branch
US /bræntʃ/
UK /brɑ:ntʃ/
- Noun
- Part of a family related to the same members
- Part of organization with a specific function
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To separate away from the main part
- To extend in a new direction; diverge.
A2TOEICMorechase
US /tʃes/
UK /tʃeɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of going after someone to catch them
- Something that one pursues or tries to obtain.
- Transitive Verb
- To go after with the intention of catching
- To try very hard to get something that you want
A2Morecouch
US /kaʊtʃ/
UK /kaʊtʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To formulate in a particular style or language
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sofa; settee
B1Morecouple
US /ˈkʌpəl/
UK /'kʌpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
A2Moreexcite
US /ɪkˈsaɪt/
UK /ɪk'saɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something or someone become more active
- To make someone feel happy, interested or eager
A2TOEICMoreexplosion
US /ɪkˈsploʒən/
UK /ɪkˈspləʊʒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Loud and sudden expression of emotion
- Sudden increase of something
B1Moreglad
US /ɡlæd/
UK /ɡlæd/
- Adjective
- Happy or pleased about something/to do something
- Happy that something happened; pleased
A2Moreguest
US /ɡɛst/
UK /ɡest/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person invited to visit or stay in someone's home
- Paying customer at a hotel or restaurant
- Adjective
- Referring to people visiting or staying at a place
- Provided for or used by a guest.
A2Morehungry
US /ˈhʌŋɡri/
UK /ˈhʌŋgri/
- Adjective
- Feeling a need or want to eat food
- Feeling a need or want to eat food
B2Morelaurel
US /ˈlɔrəl, ˈlɑr-/
UK /'lɒrəl/
- Noun
- Common garden evergreen shrub
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B2Moreshake
US /ʃek/
UK /ʃeɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause someone to be surprised or upset
- To cause a belief, idea, or feeling to weaken
- Countable Noun
- Drink made by shaking milk with fruit or flavors
A2Moretired
US /ˈtaɪərd/
UK /ˈtaɪəd/
- Adjective
- Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
- Transitive Verb
- To lose, cause to lose energy so you want to rest
B1Moreupstairs
US /ˌʌpˈsterz/
UK /ˌʌpˈsteəz/
- Adverb
- On a floor above
- Noun
- The floor above you in a building
C1Moreversion
US /ˈvɚʒən, -ʃən/
UK /ˈvə:ʃən/
- Noun
- Different way that someone interprets something
- New or different form of something
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Vocabulary
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
- couple: To join something to something else
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- couch: To formulate in a particular style or language
- branch: Part of a family related to the same members
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- glad: Happy or pleased about something/to do something
- explosion: Loud and sudden expression of emotion
- travel: To go to a place that is far away
- forest: Large area with many trees
- shake: To cause someone to be surprised or upset
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- happen: To take place or occur
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- guest: Person invited to visit or stay in someone's home
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- long: Person's name
- dark: Of a color that is not light
- upstairs: On a floor above
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- tired: Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
- excite: To make something or someone become more active
- hungry: Feeling a need or want to eat food
- laurel: Common garden evergreen shrub
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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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Dark Matter — Charlie Meets Laurel (Margo Martindale) | Season 2 Scene | Apple TV
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/10/24Ever wondered how to navigate an awkward meeting with a stranger in a mysterious setting? This gripping scene from Dark Matter features a tense conversation that is perfect for practicing how to offer hospitality, ask about well-being, and express surprise in casual English. You'll pick up some great, natural phrases for making someone feel welcome, even under the most unusual circumstances.
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