beat
US /bit/
UK /bi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- Transitive Verb
- To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
- To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
A2Moreblind
US /blaɪnd/
UK /blaɪnd/
- Adjective
- Unable to see; with eyes that cannot see
- Lacking in judgment or awareness
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone to lose the ability to see
- To be unable to see the truth about a situation
A2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Moredrift
US /drɪft/
UK /drɪft/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of sand, etc.) to be blown into heaps by the wind
- (Of boats) to move without purpose on water
B1Morein the dark
US /ɪn ði dɑrk/
UK /in ðə dɑ:k/
- Adjective
- Uninformed about something; unaware.
- Phrase
- In a state of secrecy or ignorance.
- In a place with little or no light.
A1Morelie
US /lai/
UK /laɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be in a horizontal or flat position
- To say something that you know is not true
- Countable Noun
- An untrue statement, when you know it is not true
A2Morewhisper
US /ˈhwɪspɚ,ˈwɪs-/
UK /'wɪspə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To talk with breath but no voice
- Noun
- Act of talking without using your voice
A2Morewith open arms
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a very welcoming way; with great enthusiasm and affection.
A1More
Vocabulary
- with open arms: In a very welcoming way; with great enthusiasm and affection.
- in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- live: To be alive
- love: Person's name
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- blind: Unable to see; with eyes that cannot see
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- drift: (Of sand, etc.) to be blown into heaps by the wind
- whisper: To talk with breath but no voice
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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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Ruby Lu posted on 2015/12/04Ever wondered how to express deep longing and the hope for reunion in English? This video dives into the lyrics of Journey's power ballad 'Open Arms,' perfect for practicing simple sentence structures and understanding romantic themes. You'll pick up everyday vocabulary that captures heartfelt emotions, making it a fantastic way to boost your English!
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