adorable
US /əˈdɔrəbəl,əˈdor-/
UK /əˈdɔ:rəbl/
- Adjective
- Lovable or appealing, e.g. like a cute child
B2Moreair out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To ventilate a room or space by opening windows or doors.
A2Moreas for
US /æz fɔr/
UK /æz fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Concerning; regarding.
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
A1Moreas soon as
US /æz sun æz/
UK /æz su:n æz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
A1Moreballoon
US /bəˈlun/
UK /bəˈlu:n/
- Countable Noun
- Thin bag of rubber filled with air, used as a toy
- Large air-filled bag to carry people into the air
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To grow larger quickly; spring up suddenly
- To travel in a large balloon
B1Morebead
US /bid/
UK /bi:d/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small round thing made from stone, glass, liquid
B2Morebutterfly
US /ˈbʌtɚˌflaɪ/
UK /'bʌtəflaɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Insect with large and colorful wings
- A swimming stroke performed face down with both arms moving symmetrically and a dolphin kick.
- Transitive Verb
- To cut (something, especially meat or fish) open and spread it out so that it resembles a butterfly.
B1Morebutton
US /ˈbʌtn/
UK /'bʌtn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- Switch activated by pressing
- Transitive Verb
- To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat
- To suppress or restrain (feelings, etc.).
A2TOEICMorecandle
US /ˈkændl/
UK /ˈkændl/
- Countable Noun
- Stick of wax with a string you light to make light
A2Morecaption
US /ˈkæpʃən/
UK /ˈkæpʃn/
- Noun
- Explanation written next to a picture in a book
- Transitive Verb
- To add an explanation next to a picture in a book
B2Morecardboard
US /ˈkɑ:rdbɔ:rd/
UK /ˈkɑ:dbɔ:d/
- Uncountable Noun
- Lightweight paper board
B1Morecare for
US /kɛr fɔr/
UK /kɛə fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To want or desire a thing
- To look after someone who is ill, old, or very young.
A1Morecut away
US /kʌt əˈwe/
UK /kʌt əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To do something different, as to change direction
A1Morecut out
US /kʌt aʊt/
UK /kʌt aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- To cut something from, e.g. a picture from a book
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To stop doing or using something.
- To be naturally suited or fitted for something.
A1Morecute
US /kjut/
UK /kju:t/
- Adjective
- Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
B2Moredecide
US /dɪˈsaɪd/
UK /dɪ'saɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- To make a legal judgment in court
A2TOEICMoredecorate
US /ˈdɛkəˌret/
UK /ˈdekəreɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make more attractive by adding designs/paint
- To award a medal to someone
A2Moredepending on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- Influenced or determined by.
- Preposition
- Subject to; contingent on
- Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
A2Moredimension
US /dɪˈmɛnʃən, daɪ-/
UK /daɪˈmenʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Number of planes (X, Y, Z axes) an object has
- Measurement in space, e.g. length or diameter
B1Moredraw on
US /drɔ ɑn/
UK /drɔ: ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To come to its end
- To make use of (someone's help, your savings, etc.)
A1Morefinish off
US /ˈfɪnɪʃ ɔf/
UK /ˈfiniʃ ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To complete the last part of something.
- To decisively defeat someone.
A2Morefold
US /fold/
UK /fəʊld/
- Transitive Verb
- To bend one part of something against another
- (Of business) to fail or close down
- Countable Noun
- Pen where sheep are kept
- Group of people who have a common belief
B1TOEICMorefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Moreframe
US /frem/
UK /freɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
- To put say or write something in a careful way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Structure that holds a picture or photo
- A person's body shape determined by their skeleton
A2TOEICMoreglue
US /ɡlu/
UK /ɡlu:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sticky substance used for joining things together
- Transitive Verb
- To join or affix things with glue or paste
B1Moregreet
US /ɡrit/
UK /gri:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To meet with friendly words and actions; welcome
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein a minute
US
UK
- Phrase
- Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- Within the duration of one minute.
A1Morein half
US /ɪn hæf/
UK /in hɑ:f/
- Adverb
- Divided into two equal parts.
- Partially; to some extent.
A1Morein the dark
US /ɪn ði dɑrk/
UK /in ðə dɑ:k/
- Adjective
- Uninformed about something; unaware.
- Phrase
- In a state of secrecy or ignorance.
- In a place with little or no light.
A1Morein the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morekick off
US /kɪk ɔf/
UK /kik ɔf/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To start a football match.
- To start a campaign or event.
