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.
C2Morecame off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To succeed in doing; complete something
- To detach or come away from something in pieces
A1Moreexcursion
US /ɪkˈskɚʒən/
UK /iksˈkə:ʃən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Short trip or outing to some place
B2Moreexperience in
US
UK
- Phrase
- Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
B1Morefamily members
US
UK
- Noun (plural)
- People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
hanging out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
in the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morein town
US /ɪn taʊn/
UK /in taun/
- Phrase
- Present or available in the local area or city.
- Available or present in a particular place.
A1Morelocal
US /ˈloʊkl/
UK /ˈləʊkl/
- Noun
- Bus or train, that stops at most stations
- People who live in the area being discussed
- Adjective
- Relating to a particular area, city, or town
A2TOEICMorelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelook for
US /lʊk fɔr/
UK /luk fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- To expect or anticipate something.
A1Moremeticulous
US /mɪˈtɪkjələs/
UK /məˈtɪkjələs/
- Adjective
- Extremely careful to do things correctly
B2TOEICMoreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2MoreOriental
US /ˌɔriˈɛntl, ˌor-/
UK /ˌɔ:riˈentl/
- Adjective
- (Often offensive) of or relating to eastern Asia
- Noun
- Person coming from East Asia (old usage)
B1Morereview
US / rɪˈvju/
UK /rɪˈvju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To carefully look at the quality of something
- To formally examine something in the military
- Noun
- Examination of soldiers and supplies
- Opinion, as in a paper, about movie, book, or play
A2TOEICMoresecond hand
US /ˈsɛkənd hænd/
UK /ˈsekənd hænd/
- Adverb
- (Of goods) already used
A1Moresouvenir
US /ˌsu:vəˈnɪr/
UK /ˌsu:vəˈnɪə(r)/
- Noun
- Something bought to remember a place
B2Morethe following
US
UK
- Adjective
- Next in order or sequence.
- Uncountable Noun
- What is about to be said or written.
B1Moretourist
US /ˈtʊrɪst/
UK /ˈtʊərɪst/
- Countable Noun
- Someone who travels to a place for pleasure
A2Moreway too long
US
UK
- Phrase
- Excessively long in duration; much longer than necessary or desired.
- An expression indicating that a period of time has been excessively extended since a particular event.
A2More
Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- came off: To succeed in doing; complete something
- way too long: Excessively long in duration; much longer than necessary or desired.
- family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- have to: Must do
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- second hand: (Of goods) already used
- at least: As a minimum
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- period: Set amount of time during which events take place
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
- tourist: Someone who travels to a place for pleasure
- souvenir: Something bought to remember a place
- coffee: A brown drink made from roasted beans and water
- review: To carefully look at the quality of something
- local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
- meticulous: Extremely careful to do things correctly
- Oriental: (Often offensive) of or relating to eastern Asia
- everyday: Used or seen daily; for daily use; ordinary
- excursion: Short trip or outing to some place
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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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What Souvenirs to Get in Japan - 浅草 Asakusa - Coffee Yaro #04
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Yummy Japan posted on 2016/01/21Dreaming of visiting Japan? This video takes you on a fun tour of Asakusa, sharing the inside scoop on the best souvenirs, or 'omiyage,' to bring back home! You'll pick up practical phrases and learn about the unique retro coffeehouse culture, perfect for your next trip!
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