at home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
baby
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
A2Morebody
US /ˈbɑdi/
UK /ˈbɒdi/
- Noun
- The physical structure of a person or animal.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The main or central part of something.
- The weight and texture of a drink (like wine or coffee) in the mouth.
A2Moreexplanation
US /ˌɛkspləˈneʃən/
UK /ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Details or reasons given to make something clear
- A reason or justification given for an action or event.
A2TOEICMorefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefrom home
US
UK
- Phrase
- Working or operating from one's residence.
- Originating or coming from one's own house or country.
A1Morelook back
US /lʊk bæk/
UK /luk bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think about past events
A1Morepick it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To lift something from a surface.
- To collect something or someone.
A2Moreshift
US /ʃɪft/
UK /ʃɪft/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change in position or direction
- To move something from one place to another
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A change in a persons plans, opinions or beliefs
- Period of work starting at a certain time
A2Moresitting pretty
US /ˈsɪtɪŋ ˈprɪti/
UK /ˈsitɪŋ ˈpriti/
- other
- In a very favorable or advantageous situation.
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Vocabulary
- from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- sitting pretty: In a very favorable or advantageous situation.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
- look back: To think about past events
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- get: To become affected by illness or disease
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- shift: To change in position or direction
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
- got: To become affected by illness or disease
- explanation: Details or reasons given to make something clear
- yeah: Another way of saying 'yes'
- nothing: Item of little or no value, importance, interest
- body: The physical structure of a person or animal.
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
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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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Fifth Harmony - Work from Home ft. Ty Dolla $ign
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Ruby Lu posted on 2016/03/08Ever wondered how to spice up your daily conversations with some flirty vibes? This video uses the super catchy 'Work from Home' by Fifth Harmony to show you simple sentence structures and practical, situational dialogue you can use right away. Get ready to pick up some fun, everyday phrases while enjoying a modern RnB hit!
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