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or start something.
- To remove (shoes) by kicking.
A1Morelastly
US /ˈlæstli/
UK /ˈlɑ:stli/
- Adverb
- In conclusion; at the final part of something
A2Morelight up
US /laɪt ʌp/
UK /lait ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- To ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe for smoking.
A1Morelollipop
US /ˈlɑliˌpɑp/
UK /ˈlɔli:ˌpɔp/
- Countable Noun
- Candy on a stick
- A sign on a pole used by school crossing guards to stop traffic.
B2Moremake for
US /mek fɔr/
UK /meik fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
- To result in; cause
A1Morenapkin
US /ˈnæpkɪn/
UK /ˈnæpkɪn/
- Countable Noun
- Cloth used to protect clothing when eating
B2Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreoccasion
US /əˈkeʒən/
UK /ə'keɪʒn/
- Noun
- Significant or important event or function
- Time when something happens or takes place
- Transitive Verb
- To make or cause something to happen; to lead to
A2TOEICMoreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreor simply
US
UK
- Phrase
- Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
A1Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Moreoutline
US /ˈaʊtˌlaɪn/
UK /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Line around the outer edge of something
- A summary of the important points of a plan, etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To draw around the outer edges of something
- To summarize the important points of a plan, etc.
A2Moreoutside the box
US
UK
- Phrase
- Thinking in a new and creative way.
- Adjective
- Innovative or unconventional.
A1Morepair
US /per/
UK /peə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Two of the same thing, e.g. socks
- Two people viewed together for some reason; couple
- Transitive Verb
- To put two things or people together
A2TOEICMorepink
US /pɪŋk/
UK /pɪŋk/
- Adjective
- Color made by mixing red and white
A2Morepipe
US /paɪp/
UK /paɪp/
- Intransitive Verb
- To speak in a high-pitched voice, like a child
- Transitive Verb
- To play music using a pipe-like instrument
- To send liquid or gas through a long tube
A2TOEICMorerectangle
US /ˈrɛkˌtæŋɡəl/
UK /ˈrektæŋgl/
- Noun
- Four-sided geometrical shape with all right angles
B1TOEICMorereflect on
US /rɪˈflɛkt ɑn/
UK /riˈflekt ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think deeply or carefully about something.
B2Morescissor
US /ˈsɪzɚ/
UK /'sɪzə/
- Transitive Verb
- To cut with or as if with scissors
B1Moreshell
US /ʃɛl/
UK /ʃel/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hard outer cover of an egg, fruit, nut, or seed
- Hard metal container containing a bullet
- Transitive Verb
- To remove the outer covering of peas, nuts etc.
- To fire shells (weapons) at
B1Moreside with
US /saɪd wɪð/
UK /said wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
A2Moresketch
US /skɛtʃ/
UK /sketʃ/
- Noun
- Brief account of something without many details
- A drawing made quickly that lacks detail
- Transitive Verb
- To make a rough plan or idea of something
- To draw images roughly with a pencil
B1Moresnowflake
US /ˈsnoʊfleɪk/
UK /ˈsnəʊfleɪk/
- Countable Noun
- A single crystal of snow
C2Morestand for
US /stænd fɔr/
UK /stænd fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
- To represent or symbolize
A1Morestart off
US /stɑrt ɔf/
UK /stɑ:t ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or commence something.
- To begin a journey.
B2Morestencil
US /ˈstɛnsəl/
UK /'stensl/
- Noun
- Panel with cut out shapes for making copies
- Transitive Verb
- To copy a shape using a cut-out template
C1Morestick
US /stɪk/
UK /stɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- To join together using glue or paste
- Countable Noun
- Long thin piece of wood from a tree
A2Morestick on
US /stɪk ɑn/
UK /stik ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To attach something to a surface using glue or adhesive.
- To continue doing something despite difficulties.
B1Morestone
US /stoʊn/
UK /stəʊn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hard, solid piece of rock
- Transitive Verb
- To kill as a punishment, by throwing stones at
A2Morestrap
US /stræp/
UK /stræp/
- Noun
- Strip of leather cloth etc. used to attach/support
B1TOEICMoretake a piece
US
UK
- Phrase
- To remove a portion of something.
- Idiom
- To gain an advantage or share of something, especially in business.
