at sea
US /æt si/
UK /æt si:/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Confused; not knowing what to do.
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US /klɔz/
UK /klɔ:z/
- Noun
- Part of a sentence that has its own verb
- Specific term or demand in a legal agreement
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US /fɔr naʊ/
UK /fɔ: nau/
- Phrase
- Temporarily; for the present time.
- In the short term; for the immediate future.
A1MoreHalloween
US
UK
- Noun
- October 31st, when people dress up as ghosts, etc.
B2Moremuch about
US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/
UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/
- Phrase
- A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
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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
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US /ˈpræktɪs/
UK /'præktɪs/
- Noun
- The office and place for legal or medical work
- Doing something many times to become better at it
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work as a doctor or lawyer
- To live according to the teachings of a religion
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US /rɪˈdus, -ˈdjus/
UK /rɪ'dju:s/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
- To boil a liquid until it has decreased in amount
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Vocabulary
- at sea
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- express: To send something by fast mail
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
- reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
- short: (Of electric circuit) to spark because faulty
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- clause: Part of a sentence that has its own verb
- happy: Feeling pleasure or joy; glad
- adverb: A word that modifies verbs and adjectives
- Halloween: October 31st, when people dress up as ghosts, etc.
- October: 10th month of the year
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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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Reducing Adverb Clauses to Phrases (4 of 4) - Advanced English Grammar-
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Cai Xin Liu posted on 2016/08/20Ready to supercharge your sentences? This video breaks down how to transform adverb clauses into super-efficient phrases, making your writing more dynamic and concise. You'll pick up essential grammar skills perfect for intermediate learners, all wrapped up in a fun Halloween ghost story context!
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