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.
C2Morebe with
US /bi wɪð/
UK /bi: wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- To support someone's opinion or cause.
A1Morebeauty
US /ˈbjuti/
UK /'bju:tɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something attractive that produces great pleasure
- Physically or visually attractive person
A2Morecast on
US /kæst ɑn/
UK /kɑ:st ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To create the first row of stitches in knitting.
- To put a spell on someone or something.
- Transitive Verb
- To assign a role to an actor.
- To cause (light, shadow, etc.) to appear on a surface.
A1Morecastle
US /ˈkæsl/
UK /ˈkɑ:sl/
- Countable Noun
- Large defensive building in historical times
A2Morecurse
US /kɚs/
UK /kɜ:s/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To use offensive language when angry; swear
- Noun
- Act to cause trouble to others
- A word or phrase used to express anger or annoyance.
B1Morefairy
US /ˈfɛri/
UK /'feərɪ/
- Noun
- Small imaginary being that can do magic
B1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehappiness
US /ˈhæpɪnɪs/
UK /'hæpɪnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of feeling pleased; feeling of satisfaction
- A feeling of joy and contentment
A2Morein green
US /ɪn ɡrin/
UK /ɪn ɡri:n/
- other
- Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
B2Morein 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.
C1Morein particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
A1Morein the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morein touch
US /ɪn tʌtʃ/
UK /in tʌtʃ/
- Adjective
- Having contact or communication with someone.
- Aware of or informed about something.
B1Moreinvite
US /ɪnˈvaɪt/
UK /ɪnˈvaɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To ask someone to go somewhere or do something
- Noun
- An invitation
A2TOEICMorekingdom
US /ˈkɪŋdəm/
UK /'kɪŋdəm/
- Noun
- Category of the natural world
- Country e.g. United Kingdom
A2Morelight up
US /laɪt ʌp/
UK /lait ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- To ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe for smoking.
A1Morelighten up
US /ˈlaɪtn: ʌp/
UK /ˈlaɪtn ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become more cheerful or less serious.
- Transitive Verb
- To reduce the weight or burden of something.
A1Moreneedle
US /ˈnidl/
UK /'ni:dl/
- Countable Noun
- Part of a medical device used to inject medicine
- Very thin pointed object used in sewing
- Transitive Verb
- To upset someone by making rude or hurtful remarks
- To prick or pierce with a needle.
B1Morenext 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 floor
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
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.
B1Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
prevent
US /prɪˈvɛnt/
UK /prɪ'vent/
- Transitive Verb
- To stop something from happening or existing
A2TOEICMoreprincess
US /ˈprɪnsɪs, -ˌsɛs, prɪnˈsɛs/
UK /ˌprɪnˈses/
- Countable Noun
- Daughter of a king and queen
A2Moreturn to
US /tɚn tu/
UK /tə:n tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
A1Moreupon a time
US
UK
- Phrase
- An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
A1Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Morewalk around
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- To move about in order to inspect something.
A2Morewant in
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To desire to participate or be included in something.
A1More
Vocabulary
- going on: To continue doing something
- 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.
- light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- in green: Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- lighten up: To become more cheerful or less serious.
- at least: As a minimum
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- cast on: To create the first row of stitches in knitting.
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- next to: Being located along side another
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
- fairy: Small imaginary being that can do magic
- curse: To use offensive language when angry; swear
- invite: To ask someone to go somewhere or do something
- sleep: To have enough beds for
- beautiful: Having dome something well
- kingdom: Category of the natural world
- room: All of the people inside a particular room
- happiness: State of feeling pleased; feeling of satisfaction
- needle: Part of a medical device used to inject medicine
- black: To fill in something to make it a very dark color
- beauty: Something attractive that produces great pleasure
- castle: Large defensive building in historical times
- princess: Daughter of a king and queen
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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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Sleeping Beauty | Fairy Tales Bedtime Stories 8 | Fairy Stories and Songs for Kids
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Sandy posted on 2016/06/10Get ready for a magical retelling of Sleeping Beauty, complete with an evil fairy and a true love's kiss! You'll love following this enchanting story while picking up simple sentence structures and situational dialogue perfect for practicing your English.
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