applause
US /əˈplɔz/
UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
B1Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
billboard
US /ˈbɪlbɔ:rd/
UK /ˈbɪlbɔ:d/
- Countable Noun
- Large outdoor signboard with an ad on it
C2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefrom home
US
UK
- Phrase
- Working or operating from one's residence.
- Originating or coming from one's own house or country.
A1Moreguest
US /ɡɛst/
UK /ɡest/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person invited to visit or stay in someone's home
- Paying customer at a hotel or restaurant
- Adjective
- Referring to people visiting or staying at a place
- Provided for or used by a guest.
A2Moreharmony
US /ˈhɑrməni/
UK /'hɑ:mənɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
- When musical notes sound pleasing together
B1TOEICMorein motion
US /ɪn ˈmoʃən/
UK /in ˈməuʃən/
- Phrase
- Moving; not stationary.
C2Morelook back
US /lʊk bæk/
UK /luk bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think about past events
A1Morepick it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To lift something from a surface.
- To collect something or someone.
A2Moresitting pretty
US /ˈsɪtɪŋ ˈprɪti/
UK /ˈsitɪŋ ˈpriti/
- other
- In a very favorable or advantageous situation.
B2Moreweekend
US /ˈwi:kend/
UK /ˌwi:kˈend/
- Noun
- Saturday and Sunday, after the normal working week
A2More
Vocabulary
- from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- sitting pretty: In a very favorable or advantageous situation.
- in motion: Moving; not stationary.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
- look back: To think about past events
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- harmony: Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- guest: Person invited to visit or stay in someone's home
- weekend: Saturday and Sunday, after the normal working week
- billboard: Large outdoor signboard with an ad on it
- sing: To make musical sounds with your voice
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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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Fifth Harmony Performs 'Work from Home'
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Penny Wu posted on 2016/08/03Get ready to groove with Fifth Harmony's electrifying performance of 'Work from Home'! You'll pick up practical, everyday phrases perfect for discussing daily routines and work life, all while enjoying a super fun dance-pop vibe.
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