baby
US /ˈbeɪbi/
UK /ˈbeɪbi/
- Countable Noun
- A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- Transitive Verb
- To treat someone as if they were newly born
A2Morebeat
US /bit/
UK /bi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- Transitive Verb
- To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
- To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
A2Morecompromise
US /ˈkɑmprəˌmaɪz/
UK /'kɒmprəmaɪz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To weaken your position or views
- To lessen your demands so as to reach agreement
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When you lessen your demands to get agreement
B1Morefrom the start
US /frʌm ði stɑrt/
UK /frɔm ðə stɑ:t/
- Phrase
- From the very beginning; from the outset.
A1Moreindecisive
US /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/
UK /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/
- Adjective
- Characterized by lack of decision and firmness
- Not providing a clear or definite result.
B1Moremake up
US /mek ʌp/
UK /meik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To invent or create a story
- To add up to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To invent a story, excuse, etc.
- To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
A1Moreout of time
US /aʊt ʌv taɪm/
UK /aut ɔv taim/
- Adjective
- Having no more time available to do something.
A1Morestraight
US /stret/
UK /streɪt/
- Adjective
- Not having curves, bends, or angles
- Not gay; heterosexual
- Adverb
- in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
- In a straight line; directly.
A2TOEICMoreto the left
US
UK
- Phrase
- In or toward the left direction.
- Situated on the left side of.
wanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2More
Vocabulary
- make up: To invent or create a story
- out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- night: Time when sun does not shine
- end: The point where a process or activity stops
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- love: Person's name
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- point: An item to be discussed
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- indecisive: Characterized by lack of decision and firmness
- compromise: To weaken your position or views
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
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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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What Do You Mean? - Justin Bieber Ft. TOMMU TOMMU (Lyric Video Parody)
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The Daily English Show posted on 2015/10/04Ever feel like someone's sending mixed signals? This hilarious parody of Justin Bieber's 'What Do You Mean?' uses simple, everyday phrases perfect for practicing daily conversation and understanding those tricky relationship dialogues. You'll pick up practical language for real-life situations while enjoying a super catchy tune!
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