aid
US /ed/
UK /eɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To help others and provide things
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Action of giving help to others
- Money or help given to those who need it
A2TOEICMoreamazing
US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Surprising in a pleasing way
- Transitive Verb
- To cause wonder; to surprise completely
A2Morebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morecoat
US /koʊt/
UK /kəʊt/
- Noun
- Clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something thinly with something
A2Morecommission
US /kəˈmɪʃən/
UK /kə'mɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Money paid for a service, e.g. money exchanging
- An official role or title in the military
- Transitive Verb
- To hire someone, order work to be done for payment
- To formally ask someone to create or produce something.
A2TOEICMorecourage
US /ˈkɚrɪdʒ, ˈkʌr-/
UK /'kʌrɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being able to face danger without fear
- The quality of being brave enough to do what is right or necessary, even when it is difficult or dangerous
- Transitive Verb
- To encourage or embolden someone.
A2Morefall apart
US /fɔl əˈpɑrt/
UK /fɔ:l əˈpɑ:t/
- Phrasal Verb
- To suffer a nervous breakdown
- To break into pieces; stop functioning
A1Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefight on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue fighting despite difficulties or setbacks.
A1Moreguide
US /ɡaɪd/
UK /ɡaɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To help or advise someone about something
- To control missile to hit a target by radio signal
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Book or a magazine containing information/advice
- Person leading others visiting an unknown place
A2TOEICMoreinspire
US /ɪnˈspaɪr/
UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone an idea to do or make something
- To make someone feel a certain emotion
- Intransitive Verb
- To breathe in
- To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
B1TOEICMoreon the nose
US /ɑn ði noz/
UK /ɔn ðə nəuz/
- Adverb
- Exactly; precisely at the stated time or amount.
- Adjective
- Having a strong and distinct aroma, especially in wine tasting.
- Completely accurate or correct.
A1Morerip
US /rɪp/
UK /rɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
- To become torn, opened, or split apart forcefully
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A long tear in something, e.g. a piece of cloth
- (Slang) A puff of marijuana.
B1More
Vocabulary
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- on the nose: Exactly; precisely at the stated time or amount.
- fall apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
- fight on: To continue fighting despite difficulties or setbacks.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- rip: To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
- aid: To help others and provide things
- guide: To help or advise someone about something
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- courage: Quality of being able to face danger without fear
- commission: Money paid for a service, e.g. money exchanging
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- point: An item to be discussed
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- mistake: Something done wrong/calculated wrong; error
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- coat: Clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
- band: Group of people who work together e.g. play music
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do 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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Will and Mike Car Scene | Stranger Things Season 4 Vol. 2
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神谷菜々子 posted on 2026/09/15Ever wondered how to inspire and support someone through tough times? This scene from Stranger Things Season 4 shows Mike giving Elle a powerful pep talk, using art as a metaphor to highlight her inner strength and unique qualities. You'll pick up useful phrases for encouraging others and understanding how to express deep emotional support.
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