applause
US /əˈplɔz/
UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
B1Moreas soon as
US /æz sun æz/
UK /æz su:n æz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
A1Moreat some point
US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/
UK /æt sʌm pɔint/
- Phrase
- At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
A1Morebeat down
US /bit daʊn/
UK /bi:t daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- (of the sun) to shine very strongly and make the air very hot
- To persuade someone to reduce the price of something
A1Morebring to
US /brɪŋ tu/
UK /briŋ tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
A1Moreburn in
US /bɝn ɪn/
UK /bɜ:n in/
- other
- To cause a permanent ghost image on a screen by displaying a static image.
B2Morecarry on
US /ˈkæri ɑn/
UK /ˈkæri ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
- To continue or keep doing something
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To continue doing something
A1Morecover up
US /ˈkʌvɚ ʌp/
UK /ˈkʌvə ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To hide something bad; conceal
- To put on warmer clothes; to protect oneself from the cold.
A1Morecruise
US /kruz/
UK /kru:z/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To easily achieve
- To travel by boat or car for leisure
- Countable Noun
- A long vacation trip on a passenger boat
B1Moredrag
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
A2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefeel right
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
A1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morehit upon
US /hɪt əˈpɑn/
UK /hit əˈpɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To discover an idea, etc. by chance
- To meet someone unexpectedly.
A1Morehold on
US /hold ɑn/
UK /həuld ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- To wait for a short time.
A1Morein the house
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- Within a legislative body, such as a parliament or congress.
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.
A1Morein your face
US
UK
- Adjective
- Bold, aggressive, and confrontational.
A1Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
light up
US /laɪt ʌp/
UK /lait ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- To ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe for smoking.
A1Moreload
US /lod/
UK /ləʊd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large, often heavy, amount of a thing to be moved
- A burden; heavy responsibility
- Transitive Verb
- To put in items for use (e.g. bullets in a gun)
A2TOEICMoreloaded gun
US
UK
- Noun
- A firearm containing ammunition ready to be fired.
talking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretravel light
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel with very little luggage.
- To live without being burdened by emotional or material baggage.
wash away
US /wɑʃ əˈwe/
UK /wɔʃ əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove something by the action of water.
- To gradually eliminate or make something disappear.
A2Morewildest dreams
US
UK
- Phrase
- The most imaginative or unrealistic hopes or aspirations.
A2Morework to do
US
UK
- Phrase
- Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
- Obligations or responsibilities that require effort and attention.
A1More
Vocabulary
- loaded gun: A firearm containing ammunition ready to be fired.
- go on: To continue doing something
- got to: To arrive at some place
- feel right: To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
- light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- travel light: To travel with very little luggage.
- wildest dreams: The most imaginative or unrealistic hopes or aspirations.
- work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- wash away: To remove something by the action of water.
- burn in: To cause a permanent ghost image on a screen by displaying a static image.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- hit upon: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
- carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- beat down: (of the sun) to shine very strongly and make the air very hot
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in your face: Bold, aggressive, and confrontational.
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- cruise: To easily achieve
- load: Large, often heavy, amount of a thing to be moved
- scary: Causing fear; frightening
- drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
- night: Time when sun does not shine
- sleep: To have enough beds for
- forget: To not remember something
- beautiful: Having dome something well
- wake: To cause to become more energetic or attentive
- fun: Amusing and enjoyable
- win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
- dance: To move your body rhythmically to music
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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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One Direction Carpool Karaoke
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mm870825 posted on 2016/01/29Ever wondered what One Direction gets up to off-stage? Hop in for a fun carpool karaoke session packed with casual banter and behind-the-scenes peeks as they prepare for a music video! You'll pick up everyday phrases and simple sentence structures perfect for daily conversations.
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