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.
B1Moreas a result of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Because of something; owing to.
A1Moreeventually
US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/
- Adverb
- After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- At some later time; in the future
A2Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Morego through with
US /ɡo θru wɪð/
UK /ɡəu θru: wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To complete a promise or plan that is difficult
A1Morein order that
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ ðæt/
UK /in ˈɔ:də ðæt/
- Conjunction
- With the purpose or intention that.
A2Morein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Moremaster
US /ˈmæstɚ/
UK /'mɑ:stə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To gain control over something
- To learn to do something very well
- Adjective
- Being very skilled at doing something
- Being the main or most important thing or part
A2Moremiserable
US /ˈmɪzərəbəl, ˈmɪzrə-/
UK /ˈmɪzrəbl/
- Adjective
- Very unhappy
- Causing someone to be unhappy or uncomfortable
- Noun
- A person who is always unhappy or complaining
A2Moreout of doors
US /aʊt əv dɔɚz/
UK /aʊt əv dɔ:z/
- other
- Outside, in the open air.
B1Morespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMorethrough with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
A1Morevomit
US /ˈvɑ:mɪt/
UK /ˈvɒmɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Food coming back up from stomach, due to illness
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To bring (blood, etc.) up and out of mouth
B2Morewaste
US /west/
UK /weɪst/
- Transitive Verb
- To kill or severely harm someone
- To use valuable things ineffectively
- Uncountable Noun
- Materials left over after a process has finished
A2TOEICMorewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- go on: To continue doing something
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- go through with: To complete a promise or plan that is difficult
- out of doors: Outside, in the open air.
- through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- in order that: With the purpose or intention that.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- master: To gain control over something
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- long: Person's name
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- miserable: Very unhappy
- waste: To kill or severely harm someone
- vomit: Food coming back up from stomach, due to illness
- interested: Having had your attention taken; curious
- money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
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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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