a few moments
US
UK
- Phrase
- A short period of time
A2Moreallow me
US
UK
- Phrase
- A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- A formal way to ask for permission or to introduce oneself.
as a gift
US
UK
- Phrase
- Given without expectation of payment; a present.
A2Moreas for
US /æz fɔr/
UK /æz fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Concerning; regarding.
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
A1Moreas soon as
US /æz sun æz/
UK /æz su:n æz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
A1Moreat once
US /æt wʌns/
UK /æt wʌns/
- Adverb
- Immediately; without delay
- At the same time; simultaneously
A2Morecastle
US /ˈkæsl/
UK /ˈkɑ:sl/
- Countable Noun
- Large defensive building in historical times
A2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Moredisgusted
US /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/
UK /dɪsˈgʌstɪd/
- Adjective
- Having or showing a strong dislike for something
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a strong negative reaction or feeling
B2Moreembarrass
US /ɛmˈbærəs/
UK /ɪm'bærəs/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone to feel ashamed
A2Morefrom now on
US /frʌm naʊ ɑn/
UK /frɔm nau ɔn/
- Phrase
- Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
A1Morefurious
US /ˈfjʊriəs/
UK /ˈfjʊəriəs/
- Adjective
- Extremely angry
B1Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Morego away
US /ɡo əˈwe/
UK /ɡəu əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go on vacation
- To leave; depart.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein love with
US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//
UK
- Adjective
- Feeling romantic love for someone.
- Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
A1Morein return
US /ɪn rɪˈtɚn/
UK /in riˈtə:n/
- Adverb
- As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- Phrase
- As compensation or consideration for something.
- As a reaction or response to something.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
A1Morein trouble
US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /in ˈtrʌbl/
- Adjective
- Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- other
- In serious trouble or difficulty.
A1Morejump in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a vehicle quickly.
- To interrupt a conversation.
lie down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
- Phrase
A2Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreonce upon a time
US /wʌns əˈpɑn e taɪm/
UK /wʌns əˈpɔn ə taim/
- Phrase
- A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
B1Moreout of nowhere
US
UK
- Phrase
- Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
princess
US /ˈprɪnsɪs, -ˌsɛs, prɪnˈsɛs/
UK /ˌprɪnˈses/
- Countable Noun
- Daughter of a king and queen
A2Moreregardless of
US /rɪˈɡɑrdlɪs ʌv/
UK /riˈɡɑ:dlis ɔv/
- Phrase
- Preposition
- Without being affected or influenced by something; despite.
A2Moreshock
US /ʃɑ:k/
UK /ʃɒk/
- Noun
- The passage of an electricity through the body
- Sudden bad feeling caused by something unexpected
- Transitive Verb
- To affect someone with an electrical current
- To cause great surprise, horror, or anger
A2Morestay away
US /ste əˈwe/
UK /stei əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
- To remain absent from a place or event.
C2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreturned 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.
A1Moreupon a time
US
UK
- Phrase
- An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
A1More
Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
- allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- go away: To go on vacation
- once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
- upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
- as a gift: Given without expectation of payment; a present.
- out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- have to: Must do
- next to: Being located along side another
- a few moments: A short period of time
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
- lie down: To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- regardless of
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
- furious: Extremely angry
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- ball: Large dance where people dress formally
- sleep: To have enough beds for
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- voice: Ability to sing well
- embarrass: To cause someone to feel ashamed
- castle: Large defensive building in historical times
- disgusted: Having or showing a strong dislike for something
- bed: Flat bottom surface of a lake, ocean etc.
- shock: The passage of an electricity through the body
- princess: Daughter of a king and queen
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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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SylviaQQ posted on 2015/11/16Ever wondered what happens when a princess meets a frog? Dive into the classic fairy tale of 'The Frog Prince' and discover a magical transformation and a surprising friendship! You'll love practicing simple sentence structures and picking up situational dialogue from this charming story.
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