by now
US /baɪ naʊ/
UK /bai nau/
- Phrase
- At the present time or already; before the present.
A2Moredebate
US / dɪˈbet/
UK /dɪ'beɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- General public discussion of a topic
- A formal event where two sides discuss a topic
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To consider options before making a decision
- To take part in a formal discussion
A2TOEICMoredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Moreencourage
US /ɛnˈkɚrɪdʒ, -ˈkʌr-/
UK /ɪn'kʌrɪdʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To increase the chance of something happening
- To make someone more determined or confident
A2TOEICMoreget back to
US /ɡɛt bæk tu/
UK /ɡet bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get in contact with someone again
- To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
A1Moreon the internet
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located or available on the internet.
- Using the internet as a medium or platform.
A1Morereact
US /riˈækt/
UK /rɪ'ækt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To change when mixing with other chemicals
- To behave or make a change in a particular way
A2Moreright back
US /raɪt bæk/
UK /rait bæk/
- Interjection
- Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- Adverb
- Immediately; very soon after going.
A1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moretolerance
US /ˈtɑ:lərəns/
UK /ˈtɒlərəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to adjust to changes, your environment etc.
- The space between metal objects e.g. in engines
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Vocabulary
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- debate: General public discussion of a topic
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- live: To be alive
- encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
- believe: To think or accept that something is true
- react: To change when mixing with other chemicals
- lesson: Something done to learn or teach something; class
- bad: Not good; wrong
- idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
- free: Living, happening without being controlled
- morning: Early part of the day before 12 p.m
- tolerance: Ability to adjust to changes, your environment etc.
- thinking: To have an idea, opinion or belief about something
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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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Jimmy Fallon Addresses Orlando Nightclub Shooting
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Kristi Yang posted on 2016/06/20This video features Jimmy Fallon's powerful reflection on the Pulse nightclub shooting, offering a chance to grasp complex cultural issues and practice simple sentence structures. You'll hear a heartfelt call for unity and understanding, making it a meaningful watch for deepening your cultural awareness.
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