as one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreat night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Moreat risk
US
UK
- Phrase
- In danger; likely to be harmed
barely
US /ˈbɛrli/
UK /ˈbɛəli/
- Adverb
- Only just; just possible
A2TOEICMorebeat
US /bit/
UK /bi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- Transitive Verb
- To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
- To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
A2Morebehind closed doors
US
UK
- Phrase
- In private; secretly or confidentially.
A1Moredelight in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To take great pleasure in something.
footage
US /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/
UK /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A certain amount of film or video of something
- The length or amount of something measured in feet.
B2Morehappen on
US /ˈhæpən ɑn/
UK /ˈhæpən ɒn/
- other
- To find or discover by accident.
B2Morehit with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To strike someone or something using an object.
- To suddenly realize or understand something.
A1Morein a box
US /ɪn ə bɑks/
UK /ɪn ə bɒks/
- other
- Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
B2Morein peace
US /ɪn pis/
UK /in pi:s/
- Phrase
- In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
- In a state of non-war, without armed conflict.
B1Morein the throes of
US /ɪn ðə θroʊz ʌv/
UK /ɪn ðə θrəuz ɔv/
- other
- Experiencing a very difficult or painful process.
C1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon behalf of
US /ɑn bɪˈhæf ʌv/
UK /ɔn biˈhɑ:f ɔv/
- Phrase
- As the representative of someone
- Acting as a representative of.
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.
A1Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Morepainfully shy
US
UK
- Adjective
- Extremely shy; excessively timid and uncomfortable in social situations.
B1Moreraise the roof
US /reiz ðə ruf/
UK /reiz ðə ru:f/
- other
- To make a loud noise or show great excitement, usually in celebration.
B2Morerecognize
US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept the truth or reality of something
- To consider something as important or special
A2TOEICMoreregardless of
US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/
UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/
- Phrase
- Preposition
- Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
A2Morerevolution
US /ˌrɛvəˈluʃən/
UK /ˌrevə'lu:ʃn/
- Noun
- When a group overthrows an existing government
- Sudden or significant change in something
B1Morering out
US /rɪŋ aʊt/
UK /riŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To sound loudly and clearly.
- To shout or call out loudly.
A2Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moreto bits
US
UK
- Phrase
- Broken into many small pieces; completely ruined.
- Very much; thoroughly.
A2Moretough questions
US
UK
- Phrase
- Difficult or challenging questions that require careful consideration and honest answers.
turn 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.
A1Moreworth
US /wɚθ/
UK /wɜ:θ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- having a particular value, especially in money
- Adjective
- Having a specified value.
A2More
Vocabulary
- hit with: To strike someone or something using an object.
- regardless of
- to bits: Broken into many small pieces; completely ruined.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in a box: Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- in the throes of: Experiencing a very difficult or painful process.
- happen on: To find or discover by accident.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- painfully shy: Extremely shy; excessively timid and uncomfortable in social situations.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- behind closed doors: In private; secretly or confidentially.
- raise the roof: To make a loud noise or show great excitement, usually in celebration.
- in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
- turn away: To go in a different direction; not face something
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- such as: For example; like
- tough questions: Difficult or challenging questions that require careful consideration and honest answers.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- ring out: To sound loudly and clearly.
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- delight in: To take great pleasure in something.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- barely: Only just; just possible
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- call: A order or request for action
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- live: To be alive
- act: To behave in a certain way
- footage: A certain amount of film or video of something
- revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
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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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【TEDx】Animal rights -- birth of an activist | Simone Reyes | TEDxOrangeCoast
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Eliane Eliane posted on 2015/05/09Ever wondered what it takes to become an animal rights activist? Simone Reyes shares her powerful personal testimony, revealing the realities of factory farming and her journey to advocacy, complete with undercover footage that will open your eyes. You'll gain insights into complex sentence structures and pick up some advanced vocabulary along the way!
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