after all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreout of time
US /aʊt ʌv taɪm/
UK /aut ɔv taim/
- Adjective
- Having no more time available to do something.
A1Moresuppose
US /səˈpoʊz/
UK /sə'pəʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or guess what might happen
- Conjunction
- What if
A2TOEICMoretear
US /tɛr/
UK /teə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Drop of salty water from the eye
- Hole or rip in something after it has been damaged
- Intransitive Verb
- To move very quickly, often with carelessness
A2Moretypical
US /ˈtɪpɪkəl/
UK /ˈtɪpɪkl/
- Adjective
- Normal; usual; expected
- Serving as a representative example of a particular type.
A2Moreused 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
A1More
Vocabulary
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
- at least: As a minimum
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- call: A order or request for action
- tear: Drop of salty water from the eye
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- typical: Normal; usual; expected
- run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
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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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Jimmy Fallon, Adele & The Roots Sing "Hello" (w/Classroom Instruments)
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Emily posted on 2016/01/08Get ready for a super fun twist on Adele's "Hello" with Jimmy Fallon and The Roots playing classroom instruments! You'll get to practice simple sentence structures and pick up some everyday dialogue that's perfect for A2 learners.
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