lay
US /le/
UK /leɪ/
- Adjective
- Amateur; not being a trained priest
- Transitive Verb
- To place a bet on a game outcome
- (Of a bird, etc.) to produce eggs from its body
A2Morepillow
US /ˈpɪlo/
UK /'pɪləʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Soft cushion for your head on a bed/while sleeping
- A cushion used as decoration.
- Uncountable Noun
- Something used to provide support or cushioning.
B1Moreused 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
A1More
Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
- pillow: Soft cushion for your head on a bed/while sleeping
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- great: Very good; better than before
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- lay: Amateur; not being a trained priest
- part: Division of a book
- sweet: Piece of candy, or other food containing sugar
- window: Opening in a wall or door to let in light
- rain: Drops of water that fall out of clouds in the sky
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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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Morgan James - I Can't Stand The Rain - 2/6/2020 - Paste Studio NYC - New York, NY
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hayaokimido posted on 2026/08/30Ever felt a song bring back a flood of memories? This video explores the poignant lyrics of "I Can't Stand The Rain," diving into how the singer uses everyday objects like a windowpane and an empty pillow to express longing and heartbreak. You'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary for talking about memories and emotions, all while enjoying a beautiful performance!
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