accent
US /ˈækˌsɛnt/
UK /'æksent/
- Transitive Verb
- To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- Noun
- Feature of a design, e.g. a stripe on a shirt
- Correct spoken emphasis on a part of a word
A2Moreapplause
US /əˈplɔz/
UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
B1Moreback out
US /bæk aʊt/
UK /bæk aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To say you will now not do something you promised
A1Moredrama
US /ˈdrɑmə, ˈdræmə/
UK /'drɑ:mə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Play that is performed on stage, theater, or TV
- Exciting, emotional event or series of events
A2Morefor a minute
US
UK
- Phrase
- For a short period of time; briefly.
- Used to indicate a sudden realization or thought.
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morelaughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Morereal bad
US
UK
- Phrase
- Very bad; extremely unfavorable or unpleasant.
- Adjective
- Seriously ill or injured; in a critical condition.
A2Moresouthern
US /ˈsʌðərn/
UK /ˈsʌðən/
- Adjective
- Concerning a region in the south
A2Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moretruck
US /trʌk/
UK /trʌk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Homegrown vegetables and fruit for sale
- Large vehicle suitable for transporting things
- Transitive Verb
- To transport something on a lorry, van
A2Morewalk down
US /wɔk daʊn/
UK /wɔ:k daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To walk along or down something.
- To proceed along an aisle, especially at a wedding.
A1Morewig
US /wɪɡ/
UK /wɪg/
- Noun
- Covering of artificial hair worn on the head
B2More
Vocabulary
- walk down: To walk along or down something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
- real bad: Very bad; extremely unfavorable or unpleasant.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- accent: To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- yeah: Another way of saying 'yes'
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- bad: Not good; wrong
- school: Large group of fish that swim together
- beautiful: Having dome something well
- drama: Play that is performed on stage, theater, or TV
- south: Direction to your right when facing the rising sun
- southern: Concerning a region in the south
- truck: Homegrown vegetables and fruit for sale
- wig: Covering of artificial hair worn on the head
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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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s7003122 posted on 2016/06/26Ever wondered about the magic behind Emilia Clarke's iconic 'eyebrow acting' as Daenerys Targaryen? You'll get a hilarious peek into drama school secrets and wig reveals that are sure to make you laugh! This is a fantastic chance to practice understanding everyday conversation and pick up some fun phrases.
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