around the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreas long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
A1Moreclause
US /klɔz/
UK /klɔ:z/
- Noun
- Part of a sentence that has its own verb
- Specific term or demand in a legal agreement
B1Moredecorate
US /ˈdɛkəˌret/
UK /ˈdekəreɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make more attractive by adding designs/paint
- To award a medal to someone
A2Moregift
US /ɡɪft/
UK /gɪft/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something given to another for a reason; present
- Special skill or natural ability to do something
A2TOEICMoregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Morereindeer
US /ˈreɪndɪr/
UK /ˈreɪndɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Large type of deer, associated with Christmas
C1Morestock
US /stɑk/
UK /stɒk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- Merchandise; goods kept by a business for sale
- Uncountable Noun
- Tasty liquid added to stews, soups etc.
B2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- going on: To continue doing something
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- have to: Must do
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
- yeah: Another way of saying 'yes'
- family: Close group of people or organizations
- forget: To not remember something
- cool: Steady and calm when facing difficulties
- clause: Part of a sentence that has its own verb
- girl: A female child; a young woman
- gift: Something given to another for a reason; present
- decorate: To make more attractive by adding designs/paint
- reindeer: Large type of deer, associated with Christmas
- card: One of 54 pieces of paper used in a game of cards
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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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Mike Chou posted on 2015/12/16Get ready for some holiday cheer with Santa Claus himself! This playful roleplay is a heartwarming surprise, perfect for picking up simple, practical English phrases and learning about fun Christmas traditions. You'll love the kids' dialogue and imagining that reindeer sleigh ride!
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