build up
US /bɪld ʌp/
UK /bild ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To increase the amount; collect something
- To develop or increase something in stages
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To increase or develop something gradually.
- To praise or encourage someone.
A1Moreclose off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To block or obstruct an entrance, passage, or area.
- To isolate oneself emotionally or socially.
A2Morecore
US /kɔr, kor/
UK /kɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To take out the central section of a fruit
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Important central part of something
- The hard central part of certain fruits, containing the seeds.
A2Moredown the road
US
UK
- Phrase
- At a future time; in the future.
- Along the street; a short distance away.
A1Moreenergy
US /ˈɛnədʒi/
UK /'enədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical or mental strength
- Enthusiasm and determination.
A2Moreget through
US /ɡɛt θru/
UK /ɡet θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive at the end of or finish something
- To succeed in contacting someone by phone
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 tune
US /ɪn tun/
UK /in tju:n/
- Phrase
- Agreeing in pitch; agreeing in opinion
A2Morejust kind of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
A2Moreland on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- To criticize someone severely.
B1Morelean
US /lin/
UK /li:n/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To balance against or on something for support
- To have a tendency to do something; favor
- Adjective
- Having a low fat content
- Efficient; well-designed with no waste
A2Moreon the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
once in a while
US //wʌns ɪn ə waɪl//
UK
- Phrase
- Occasionally; not very often.
- Occasionally; not very often.
A2Moreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Morerace
US /res/
UK /reɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- People who share physical features or culture
- Intransitive Verb
- To take part in a running or swimming competition
- To move or go at a very fast pace
A2Morestay in
US /ste ɪn/
UK /stei in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remain inside one's home.
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
tension
US /ˈtɛnʃən/
UK /'tenʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
- Degree to which something is stretched tight
A2TOEICMorethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1More
Vocabulary
- land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- close off: To block or obstruct an entrance, passage, or area.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- in tune: Agreeing in pitch; agreeing in opinion
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- point: An item to be discussed
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- lean: To balance against or on something for support
- core: To take out the central section of a fruit
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- tension: Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
- land: Region or country
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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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