above the noise
US
UK
- Phrase
- To ignore distractions and focus on what is important.
- Physically higher than the sound.
A1Moreconnect
US /kəˈnɛkt/
UK /kə'nekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To associate a thing with something else
- To join or attach things together
A2Moreecho
US /'ekoʊ/
UK /'ekəʊ/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of a place) to be filled with repeating sounds
- (Of a sound) to be repeated
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Repetition of sounds after bouncing off something
- A repetition of events or circumstances
B1Moreharmony
US /ˈhɑrməni/
UK /'hɑ:mənɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
- When musical notes sound pleasing together
B1TOEICMorelaughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Moremelody
US /ˈmɛlədi/
UK /'melədɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Song; music
- Pleasing musical notes put together to form a tune
B2Morename for
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
A1Moreohh
US
UK
- Interjection
- Expression showing surprise
C2Moreonce upon a time
US /wʌns əˈpɑn e taɪm/
UK /wʌns əˈpɔn ə taim/
- Phrase
- A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
B1Moresee through
US /si θru/
UK /si: θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To realize the truth about
- To continue doing something until it is finished, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
A1Moresinge
US /sɪndʒ/
UK /sɪndʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To burn lightly, often to remove hair
C2Morethread
US /θrɛd/
UK /θred/
- Noun
- Spiral cut at the end of a bolt
- A long, very thin, material used to sew cloth
- Transitive Verb
- To move yourself through a crowded or narrow space
- To put wire, string, etc. through a hole or needle
B1TOEICMoreupon a time
US
UK
- Phrase
- An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
A1More
Vocabulary
- above the noise: To ignore distractions and focus on what is important.
- once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
- upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
- name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
- see through: To realize the truth about
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- harmony: Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- thread: Spiral cut at the end of a bolt
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- connect: To associate a thing with something else
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- echo: (Of a place) to be filled with repeating sounds
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- melody: Song; music
- singe: To burn lightly, often to remove hair
- ohh: Expression showing surprise
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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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High School Musical 2 - You Are The Music In Me (Full HD 1080p) (Subtitle/Lyrics) + Download
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李崇維 posted on 2013/05/13Get ready to sing along with "You Are The Music In Me" from High School Musical 2! This fun video is perfect for practicing simple sentence structures with its catchy, uplifting chorus. You'll love picking up the lyrics to this sweet duet!
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