at home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
clerk
US /klɚk,klɑrk/
UK /klɑ:k/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who works in a store or bank
A2Moreclip
US /klɪp/
UK /klɪp/
- Countable Noun
- A metal holder used for keeping things together
- Brief part of a television show or movie
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things together using a metal pin
- To cut a small section or piece out from something
B1Morecredit
US /ˈkrɛdɪt/
UK /'kredɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- System to buy something and pay for it later
- Points earned instead of money
- Transitive Verb
- To add a certain amount of money to a total
- To recognize someone's achievements or help
A2Moredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
formal
US / ˈfɔrməl/
UK /'fɔ:ml/
- Adjective
- Observing rules and procedures strictly
- Behaving well, politely; wearing your best clothes
A2TOEICMoregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehave a go
US /hæv e ɡo/
UK /hæv ə ɡəu/
- Intransitive Verb
- To attempt or try something.
A1Morehire
US /haɪr/
UK /ˈhaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give a job to someone in exchange for pay
- To give the use of something in exchange for money
- Noun
- Short term rental of something e.g. car, phone
A2TOEICMorehotel clerk
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- An employee who works at the front desk of a hotel, assisting guests with check-in, check-out, and other services.
A1Morein the future
US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/
UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in times to come.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremark
US /mɑrk/
UK /mɑ:k/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Transitive Verb
- To put a dirty spot or line on something
- To give a grade for homework
A2TOEICMoremention
US /ˈmɛnʃən/
UK /'menʃn/
- Transitive Verb
- To refer to or talk or write about something
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of referring to or talking about something
- A formal acknowledgement of something
A2TOEICMorepractise
US /ˈpræktɪs/
UK /ˈpræktɪs/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work as a doctor or lawyer
- To do something many times to improve a skill
A2Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Morewith time
US
UK
- Phrase
- As time passes; eventually.
- Given enough time; in the course of time.
A1More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- hotel clerk: An employee who works at the front desk of a hotel, assisting guests with check-in, check-out, and other services.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- such as: For example; like
- going on: To continue doing something
- have a go: To attempt or try something.
- with time: As time passes; eventually.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
- formal: Observing rules and procedures strictly
- clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- pay: To give money for goods or work done
- mark: Person's name
- hire: To give a job to someone in exchange for pay
- listen: To carefully consider what someone is saying
- enjoy: To take pleasure in something
- practise: To work as a doctor or lawyer
- card: One of 54 pieces of paper used in a game of cards
- clerk: Person who works in a store or bank
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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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baymax posted on 2016/01/18Planning a trip or just dreaming of one? This episode of Living English dives into essential hotel English, perfect for travelers! You'll master polite phrases for check-in and learn how to talk about your stay using the future tense, making your next adventure a breeze.
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