annoying
US /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
UK /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone angry
- Adjective
- A little angry; upset
B1TOEICMoreaudible
US /ˈɔdəbəl/
UK /ˈɔ:dəbl/
- Adjective
- Capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard
B2Moreback in the day
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the past; in former times.
- Referring to a past time, often with a sense of nostalgia or fondness.
A1Morebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morebody
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.
A2Morechallenge
US /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
UK /'tʃælɪndʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- Act of formally inviting someone to compete
- Transitive Verb
- To formally invite someone to compete at something
- To question the correctness of something
A2Morecomedy
US /ˈkɑmɪdi/
UK /'kɒmədɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
A2Moreconfusing
US /kənˈfjuzɪŋ/
UK /kənˈfju:zɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something unclear or hard to understand
- Adjective
- Being hard to understand
A2Moredammit
US /ˈdæmɪt/
UK /'dæmɪt/
- Interjection
- A mild swear word used to express annoyance
B2Moredude
US /dud, djud/
UK /du:d/
- Noun
- Form of address for a man
- (informal) A man; a fellow.
- Interjection
- (informal) Used as a term of address, often between men.
B2Moreduel
US /ˈdu:əl/
UK /ˈdju:əl/
- Noun
- Competition between two athletes or enemies
B2Moreexpression
US /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/
UK /ɪk'spreʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- Group of words that have a specific meaning
A2TOEICMoregold
US /goʊld/
UK /gəʊld/
- Adjective
- Dark yellow color often seen in sunsets
- Uncountable Noun
- Soft yellow metal that is very valuable
A2Morein jest
US /ɪn dʒɛst/
UK /ɪn dʒest/
- other
- Said as a joke, not seriously.
B2Morejest
US /dʒɛst/
UK /dʒest/
- Intransitive Verb
- To mock or make fun of; joke
- Noun
- Joke intended to be taken as mockery or humor
B2Morejuvenile
US /ˈdʒuvəˌnaɪl, -nəl/
UK /ˈdʒu:vənaɪl/
- Adjective
- Concerning young people or children
- Noun
- Someone who is young; a child
B2Morelazy
US /ˈlezi/
UK /ˈleɪzi/
- Adjective
- Not liking to work or make an effort; idle
A2Moreliterature
US /ˈlɪtərəˌtʃʊr, -tʃɚ/
UK /ˈlɪtrətʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Writing valued as art, e.g. fiction, drama, poetry
- The body of written works produced in a particular language, country, or age.
A2Moreover my dead body
US /ˈoʊvɚ mai ˈdɛd ˈbɒdi/
UK /ˈəuvə mai ˈded ˈbɒdi/
- other
- Strongly refuses or forbids something from happening.
B2Morephrase
US /frez/
UK /freɪz/
- Noun
- Common expression or saying
- Section of musical notes in a piece of music
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To choose words to say what you mean clearly
A2Morerecover
US /rɪ'kʌvər/
UK /rɪ'kʌvə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To return to a prior normal condition
- To get back something that was lost
A2TOEICMoresponsoring
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To support the passage of a new law
- To help someone succeed by giving them money
B1Morestrawberry
US /ˈstrɔˌbɛri/
UK /'strɔ:bərɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Sweet fleshy red fruit
B1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moretitle
US /ˈtaɪtl/
UK /'taɪtl/
- Noun
- Book produced by a publisher
- Name given to something to identify or describe it
- Transitive Verb
- To give a name to identify or describe something
A2TOEICMoreto die for
US /tu daɪ fɔr/
UK /tu: dai fɔ:/
- Adjective
- Extremely desirable or enjoyable.
- Intransitive Verb
- To be willing to sacrifice one's life for someone or something.
A1Moretrap
US /træp/
UK /træp/
- Countable Noun
- Device used for catching animals
- Vehicle pulled by a single horse
- Transitive Verb
- To use a device to catch animals or people
- To hold, e.g. a nerve, so that it cannot move
A2Moretrial
US /ˈtraɪəl, traɪl/
UK /ˈtraɪəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- Act or process of testing or experimenting
- Transitive Verb
- To be made or done as a test or experiment
A2TOEICMoretry out
US /traɪ aʊt/
UK /trai aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to win a place on a team in a group
- To test briefly to determine how well it works
A1Moretypical
US /ˈtɪpɪkəl/
UK /ˈtɪpɪkl/
- Adjective
- Normal; usual; expected
- Serving as a representative example of a particular type.
A2Morevideo
US /ˈvɪdiˌo/
UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Recording capturing action with sound
- A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
- Transitive Verb
- To make a moving film of, with sound
- To make a video call.
A2Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2More
Vocabulary
- over my dead body: Strongly refuses or forbids something from happening.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- to die for: Extremely desirable or enjoyable.
- in jest: Said as a joke, not seriously.
- back in the day: In the past; in former times.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- dude: Form of address for a man
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- trap: Device used for catching animals
- trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- annoying: To make someone angry
- love: Person's name
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- typical: Normal; usual; expected
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
- body: The physical structure of a person or animal.
- service: Work that a person does to assist others
- ask: To say to someone that you want something
- die: Cube with dots numbering 1-6 on it used in games
- free: Living, happening without being controlled
- literature: Writing valued as art, e.g. fiction, drama, poetry
- comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
- audible: Capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard
- juvenile: Concerning young people or children
- confusing: To make something unclear or hard to understand
- title: Book produced by a publisher
- lazy: Not liking to work or make an effort; idle
- recover: To return to a prior normal condition
- gold: Dark yellow color often seen in sunsets
- duel: Competition between two athletes or enemies
- strawberry: Sweet fleshy red fruit
- sponsoring: To support the passage of a new law
- dammit: A mild swear word used to express annoyance
- jest: To mock or make fun of; joke
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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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trans posted on 2016/08/03Ever wondered where the dramatic phrase "Over my dead body" comes from? This video dives into its hilarious origins with some 1800s humor and observational comedy, perfect for understanding daily practical English and cultural depth. You'll pick up useful idioms and enjoy a fun, relatable rant!
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