baby
US /ˈbeɪbi/
UK /ˈbeɪbi/
- Countable Noun
- A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- Transitive Verb
- To treat someone as if they were newly born
A2Moreby your side
US
UK
- Phrase
- Near you, supporting you.
- Physically next to you.
A2Morecomplicate
US /ˈkɑ:mplɪkeɪt/
UK /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make more difficult to do, understand or use
B1Moremission
US /ˈmɪʃən/
UK /'mɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A task or role someone is given to do
- Special assignment given to a person or group
B1TOEICMoreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreon a mission
US
UK
- Phrase
- Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
- Very determined to achieve something.
B2Morepretend
US /prɪˈtɛnd/
UK /prɪ'tend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act as if something is true when it is not
- Adjective
- Not real; imaginary.
A2TOEICMorescream
US /skrim/
UK /skri:m/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a sudden loud, high sound
- Noun
- A sudden loud, high-pitched noise
A2Moreshare
US /ʃɛr/
UK /ʃeə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something between two or more people
- To allow others to use your things equally
A2TOEICMoreshelter
US /ˈʃɛltɚ/
UK /'ʃeltə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place to protect people/animals from abuse
- Structure that covers or protects things
- Transitive Verb
- To give animals, people a place away from abuse
- To find protection from danger/bad weather
B1Moreshiver
US /ˈʃɪvɚ/
UK /ˈʃɪvə(r)/
- Noun
- Act of shaking from fear or cold
- Intransitive Verb
- To shake from fear or cold
C1Morestick
US /stɪk/
UK /stɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- To join together using glue or paste
- Countable Noun
- Long thin piece of wood from a tree
A2Morestick together
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To support each other; remain united.
- To adhere physically; to be joined by an adhesive substance.
B1Moretil
US /tɪl/
UK /til,ti:l/
- Adverb
- Until
B2Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2More
Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- stick together: To support each other; remain united.
- on a mission: Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- by your side: Near you, supporting you.
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- shelter: Place to protect people/animals from abuse
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
- storm: To act violently or angrily
- scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
- mission: A task or role someone is given to do
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- shiver: Act of shaking from fear or cold
- weather: Whether it is raining, sunny, cold etc. outside
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- warm: To become more friendly or to like something
- close: Almost; near
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- letter: One of the 26 parts of the English alphabet
- friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
- stop: To block or close something
- baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- til: Until
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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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Emily posted on 2021/05/26Ready to dive into a super romantic love ballad? This video breaks down the lyrics to "Be Your Everything" by Boys Like Girls, perfect for practicing simple sentence structures and picking up phrases for a heartfelt love confession. You'll love how easy it is to follow along and boost your English confidence!
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