a shred of
US
UK
- Determiner
- A very small amount of something.
- Phrase
- A tiny amount of hope or possibility.
- The smallest amount of doubt.
A1Moreafter 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.
B1Moreapologize
US /əˈpɑləˌdʒaɪz/
UK /ə'pɒlədʒaɪz/
- Intransitive Verb
- To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
A2TOEICMoreass
US /æs/
UK /æs/
- Noun
- (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
C2Moreattorney
US /əˈtɚni/
UK /ə'tɜ:nɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
B2TOEICMorebingo
US /ˈbɪŋgoʊ/
UK /ˈbɪŋgəʊ/
- Noun
- Game of chance played by calling random numbers
B2Morebullshit
US /ˈbʊlˌʃɪt/
UK /ˈbʊlʃɪt/
- Interjection
- Telling lies, nonsense (very rude)
- Uncountable Noun
- Nonsense; something that is not true.
C2Moreclause
US /klɔz/
UK /klɔ:z/
- Noun
- Part of a sentence that has its own verb
- Specific term or demand in a legal agreement
B1Morecome after
US /kʌm ˈæftɚ/
UK /kʌm ˈɑ:ftə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To follow someone in order to threaten them
A1Morecourt
US /kɔrt, kort/
UK /kɔ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- To encourage dangerous behavior
- Noun
- Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
- Place where legal cases are decided
A2TOEICMorecover up
US /ˈkʌvɚ ʌp/
UK /ˈkʌvə ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To hide something bad; conceal
- To put on warmer clothes; to protect oneself from the cold.
A1Moredeny
US /dɪˈnaɪ/
UK /dɪ'naɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To refuse to allow or accept something
A2TOEICMoredispute
US /dɪˈspjut/
UK /dɪ'spju:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To argue with someone about something
- To disagree about who owns or controls something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument with someone about something
- A question or doubt about something
B1TOEICMoreentire
US /ɛnˈtaɪr/
UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- Undivided; not shared or distributed.
A2TOEICMorefaith
US /feθ/
UK /feɪθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Belief in a god or gods; religion
- Belief that that something is true without proof
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
A2TOEICMorefavor
US /ˈfevɚ/
UK /'feɪvə/
- Noun
- Support or approval from people
- Small gift given out at a party
- Transitive Verb
- To prefer or promote over another
A2Morefirm
US /fɚm/
UK /fɜ:m/
- Countable Noun
- Company that sells goods or services
- Adjective
- Fairly hard or solid, not soft
- Unchanging and strong
A2TOEICMorego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Moregoddamn
US /ˈɡɑdˈdæm/
UK /'gɒd'dæm/
- Adjective
- Very bad; terrible
C2Moregot 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
A1Morehonorary
US /ˈɑ:nəreri/
UK /ˈɒnərəri/
- Adjective
- (Of a title) give as a reward, without real duties
- Given out of respect for achievements; not paid
B2Morein control
US /ɪn kənˈtrol/
UK /in kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- Possessing self-restraint and the ability to manage one's own behavior and emotions.
- Phrase
- Having command or authority; managing effectively.
C1Morein court
US /ɪn kɔrt/
UK /in kɔ:t/
- Phrase
- Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
A1Morein favor of
US /ɪn ˈfevɚ ʌv/
UK /in ˈfeivə ɔv/
- Phrase
- Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- To the advantage of; benefiting.
- Preposition
- Supporting or approving of something.
- To the advantage of; to the benefit of.
A1Morein return
US /ɪn rɪˈtɚn/
UK /in riˈtə:n/
- Adverb
- As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- Phrase
- As compensation or consideration for something.
- As a reaction or response to something.
A1Morein the first place
US
UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
A1Morein the meantime
US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/
UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/
- Phrase
- During the time between two events; meanwhile.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreinvestigate
US /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡet/
UK /ɪn'vestɪɡeɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try to find out facts; to carry out research
A2Morejudicial
US /dʒuˈdɪʃəl/
UK /dʒuˈdɪʃl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the orders and laws of a court
B2Morelook through
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To examine carefully to see what is there
- To search for something among a collection of things.
