all the rage
US
UK
- Phrase
- Being the current popular thing
B1Moreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreback then
US
UK
- Phrase
- At that time in the past.
A1Morebowl
US /bol/
UK /bəʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
- Round container used for holding rice, soup etc.
- Intransitive Verb
- To roll a ball in the sport of bowling
A2Morebutt
US /bʌt/
UK /bʌt/
- Noun
- (Informal) fleshy part of your body you sit on
- The thick end of something, especially a cigarette.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To share a boundary by being next to
- To strike, push, or shove (someone or something) with the head.
B2Morechill
US /tʃɪl/
UK /tʃɪl/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being a little cold
- Feeling of fear or being frightened
- Transitive Verb
- To make something cold, e.g. a drink
B1Moreclear up
US /klɪr ʌp/
UK /kliə ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To tidy things away, e.g. dirty dishes after meal
- To explain something in an understandable way
A1Morecure
US /kjʊr/
UK /kjʊə(r)/
- Noun
- Something that solves a problem or makes it better
- Medical treatment making a sick person healthy
- Transitive Verb
- To fix or improve a problem
- To make someone healthy or make a disease go away
B1Moredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Morefor days
US /fɔr dez/
UK /fɔ: deɪz/
- Phrase
- For a long period of time; lasting several days.
get out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Moreillness
US /ˈɪlnɪs/
UK /ˈɪlnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Unhealthy condition of the mind or body
- A particular instance or type of disease.
A2Morein jail
US /ɪn dʒel/
UK /in dʒeil/
- Phrase
- Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
B1Morein no time
US /ɪn noʊ taɪm/
UK /in nəʊ taim/
- Phrase
- Very quickly or soon
A1Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morejumper cables
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- A pair of insulated electrical cables with clips at each end for connecting the discharged battery of a vehicle to the battery of another vehicle.
B1Moreknow better
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be wise enough not to do something.
- To be expected to have the sense to not do something.
A1Morelong for
US /lɔŋ fɔr/
UK /lɔŋ fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
A1Moremedical
US /ˈmɛdɪkəl/
UK /ˈmedɪkl/
- Adjective
- Of or relating to physical health or medicine
- Noun
- A health check or test
A2Moremellow out
US /ˈmɛlo aʊt/
UK /ˈmeləu aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To relax and become less stressed or agitated.
A1Morementally
US /ˈmɛntl:ɪ/
UK /ˈmentəli/
- Adverb
- With or in the mind and thoughts
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the rise
US /ɑn ði raɪz/
UK /ɔn ðə raiz/
- Adjective
- Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
- Becoming more successful in a career or field.
- Phrase
- Increasing in popularity.
A1Moreor simply
US
UK
- Phrase
- Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
A1Morepatient
US /ˈpeʃənt/
UK /'peɪʃnt/
- Adjective
- Not getting annoyed when things take a long time
- Bearing or enduring pain or trials without complaint; exhibiting forbearance.
- Countable Noun
- Person who receives medical treatment or care
A2Morepick through
US /pɪk θru/
UK /pɪk θru:/
- other
- Search carefully among a group or collection.
B2Morerise to the occasion
US
UK
- Idiom
- To successfully deal with a difficult situation or challenge.
- To succeed in dealing with a difficult situation; to perform better than expected when something difficult happens.
- Intransitive Verb
- To successfully deal with a difficult situation.
B1Morescience
US /ˈsaɪəns/
UK /'saɪəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Study of the physical world, based on facts
A2TOEICMoresmoke up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To smoke marijuana or other drugs.
A1Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moretherapy
US /ˈθɛrəpi/
UK /'θerəpɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Treatment to help cure an illness
- Psychological counseling to help resolve personal or emotional problems.
B2Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moreto a man
US /tə ə ˈmæn/
UK /tə ə ˈmæn/
- other
- Every single person involved without exception.
B2Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moretop it off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To complete something in a particularly good or impressive way.
A2Moretreatment
US /ˈtritmənt/
UK /ˈtri:tmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Medicine or method to make someone healthier
- Way someone acts toward another
A2TOEICMoreturned out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
- Transitive Verb
- To extinguish or switch off lights.
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
A1Morewarm up
US /wɔːrm ʌp/
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
A1More
Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- back then: At that time in the past.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
- or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- all the rage: Being the current popular thing
- due to: Because of; owing to
- long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
- pick through: Search carefully among a group or collection.
- on the rise: Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
- rise to the occasion: To successfully deal with a difficult situation or challenge.
- to a man: Every single person involved without exception.
- jumper cables: A pair of insulated electrical cables with clips at each end for connecting the discharged battery of a vehicle to the battery of another vehicle.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
- clear up: To tidy things away, e.g. dirty dishes after meal
- in no time: Very quickly or soon
- such as: For example; like
- mellow out: To relax and become less stressed or agitated.
- top it off: To complete something in a particularly good or impressive way.
- smoke up: To smoke marijuana or other drugs.
- warm up: To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- chill: State of being a little cold
- butt: (Informal) fleshy part of your body you sit on
- therapy: Treatment to help cure an illness
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- believe: To think or accept that something is true
- patient: Not getting annoyed when things take a long time
- cure: Something that solves a problem or makes it better
- mentally: With or in the mind and thoughts
- illness: Unhealthy condition of the mind or body
- treatment: Medicine or method to make someone healthier
- ball: Large dance where people dress formally
- bowl: Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
- medical: Of or relating to physical health or medicine
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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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David Chen posted on 2015/11/15Get ready for some seriously wild medical history! You won't believe the banned treatments like lobotomies and radium water that people actually used, and you'll pick up some advanced vocabulary along the way. This is a super fun and shocking look at the past that's perfect for expanding your cultural knowledge!
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