align
US /əˈlaɪn/
UK /əˈlaɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
- Intransitive Verb
- To be in a line or in the correct position in relation to something else.
B2Morebaby
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
A2Morebattle
US /ˈbætl/
UK /'bætl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Military fight between armies
- Working hard to stop something; struggle
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fight or struggle against someone or something
- To work hard to stop something; struggle
A2Moreblood
US /blʌd/
UK /blʌd/
- Uncountable Noun
- Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
- Related by birth; family
- Transitive Verb
- To be initiated into something, e.g. a secret club
A2Morebreathe
US /brið/
UK /bri:ð/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move air into and out of your lungs
- To say something very softly
A2Morebubble
US /ˈbʌbəl/
UK /ˈbʌbl/
- Countable Noun
- A small ball of air inside of a liquid
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of a liquid) to produce bubbles, as when boiling
- To show intense emotion, e.g. excitement, anger
B1TOEICMoreburst
US /bɚst/
UK /bɜ:st/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
- To break apart/open in a sudden and violent way
- Noun
- Brief time period when something happens and ends
- A sudden outbreak or display of something.
A2Morecome for
US /kʌm fɔr/
UK /kʌm fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive to collect someone or something.
- To attack someone.
A1Moreconceal
US /kənˈsil/
UK /kən'si:l/
- Transitive Verb
- To hide; prevent from being discovered
- To keep the truth or true feelings a secret
B1TOEICMoredrag
US /dræɡ/
UK /dræɡ/
- Transitive Verb
- To reluctantly move or go somewhere
- To pull something heavy or difficult along the ground
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Force of air pushing back against a plane car etc.
- Boring or annoying thing/activity
A2Moreeventually
US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/
- Adverb
- After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- At some later time; in the future
A2Moreframe
US /frem/
UK /freɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
- To put say or write something in a careful way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Structure that holds a picture or photo
- A person's body shape determined by their skeleton
A2TOEICMoreinflation
US /ɪnˈfleʃən/
UK /ɪn'fleɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of filling something with air or gas
- Continual rise in the prices of products
B1TOEICMoreirresistible
US /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
UK /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbl/
- Adjective
- Being so attractive or desirable you cannot say no
B1Morelip
US /lɪp/
UK /lɪp/
- Noun
- Edge of a hole or container
- Top and bottom part of the outside of your mouth
A2Morelive and let live
US /lɪv ænd let lɪv/
UK /lɪv ænd let lɪv/
- other
- Accept others' opinions and lifestyles without interference.
B2Moremoth
US /mɔθ, mɑθ/
UK /mɒθ/
- Noun
- Insect with large wings that flies around at night
- A moth is a small, winged insect that is similar to a butterfly. Moths are often attracted to light and can damage clothes and other fabrics.
B2Morescent
US /sɛnt/
UK /sent/
- Transitive Verb
- To become aware of the presence of a smell, etc.
- To add smell to something
- Noun
- Pleasant smell, as of flowers or perfume
B1TOEICMoresecond hand
US /ˈsɛkənd hænd/
UK /ˈsekənd hænd/
- Adverb
- (Of goods) already used
A1Moresettle
US /ˈsɛtl/
UK /'setl/
- Transitive Verb
- To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
- To complete or finalize e.g. a contract or debt
- Intransitive Verb
- To become accustomed to a new environment
- (Of liquids) to move to the bottom of a container
A2Moresmoke
US /smoʊk/
UK /sməʊk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
- Uncountable Noun
- Grey gas from fires and cigarettes
- Fog of air coming from e.g. a cigarette, fire
B1Moretil
US /tɪl/
UK /til,ti:l/
- Adverb
- Until
B2Moretile
US /taɪl/
UK /taɪl/
- Noun
- Squares of hard material to cover floor/roof/wall
B1Moreto the bone
US /tu ði bon/
UK /tu: ðə bəun/
- Phrase
- Thoroughly; completely; to the innermost part.
- Extremely; utterly; to a great degree.
trap
US /træp/
UK /træp/
- Countable Noun
- Device used for catching animals
- Vehicle pulled by a single horse
- Transitive Verb
- To use a device to catch animals or people
- To hold, e.g. a nerve, so that it cannot move
A2Moretrouble
US /ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /ˈtrʌbl/
- Transitive Verb
- To worry, bother or disturb someone
- To make an effort to do something; bother
- Uncountable Noun
- Lack of public order; disturbance
- State of difficulty or stress
A2TOEICMoretruth
US /truθ/
UK /tru:θ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Real facts about something
A2Moreturn out
US /tɚn aʊt/
UK /tə:n aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
A1Moreunannounced
US /ˌʌnəˈnaʊnst/
UK /ˌʌnəˈnaʊnst/
- Adjective
- Without warning or announcement
B1Morewar
US /wɔr/
UK /wɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- Situation where armies fight each other
A2Moreweapon
US /ˈwɛpən/
UK /'wepən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An advantage to help win a contest or conflict
- Something that is used for fighting, e.g. a gun
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- to the bone: Thoroughly; completely; to the innermost part.
- come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- second hand: (Of goods) already used
- live and let live: Accept others' opinions and lifestyles without interference.
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- align: To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
- frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
- inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
- settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
- trap: Device used for catching animals
- burst: To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
- scent: To become aware of the presence of a smell, etc.
- drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
- conceal: To hide; prevent from being discovered
- mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
- leave: To go away from; depart
- breathe: To move air into and out of your lungs
- irresistible: Being so attractive or desirable you cannot say no
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- battle: Military fight between armies
- truth: Real facts about something
- weapon: An advantage to help win a contest or conflict
- service: Work that a person does to assist others
- bubble: A small ball of air inside of a liquid
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- blood: Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- trouble: To worry, bother or disturb someone
- live: To be alive
- tile: Squares of hard material to cover floor/roof/wall
- hurt: To cause pain, damage or injury
- come: To arrive at a place
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- bone: Hard piece of your body that holds your muscles
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- lip: Edge of a hole or container
- war: Situation where armies fight each other
- moth: Insect with large wings that flies around at night
- smoke: To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
- baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- til: Until
- unannounced: Without warning or announcement
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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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Fall Out Boy - Irresistible ft. Demi Lovato
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Pi-Chien Hu posted on 2021/06/19Get ready for a dose of 'Toxic Romance' with Fall Out Boy and Demi Lovato's "Irresistible"! You'll love diving into this sultry pop hit while practicing simple sentence structures and picking up some cool new phrases about obsessive love. It's a super fun way to boost your English skills with a song you'll want to play on repeat!
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