afford
US /əˈfɔrd, əˈford/
UK /ə'fɔ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To make available, to provide
- To have enough money to pay for something
A2TOEICMoreat the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Morebe my guest
US /bi maɪ ɡɛst/
UK /bi: mai ɡest/
- Phrase
- An invitation to someone to do something; help yourself
A2Moredance around
US /dæns əˈraʊnd/
UK /dɑ:ns əˈraund/
- other
- To avoid discussing something directly.
- To move around with light, rhythmic steps.
B2MoreDouble
US /ˈdʌbəl/
UK /'dʌbl/
- Countable Noun
- Person that is exactly like someone else
- Adjective
- Concerning or intended for use by two people
- Two times the amount or degree; twice
A2Moreextra
US /'ekstrə/
UK /'ekstrə/
- Adjective
- More than necessary; additional
- Of especially good quality or grade.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Items more than you need; additional items
- Person who has a small part in a movie
A2MoreF off
US /ɛf ɔf/
UK /ɛf ɒf/
- other
- A rude way to tell someone to go away or leave.
B1Morein particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
A1Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Morespell
US /spɛl/
UK /spel/
- Transitive Verb
- To lead to future trouble
- To be able to write (or say) the letters of a word
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Making some magic happen; form of words to do this
- Period of time; time when an action is being done
A2Moretake out
US /tek aʊt/
UK /teik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To apply for and get a license
- To take someone on a date
- Uncountable Noun
- Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretheater
US /ˈθiətɚ/
UK /'θɪətə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where plays or movies are seen
- Art of performing dramatic performances and plays
A2Morevery much so
US
UK
- Phrase
- To a great extent; indeed
- Used to emphasize a previous statement
A2More
Vocabulary
- on to: Toward something; forward
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- in terms of
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- very much so: To a great extent; indeed
- F off: A rude way to tell someone to go away or leave.
- dance around: To avoid discussing something directly.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- be my guest: An invitation to someone to do something; help yourself
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- afford: To make available, to provide
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- American: Person from the USA
- spell: To lead to future trouble
- theater: Place where plays or movies are seen
- britain: The island of Great Britain, or the United Kingdom.
- Double: Person that is exactly like someone else
- God: Someone admired because they are famous or good
- America: The United States of America; North America and/or South America
- lovely: Attractive or beautiful
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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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Differences between American & British spelling
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噹噹 posted on 2015/12/04Ever get confused by 'colour' vs 'color' or 'organise' vs 'organize'? This super fun video breaks down all the hilarious differences between American and British spelling, like why we double the 'L' in some words! You'll pick up practical tips for writing and communication that are perfect for daily use and even the workplace.
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