as a result of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Because of something; owing to.
A1Morecarve
US /kɑ:rv/
UK /kɑ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
- To make a cut in, e.g. to write your name on tree
B1Morecelebrate
US /ˈsɛləˌbret/
UK /'selɪbreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- To lead or participate in a religious ceremony
A2Morecross over
US /krɔs ˈovɚ/
UK /krɔs ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go from one side of something to the other.
- To become popular with a different type of audience.
A2Moredress up
US /drɛs ʌp/
UK /dres ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
- To wear formal or fancy clothes.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To wear formal or fancy clothes.
- To make something more attractive or elaborate.
A1Morefestival
US / ˈfɛstəvəl/
UK /ˈfestɪvl/
- Noun
- Cultural event with a program of events
A2Moreharvest time
US
UK
- Noun
- The season when crops are gathered from the fields.
- A period when the results of one's efforts are realized.
A1Morein exchange for
US /ɪn ɪksˈtʃendʒ fɔr/
UK /in iksˈtʃeindʒ fɔ:/
- Phrase
- Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
B1Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein the first place
US
UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreon the streets
US /ɑn ðə strits/
UK /ɒn ðə stri:ts/
- other
- Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
B2Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
poison
US /ˈpɔɪzən/
UK /ˈpɔɪzn/
- Transitive Verb
- To affect something in a very negative way
- To hurt or kill with a dangerous substance
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Substance that can kill when eaten/drunk
- Something that has a harmful or destructive influence.
A2Moreput away
US /pʊt əˈwe/
UK /put əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To put things in a closet, etc.; tidy up
- To eat quickly
A1Moresoul
US /sol/
UK /səʊl/
- Noun
- Central or basic part of something
- Strong, deep emotion in speech or performance
A2Morestart in
US /stɑrt ɪn/
UK /stɑ:t in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin a job or activity.
A1Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moretradition
US /trəˈdɪʃən/
UK /trəˈdɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An event, custom or way common to a people or race
- Way of thinking or behaving used for a long time
B1TOEICMoretrick
US /trɪk/
UK /trɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- To playfully tease or fool to make someone laugh
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of trying to fool someone
- Quick or skillful way of doing something
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
A1More
Vocabulary
- such as: For example; like
- dress up: To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- harvest time: The season when crops are gathered from the fields.
- start in: To begin a job or activity.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- cross over: To go from one side of something to the other.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- put away: To put things in a closet, etc.; tidy up
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
- trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- soul: Central or basic part of something
- century: Period of 100 years
- celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- carve: To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
- tradition: An event, custom or way common to a people or race
- britain: The island of Great Britain, or the United Kingdom.
- French: Person's name
- poison: To affect something in a very negative way
- jack: To increase the amount or intensity of something
- western: Movies often about cowboys in the American West
- festival: Cultural event with a program of events
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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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joanna posted on 2015/08/12Ever wondered about the spooky origins of Halloween? This video dives into the fascinating history, from ancient Celtic traditions and Samhain to the evolution of trick-or-treating and the iconic Jack o'lantern! You'll gain cultural insights and practice simple sentence structures while learning all about this fun holiday.
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