at home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
clip
US /klɪp/
UK /klɪp/
- Countable Noun
- A metal holder used for keeping things together
- Brief part of a television show or movie
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things together using a metal pin
- To cut a small section or piece out from something
B1Moregreet
US /ɡrit/
UK /gri:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To meet with friendly words and actions; welcome
B1Morein red
US /ɪn rɛd/
UK /in red/
- Phrase
- Marked or written using the colour red.
- Adjective
- Operating at a financial loss; in debt.
in the scene
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present at the location where something is happening or has happened.
- Actively participating in a performance or dramatic situation.
A1Morelocal
US /ˈloʊkl/
UK /ˈləʊkl/
- Noun
- Bus or train, that stops at most stations
- People who live in the area being discussed
- Adjective
- Relating to a particular area, city, or town
A2TOEICMorelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
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
A2TOEICMorenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Morepractise
US /ˈpræktɪs/
UK /ˈpræktɪs/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work as a doctor or lawyer
- To do something many times to improve a skill
A2Moreright next to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- Figuratively very close to; on the verge of.
A1Morework out
US /wɚk aʊt/
UK /wə:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To find a way to do something, by thinking
A1More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- next to: Being located along side another
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- work out
- in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
- in the scene: Present at the location where something is happening or has happened.
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
- mark: Person's name
- morning: Early part of the day before 12 p.m
- heavy: Greater in amount, degree, or severity than usual
- local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
- greet: To meet with friendly words and actions; welcome
- red: Being the color of blood
- blue: Color of the clear sky
- practise: To work as a doctor or lawyer
- hat: Item of clothing worn on your head
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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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Jianfeng Ike posted on 2015/07/31Ever felt a little awkward meeting new people? This episode of Living English is your perfect guide to making a great first impression with essential English greetings and introductions! You'll pick up practical phrases and basic grammar that are super useful for everyday conversations.
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