around the corner
US /əˈraʊnd ði ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /əˈraund ðə ˈkɔ:nə/
- Phrase
- Very near; close by.
- About to happen; approaching soon.
A1Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreby no means
US
UK
- Phrase
- Certainly not; in no way.
A1Morecome up with
US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/
UK /kʌm ʌp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think of an idea or solution; produce
A1Morecuddle up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To curl up or snuggle close to someone or something for warmth, comfort, or affection.
A1Moredown the road
US
UK
- Phrase
- At a future time; in the future.
- Along the street; a short distance away.
A1Moreepisode
US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/
UK /'epɪsəʊd/
- Noun
- One separate event in a series of events
- Show which is part of a larger story
B1TOEICMorefigure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Morego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Morego find
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To search for and locate someone or something.
- An instruction to locate something.
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Moregrade
US /ɡred/
UK /ɡreɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To give a road the required angle of slope
- To determine the level or quality of something
- Noun
- Level or quality of something e.g. a diamond
- Mark that shows the quality of a student's work
B1TOEICMoregrow up
US /ɡro ʌp/
UK /ɡrəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop from a child into an adult
A1Morehang out
US /hæŋ aʊt/
UK /hæŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morehave on
US /hæv ɑn/
UK /hæv ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be wearing something.
- To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehold on
US /hold ɑn/
UK /həuld ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- To wait for a short time.
A1Morein 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.
C1Morein general
US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/
UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; on the whole.
- Not specific or detailed; broadly.
- Adjective
- Not detailed or specific; overall.
C2Morein person
US /ɪn ˈpɜːrsn/
UK /in ˈpɜːsn/
- Adverb
- Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- Face-to-face; not through electronic communication.
A1Morein second grade
US
UK
- Phrase
- Being in the second year of elementary school.
just kind of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
A2Morekitten
US /ˈkɪtn/
UK /ˈkɪtn/
- Countable Noun
- Young cat
B1Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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
A1Moreminiature
US /ˈmɪniəˌtʃʊr, -tʃɚ, ˈmɪnə-/
UK /ˈmɪnətʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small model of something larger
- Very small painting, picture or portrait
- Adjective
- Made to be much smaller than normal
B2Moremove on
US /muv ɑn/
UK /mu:v ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to change or go to a different place
- To start talking about something different.
A1Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreof yours
US /ʌv jʊɚz/
UK /əv jɔ:z/
- other
- Belonging to you; your possession or property.
A1Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreon the beach
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
A1Morepull over
US /pʊl ˈovɚ/
UK /pul ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To bring a vehicle to a stop by side of the road
A1Moreread off
US /rid ɔf/
UK /ri:d ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To recite or announce something from a list.
- To extract or interpret data from a storage medium.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To recite something from memory.
A1Moreread out
US /rid aʊt/
UK /ri:d aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To display a particular value or measurement.
- To retrieve and display data from a storage device.
A1Moreright up there
US
UK
- Phrase
- Among the best or most successful.
- In a high or elevated position.
A1Morespin the wheel
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To rotate a wheel in a game of chance to determine a random outcome.
A2Moreswallow
US /ˈswɑː.loʊ/
UK /'swɒləʊ/
- Transitive Verb
- To believe (something that is not true)
- To make food go from your mouth to your stomach
- Countable Noun
- Small northern bird with downward-pointing wings
A2Moreup there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morevote in
US /voʊt ɪn/
UK /vəut ɪn/
- other
- To elect someone into a position by voting.
B1Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2Morewatch out
US /wɑtʃ aʊt/
UK /wɔtʃ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be careful; to be alert to danger
A1Morewheel
US /wi:l/
UK /wi:l/
- Noun
- Round thing that rolls, used for moving things
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something which has wheels or is on wheels
- To turn or cause to turn something in a circle
A2More
Vocabulary
- at least: As a minimum
- have to: Must do
- got to: To arrive at some place
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- in second grade: Being in the second year of elementary school.
- read out: To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
- by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
- read off: To recite or announce something from a list.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- have on: To be wearing something.
- cuddle up: To curl up or snuggle close to someone or something for warmth, comfort, or affection.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- pull over: To bring a vehicle to a stop by side of the road
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- around the corner: Very near; close by.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- right up there: Among the best or most successful.
- vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
- go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
- spin the wheel: To rotate a wheel in a game of chance to determine a random outcome.
- of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
- watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- going on: To continue doing something
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- go: To attend or be at a place
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- date: To have become old-fashioned
- wheel: Round thing that rolls, used for moving things
- swallow: To believe (something that is not true)
- list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
- grade: To give a road the required angle of slope
- inch: 1/12th of a foot (2.54 centimeters)
- animal: A living creature that is not a plant or person
- kitten: Young cat
- hair: Long thin strands growing on your head or body
- miniature: Small model of something larger
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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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Hu Kenny posted on 2015/10/30Ever wondered what the best animal ever is? Join the hilarious hosts of Good Mythical Morning as they debate this epic question, featuring giraffes and miniature horses! You'll pick up some fun facts and practice simple sentence structures through their lively banter.
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