blink
US /blɪŋk/
UK /blɪŋk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly
- To shine with a flickering light.
- Noun
- A quick shutting and opening of the eye.
- A brief flash of light.
B1Moreblow
US /blo/
UK /bləʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something using air
- To make air come quickly out of your mouth
- Noun
- Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
- Act of making air come out of your mouth
A2Morebranch
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.
A2TOEICMorecardboard
US /ˈkɑ:rdbɔ:rd/
UK /ˈkɑ:dbɔ:d/
- Uncountable Noun
- Lightweight paper board
B1Morecarol
US /ˈkærəl/
UK /'kærəl/
- Noun
- Traditional song sung at Christmas
B2Morechallenge
US /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
UK /'tʃælɪndʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- Act of formally inviting someone to compete
- Transitive Verb
- To formally invite someone to compete at something
- To question the correctness of something
A2Morecreepy
US /'kri:pɪ/
UK /'kri:pɪ/
- Adjective
- Scary; annoying or unpleasant
B1Moredecorate
US /ˈdɛkəˌret/
UK /ˈdekəreɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make more attractive by adding designs/paint
- To award a medal to someone
A2Moredragon
US /ˈdræɡən/
UK /ˈdrægən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Imaginary creatures that breathe fire
B1Moreeventually
US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/
- Adverb
- After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- At some later time; in the future
A2Moreexclaim
US /ɪkˈsklem/
UK /ɪkˈskleɪm/
- Intransitive Verb
- To say or shout something suddenly
B1Morefancy
US /ˈfænsi/
UK /'fænsɪ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To want to have or do something; feel like
- To imagine or suppose that something will happen
- Adjective
- Unusual and attractive in design
A2TOEICMorefireplace
US /ˈfaɪrˌples/
UK /ˈfaɪəpleɪs/
- Noun
- Open area in a wall where a fire can be built
B2Morefort
US /fɔ:rt/
UK /fɔ:t/
- Noun
- Group of military buildings with high walls
B1Moregather
US /ˈɡæðɚ/
UK /ˈgæðə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To bring objects together into one place
- To collect foods such as wild berries or crops
- Noun
- Fold in cloth, as in a full skirt
A2TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehorrible
US /ˈhɔrəbəl, ˈhɑr-/
UK /ˈhɒrəbl/
- Adjective
- Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
A2TOEICMorehuge
US /hjudʒ/
UK /hju:dʒ/
- Adjective
- Very very large
A2Morelantern
US /ˈlæntərn/
UK /ˈlæntən/
- Countable Noun
- Light in a glass box that can be carried
B2Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Morepine
US /paɪn/
UK /paɪn/
- Countable Noun
- Tall pointed evergreen tree with needlelike leaves
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel sad because you miss someone
B1TOEICMoreproperly
US /ˈprɑːpərli/
UK /ˈprɔpəlɪ/
- Adverb
- In an appropriate or correct manner
- In a way that is suitable or appropriate.
A2Morequick question
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A brief and simple inquiry.
- Phrase
- An introductory phrase indicating a question requiring a prompt answer.
A1Morerubber
US /ˈrʌbɚ/
UK /'rʌbə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Material used to make tires, etc.
B1TOEICMorespaceship
US /ˈspesˌʃɪp/
UK /ˈspeɪsʃɪp/
- Noun
- Spacecraft designed to travel into space
C2Morespot
US /spɑt/
UK /spɒt/
- Noun
- A certain place or area
- A difficult time; awkward situation
- Transitive Verb
- To see someone or something by chance
A2TOEICMoresprout
US /spraʊt/
UK /spraʊt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To grow, produce, or develop e.g. ideas
- (Of plants) to start to grow or produce leaves
- Noun
- New part of a plant that has just begun to grow
B2Morestand by
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To keep to an agreement
- To wait for something to happen, e.g. TV broadcast
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretrick
US /trɪk/
UK /trɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- To playfully tease or fool to make someone laugh
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of trying to fool someone
- Quick or skillful way of doing something
A2Moreturn away
US /tɚn əˈwe/
UK /tə:n əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go in a different direction; not face something
- To stop people going into a place, club etc.
A1Moretwinkle
US /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
UK /ˈtwɪŋkl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To shine with a flickering gleam of light
B2Moretwist
US /twɪst/
UK /twɪst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To turn something in a circular direction
- To turn in a curving direction e.g. road or path
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Turn or spiral curve in a path or road
- Bend or sudden change of direction
A2Morewave
US /wev/
UK /weɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Movement of sound, air or energy
- Deep and strong emotion that is suddenly felt
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause to move side to side or back and forth
A2Morewhisper
US /ˈhwɪspɚ,ˈwɪs-/
UK /'wɪspə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To talk with breath but no voice
- Noun
- Act of talking without using your voice
A2More
Vocabulary
- next to: Being located along side another
- quick question: A brief and simple inquiry.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- stand by: To keep to an agreement
- turn away: To go in a different direction; not face something
- have to: Must do
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- properly: In an appropriate or correct manner
- trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- spot: A certain place or area
- creepy: Scary; annoying or unpleasant
- fancy: To want to have or do something; feel like
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- huge: Very very large
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- horrible: Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
- blow: To move something using air
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- twist: To turn something in a circular direction
- whisper: To talk with breath but no voice
- gather: To bring objects together into one place
- prefer: To like something better than something else
- blink: To close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- branch: Part of a family related to the same members
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- rubber: Material used to make tires, etc.
- sprout: To grow, produce, or develop e.g. ideas
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- decorate: To make more attractive by adding designs/paint
- wave: Movement of sound, air or energy
- lantern: Light in a glass box that can be carried
- cardboard: Lightweight paper board
- pine: Tall pointed evergreen tree with needlelike leaves
- fireplace: Open area in a wall where a fire can be built
- fort: Group of military buildings with high walls
- carol: Traditional song sung at Christmas
- dragon: Imaginary creatures that breathe fire
- exclaim: To say or shout something suddenly
- twinkle: To shine with a flickering gleam of light
- spaceship: Spacecraft designed to travel into space
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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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THE HALLOWEEN TREE 🎃👻 | HALLOWEEN STORY FOR KIDS | FULL READ ALOUD!
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/11/15Join Ryan and Craig for a whimsical read-aloud of 'The Halloween Tree,' a charming story about a grumpy sapling that discovers it doesn't need to be a traditional Christmas tree to be special. You will pick up descriptive vocabulary related to holiday decorations and natural scenery while enjoying a fun, lighthearted discussion between the readers. It is a perfect way to practice your storytelling English and learn how to express unique preferences in a playful, conversational way.
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