amuse
US /əˈmjuz/
UK /ə'mju:z/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone laugh by entertaining them
B2Morebond
US /bɑnd/
UK /bɒnd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
- Closeness that is shared between people or groups
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To develop a close relationship with
- To become joined or connected, e.g. using glue
A2TOEICMorein the way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
A1Morekinda
US /'kaɪndə/
UK /'kaɪndə/
- Noun
- Short way of saying 'kind of'
- Adverb
- Somewhat; to some extent; rather.
- Sort of; in a way.
B2Moreright for
US
UK
- Adjective
- Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- Correct or most appropriate.
A1Moresilly
US /ˈsɪli/
UK /'sɪlɪ/
- Adjective
- Careless
- Acting funny or playfully
A2Morespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMoreto date
US /tu det/
UK /tu: deit/
- Phrase
- Up to the present time; until now.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To go out on romantic dates with someone.
C2Moretried and true
US
UK
- Adjective
- Proven to be reliable or effective.
A2More
Vocabulary
- tried and true: Proven to be reliable or effective.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- mom: A slang term for mother
- fun: Amusing and enjoyable
- love: Person's name
- cooking: To heat food until it is ready to eat
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- long: Person's name
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- family: Close group of people or organizations
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- sell: To exchange something for money
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- true: Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
- amuse: To make someone laugh by entertaining them
- silly: Careless
- bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
- kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
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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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Sofia The First - Me and My Mom - Song - Official Disney Junior UK HD
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123 posted on 2015/08/22Ever feel like you're missing that special one-on-one time with your mom after new siblings arrive? This super sweet song from Sofia the First captures that exact nostalgic feeling, and it's a fantastic way to practice simple sentence structures in English! You'll love the heartfelt melody while picking up everyday phrases about family and feelings.
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