beg
US /bɛɡ/
UK /beg/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To ask someone in an emotional way for something
- (Dog) to sit up to ask for something
B1Moreconfuse
US /kənˈfjuz/
UK /kənˈfju:z/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something unclear or hard to understand
- To mistake one person or thing for another.
A2Moredrum
US /drʌm/
UK /drʌm/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a rhythmic sound with your fingers
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Musical instrument played with sticks or by hand
- Large round, circular container (e.g. for oil)
A2Moreget on it
US /ɡɛt ɑn ɪt/
UK /ɡet ɒn ɪt/
- other
- To start working on a task or action promptly.
B1Morein trouble
US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /in ˈtrʌbl/
- Adjective
- Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- other
- In serious trouble or difficulty.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morenarrator
US /ner.eɪ.tɚ/
UK /nəˈreɪtə(r)/
- Noun
- Person or character who tells a story
- A person who provides commentary or narration, especially for a broadcast or performance.
B1Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreroll
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Countable Noun
- Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- Photographic film wrapped round and round itself
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To continue along as time normally progresses
- To produce a very deep and continuous sound
A2TOEICMoresmart
US /smɑ:rt/
UK /smɑ:t/
- Adjective
- Fashionable; well-dressed; well-groomed
- Looking clean, neat and stylish
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel hurt or upset
- To hurt with an unexpected sharp or burning pain
A2TOEICMoresolve
US /sɑ:lv/
UK /sɒlv/
- Transitive Verb
- To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
A2TOEICMoresuper
US /ˈsupɚ/
UK /ˈsu:pə(r)/
- Adjective
- Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
A2More
Vocabulary
- on to: Toward something; forward
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- get on it: To start working on a task or action promptly.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- solve: To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- stop: To block or close something
- super: Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
- drum: To make a rhythmic sound with your fingers
- narrator: Person or character who tells a story
- confuse: To make something unclear or hard to understand
- beg: To ask someone in an emotional way for something
- pardon: To forgive for some error or fault; let off
- presenting: To introduce someone to others
- smart: Fashionable; well-dressed; well-groomed
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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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Sesame Street: Super Grover Taking A Bus
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Home Bear Liu posted on 2015/05/05Ever wondered how Super Grover handles a bus emergency? Join the beloved Muppet on Sesame Street as he navigates a funny mix-up to rescue a child, perfect for practicing everyday dialogue! You'll pick up simple sentence structures and practical phrases that make daily conversations a breeze.
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