A1Morememo
US /ˈmɛmo/
UK /'meməʊ/
- Noun
- Brief note or message left for another person
B2TOEICMorenegligent
US /ˈnɛɡlɪdʒənt/
UK /ˈneglɪdʒənt/
- Adjective
- Failing to take care of or pay attention to
B1TOEICMorenegotiate with
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To discuss something formally in order to make an agreement.
C1Morenice try
US
UK
- Interjection
- Said when someone has made a good attempt at something but has not succeeded.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the air
US /ɑn ði er/
UK /ɔn ðə eə(r)/
- Phrase
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
- Publicly discussed or revealed.
out there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Morepolicy
US /ˈpɑlɪsi/
UK /'pɒləsɪ/
- Noun
- Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- Course of action proposed by an organization, etc.
A2TOEICMoreproof
US /pruf/
UK /pru:f/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of showing that something exists or is true
- Special coating that protects something
- Transitive Verb
- To read a written work to check for mistakes
- To protect by painting on a special coating
A2TOEICMorereputation
US /ˌrɛpjəˈteʃən/
UK /ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Common opinion that people have about someone
- A widespread belief that someone or something has a particular characteristic.
B1TOEICMorerequest
US /rɪˈkwɛst/
UK /rɪ'kwest/
- Transitive Verb
- To ask for, usually politely and formally
- Noun
- Thing that has been asked for
- A signal to a computer system or program to perform a task.
A2TOEICMoreruin
US /ˈruɪn/
UK /'ru:ɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To damage or completely destroy something
- To cause someone to lose their money or status
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Remains of a building that has been destroyed
- The state of being destroyed or severely damaged.
B1Moresettle
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
A2Moreshut
US /ʃʌt/
UK /ʃʌt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To stop being open for business
- Transitive Verb
- To close something, e.g. a door
A2Moreshut up
US /ʃʌt ʌp/
UK /ʃʌt ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close something, e.g. a shop
- To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
- Interjection
- An expression of disbelief or surprise
A2Moresource
US /sɔrs, sors/
UK /sɔ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of information; a person giving information
- Place from which something necessary comes
- Adjective
- Produces or provides what is wanted or needed
A2TOEICMorespeak to
US /spik tu/
UK /spi:k tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To address or communicate with someone.
- To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
A1Morestep off
US /stɛp ɔf/
UK /step ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or move away from a place or situation, often used as a command.
- To begin a journey or race.
A2Moretanner
US /ˈtænɚ/
UK /ˈtænə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Craftsman who tans skins and hides
B2Morethrough with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
A1Moreto date
US /tu det/
UK /tu: deit/
- Phrase
- Up to the present time; until now.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To go out on romantic dates with someone.
C2Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moreturn in
US /tɚn ɪn/
UK /tə:n in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To produce or achieve a good performance
- To go to bed
A1Moreunequivocally
US /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəklɪ/
UK /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəlɪ/
- Adverb
- Clearly; firmly; without leaving room for doubt
C2Moreworth
US /wɚθ/
UK /wɜ:θ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- having a particular value, especially in money
- Adjective
- Having a specified value.
A2More
Vocabulary
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
- have to: Must do
- in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- look through: To examine carefully to see what is there
- turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
- negotiate with: To discuss something formally in order to make an agreement.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- on the air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
- step off: To leave or move away from a place or situation, often used as a command.
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- nice try: Said when someone has made a good attempt at something but has not succeeded.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- come after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
- a shred of: A very small amount of something.
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- ruin: To damage or completely destroy something
- reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
- firm: Company that sells goods or services
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
- settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
- dispute: To argue with someone about something
- favor: Support or approval from people
- deny: To refuse to allow or accept something
- due: When something is required or expected
- request: To ask for, usually politely and formally
- source: Piece of information; a person giving information
- investigate: To try to find out facts; to carry out research
- attorney: Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- apologize: To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
- proof: Act of showing that something exists or is true
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- clause: Part of a sentence that has its own verb
- suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- shut: To stop being open for business
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- ass: (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
- bullshit: Telling lies, nonsense (very rude)
- judicial: Concerning the orders and laws of a court
- negligent: Failing to take care of or pay attention to
- goddamn: Very bad; terrible
- memo: Brief note or message left for another person
- honorary: (Of a title) give as a reward, without real duties
- unequivocally: Clearly; firmly; without leaving room for doubt
- bingo: Game of chance played by calling random numbers
- tanner: Craftsman who tans skins and hides
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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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