A1Moretape
US /tep/
UK /teɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To record some sounds using an electric device
- To stick things together using an adhesive strip
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Narrow strip of magnetic material for recording on
- Thin material used to mark an area or seal things
A2Moretexture
US /ˈtɛkstʃɚ/
UK /ˈtekstʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quality from different elements, as in music
- Look and feel of a substance or material
- Transitive Verb
- To give a particular look or feel to a surface
B1Morethread
US /θrɛd/
UK /θred/
- Noun
- Spiral cut at the end of a bolt
- A long, very thin, material used to sew cloth
- Transitive Verb
- To move yourself through a crowded or narrow space
- To put wire, string, etc. through a hole or needle
B1TOEICMoreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moretriangle
US /ˈtraɪˌæŋɡəl/
UK /ˈtraɪæŋgl/
- Noun
- Three people connected with each in a relationship
- A three-sided piece of metal used in orchestras
B1TOEICMoretwo halves
US
UK
- Phrase
- Two equal parts of something.
A1Morewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1Morewhale
US /hwel, wel/
UK /weɪl/
- Transitive Verb
- To strike forcefully, e.g. as a punishment
- To hunt and catch whales
- Countable Noun
- a very large sea mammal that breathes air through a hole at the top of its head and looks like a giant fish
B1Morewrite down
US /raɪt daʊn/
UK /rait daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To record in writing
A1More
Vocabulary
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- have to: Must do
- stick on: To attach something to a surface using glue or adhesive.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- finish off: To complete the last part of something.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
- care for: To want or desire a thing
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- kick off: To start a football match.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- draw on: To come to its end
- air out: To ventilate a room or space by opening windows or doors.
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
- side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
- stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
- next to: Being located along side another
- take a piece: To remove a portion of something.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- cut away: To do something different, as to change direction
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
- in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- write down: To record in writing
- two halves: Two equal parts of something.
- outside the box: Thinking in a new and creative way.
- reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
- card: One of 54 pieces of paper used in a game of cards
- paper: Academic writing or a talk on a specific topic
- birthday: Date each year on which you were born
- black: To fill in something to make it a very dark color
- pair: Two of the same thing, e.g. socks
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- white: Person's name
- green: Color of young leaves
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- eye: The part of the body that you see with
- friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
- color: To change or affect someone's opinion
- yellow: Color of lemons or the sun
- love: Person's name
- glue: Sticky substance used for joining things together
- cut: Act/instance of reducing the size or amount of
- piece: A counter in a board game
- balloon: Thin bag of rubber filled with air, used as a toy
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- cloud: To confuse the mind/judgment of a person
- idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- add: To include as well
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- pink: Color made by mixing red and white
- usual: Being the way things occur most of the time
- lovely: Attractive or beautiful
- top: To be higher or larger than a specific value
- candle: Stick of wax with a string you light to make light
- fold: To bend one part of something against another
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- whale: To strike forcefully, e.g. as a punishment
- butterfly: Insect with large and colorful wings
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- decorate: To make more attractive by adding designs/paint
- greet: To meet with friendly words and actions; welcome
- pipe: To speak in a high-pitched voice, like a child
- occasion: Significant or important event or function
- frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
- stone: Hard, solid piece of rock
- smile: To put up the corners of mouth to show happiness
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- cardboard: Lightweight paper board
- rectangle: Four-sided geometrical shape with all right angles
- cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
- shell: Hard outer cover of an egg, fruit, nut, or seed
- triangle: Three people connected with each in a relationship
- outline: Line around the outer edge of something
- lastly: In conclusion; at the final part of something
- dimension: Number of planes (X, Y, Z axes) an object has
- texture: Quality from different elements, as in music
- sketch: Brief account of something without many details
- thread: Spiral cut at the end of a bolt
- strap: Strip of leather cloth etc. used to attach/support
- tape: To record some sounds using an electric device
- minion: Servile dependent; obsequious follower
- adorable: Lovable or appealing, e.g. like a cute child
- bead: Small round thing made from stone, glass, liquid
- stencil: Panel with cut out shapes for making copies
- snowflake: A single crystal of snow
- napkin: Cloth used to protect clothing when eating
- lollipop: Candy on a stick
- caption: Explanation written next to a picture in a book
- scissor: To cut with or as if with scissors
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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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DIY Gifts! 10 Easy DIY Card Ideas (DIY Cards with Christmas Gifts, Birthday & Valentine's Day)
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Wenny posted on 2015/09/18Want to make your own special cards for birthdays, Valentine's Day, or any occasion? This video is packed with 10 super easy DIY card ideas, perfect for using upcycled materials and learning fun crafting vocabulary! You'll pick up practical phrases and simple sentence structures while creating amazing handmade gifts.
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