all over the place
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- In many different locations; widely distributed.
- Adjective
- Mentally or emotionally disorganized; confused or erratic.
A1Morealso known as
US
UK
- Phrase
- Also called; alternatively named.
- Identified by another term; synonymous with.
A1Moreamazing
US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Surprising in a pleasing way
- Transitive Verb
- To cause wonder; to surprise completely
A2Moreanime
US /ˈænəˌme/
UK /ˈænɪmeɪ/
- Noun
- A form of Japanese animation
C2Morebase
US /bes/
UK /beɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- Bottom part of an object that touches a surface
- Transitive Verb
- To use as the starting point or origin for
- To have as the main location for (company, etc.)
A2TOEICMorebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Moredown to earth
US /daʊn tu ɚθ/
UK /daun tu: ə:θ/
- Adjective
- Practical, realistic, and approachable.
B1Moreflawed
US / flɔd/
UK /flɔ:d/
- Adjective
- Having a quality that makes something not perfect
- Transitive Verb
- To impair, damage, or spoil.
B1TOEICMorefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for sale
US /fɔr sel/
UK /fɔ: seil/
- Phrase
- (object) that people can buy
A2Moreget together
US /ɡɛt təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /ɡet təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To gather, or come together for some purpose
- To start a romantic relationship.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To meet for social or recreational purposes.
- To start a romantic relationship.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein a series
US
UK
- Phrase
- Arranged or happening one after another.
- Occurring sequentially or in a specific order.
B1Morein another way
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using a different method or approach.
- Stated differently; put in other words.
in mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein 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.
A1Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Morejust 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.
A2Morelevel
US /ˈlɛvəl/
UK /'levl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Specific height of something
- Amount of ability you have compared to others
- Transitive Verb
- To aim a gun at someone
- To destroy a building; flatten an area completely
A2TOEICMorelive on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to exist or be remembered.
- To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
look at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremajor in
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To specialize in a particular subject at college or university.
A1Moreold school
US /old skul/
UK /əuld sku:l/
- Adjective
- Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- Referring to an earlier, more traditional style of music, especially hip-hop or rap.
- Noun
- A traditional method or approach.
B1Moreon the other hand
US
UK
- Phrase
- Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
A1Moreparadise
US /ˈpærəˌdaɪs, -ˌdaɪz/
UK /'pærədaɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place with everything needed for specific activity
- Place where good people are said to go after death
B1Moreprocess
US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/
UK /prə'ses/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize and use data in a computer
- To deal with official forms in the way required
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dealing with official forms in the way required
- Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
A2TOEICMoreput together
US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /put təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- To organize or arrange something.
A1Moresettle it
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To resolve a dispute or argument.
B2Morestudio
US /ˈstudio, ˈstju-/
UK /'stju:dɪəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
A2Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- for sale: (object) that people can buy
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- have to: Must do
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- down to earth: Practical, realistic, and approachable.
- settle it: To resolve a dispute or argument.
- get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- in another way: Using a different method or approach.
- major in: To specialize in a particular subject at college or university.
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in a series: Arranged or happening one after another.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- level: Specific height of something
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- digital: Using electronic signals or computers
- power: Legal or official right to perform certain actions
- studio: Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
- paradise: Place with everything needed for specific activity
- color: To change or affect someone's opinion
- flawed: Having a quality that makes something not perfect
- anime: A form of Japanese animation
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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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Tokyo Manga Shop & Anime Studio Mega Tour ★ WAO✦RYU!TV ONLYinJAPAN #29
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阿多賓 posted on 2015/07/04Dive into the ultimate Tokyo manga and anime experience with a mega tour of Nakano Broadway and a visit to an anime studio! You'll discover tons of cool manga collectibles, learn about hand-drawn animation, and pick up advanced vocabulary related to otaku culture and production.
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