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.
B1Moreblow
US /blo/
UK /bləʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something using air
- To make air come quickly out of your mouth
- Noun
- Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
- Act of making air come out of your mouth
A2Moredoom
US /dum/
UK /du:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Certain of the failure or destruction of
- Very bad, unhappy future event or situation
- Transitive Verb
- To make failure, defeat or death certain for
B2Moreflip
US /flɪp/
UK /flɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- To move into a different position quickly
- Noun
- Act of turning your body in the air; somersault
- Movement of something from one position to another
B2Morefoam
US /foʊm/
UK /fəʊm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mix of a liquid and air to form a mass of bubbles
- A lightweight material made of a mass of small bubbles, used for insulation or padding.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To mix air and liquid to form a mass of bubbles
- To show anger or excitement in an uncontrolled way.
B1Morehunt
US /hʌnt/
UK /hʌnt/
- Transitive Verb
- To search for wild animals to kill (for food)
- To look for very carefully; search for
- Noun
- A search for animals to kill for food
A2Moreillusion
US /ɪˈluʒən/
UK /ɪ'lu:ʒn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Idea, image or impression that is not correct
- Something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.
B2Morein on
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be involved in a secret or plan.
- To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
A1Morejump around
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To move about restlessly or energetically; to leap or skip about.
- To switch rapidly between different topics or activities.
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morereturn the favor
US
UK
- Phrase
- To do something good for someone who has done something good for you.
A2Moresuper
US /ˈsupɚ/
UK /ˈsu:pə(r)/
- Adjective
- Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
A2Moreswirling
US /swɜ:lɪŋ/
UK /swɜ:lɪŋ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a twisting shape, mark, or pattern
B1More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- return the favor: To do something good for someone who has done something good for you.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- jump around: To move about restlessly or energetically; to leap or skip about.
- flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- blow: To move something using air
- illusion: Idea, image or impression that is not correct
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- picture: General situation or state of being
- read: Person's name
- book: (Police) to officially record someone's crimes
- letter: One of the 26 parts of the English alphabet
- doom: Certain of the failure or destruction of
- super: Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
- game: Activity with rules that people play to have fun
- foam: Mix of a liquid and air to form a mass of bubbles
- hunt: To search for wild animals to kill (for food)
- swirling: To make a twisting shape, mark, or pattern
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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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