adapt
US /əˈdæpt/
UK /ə'dæpt/
- Transitive Verb
- To change something for a different function
- To change something to fit or suit a new purpose
- Intransitive Verb
- To change your behaviour so that it is easier to live in a new place or situation
B1TOEICMoreask for help
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To request assistance or support.
baby
US /ˈbeɪbi/
UK /ˈbeɪbi/
- Countable Noun
- A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- Transitive Verb
- To treat someone as if they were newly born
A2Morebang
US /bæŋ/
UK /bæŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To strike something loudly or forcefully
- Noun
- Sudden loud noise, as when a bomb explodes
- A loud noise
A2Morebaseball
US /ˈbesˌbɔl/
UK /'beɪsbɔ:l/
- Countable Noun
- Small ball used in the game of baseball
- Two teams of nine players hit a ball to score runs
A2Morebath
US /bæθ/
UK /bɑ:θ/
- Countable Noun
- Long container you fill with hot water to wash in
A2Moreclothe
US /kloʊð/
UK /kləʊð/
- Transitive Verb
- To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
B1Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecookie
US /ˈkʊki/
UK /'kʊkɪ/
- Countable Noun
- A flat, round sweet baked food
B1Morecreatively
US /krɪˈetɪvlɪ/
UK /krɪ'eɪtɪvlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a manner using new ideas
B1Moredust
US /dʌst/
UK /dʌst/
- Transitive Verb
- To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
- To wipe something to remove dirt
- Uncountable Noun
- Fine dry powder that builds up on surfaces
A2Morefairy
US /ˈfɛri/
UK /'feərɪ/
- Noun
- Small imaginary being that can do magic
B1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehug
US /hʌɡ/
UK /hʌɡ/
- Transitive Verb
- To hold someone in your arms as sign of affection
- To keep very close to something
B1Morein the house
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
A1Morein trouble
US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /in ˈtrʌbl/
- Adjective
- Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- other
- In serious trouble or difficulty.
A1Moreinstant
US /ˈɪnstənt/
UK /ˈɪnstənt/
- Adjective
- (Food) requiring very little preparation
- Occurring immediately
- Noun
- A very short period of time
A2TOEICMorelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremama
US /ˈmɑmə/
UK /'mæmə/
- Noun
- A mother
B2Moremud
US /mʌd/
UK /mʌd/
- Uncountable Noun
- Soft, wet dirt
A2Moreobey
US /oˈbe/
UK /əˈbeɪ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To do what someone or something commands you to do
A2Moresettle
US /ˈsɛtl/
UK /'setl/
- Transitive Verb
- To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
- To complete or finalize e.g. a contract or debt
- Intransitive Verb
- To become accustomed to a new environment
- (Of liquids) to move to the bottom of a container
A2Moresettle down
US /ˈsɛtl daʊn/
UK /ˈsetl daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become calm and relaxed after not being so
- To begin living in a stable and ordinary way
A2Moretake a bath
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To wash oneself in a bathtub.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretoy
US /tɔɪ/
UK /tɔɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Things children play with, as dolls or small cars
- Adjective
- Something small in size compared to an original
A2Moretrouble
US /ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /ˈtrʌbl/
- Transitive Verb
- To worry, bother or disturb someone
- To make an effort to do something; bother
- Uncountable Noun
- Lack of public order; disturbance
- State of difficulty or stress
A2TOEICMoreturn around
US /tɚn əˈraʊnd/
UK /tə:n əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change your body to the opposite direction
- To make something running badly into a success
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change direction so as to face the opposite way.
- To improve or cause to improve.
A1Moreyuck
US /jʌk/
UK /jʌk/
- Interjection
- Used to express rejection or strong disgust
C1More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- ask for help: To request assistance or support.
- turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
- take a bath: To wash oneself in a bathtub.
- have to: Must do
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- settle down: To become calm and relaxed after not being so
- instant: (Food) requiring very little preparation
- settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
- adapt: To change something for a different function
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- leave: To go away from; depart
- dust: To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
- fairy: Small imaginary being that can do magic
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- obey: To do what someone or something commands you to do
- bang: To strike something loudly or forcefully
- quiet: Hidden, or done in a private way
- mud: Soft, wet dirt
- trouble: To worry, bother or disturb someone
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- hug: To hold someone in your arms as sign of affection
- close: Almost; near
- floor: Large area used for a particular purpose
- mouth: Hole in the face used for eating and talking
- love: Person's name
- book: (Police) to officially record someone's crimes
- read: Person's name
- wall: High, flat side of a room or building
- clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
- room: All of the people inside a particular room
- house: Place where a specific activity or business occurs
- baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- bath: Long container you fill with hot water to wash in
- yuck: Used to express rejection or strong disgust
- cookie: A flat, round sweet baked food
- creatively: In a manner using new ideas
- baseball: Small ball used in the game of baseball
- toy: Things children play with, as dolls or small cars
- mama: A mother
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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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Jasmine Chen cc posted on 2026/07/23Oh no, David is back with another mischievous adventure! Join Ms. Jill for a fun read-aloud of David Shannon's classic book, "No, David!" You'll hear lots of great commands and prohibitions like "No, David!" and "Turn around," perfect for practicing your English listening skills.
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