at night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Moreathlete
US /ˈæθˌlit/
UK /ˈæθli:t/
- Countable Noun
- Person trained to compete in sports
- Adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of athletes.
B1Moreconfidence
US /ˈkɑnfɪdəns/
UK /'kɒnfɪdəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling that you can do well at something
- Feeling you can trust someone
A2Moredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Morefall apart
US /fɔl əˈpɑrt/
UK /fɔ:l əˈpɑ:t/
- Phrasal Verb
- To suffer a nervous breakdown
- To break into pieces; stop functioning
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
go past
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To move beyond a particular place or point.
- To exceed a time limit or expected duration.
A1Morein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
in with
US /ɪn wɪð/
UK /in wið/
- Phrase
- Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- Having influence or favor with someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreinstruction
US /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
UK /ɪn'strʌkʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A command for someone formally to do something
- Act of teaching or explaining to others
- Uncountable Noun
- Information about how to do or use something
A2TOEICMorekeeping up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand what someone is saying
- To move or progress at the same rate as someone or something else.
A1Morekid
US /kɪd/
UK /kɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Child or young person
- Young goat
- Adjective
- Made from young goat skin
A2Morelike magic
US /laɪk ˈmædʒɪk/
UK /laɪk ˈmædʒɪk/
- other
- In a way that is surprisingly easy or sudden.
A2Moremental
US /ˈmɛntl/
UK /ˈmentl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the mind
A2TOEICMoreon the wrong track
US /ɑn ðə rɔŋ træk/
UK /ɒn ðə rɒŋ træk/
- other
- Following a mistaken idea or course of action.
B1Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Moreperformance
US / pɚˈfɔrməns/
UK /pə'fɔ:məns/
- Noun
- Act of doing something
- Activity done to entertain an audience
A2TOEICMorepraise
US /preɪz/
UK /preɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To express approval of something or someone
- To express thanks, respect, and love
- Uncountable Noun
- Expression of approval of something/someone
- Expression of thanks, respect, and love
B1Morepressure
US /ˈprɛʃɚ/
UK /'preʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- Force, weight when pressing against a thing
- Transitive Verb
- To apply force to something
- To persuade or force someone to do something
A2TOEICMorepull the plug
US /pʊl ðə plʌg/
UK /pʊl ðə plʌg/
- other
- To stop or end an activity or project.
B2Morerespect
US /rɪˈspɛkt/
UK /rɪ'spekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To follow the established rules
- To think very highly of another person
- Noun
- Behavior that follows the established rules
- Regard or admiration for someone or something
A2TOEICMoreskill
US /skɪl/
UK /skɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ability to do something well
A2TOEICMorestart out
US /stɑrt aʊt/
UK /stɑ:t aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin your life or career in a particular way.
- To begin a journey.
A1Moretrack with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To follow or keep up with something, such as a conversation or a line of reasoning.
- To be in alignment or agreement with something.
A1Moreup there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1Morewind down
US /wɪnd daʊn/
UK /wind daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become quiet or calm, after activity
A1More
Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- keeping up: To understand what someone is saying
- wind down: To become quiet or calm, after activity
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- track with: To follow or keep up with something, such as a conversation or a line of reasoning.
- on the wrong track: Following a mistaken idea or course of action.
- go past: To move beyond a particular place or point.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- fall apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
- pull the plug: To stop or end an activity or project.
- start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
- like magic: In a way that is surprisingly easy or sudden.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- mental: Concerning the mind
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- athlete: Person trained to compete in sports
- keep: Large, strong tower in the middle of a castle
- respect: To follow the established rules
- performance: Act of doing something
- instruction: A command for someone formally to do something
- skill: Ability to do something well
- kid: Child or young person
- parent: Person's, animal's mother or father
- praise: To express approval of something or someone
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- child: A very young person, between about 2 and 15
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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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Top 9 "Must Haves" For Kids In Sports To Be Successful
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Chi Shin Chen posted on 2015/07/15Want your young athlete to shine? This video spills the beans on the top 9 "must-haves" for kids in sports, covering everything from mental toughness to team harmony! You'll pick up practical tips on positive encouragement and skill development that you can use right away.
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