a few moments
US
UK
- Phrase
- A short period of time
A2Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
get 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
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
A1Moregrateful
US /ˈɡretfəl/
UK /ˈgreɪtfl/
- Adjective
- Feeling or showing thanks; thankful
B1TOEICMoregratitude
US /ˈɡrætɪˌtud, -ˌtjud/
UK /ˈgrætɪtju:d/
- Uncountable Noun
- Warm friendly feelings of thanks
B2TOEICMorein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
light on
US /laɪt ɑn/
UK /lait ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To illuminate something.
- To discover something unexpectedly.
- Adjective
- Gentle or delicate in the use of something.
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
A1Morelook into
US /lʊk ˈɪntu/
UK /luk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
A1Moreoff the grid
US
UK
- Adjective
- Not depending on public utilities, especially the supply of electricity.
- In a remote location, away from public attention or scrutiny.
ritual
US /ˈrɪtʃuəl/
UK /'rɪtʃʊəl/
- Adjective
- Performed as part of a ceremony
- Being done in a regular, expected or similar way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Social or religious ceremony always done the same
- A series of actions regularly and invariably followed by someone.
B1Morespirit
US /ˈspɪrɪt/
UK /'spɪrɪt/
- Noun
- Person's strong determination or attitude
- Unique qualities of person, place, or time
- Transitive Verb
- To take someone away as if by magic
A2Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1More
Vocabulary
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- light on: To illuminate something.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- a few moments: A short period of time
- got to: To arrive at some place
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- off the grid: Not depending on public utilities, especially the supply of electricity.
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- point: An item to be discussed
- ritual: Performed as part of a ceremony
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- act: To behave in a certain way
- gratitude: Warm friendly feelings of thanks
- spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
- help: To act to enable a person to do something; assist
- grateful: Feeling or showing thanks; thankful
- travel: To go to a place that is far away
- family: Close group of people or organizations
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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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The Ritual That Helped Laura Ling Survive North Korea
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E posted on 2015/06/30Ever wondered how someone finds strength in the darkest of times? This incredible story shares a powerful ritual that helped a captured journalist survive North Korea, offering you a chance to learn about resilience and gratitude practice. You'll pick up practical ways to stay positive and gain cultural depth through this inspiring personal narrative!
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