allow me
US
UK
- Phrase
- A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- A formal way to ask for permission or to introduce oneself.
as soon as
US /æz sun æz/
UK /æz su:n æz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
A1Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
at least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreat once
US /æt wʌns/
UK /æt wʌns/
- Adverb
- Immediately; without delay
- At the same time; simultaneously
A2Morebeast
US /bist/
UK /bi:st/
- Noun
- Ugly or terrifying animal
B1Morebeauty
US /ˈbjuti/
UK /'bju:tɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something attractive that produces great pleasure
- Physically or visually attractive person
A2Morecare of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Morecastle
US /ˈkæsl/
UK /ˈkɑ:sl/
- Countable Noun
- Large defensive building in historical times
A2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Moredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Morefor someone
US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/
UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/
- other
- On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
A1Morefurious with
US
UK
- Adjective
- Extremely angry about something or someone.
B2Moregarden
US /ˈgɑ:rdn/
UK /ˈgɑ:dn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Yard; ground outside your house to grow plants
- Public park in which visitors can see flowers
- Intransitive Verb
- To work in a yard to grow plants, vegetables
A2Morego away
US /ɡo əˈwe/
UK /ɡəu əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go on vacation
- To leave; depart.
A1Morein a sweat
US /ɪn ə swet/
UK /ɪn ə swet/
- other
- Feeling anxious or worried about something.
B2Morelive my life
US
UK
- Phrase
- To experience life in a way that is true to oneself and brings personal fulfillment.
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
A1Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the book
US /ɑn ðə bʊk/
UK /ɒn ðə bʊk/
- other
- Recorded in an official list or register.
B2Moreon the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
on the table
US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of a table.
- Available for consideration or discussion.
A1Moreonce upon a time
US /wʌns əˈpɑn e taɪm/
UK /wʌns əˈpɔn ə taim/
- Phrase
- A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
B1Morerose garden
US
UK
- Noun
- A garden or area specifically designed for growing roses.
A1Moreshake out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To empty something by shaking it.
- To develop or resolve in a particular way.
A1Morethird one
US
UK
- Pronoun
- The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
- Noun
- The third option or choice from a set of possibilities.
A1Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moreupon a time
US
UK
- Phrase
- An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
A1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Morewith difficulty
US /wɪθ ˈdɪfəkəlti/
UK /wɪθ ˈdɪfɪkəlti/
- other
- Indicates doing something with great effort or struggle.
B1More
Vocabulary
- next to: Being located along side another
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
- upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
- third one: The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- rose garden: A garden or area specifically designed for growing roses.
- at least: As a minimum
- allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- shake out: To empty something by shaking it.
- go away: To go on vacation
- on the book: Recorded in an official list or register.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- furious with: Extremely angry about something or someone.
- in a sweat: Feeling anxious or worried about something.
- with difficulty: Indicates doing something with great effort or struggle.
- live my life: To experience life in a way that is true to oneself and brings personal fulfillment.
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- long: Person's name
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- full: Containing all the parts; complete
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- wake: To cause to become more energetic or attentive
- beast: Ugly or terrifying animal
- morning: Early part of the day before 12 p.m
- ring: A roped area in which people fight or box
- table: Diagram that shows data in rows and columns
- beauty: Something attractive that produces great pleasure
- castle: Large defensive building in historical times
- garden: Yard; ground outside your house to grow plants
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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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Beauty and the Beast | Fairy Tales Bedtime Stories 11 | Fairy Stories and Songs for Kids
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Sandy posted on 2016/06/10Get ready for a magical adventure with "Beauty and the Beast"! You'll love this classic fairy tale, and it's a fantastic way to practice simple sentence structures and situational dialogue. Dive into an enchanted castle and witness a beast's transformation while picking up useful English phrases!
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