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.
B1Morefavor
US /ˈfevɚ/
UK /'feɪvə/
- Noun
- Support or approval from people
- Small gift given out at a party
- Transitive Verb
- To prefer or promote over another
A2Morekinda
US /'kaɪndə/
UK /'kaɪndə/
- Noun
- Short way of saying 'kind of'
- Adverb
- Somewhat; to some extent; rather.
- Sort of; in a way.
B2Moremessage
US /ˈmɛsɪdʒ/
UK /'mesɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
- Piece of information that is told/given to someone
- Transitive Verb
- To communicate using text
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Vocabulary
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- leave: To go away from; depart
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- call: A order or request for action
- favor: Support or approval from people
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- dream: A wish or hope for something to happen
- bad: Not good; wrong
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- message: Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
- california: A state in the western United States on the Pacific; the rd largest state; known for earthquakes
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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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Hello, It's Adele (on Ellen's Voicemail)
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張君天 posted on 2016/03/14Ever wondered how to leave a voicemail like a superstar? This fun clip from Ellen's show features Adele herself leaving a message, complete with a mini-singalong! You'll pick up some super practical phrases for everyday situations and enjoy some playful banter along the way.
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