adult
US / əˈdʌlt, ˈædʌlt/
UK /ˈædʌlt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person or animal that is fully grown
- A fully grown animal.
- Adjective
- Being fully grown; mature; no longer a teenager
- Containing sexually explicit material.
A2TOEICMoreannoying
US /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
UK /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone angry
- Adjective
- A little angry; upset
B1TOEICMoreat 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.
C2Moreby day
US /baɪ de/
UK /bai dei/
- Phrase
- During the daytime; not at night.
A2Morecalm
US /kɑm/
UK /kɑ:m/
- Adjective
- Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- Relaxed and not worried or angry
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make or become relaxed and not worried or angry
A2Moredeal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
A1Moredinosaur
US /ˈdaɪnəˌsɔr/
UK /'daɪnəsɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- Reptile that lived millions of years ago
- A person who is outdated or resistant to change.
B2Moredo it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To renovate or decorate something.
- To fasten or button something.
A1Morefall back on
US /fɔl bæk ɑn/
UK /fɔ:l bæk ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make use of, when you have no other options
A1Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefit in
US /fɪt ɪn/
UK /fit in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To mix with others so you get on well with them
A2Morefor certain
US /fɔr ˈsɚtn/
UK /fɔ: ˈsə:tn/
- Idiom
- Definitely; without a doubt.
- Phrase
- Without any doubt; definitely.
for the last time
US /fɚ ðə læst taɪm/
UK /fə ðə lɑ:st taɪm/
- other
- Used to emphasize that something is said or done finally or repeatedly.
A2Morego away
US /ɡo əˈwe/
UK /ɡəu əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go on vacation
- To leave; depart.
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehaul
US /hɔl/
UK /hɔ:l/
- Transitive Verb
- To pull or drag something heavy (e.g. boat)
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein glass
US /ɪn glæs/
UK /ɪn glɑ:s/
- other
- Kept inside glass containers or greenhouses for protection or display.
C2Morein love with
US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//
UK
- Adjective
- Feeling romantic love for someone.
- Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
A1Morein school
US /ɪn skul/
UK /ɪn sku:l/
- other
- Attending an educational institution.
A1Morein this day and age
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the present time; nowadays.
A1Morein with
US /ɪn wɪð/
UK /in wið/
- Phrase
- Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- Having influence or favor with someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
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
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.
A1Moreone round
US
UK
- Noun
- A single period of fighting in a boxing match.
- A single serving of drinks for a group of people.
A1Moreout of the way
US /aʊt ʌv ði we/
UK /aut ɔv ðə wei/
- Adjective
- Remote; isolated.
- No longer obstructing or hindering.
- Phrase
- Not obstructing or impeding progress; in a position where one does not cause an obstruction.
- Completed; finished; no longer needing attention.
B1Moreshut up
US /ʃʌt ʌp/
UK /ʃʌt ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close something, e.g. a shop
- To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
- Interjection
- An expression of disbelief or surprise
A2Moreside note
US
UK
- Noun
- A brief piece of additional information or a comment that is related to the main subject but is not essential to it.
A1Moresuper
US /ˈsupɚ/
UK /ˈsu:pə(r)/
- Adjective
- Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
A2Moretaste good
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a pleasant flavor.
A1Morethis day and age
US /ðɪs deɪ ənd eɪdʒ/
UK /ðɪs deɪ ənd eɪdʒ/
- other
- The present period or modern times.
B1Morethumbs up
US
UK
- Noun
- A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
- Noun (plural)
- Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
A1Moretick
US /tɪk/
UK /tɪk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To function properly or normally
- (Clock) to make light regular timed noise
- Countable Noun
- Small blood-sucking insect that lives on the skin
- Written mark to show something is correct or done
B1Moretiny
US /ˈtaɪni/
UK /'taɪnɪ/
- Adjective
- Very, very small
A2Moreto date
US /tu det/
UK /tu: deit/
- Phrase
- Up to the present time; until now.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To go out on romantic dates with someone.
C2Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- have to: Must do
- going on: To continue doing something
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- side note: A brief piece of additional information or a comment that is related to the main subject but is not essential to it.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- do it up: To renovate or decorate something.
- for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- in glass: Kept inside glass containers or greenhouses for protection or display.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- this day and age: The present period or modern times.
- in this day and age: In the present time; nowadays.
- taste good: To have a pleasant flavor.
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- deal with
- for the last time: Used to emphasize that something is said or done finally or repeatedly.
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- go away: To go on vacation
- by day: During the daytime; not at night.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- at least: As a minimum
- fall back on: To make use of, when you have no other options
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- one round: A single period of fighting in a boxing match.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- go: To attend or be at a place
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- tiny: Very, very small
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- annoying: To make someone angry
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- adult: Person or animal that is fully grown
- post: To send a letter or package using stamps
- tick: To function properly or normally
- haul: To pull or drag something heavy (e.g. boat)
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- super: Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
- dinosaur: Reptile that lived millions of years ago
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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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Stationery Haul | Zoella
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INN posted on 2016/06/13Get ready for a super cute stationery haul with Zoella, featuring adorable finds from Paperchase and Anthropologie! You'll pick up tons of practical vocabulary for organizing your desk and daily life, all while enjoying a fun, 80s-inspired vibe.
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