crimes, knockouts, as stated
A2Morefind out about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To look for information to learn about it
A1Morefor long
US
UK
- Phrase
- For a considerable period of time.
- For a significant duration in the future.
A1Morefor nothing
US
UK
- Phrase
- Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- Free; without cost
A1Morefor someone
US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/
UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/
- other
- On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
A1Moreforget about
US /fɚˈɡɛt əˈbaʊt/
UK /fəˈɡet əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
A1Morefrom hell
US /frəm ˈhɛl/
UK /frəm ˈhel/
- other
- Extremely bad, unpleasant, or difficult.
B2Moreget a look
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have the opportunity to see something.
A1Moreget at
US /ɡɛt æt/
UK /ɡet æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To criticize someone, often personally
- To imply something; hint at
A1Morego back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehang on
US /hæŋ ɑn/
UK /hæŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- To persevere or persist, especially in a difficult situation.
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein check
US /ɪn tʃɛk/
UK /in tʃek/
- Phrase
- Under control; restrained.
- Verified or confirmed to be correct or accurate.
kidney
US /ˈkɪdni/
UK /'kɪdnɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Body organ that cleans blood, producing urine
- An animal kidney used as food.
- Adjective
- Relating to the kidneys.
- Having the shape of a kidney; bean-shaped.
B2Moreleast expect it
US
UK
- Phrase
- When something happens at the time you are not expecting it.
A2Morelive on
US /lɪv ɒn/
UK /lɪv ɒn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to exist or be remembered.
- To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
B2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremaster
US /ˈmæstɚ/
UK /'mɑ:stə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To gain control over something
- To learn to do something very well
- Adjective
- Being very skilled at doing something
- Being the main or most important thing or part
A2Moreon record
US /ɑn rɪˈkɚd/
UK /ɔn riˈkɔ:d/
- Adverb
- Formally and publicly stated
- Adjective
- Officially documented or registered.
A1Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreopponent
US /əˈponənt/
UK /əˈpəʊnənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who opposes an idea or plan; enemy
- Person that you are competing against in a game
B1Morepeace
US /pis/
UK /pi:s/
- Uncountable Noun
- Calm and quiet state
- Time when there is no war or fighting
A2TOEICMorepeaceful
US /ˈpisfəl/
UK /ˈpi:sfl/
- Adjective
- In a calm and quiet state
- Being unlikely or unwilling to act violently
B1Moreroof
US /ruf,rʊf/
UK /ru:f/
- Noun
- Top of the inside a tunnel, cave, mouth etc.
- Cover or top of a building or car
- Transitive Verb
- To place a cover or top onto a building, vehicle
A2Moresee about
US /si əˈbaʊt/
UK /si: əˈbaʊt/
- other
- To look into or arrange something.
B2Morestand up and be counted
US /stænd ʌp ænd bi ˈkaʊntɪd/
UK /stænd ʌp ænd bi ˈkaʊntɪd/
- other
- To openly show support or admit one's position.
C1Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moreto the left
US
UK
- Phrase
- In or toward the left direction.
- Situated on the left side of.
turn on
US /tɚn ɑn/
UK /tə:n ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause someone to be interested or excited
- Transitive Verb
- To activate or switch on a device or appliance.
- To suddenly attack or criticize someone.
A1Moreup there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
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
A1Morewar
US /wɔr/
UK /wɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- Situation where armies fight each other
A2More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- find out about: To look for information to learn about it
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- get a look: To have the opportunity to see something.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- get at: To criticize someone, often personally
- least expect it: When something happens at the time you are not expecting it.
- on record: Formally and publicly stated
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- come after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
- in check: Under control; restrained.
- turn on
- forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- see about: To look into or arrange something.
- for long: For a considerable period of time.
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- going on: To continue doing something
- stand up and be counted: To openly show support or admit one's position.
- allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- go on: To continue doing something
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- from hell: Extremely bad, unpleasant, or difficult.
- for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- count: To add things together to find the total number
- master: To gain control over something
- kidney: Body organ that cleans blood, producing urine
- high: Excited or relaxed from taking drugs
- sit: To take an exam
- power: Legal or official right to perform certain actions
- opponent: Person who opposes an idea or plan; enemy
- peace: Calm and quiet state
- war: Situation where armies fight each other
- council: Group chosen to make decisions about something
- roof: Top of the inside a tunnel, cave, mouth etc.
- brother: A boy or man who shares a parent with you
- farm: Land used for growing crops or raising animals
- chimney: Part of a building through which smoke escapes
- peaceful: In a calm and quiet state
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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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Young Dracula - BBC Series - Season 4 Ep 11 "Bootiful Breathers"
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yi posted on 2015/02/07Get ready for some vampire politics and high-stakes drama in this episode of Young Dracula! You'll dive into a suspenseful council election, uncover a shocking breather farm, and witness an assassination that could spark a war, all while picking up practical situational dialogue and cultural depth.
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