after all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Morecareful
US /ˈkerfl/
UK /ˈkeəfl/
- Adjective
- Trying not to make mistakes; working slowly
- Cautious and attentive to potential dangers or problems.
A2Morecrash out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to sleep very quickly because you are very tired.
A1Moreflavor
US /ˈflevɚ/
UK /'fleɪvə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quality giving something a particular character
- Taste of something, especially in food or drink
- Transitive Verb
- To add extra taste to a food
B1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
get here
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To arrive at a specific location.
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moreheritage status
US
UK
- Noun
- Official recognition of a site or building as having significant historical or cultural value, warranting preservation.
- Official recognition of a natural environment as having significant ecological or geological value, warranting conservation.
C2Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- 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.
C1Morejet lagged
US
UK
- Adjective
- Feeling tired and disoriented after a long flight across time zones.
lead to
US /lid tu/
UK /li:d tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To result in some action
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have something as a consequence or result.
A1Morelock up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To imprison someone.
- To secure a building or container by locking it.
look at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremake 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.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Morepass through
US /pæs θru/
UK /pɑ:s θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
- To go through something; to move from one side to the other of something.
A2Morepotato
US /pəˈteɪtoʊ/
UK /pəˈteɪtəʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Vegetable used e.g. to make fries
A2Morepremium
US /ˈprimiəm/
UK /ˈpri:miəm/
- Adjective
- Having a higher than normal quality
- Relating to or denoting a higher quality or more expensive product.
- Noun
- Money paid as a fee for insurance
- An additional sum of money paid above the usual price.
B1TOEICMoreregardless of
US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/
UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/
- Phrase
- Preposition
- Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
A2Morespecifically
US /spəˈsɪfɪkli/
UK /spəˈsɪfɪkli/
- Adverb
- As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- In a definite and clear manner.
A2Morestick with
US /stɪk wɪð/
UK /stik wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- To continue doing or using something; to persevere.
A1Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moresuffer from
US /ˈsʌfɚ frʌm/
UK /ˈsʌfə frɔm/
- Intransitive Verb
- To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
A1Moreswitch on
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To put something electrical on or off
- Phrasal Verb
A2Moretake with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To bring something or someone along when you go somewhere.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To accept or endure something, especially something unpleasant, as a necessary part of an experience.
A1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Morevalentine
US /ˈvælənˌtaɪn/
UK /ˈvæləntaɪn/
- Noun
- The person you date on Valentine's Day
- A card or gift sent to a person one loves or is attracted to on Valentine's Day.
- Adjective
- Relating to Valentine's Day or romantic love.
B2More
Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- such as: For example; like
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- get here: To arrive at a specific location.
- pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
- jet lagged: Feeling tired and disoriented after a long flight across time zones.
- regardless of
- crash out: To go to sleep very quickly because you are very tired.
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- lead to: To result in some action
- take with: To bring something or someone along when you go somewhere.
- lock up: To imprison someone.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- going on: To continue doing something
- heritage status: Official recognition of a site or building as having significant historical or cultural value, warranting preservation.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- premium: Having a higher than normal quality
- food: What people and animals eat to live
- happy: Feeling pleasure or joy; glad
- chicken: A bird raised for its eggs and meat
- potato: Vegetable used e.g. to make fries
- ramen: A Japanese noodle soup dish consisting of wheat noodles served in a broth, often flavored with soy sauce or miso, and topped with various ingredients such as sliced pork, seaweed, and green onions.
- valentine: The person you date on Valentine's Day
- careful: Trying not to make mistakes; working slowly
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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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