a passion for
US
UK
- Phrase
- A strong enthusiasm or interest in something.
A1Moreas a gift
US
UK
- Phrase
- Given without expectation of payment; a present.
A2Moreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreback into
US /bæk ˈɪntu/
UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
A1Morebreak the bank
US
UK
- Idiom
- To cost too much money; to use up all of one's savings.
brighten up
US /ˈbraɪtn: ʌp/
UK /ˈbraɪtn ʌp/
- Intransitive Verb
- To become more cheerful or lively.
- Phrasal Verb
- To make something brighter or more cheerful.
- To become brighter.
A1Morecall out
US /kɔl aʊt/
UK /kɔ:l aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To criticize someone to modify their behavior
- To announce or specify, e.g. in a list
- Transitive Verb
- To summon or request the presence of someone, especially for assistance or service.
- To publicly criticize or denounce someone for their actions or behavior.
A1Morecelebrate
US /ˈsɛləˌbret/
UK /'selɪbreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- To lead or participate in a religious ceremony
A2Moreearn it
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To deserve something as a result of one's actions or efforts.
A2Moreenter into
US /ˈɛntɚ ˈɪntu/
UK /ˈentə ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
A1Morefor instance
US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/
UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
B1Moreguide
US /ɡaɪd/
UK /ɡaɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To help or advise someone about something
- To control missile to hit a target by radio signal
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Book or a magazine containing information/advice
- Person leading others visiting an unknown place
A2TOEICMorehang about
US /hæŋ əˈbaʊt/
UK /hæŋ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with someone
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein a box
US /ɪn ə bɑks/
UK /ɪn ə bɒks/
- other
- Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
B2Morein the shadow of
US /ɪn ðə ˈʃædoʊ ʌv/
UK /in ðə ˈʃædəu ɔv/
- Preposition
- Close to and influenced or dominated by something else.
B2Morein total
US /ɪn ˈtotl/
UK /in ˈtəutəl/
- Phrase
- Completely; with everything added together.
A1Morelie in
US /lai ɪn/
UK /lai in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreon the horizon
US
UK
- Idiom
- About to happen; approaching.
A1Moreon the move
US /ɑn ði muv/
UK /ɔn ðə mu:v/
- Adjective
- Traveling or going from place to place.
- Actively progressing or developing.
- Phrase
- In the process of changing location.
A1Morepass through
US /pæs θru/
UK /pɑ:s θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
- To go through something; to move from one side to the other of something.
A2Moreplay on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
A1Morepull into
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle off a road and onto a different surface or into a specific location.
A1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Moreromantic
US /roʊˈmæntɪk/
UK /rəʊˈmæntɪk/
- Adjective
- Relating to courtship or love
- Being impractical, unrealistic, or idealistic
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- People who like love, candlelit dinners, etc.
- Person living in a fantasy-like world not reality
A2Morerun by
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- To show or tell something to someone briefly to get their opinion or approval.
A1Moresee in
US /si ɪn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
A1Moreshoot up
US /ʃut ʌp/
UK /ʃu:t ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To increase rapidly and suddenly.
- To grow taller quickly.
A1Moreshow off
US /ʃo ɔf/
UK /ʃəu ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
A1Morestain
US /sten/
UK /steɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A mark or unwanted spot / thing
- Liquid used to change the color of something
- Transitive Verb
- To soil or leave a mark on something
- To change the color of using a special substance
B1Moretower
US /ˈtaʊɚ/
UK /'taʊə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Tall, narrow building
- Tall metal structure for broadcasting, or the view
- Intransitive Verb
- To be very good at something
A2Morewith the exception of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Excluding; not including.
A1Morework in
US /wɚk ɪn/
UK /wə:k in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an opening for something in your schedule
- To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
A1More
Vocabulary
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
- play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- earn it: To deserve something as a result of one's actions or efforts.
- break the bank: To cost too much money; to use up all of one's savings.
- pull into: To drive a vehicle off a road and onto a different surface or into a specific location.
- hang about: To spend time with someone
- as a gift: Given without expectation of payment; a present.
- on the move: Traveling or going from place to place.
- in total: Completely; with everything added together.
- enter into: To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- have to: Must do
- show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
- brighten up: To become more cheerful or lively.
- a passion for: A strong enthusiasm or interest in something.
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- for instance: As an example.
- shoot up: To increase rapidly and suddenly.
- in the shadow of: Close to and influenced or dominated by something else.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in a box: Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
- with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
- call out: To criticize someone to modify their behavior
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- guide: To help or advise someone about something
- century: Period of 100 years
- celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- romantic: Relating to courtship or love
- town: Small city
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
- stain: A mark or unwanted spot / thing
- art: Creative skill using the imagination e.g. painting
- enjoy: To take pleasure in something
- tower: Tall, narrow building
- Europe: A continent including Germany, France and Spain
- church: Building where Christians gather and pray to God
- river: Flowing water that runs from mountains to the sea
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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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