after all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Morealert
US /əˈlɚt/
UK /ə'lɜ:t/
- Adjective
- Being aware and able to respond quickly
- Transitive Verb
- To warn someone so they can respond to it
B1TOEICMoreat night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Moreawake
US /əˈwek/
UK /əˈweɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make aware of (a certain feeling or memory)
- To wake from sleep; wake someone from sleep
- Adjective
- Not asleep; up; alert
A2Morebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morebody
US /ˈbɑdi/
UK /ˈbɒdi/
- Noun
- The physical structure of a person or animal.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The main or central part of something.
- The weight and texture of a drink (like wine or coffee) in the mouth.
A2Moreditch
US /dɪtʃ/
UK /dɪtʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To abandon or give up a plan, etc.
- To land an airplane in water due to an emergency
- Countable Noun
- Long, shallow hole used for drainage or irrigation
B1Moredrift off
US /drɪft ɔf/
UK /drift ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To gradually fall asleep.
C2Moreentire
US /ɛnˈtaɪr/
UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- Undivided; not shared or distributed.
A2TOEICMorefor short
US /fɔr ʃɔrt/
UK /fɔ: ʃɔ:t/
- Phrase
- As a shortened form of a name or phrase.
A1Morein full force
US /ɪn fʊl fɔrs/
UK /in ful fɔ:s/
- Phrase
- With maximum power or intensity.
- With all members present or active.
jerk
US /dʒɚk/
UK /dʒɜ:k/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone you think is an idiot
- Sudden sharp movement; tug
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move suddenly and violently; tug
C2Morejump in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a vehicle quickly.
- To interrupt a conversation.
nerve
US /nɚv/
UK /nə:v/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fibers in the body that enable feeling, movement
- Courage to do something that is difficult or risky
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To summon one's courage; brace oneself.
A2Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Moreplummet
US /ˈplʌmɪt/
UK /ˈplʌmɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To fall quickly, as from the sky
- To decrease rapidly in value or amount.
- Countable Noun
- A plumb bob.
- A weight attached to a line, used to determine depth or verticality.
C1TOEICMoreresult in
US /rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/
UK /riˈzʌlt in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause or produce as a consequence.
stress
US / strɛs/
UK /stres/
- Transitive Verb
- To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- To put pressure on something or someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Emphasis on part of a word or sentence
- Pressure on something or someone
A2TOEICMorethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1More
Vocabulary
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
- drift off: To gradually fall asleep.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in full force: With maximum power or intensity.
- for short: As a shortened form of a name or phrase.
- result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- jerk: Someone you think is an idiot
- alert: Being aware and able to respond quickly
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- nerve: Fibers in the body that enable feeling, movement
- body: The physical structure of a person or animal.
- sleep: To have enough beds for
- awake: To make aware of (a certain feeling or memory)
- ditch: To abandon or give up a plan, etc.
- plummet: To fall quickly, as from the sky
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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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Joseph Yap posted on 2016/07/07Ever jolted awake from a weird falling sensation? This video dives into the science behind those sudden sleep jumps, explaining the 'hypnic jerk' and even touching on evolutionary theories! You'll pick up some fascinating vocabulary about sleep physiology and learn practical tips to help light sleepers get better rest.
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