bury
US /ˈbɛri/
UK /'berɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To put something into the ground and cover it
B1Morecoast
US /kost/
UK /kəʊst/
- Noun
- Land near the sea or ocean
- Intransitive Verb
- To progress in something without trying hard
- (Of a vehicle) to move forward without power
A2TOEICMorecollect
US /kəˈlɛkt/
UK /kəˈlekt/
- Adverb
- By asking the receiver of a call to pay for it
- Transitive Verb
- To ask for money, e.g. for a charity
- To gather things, people together in one place
A2Morecollection
US /kəˈlɛkʃən/
UK /kəˈlekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of asking for money for a debt or a charity
- Group of similar things gathered as a hobby
A2Morecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Moreconsists of
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Is made up or composed of.
A1Moredate back
US /det bæk/
UK /deit bæk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have existed since a particular time in the past.
- Phrasal Verb
- To have originated at a certain time in the past.
A1Morediscover
US /dɪˈskʌvɚ/
UK /dɪˈskʌvə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To find something new that was not known before
- To learn or find out (something previously unknown or secret).
A2TOEICMorefor now
US /fɔr naʊ/
UK /fɔ: nau/
- Phrase
- Temporarily; for the present time.
- In the short term; for the immediate future.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreof any kind
US
UK
- Phrase
- Of any type or variety whatsoever.
- To any degree or extent.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon display
US /ɑn dɪˈsple/
UK /ɔn disˈplei/
- Adjective
- In a place where something can be seen by the public.
- Adverb
- Available for viewing.
A1Moreon the beach
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
A1Moreon 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.
A1Morepay off
US /pe ɔf/
UK /pei ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- To give money to settle a debt
- Transitive Verb
- To bribe someone.
- To pay a debt in full.
A1Moreprepare yourself
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To get yourself ready for something.
A2Moreright back
US /raɪt bæk/
UK /rait bæk/
- Interjection
- Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- Adverb
- Immediately; very soon after going.
A1Moresilver
US /ˈsɪlvɚ/
UK /'sɪlvə(r)/
- Noun
- Person's name
- Shiny gray color
- Transitive Verb
- To coat something with a layer of silver
- To polish silver objects to make them shine
A2Morestatue
US /ˈstætʃu/
UK /ˈstætʃu:/
- Noun
- Stone or metal image of a person, often carved
B1Morestumble upon
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To accidentally discover or meet
B1Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moretreasure
US /ˈtrɛʒɚ/
UK /'treʒə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Valuable things collected, and often hidden
- Someone or something that is worth a lot
- Transitive Verb
- To value something you keep very much
- To take great care of because you love/value it
A2TOEICMoreunder the rule
US /ˈʌndɚ ðə rul/
UK /ˈʌndə ðə ru:l/
- other
- Being governed or controlled by someone or some system.
A2Moreunknown
US /ˌʌnˈnoʊn/
UK /ˌʌnˈnəʊn/
- Adjective
- Not being known or famous
- Being unfamiliar or not known
- Countable Noun
- Person who is not famous or known by many
B1Moreupwards of
US
UK
- Preposition
- More than; at least.
- Phrase
- Approximately; around.
A1Moreworth
US /wɚθ/
UK /wɜ:θ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- having a particular value, especially in money
- Adjective
- Having a specified value.
A2More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- stumble upon: To accidentally discover or meet
- date back: To have existed since a particular time in the past.
- on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- prepare yourself: To get yourself ready for something.
- such as: For example; like
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- upwards of: More than; at least.
- consists of: Is made up or composed of.
- under the rule: Being governed or controlled by someone or some system.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
- of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- have to: Must do
- pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- value: Importance you attach to something
- treasure: Valuable things collected, and often hidden
- bury: To put something into the ground and cover it
- discover: To find something new that was not known before
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- coast: Land near the sea or ocean
- silver: Person's name
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
- knowledge: Information, understanding, or skill
- collect: By asking the receiver of a call to pay for it
- ship: Large boat
- collection: Act of asking for money for a debt or a charity
- unknown: Not being known or famous
- statue: Stone or metal image of a person, often carved
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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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噹噹 posted on 2016/05/10Get ready for an adventure as we explore the 10 biggest treasures ever discovered, from ancient shipwrecks to hidden temple riches! You'll not only learn fascinating historical facts but also pick up simple sentence structures and gain cultural depth along the way.
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