back out
US /bæk aʊt/
UK /bæk aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To say you will now not do something you promised
A1Morechildhood
US /ˈtʃaɪldˌhʊd/
UK /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
- Uncountable Noun
- The time when you are a child
B1Moreexcept for
US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/
UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Not including; excluding.
ignite
US /ɪɡˈnaɪt/
UK /ɪɡ'naɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To catch fire
- Transitive Verb
- To cause something to start burning
- To give energy to something or someone
B2Morein the dark
US /ɪn ði dɑrk/
UK /in ðə dɑ:k/
- Adjective
- Uninformed about something; unaware.
- Phrase
- In a state of secrecy or ignorance.
- In a place with little or no light.
A1Morein the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Moremark
US /mɑrk/
UK /mɑ:k/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Transitive Verb
- To put a dirty spot or line on something
- To give a grade for homework
A2TOEICMoremonster
US /ˈmɑnstɚ/
UK /'mɒnstə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Large frightening imaginary creature
- Very evil person
- Adjective
- Very large
B1Moreon fire
US /ɑn faɪr/
UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/
- Adjective
- Very successful or popular
- Burning
A2Morerage
US /reɪdʒ/
UK /reɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong or violent anger
- Intransitive Verb
- To act or speak with strong or violent anger
- To move violently, like a storm
B1Morespark
US /spɑrk/
UK /spɑ:k/
- Countable Noun
- Small piece of burning material produced by fire
- Tiny, brief bit of light caused by electric energy
- Intransitive Verb
- To make tiny, brief bits of light
B1Moretear
US /tɛr/
UK /teə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Drop of salty water from the eye
- Hole or rip in something after it has been damaged
- Intransitive Verb
- To move very quickly, often with carelessness
A2Morevein
US /ven/
UK /veɪn/
- Noun
- Tube that returns blood from the body to the heart
- Mood or particular turn of mind
B1More
Vocabulary
- in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
- on fire: Very successful or popular
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
- rage: Strong or violent anger
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- tear: Drop of salty water from the eye
- spark: Small piece of burning material produced by fire
- burn: To destroy with fire
- dream: A wish or hope for something to happen
- fire: Heat and the flame produced when burning
- die: Cube with dots numbering 1-6 on it used in games
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- mark: Person's name
- vein: Tube that returns blood from the body to the heart
- ignite: To catch fire
- dark: Of a color that is not light
- childhood: The time when you are a child
- monster: Large frightening imaginary creature
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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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Fall Out Boy - My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up) - Part 1 of 11
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CUChou posted on 2015/06/01Get ready to "Light Em Up" with Fall Out Boy! This video breaks down the anthemic rock hit, perfect for diving into simple sentence structures and picking up some cool vocabulary. It's a fantastic way for rock fans to boost their English while enjoying some awesome music!
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