beat
US /bit/
UK /bi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- Transitive Verb
- To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
- To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
A2Moreleave out
US /liv aʊt/
UK /li:v aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To forget; omit
A1Morememory
US /ˈmɛməri/
UK /'memərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ability of the mind to call back past things
- Space for the storage of information on a computer
A2Moreon the surface
US /ɑn ði ˈsɚfəs/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈsə:fis/
- Phrase
- Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- Located on the outer part or uppermost layer of something.
B2Morepretend
US /prɪˈtɛnd/
UK /prɪ'tend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act as if something is true when it is not
- Adjective
- Not real; imaginary.
A2TOEICMoresurface
US /ˈsɚfəs/
UK /'sɜ:fɪs/
- Transitive Verb
- To give (road) a top layer
- Intransitive Verb
- To appear after being hidden, unseen, or unknown
- To come to the top of something; emerge
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- leave out: To forget; omit
- on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- surface: To give (road) a top layer
- empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- leave: To go away from; depart
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- memory: Ability of the mind to call back past things
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- hurt: To cause pain, damage or injury
- strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
- forget: To not remember something
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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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Leave Out All The Rest (Official Music Video) [4K Upgrade] - Linkin Park
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美 posted on 2026/09/05Ever wondered what you'd want people to remember about you? This video explores the poignant idea of legacy and what we leave behind, using powerful lyrics that touch on regret, forgiveness, and memory. You'll get a chance to practice understanding emotional language and phrases related to personal reflection.
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