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.
B1Moreas long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
A1Morebad word
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- An offensive or taboo word; a swear word.
A1Morecut down
US /kʌt daʊn/
UK /kʌt daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce your use of something
- To fell a tree.
A1Moredeprive
US /dɪˈpraɪv/
UK /dɪˈpraɪv/
- Transitive Verb
- To deny someone access to or take away something
B2Moredivine
US /dɪˈvaɪn/
UK /dɪ'vaɪn/
- Adjective
- Concerning or coming from God or a god
- Being very good or wonderful
- Intransitive Verb
- To predict through feeling and without reason
B1Moredo me a favour
US /du mi ə ˈfeɪvɚ/
UK /duː miː ə ˈfeɪvə/
- other
- A polite request asking for help or a favour.
A2Moredownright
US /ˈdaʊnˌraɪt/
UK /ˈdaʊnraɪt/
- Adjective
- Absolute; absolutely
B2Moredrug
US /drʌɡ/
UK /drʌɡ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Illegal substance taken for effect on the mind
- Chemical used as a medicine
- Transitive Verb
- To give drugs to someone to make them sleep
A2Moreever since
US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/
UK /ˈevə sins/
- Adverb
- Continuously from a past time until now.
- Conjunction
- From the time that; because.
B2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefirst off
US /fɚst ɔf/
UK /fə:st ɔf/
- Phrase
- To begin with; firstly.
- Most importantly; above all else.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for the sake of
US /fɔr ði sek ʌv/
UK /fɔ: ðə seik ɔv/
- Phrase
- For the purpose of; in the interest of.
A1Morein question
US /ɪn ˈkwɛstʃən/
UK /in ˈkwestʃən/
- Adjective
- Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
- Referring to someone or something that has already been mentioned.
A1Morelike fuck
US /laɪk fʌk/
UK /laɪk fʌk/
- other
- Used to emphasize a very high degree or intensity.
C2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Morepharmacy
US /ˈfɑ:rməsi/
UK /ˈfɑ:məsi/
- Countable Noun
- Shop where medicines are prepared and sold
B1Morestick by
US
UK
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to support someone or something during a difficult time.
A2Morestroll
US /strol/
UK /strəʊl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To walk slowly and in a relaxed manner
B2Moreswear
US /swɛr/
UK /sweə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To say bad or impolite words to someone
- Transitive Verb
- To make a serious promise to do something
B1Moreswearing
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To say bad or impolite words to someone
- To make a serious promise to do something
B1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethumb down
US /θʌm daʊn/
UK /θʌm daʊn/
- other
- To reject or disapprove something formally.
B1Moretv show
US /ˈtiˈvi ʃo/
UK /ˈti:ˈvi: ʃəu/
- Noun
- A television program.
used to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morevideo
US /ˈvɪdiˌo/
UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Recording capturing action with sound
- A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
- Transitive Verb
- To make a moving film of, with sound
- To make a video call.
A2Morework out
US /wɚk aʊt/
UK /wə:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To find a way to do something, by thinking
A1More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- work out
- in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
- thumb down: To reject or disapprove something formally.
- first off: To begin with; firstly.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- stick by
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- bad word: An offensive or taboo word; a swear word.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- on to: Toward something; forward
- do me a favour: A polite request asking for help or a favour.
- like fuck: Used to emphasize a very high degree or intensity.
- cut down: To reduce your use of something
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- tv show: A television program.
- for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
- clever: Funny in a way that shows intelligence
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- drug: Illegal substance taken for effect on the mind
- bad: Not good; wrong
- downright: Absolute; absolutely
- divine: Concerning or coming from God or a god
- stroll: To walk slowly and in a relaxed manner
- deprive: To deny someone access to or take away something
- swearing: To say bad or impolite words to someone
- fuck: Vulgar term used as an intensifier
- pharmacy: Shop where medicines are prepared and sold
- fucking: Vulgar term used as an intensifier
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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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TEACHING SWEAR WORDS IS IMPORTANT.
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Yummy Japan posted on 2016/01/25Ever wondered if teaching swear words is actually important? This video dives into a hilarious cultural clash about language, pickup lines, and even a drug penguin! You'll pick up practical phrases and gain some fascinating cultural depth along the way.
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