at night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Morebased 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.
A1Moreclip
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
B1Moreexplorer
US /ɪkˈsplɔrɚ, -ˈsplor-/
UK /ɪkˈsplɔ:rə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who travels to places to discover more them
- A tool or application used for browsing or investigating something.
A2TOEICMoregrumpy
US /ˈɡrʌmpi/
UK /'ɡrʌmpɪ/
- Adjective
- Easily annoyed and complaining
C1Morehanging out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Moremoan
US /moʊn/
UK /məʊn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To complain about something
- To make a low, mournful cry of sorrow or pain
- Noun
- Low, sustained, mournful cry of sorrow or pain
B1Morepussy
US /ˈpʊsi/
UK /ˈpʊsi/
- Countable Noun
- Cat
B2Morerecognize
US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept the truth or reality of something
- To consider something as important or special
A2TOEICMoresmack
US /smæk/
UK /smæk/
- Transitive Verb
- To slap or hit, e.g. with a resounding noise
B2Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1More
Vocabulary
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
- grumpy: Easily annoyed and complaining
- true: Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
- smack: To slap or hit, e.g. with a resounding noise
- voice: Ability to sing well
- blue: Color of the clear sky
- pussy: Cat
- moan: To complain about something
- explorer: Person who travels to places to discover more them
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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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Ice T Re-Voices Care Bears, The Smurfs and Dora the Explorer
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Claire Chi posted on 2015/08/10You won't believe who's voicing your favorite childhood cartoons! Dive into this fun clip where Ice-T reveals his surprising roles as Papa Smurf and more, perfect for practicing simple dialogue and everyday phrases. Get ready for a dose of nostalgia and some laughs!
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