belly
US /ˈbɛli/
UK /'belɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Middle part of the body; the stomach
- A bulging or rounded part of something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To expand outward; swell
- To swell like a balloon
B2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Moredaily reality
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- The experiences and conditions of everyday life.
B2Morefor too long
US
UK
- Phrase
- For an excessively extended period.
A1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Morein arms
US
UK
- Phrase
- Bearing weapons; ready for or engaged in fighting.
- Held or carried in someone's arms.
A1Morein essence
US /ɪn ˈɛsəns/
UK /in ˈesns/
- Phrase
- Used to summarize the main point.
- Relating to the most important aspect of something.
A1Morein general
US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/
UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; on the whole.
- Not specific or detailed; broadly.
- Adjective
- Not detailed or specific; overall.
C2Morein time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
A1Moremusic genre
US
UK
- Noun
- A category of music characterized by a particular style, form, or content.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon a mission
US
UK
- Phrase
- Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
- Very determined to achieve something.
B2Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Morepretend
US /prɪˈtɛnd/
UK /prɪ'tend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act as if something is true when it is not
- Adjective
- Not real; imaginary.
A2TOEICMorepretty much anything
US
UK
- Phrase
- Almost everything; nearly all things.
A1Moreproud
US /praʊd/
UK /praʊd/
- Adjective
- Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
B1TOEICMoreproud of you
US
UK
- Phrase
- Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
B1Morereflect on
US /rɪˈflɛkt ɑn/
UK /riˈflekt ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think deeply or carefully about something.
B2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretired
US /ˈtaɪərd/
UK /ˈtaɪəd/
- Adjective
- Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
- Transitive Verb
- To lose, cause to lose energy so you want to rest
B1Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1More
Vocabulary
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- for too long: For an excessively extended period.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- on a mission: Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
- daily reality: The experiences and conditions of everyday life.
- reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
- in essence: Used to summarize the main point.
- music genre: A category of music characterized by a particular style, form, or content.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- in arms: Bearing weapons; ready for or engaged in fighting.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- go on: To continue doing something
- pretty much anything: Almost everything; nearly all things.
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
- important: Having power or authority
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- belly: Middle part of the body; the stomach
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- die: Cube with dots numbering 1-6 on it used in games
- finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- dutch: Concerning the culture and people of Holland
- tired: Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
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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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【TEDx】Everybody wants to be a hero, but no one can stand a grown man cry | Amy van Son | TEDxGroningen
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Max Lin posted on 2016/01/08Ever wondered how music can heal deep emotional wounds? This powerful TEDx talk shares the incredible story of the Yoursong project, where veterans find solace and strength through transformative music. You'll gain insights into emotional healing and pick up useful phrases for discussing personal growth and cultural experiences!
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