at last
US /ĂŚt lĂŚst/
UK /ĂŚt lÉ:st/
- Adverb
- Finally; after a long delay.
B1Moreat night
US /ĂŚt naÉŞt/
UK /ĂŚt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Morebreak in
US /brek ÉŞn/
UK /breik in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
- To interrupt someone's conversation, task
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To interrupt a conversation or activity.
- To wear something new until it becomes comfortable.
A1MoreChristmas
US
UK
- Proper Noun
- Christian holiday celebrated on December 24-26
A2Moreclock in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
A1Morecome back
US /kĘm bĂŚk/
UK /kĘm bĂŚk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecracker
US /ËkrĂŚkÉ/
UK /ËkrĂŚkÉ(r)/
- Noun
- Something excellent or that you really like
- Type of dry biscuit or wafer
B2Moredecorate
US /ËdÉkÉËret/
UK /ËdekÉreÉŞt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make more attractive by adding designs/paint
- To award a medal to someone
A2Moredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moreeat in
US /it ÉŞn/
UK /i:t ÉŞn/
- other
- To have a meal at home instead of going out.
A2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
have to
US /hĂŚv tu/
UK /ËhĂŚv tÉ/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein fact
US /ÉŞn fĂŚkt/
UK /in fĂŚkt/
- 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 red
US /ÉŞn rÉd/
UK /in red/
- Phrase
- Marked or written using the colour red.
- Adjective
- Operating at a financial loss; in debt.
in the house
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
A1Moreknock on
US /nÉk Én/
UK /nÉk Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To strike a door or window to attract attention.
- Intransitive Verb
- (In rugby) to drop the ball forward.
A1Morelive on
US /lÉŞv Én/
UK /lÉŞv Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to exist or be remembered.
- To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
B2Morelook at
US /lĘk ĂŚt/
UK /luk ĂŚt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreon and off
US /Én Énd Éf/
UK /Én ĂŚnd Éf/
- Adverb
- Intermittently; not continuously.
- Adjective
- Characterized by periods of involvement and separation.
A1Moreon the internet
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located or available on the internet.
- Using the internet as a medium or platform.
A1Moreoutside of
US /aĘtËsaÉŞd Ęv/
UK /ËautËsaid Év/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Morereindeer
US /ËreÉŞndÉŞr/
UK /ËreÉŞndÉŞÉ(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Large type of deer, associated with Christmas
C1Moresnow in
US /snoĘ ÉŞn/
UK /snÉu in/
- other
- To be trapped inside due to heavy snowfall blocking exits.
B2Morestable
US /ËstebÉl/
UK /'steÉŞbl/
- Adjective
- In a position where something does not fall over
- Having a chemical state that is not easily changed
- Countable Noun
- Group of racing horses that belong to one owner
A2TOEICMoresymbol of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- A visible sign of something intangible.
B2Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moretradition
US /trÉËdÉŞĘÉn/
UK /trÉËdÉŞĘn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An event, custom or way common to a people or race
- Way of thinking or behaving used for a long time
B1TOEICMoreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /Ëju:st tÉ/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morework on
US /wÉk Én/
UK /wÉ:k Én/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1More
Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- have to: Must do
- in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- knock on: To strike a door or window to attract attention.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- at last: Finally; after a long delay.
- eat in: To have a meal at home instead of going out.
- break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
- snow in: To be trapped inside due to heavy snowfall blocking exits.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- leave: To go away from; depart
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- call: A order or request for action
- stable: In a position where something does not fall over
- tradition: An event, custom or way common to a people or race
- room: All of the people inside a particular room
- living: To be alive
- paper: Academic writing or a talk on a specific topic
- eat: To put food in your mouth
- cracker: Something excellent or that you really like
- decorate: To make more attractive by adding designs/paint
- reindeer: Large type of deer, associated with Christmas
- Christmas: Christian holiday celebrated on December 24-26
- father: A male parent
- tree: Tall green plants in a forest
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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) â she took a brave step forward.
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brave
US/brev/
UK/breÉŞv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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Christmas vocabulary | Christmas traditions | English lesson
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ćĽé§ç posted on 2015/10/17Ever wondered about British Christmas traditions like Christmas crackers and Boxing Day? This fun lesson dives into all the festive vocabulary you need to understand and celebrate like a local! You'll pick up tons of useful words and get a real feel for the cultural depth of a British Christmas.
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