allow me
US
UK
- Phrase
- A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- A formal way to ask for permission or to introduce oneself.
at night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Moreat random
US /æt ˈrændəm/
UK /æt ˈrændəm/
- Phrase
B1Morecamp
US /kæmp/
UK /kæmp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A (military) base
- Exaggerated behavior meant to be funny
- Intransitive Verb
- To live temporarily, e.g. in a tent or a vehicle
A2Morecome up with
US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/
UK /kʌm ʌp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think of an idea or solution; produce
A1Morecut in
US /kʌt ɪn/
UK /kʌt in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To interrupt someone's conversation
- To enter a queue at the wrong place
A1Moredrawing in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To attract or entice someone or something.
- To involve someone in a situation, often unwillingly.
A1Moreever since
US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/
UK /ˈevə sins/
- Adverb
- Continuously from a past time until now.
- Conjunction
- From the time that; because.
B2Moreexperience in
US
UK
- Phrase
- Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
B1Morefor some reason
US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/
UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/
- Phrase
- For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
A1Morefound out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- To become known; be revealed.
B2Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Moregrade
US /ɡred/
UK /ɡreɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To give a road the required angle of slope
- To determine the level or quality of something
- Noun
- Level or quality of something e.g. a diamond
- Mark that shows the quality of a student's work
B1TOEICMorehalfway through
US
UK
- Adverb
- At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
- Phrase
- Having completed approximately half of something.
A2Moreimagination
US /ɪˌmædʒəˈneʃən/
UK /ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to creates new ideas and mental images
- Something that you imagine; an idea that you have in your mind.
A2TOEICMorein love with
US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//
UK
- Adjective
- Feeling romantic love for someone.
- Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
A1Morein the drink
US /ɪn ðə ˈdrɪŋk/
UK /in ðə ˈdrɪŋk/
- other
- To fall into water, especially unexpectedly.
B2Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein times
US
UK
- Phrase
- During periods or moments of.
- During a particular era or period in history.
A1Morein trouble
US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /in ˈtrʌbl/
- Adjective
- Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- other
- In serious trouble or difficulty.
A1Moreintellectual property
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.
B2Morekeep at
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To continuously try to do something
A1Morekid
US /kɪd/
UK /kɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Child or young person
- Young goat
- Adjective
- Made from young goat skin
A2Morekill me
US
UK
- Interjection
- An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
- Phrase
- A direct request to end one's life, often due to unbearable suffering.
A2Morelaughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Morelunch lady
US
UK
- Noun
- A woman who prepares and serves food in a school cafeteria.
A1Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreoff the ground
US /ɔf ði ɡraʊnd/
UK /ɔf ðə ɡraund/
- Phrase
- Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
- Airborne; having left the ground.
A1Moreon paper
US /ɑn ˈpeɪpər/
UK /ɔn ˈpeipə/
- Phrase
- In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
- Recorded in writing; documented.
A1Moreonce a month
US
UK
- Phrase
- Happening or appearing one time in each month.
A1Moreout of nowhere
US
UK
- Phrase
- Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
owl
US /aʊl/
UK /aʊl/
- Noun
- Bird with large eyes that hunts at night
B1Moreper year
US
UK
- Phrase
- For each year; annually.
A2Morescreen in
US /skrin ɪn/
UK /skri:n ɪn/
- other
- To enclose a space with a screen or mesh.
B2Moreset up
US /sɛt ʌp/
UK /set ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make arrangements for something; establish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrange or prepare something for use.
- To start a business, organization, etc.
A1Moretake out
US /tek aʊt/
UK /teik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To apply for and get a license
- To take someone on a date
- Uncountable Noun
- Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
A1Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moreused 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
A1Morevideo
US /ˈvɪdiˌo/
UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Recording capturing action with sound
- A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
- Transitive Verb
- To make a moving film of, with sound
- To make a video call.
A2Morewith a twist
US
UK
- Phrase
- In an unexpected or unusual way; with an added element that changes the expected outcome or nature of something.
- Served or prepared with a piece of citrus fruit rind that has been twisted to release its oils.
B2Morework on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1More
Vocabulary
- lunch lady: A woman who prepares and serves food in a school cafeteria.
- next to: Being located along side another
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- set up
- at random
- out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
- in the drink: To fall into water, especially unexpectedly.
- with a twist: In an unexpected or unusual way; with an added element that changes the expected outcome or nature of something.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- intellectual property: Creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- once a month: Happening or appearing one time in each month.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
- drawing in: To attract or entice someone or something.
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- halfway through: At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
- keep at: To continuously try to do something
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- cut in: To interrupt someone's conversation
- per year: For each year; annually.
- in times: During periods or moments of.
- screen in: To enclose a space with a screen or mesh.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- love: Person's name
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- imagination: Ability to creates new ideas and mental images
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- kid: Child or young person
- school: Large group of fish that swim together
- grade: To give a road the required angle of slope
- book: (Police) to officially record someone's crimes
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- paper: Academic writing or a talk on a specific topic
- camp: A (military) base
- art: Creative skill using the imagination e.g. painting
- owl: Bird with large eyes that hunts at night
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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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【TED】Jarrett J. Krosoczka: How a boy became an artist (Jarrett J. Krosoczka: How a boy became an artist)
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廖科強 posted on 2015/08/14Ever wondered how a childhood passion can shape a whole life? Jarrett J. Krosoczka shares his incredible journey from a boy with a big imagination to a celebrated children's book author and illustrator. You'll be inspired by his story of resilience and pick up some fantastic vocabulary along the way!
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