after dinner
US
UK
- Phrase
- Following the meal of dinner.
- Adjective
- Suitable for or done after dinner.
A1Moreapart from
US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/
UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/
- Preposition
- Except for; not considering
- In addition to; as well as
as well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreback then
US
UK
- Phrase
- At that time in the past.
A1Morebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morebeer
US /bɪr/
UK /bɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Alcoholic drink that is made from wheat or grains
A2Morecathedral
US /kəˈθidrəl/
UK /kəˈθi:drəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large impressive main church in a particular area
B1Moredig
US /dɪɡ/
UK /dɪg/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move material to create a hole
- To search or investigate thoroughly.
A2Moredistrict
US /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
UK /'dɪstrɪkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of a country, city, or town
- A region or area known for a particular activity, industry, or feature.
A2Moreever since
US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/
UK /ˈevə sins/
- Adverb
- Continuously from a past time until now.
- Conjunction
- From the time that; because.
B2Morefortress
US /ˈfɔ:rtrəs/
UK /ˈfɔ:trəs/
- Countable Noun
- Military buildings providing protection
B2Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein itself
US /ɪn ɪtˈsɛlf/
UK /in itˈself/
- Phrase
- Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
- Essentially; by its very nature.
in return
US /ɪn rɪˈtɚn/
UK /in riˈtə:n/
- Adverb
- As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- Phrase
- As compensation or consideration for something.
- As a reaction or response to something.
A1Morein the midst of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- During; while something is happening.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morein town
US /ɪn taʊn/
UK /in taun/
- Phrase
- Present or available in the local area or city.
- Available or present in a particular place.
A1Moreon the road
US /ɑn ði rəʊd/
UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/
- Phrase
- Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
- Idiom
- Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
A1Moreon the street
US /ɑn ði strit/
UK /ɔn ðə stri:t/
- Phrase
- Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- Available or circulating, especially illegally or unofficially.
A1Moreon the town
US /ɑn ðə taʊn/
UK /ɒn ðə taʊn/
- other
- Out socially enjoying nightlife and entertainment.
B2Moreonly from
US
UK
- Preposition
- Exclusively originating or sourced from a particular place or entity.
- Phrase
- Solely as a result of; exclusively due to.
A1Moreplay in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- To have a role in a theatrical production.
A1Moreprince
US /prɪns/
UK /prɪns/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Countable Noun
- Son of a king
A2Moresalt
US /sɔlt/
UK /sɔ:lt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Natural white crystal used to flavor food
- Transitive Verb
- To add salt to food in order to improve its taste
- To add salt to ice in order to melt it
A2Moreset to
US /sɛt tu/
UK /set tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
A1Moresettle into
US /ˈsɛtl ˈɪntu/
UK /ˈsetl ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become comfortable and familiar with a new place or situation.
- To get used to a new job or activity.
A1Moreslip into
US /slɪp ˈɪntu/
UK /slip ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To quickly put on (a piece of clothing).
- To gradually enter a particular state or situation, especially a negative one.
A1Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moretraditional
US /trəˈdɪʃənəl/
UK /trəˈdɪʃənl/
- Adjective
- Involved in a custom or event common to a people
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- settle into: To become comfortable and familiar with a new place or situation.
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- on the town: Out socially enjoying nightlife and entertainment.
- going on: To continue doing something
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
- in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- after dinner: Following the meal of dinner.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- slip into: To quickly put on (a piece of clothing).
- only from: Exclusively originating or sourced from a particular place or entity.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- district: Area of a country, city, or town
- dig: To move material to create a hole
- traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
- mountain: Very high piece of land, higher than a hill
- town: Small city
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
- salt: Natural white crystal used to flavor food
- Europe: A continent including Germany, France and Spain
- church: Building where Christians gather and pray to God
- river: Flowing water that runs from mountains to the sea
- cathedral: Large impressive main church in a particular area
- fortress: Military buildings providing protection
- prince: Person's name
- beer: Alcoholic drink that is made from wheat or grains
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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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