channel
US /ˈtʃænəl/
UK /'tʃænl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- TV or radio station or its programs
- Transitive Verb
- To dig a long hole for carrying water
- To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
B1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecoach
US /kotʃ/
UK /kəʊtʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Large, comfortable bus
- Person who teaches others how to do (sport, job)
- Transitive Verb
- To teach others how to do something (e.g. sport)
A2Morecomment
US /ˈkɑmɛnt/
UK /'kɒment/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- An explanatory note in a computer program.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To say something that gives your opinion
- To add explanatory notes to a computer program.
A2Morecourtesy of
US
UK
- Preposition
- Provided or permitted by (someone or something).
- Because of; as a result of.
B2Moredirection
US /dɪˈrɛkʃən, daɪ-/
UK /də'rekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When someone tells people what to do
- Describes the way you are going, e.g. North
A2TOEICMoredo over
US /du ˈovɚ/
UK /du: ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To repeat an action; do something again
A1Moregive away
US /ɡɪv əˈwe/
UK /ɡiv əˈwei/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To let others have something you own
- To tell (a secret)
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morein a while
US /ɪn e hwaɪl/
UK /in ə hwail/
- Phrase
- In a short period of time; soon.
- For a short period of time; soon.
A2Morein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein no time
US /ɪn noʊ taɪm/
UK /in nəʊ taim/
- Phrase
- Very quickly or soon
A1Morein the future
US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/
UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in times to come.
A1Moreload
US /lod/
UK /ləʊd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large, often heavy, amount of a thing to be moved
- A burden; heavy responsibility
- Transitive Verb
- To put in items for use (e.g. bullets in a gun)
A2TOEICMoremobile
US /ˈmoʊbl/
UK /'məʊbaɪl/
- Adjective
- Able to be moved or able to move
- Able to move easily from one job, place, or social class to another.
- Countable Noun
- Personal phone you take with you wherever you go
- A decorative structure that is suspended so as to turn freely in the air.
B1Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreon the internet
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located or available on the internet.
- Using the internet as a medium or platform.
A1Moreshot
US /ʃɑt/
UK /ʃɒt/
- Transitive Verb
- To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
- Countable Noun
- An attempt to kick or throw a ball at a goal
A2Morespring back
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To return quickly to an earlier position or condition.
- To recover quickly from a setback or difficulty.
A1Moreswipe
US /swaɪp/
UK /swaɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To pass a magnetic card through a digital reader
- To hit someone with a big wild swing
C1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretighten up
US /ˈtaɪtn: ʌp/
UK /ˈtaɪtn ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make stricter or more secure.
- To make something physically firmer or tighter.
A1Moreto the left
US
UK
- Phrase
- In or toward the left direction.
- Situated on the left side of.
Vocabulary
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- tighten up: To make stricter or more secure.
- in no time: Very quickly or soon
- do over: To repeat an action; do something again
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- check out
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- spring back: To return quickly to an earlier position or condition.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- give away
- courtesy of: Provided or permitted by (someone or something).
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- long: Person's name
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- direction: When someone tells people what to do
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- load: Large, often heavy, amount of a thing to be moved
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
- spring: Coil of metal that lessens impact, e.g. on cars
- mobile: Able to be moved or able to move
- coach: Large, comfortable bus
- win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
- sell: To exchange something for money
- swipe: To pass a magnetic card through a digital reader
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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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Allen Iverson Crossover: How To Do Basketball Moves
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Arthur Kuo posted on 2015/05/17Ever wanted to break ankles like Allen Iverson? This video breaks down his legendary crossover move with easy-to-follow steps and footwork drills, perfect for improving your ball handling! You'll pick up key phrases for describing sports techniques and maybe even snag a jersey with this fun tutorial.
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