as 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 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 work
US /æt wɚk/
UK /æt wə:k/
- Phrase
- Located at one's place of employment
A1Moreback out
US /bæk aʊt/
UK /bæk aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To say you will now not do something you promised
A1Moreback to normal
US
UK
- Adjective
- Returned to the usual or expected state or condition.
- Phrase
- In the usual or ordinary way; as things were before.
A2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecompared with
US /kəmˈpɛrd wɪð/
UK /kəmˈpeəd wið/
- Preposition
- In relation to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have examined the differences or similarities between two or more things.
A1Morecurl up
US /kɚrl ʌp/
UK /kə:l ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lie or sit with your legs bent close to your body.
A1Moreenergy
US /ˈɛnədʒi/
UK /'enədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical or mental strength
- Enthusiasm and determination.
A2Moreget back to
US /ɡɛt bæk tu/
UK /ɡet bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get in contact with someone again
- To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
A1Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
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
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein the meantime
US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/
UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/
- Phrase
- During the time between two events; meanwhile.
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.
A1Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Morelook 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 a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreon the phone
US
UK
- Phrase
- Talking on the telephone.
- Adjective
- Using a phone, especially a mobile phone.
A1Moreother than
US
UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
A1Morepicking out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To choose or select one item from many
- The action of distinguishing or recognizing something or someone from a group.
A1Morepicks up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To catch a criminal and take to police station
- To start again where you left off
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Learns or acquires something, often quickly or without effort.
- Collects someone or something.
A1Morereality
US /riˈælɪti/
UK /rɪ'ælətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined.
A2Moreright back
US /raɪt bæk/
UK /rait bæk/
- Interjection
- Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- Adverb
- Immediately; very soon after going.
A1Moreseparate
US /'sepəreɪt/
UK /'sepəreɪt/
- Adjective
- Being different from or unrelated to another
- Not connected; different.
- Transitive Verb
- To divide two things by being in between them
- To move things away from each other
A2TOEICMorestep into
US /stɛp ˈɪntu/
UK /step ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a place or situation.
- To become involved in something, especially a job or role.
A1Morestep to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
- To challenge or confront someone, often aggressively.
A1Morestroke
US /strok/
UK /strəʊk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When blood cannot get to brain, causing damage
- Mark made by a pen, pencil or brush
- Transitive Verb
- To rub your hand in a caring way on something
B1Moreup against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrase
- Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- In close proximity or contact with something.
wait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1More
Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- step into: To enter a place or situation.
- back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- compared with: In relation to
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- picking out: To choose or select one item from many
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- have to: Must do
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- going on: To continue doing something
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
- back to normal: Returned to the usual or expected state or condition.
- picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
- curl up: To lie or sit with your legs bent close to your body.
- step to: To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- get: To become affected by illness or disease
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- leave: To go away from; depart
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
- business: A company formed for making profit
- stroke: When blood cannot get to brain, causing damage
- energy: Physical or mental strength
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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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Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor - Belső agyvérzésem - My stroke of insight - MULTI SUBTITLES
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Wei-Hao Li posted on 2015/12/03Ever wondered what happens when your brain has a stroke? Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor shares her incredible personal story of experiencing a massive stroke and how it changed her perspective on life and the brain. You'll pick up fascinating vocabulary about neuroanatomy and brain function while hearing a truly inspiring account!
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