benefit
US /ˈbɛnəfɪt/
UK /'benɪfɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Good result or effect, something advantageous
- A payment made by the state or an insurance policy to someone
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have a good effect or be helpful
- To receive an advantage; to be helped
A2TOEICMoredown the line
US /daʊn ði laɪn/
UK /daun ðə lain/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in the future.
- Completely; entirely; all the way.
- Adjective
- In agreement or accordance with something.
A1Moreescape
US /ɪˈskep/
UK /ɪ'skeɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act to briefly ignoring boring or bad things
- The 'esc key' on a keyboard
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To avoid something undesirable, dangerous or bad
- To get away from a place where you are being kept
A2Morein peace
US /ɪn pis/
UK /in pi:s/
- Phrase
- In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
- In a state of non-war, without armed conflict.
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morepositive
US /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/
UK /ˈpɒzətɪv/
- Adjective
- Showing agreement or support for something
- Being sure about something; knowing the truth
- Noun
- A photograph in which light areas are light and dark areas are dark
A2Moresee past
US /si pæst/
UK /si: pɑ:st/
- other
- To overlook flaws or errors and accept.
B2Moresee through
US /si θru/
UK /si: θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To realize the truth about
- To continue doing something until it is finished, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
A1Moresoul
US /sol/
UK /səʊl/
- Noun
- Central or basic part of something
- Strong, deep emotion in speech or performance
A2Morespiritual
US /ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/
UK /ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/
- Adjective
- Of religious belief; believing in things of soul
- Noun
- Religious song from the southern united states
A2Moreuplifting
US / ʌpˈlɪftɪŋ/
UK /ˌʌpˈlɪftɪŋ/
- Noun
- Rise of something
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel happier or more hopeful
- To improve the social, economic, or moral condition of someone or something.
C1Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2More
Vocabulary
- see past: To overlook flaws or errors and accept.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
- down the line: At a later time; in the future.
- see through: To realize the truth about
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- go: To attend or be at a place
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
- love: Person's name
- escape: Act to briefly ignoring boring or bad things
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- soul: Central or basic part of something
- spiritual: Of religious belief; believing in things of soul
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
- uplifting: Rise of something
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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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hsiashelley posted on 2016/01/06Ever feel like you just want to escape? This video breaks down Lifehouse's song 'Take Me Away,' inspired by 9/11, and teaches you practical phrases you can use every day. You'll get a deeper understanding of the lyrics and pick up some great grammar along the way!
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