at last
US /æt læst/
UK /æt lɑ:st/
- Adverb
- Finally; after a long delay.
B1Morebedtime
US /ˈbɛdˌtaɪm/
UK /ˈbedtaɪm/
- Noun
- Time you go to bed
C1Morebell
US /bɛl/
UK /bel/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
- Electronic device that makes a ringing sound
A2Morecaptain
US /ˈkæptən/
UK /'kæptɪn/
- Noun
- Title of a senior officer in the military
- Person in charge of a team, a ship or an airplane
- Transitive Verb
- To be in charge of a team, ship or airplane
B1Moreclock in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
A1Moreclock on
US /klɑk ɑn/
UK /klɒk ɒn/
- other
- To register the start time of work using a time clock.
B1Morecrocodile
US /ˈkrɑkəˌdaɪl/
UK /'krɒkədaɪl/
- Noun
- Large meat-eating reptile that can swim
B2Morecut off
US /kʌt ɔf/
UK /kʌt ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- To cut the end of something
- Transitive Verb
- To isolate or prevent access to a place or person.
- To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
A1Moredance around
US /dæns əˈraʊnd/
UK /dɑ:ns əˈraund/
- other
- To avoid discussing something directly.
- To move around with light, rhythmic steps.
B2Moredarling
US /ˈdɑrlɪŋ/
UK /'dɑ:lɪŋ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dearly loved person
A2Moredown with
US /daʊn wɪð/
UK /daun wið/
- Adjective
- Suffering from an illness.
- Agreeable to; in favor of.
- Interjection
- An expression of opposition to something.
A1Moredrawer
US /ˈdrɔɚ/
UK /drɔ:(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Sliding box of a desk, closet used to store things
- An undergarment covering the lower part of the body and having two holes for the legs.
B1Morefairy
US /ˈfɛri/
UK /'feərɪ/
- Noun
- Small imaginary being that can do magic
B1Morefly into
US /flaɪ ˈɪntu/
UK /flai ˈintu:/
- other
- Suddenly become very angry or emotional.
- Move quickly into a place, usually by flying.
B2Morefly out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a place by airplane.
- Countable Noun
- A batted ball that is caught in the air for an out.
A1Morego away
US /ɡo əˈwe/
UK /ɡəu əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go on vacation
- To leave; depart.
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Moregrow up
US /ɡro ʌp/
UK /ɡrəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop from a child into an adult
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehide behind
US /haɪd bɪˈhaɪnd/
UK /haɪd bɪˈhaɪnd/
- other
- To avoid responsibility or truth by using something as an excuse.
- To put oneself out of sight by staying at the back of something.
B1Morehold onto
US /hold ˈɑnˌtu/
UK /həuld ˈɔntu/
- Phrasal Verb
- To grasp or grip something tightly.
- To keep or retain possession of something.
A1Morehook
US /hʊk/
UK /hʊk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
- The start of a story which catches your interest
- Transitive Verb
- To make a bent or curved shape
- To catch your interest completely
B1Morehook in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To connect or attach something using a hook or similar device.
- To engage or captivate someone's interest or attention.
in danger
US /ɪn ˈdendʒɚ/
UK /in ˈdeindʒə/
- Phrase
- Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- At risk of experiencing something negative or harmful.
A1Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morejolly
US /'dʒɑ:lɪ/
UK /'dʒɒlɪ/
- Adjective
- Being full of cheer, friendliness and happiness
B2Morejump off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a path or designated area.
- To begin or start something, often a project or activity.
A2Morekite
US /kaɪt/
UK /kaɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Toy flown in the wind on a long string
B1Morelagoon
US /ləˈɡun/
UK /ləˈgu:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small lake surrounded by rocks; channel of water
B2Morelaugh with
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To share a feeling of amusement with someone
lily
US /'lɪlɪ/
UK /'lɪlɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of plant with big, leafy flowers
- Proper Noun
- A female given name.
B2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremermaid
US /ˈmɜrˌmeɪd/
UK /'mɜ:meɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Creature with top half a woman, bottom half a fish
B2Moremust learn
US
UK
- Modal Verb
- Expressing a strong obligation or necessity to acquire knowledge or a skill.
nanny
US /ˈnæni/
UK /'nænɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Woman paid to take care of the children of others
- A grandmother.
- Intransitive Verb
- To work as a nanny.
B2Morenursery
US /ˈnɜ:rsəri/
UK /ˈnɜ:səri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where trees and plants are grown and sold
- Room in a hospital where babies are cared for
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the floor
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
A1Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
pan
US /pæn/
UK /pæn/
- Transitive Verb
- To follow an object being filmed with a camera
- To criticize, e.g. a film, in a strong way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Open metal container used for cooking
- Steel drum
A2Morepirate
US /ˈpaɪrɪt/
UK /'paɪrət/
- Transitive Verb
- To copy or sell a product illegally
- To steal things from ships by force
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who attacks ships in order to steal things
- One who reproduces or uses the work of another person without authorization.
B1Moreplank
US /plæŋk/
UK /plæŋk/
- Countable Noun
- Long, thick board used when building something
B2Moreplay in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- To have a role in a theatrical production.
A1Moreproud of you
US
UK
- Phrase
- Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
B1Moreshadow
US /ˈʃædo/
UK /'ʃædəʊ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something with shade
- To secretly follow a person
- Noun
- Person who follows another person to observe them
- Area of darkness that is caused by blocked light
A2Moresit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
A1Moresky
US /skaɪ/
UK /skaɪ/
- Noun
- The place where we see clouds above us
A2Moreswim in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To move through water by using your arms and legs.
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a lot of something.
A1Moresword
US /sɔrd/
UK /sɔ:d/
- Countable Noun
- A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
B1Moretail
US /tel/
UK /teɪl/
- Countable Noun
- Extended part at the back of an animal's body
- Noun
- Back or last part of something e.g. shirt
A2Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretick
US /tɪk/
UK /tɪk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To function properly or normally
- (Clock) to make light regular timed noise
- Countable Noun
- Small blood-sucking insect that lives on the skin
- Written mark to show something is correct or done
B1Moretiger
US /ˈtaɪɡɚ/
UK /ˈtaɪgə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Large wild cat with orange fur and black lines
B1Moretinker
US /ˈtɪŋkɚ/
UK /'tɪŋkə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make small adjustments to repair or improve
B2Moreunderground
US /ˈʌndərgraʊnd/
UK /ˈʌndəgraʊnd/
- Adjective
- (Being or living) under the surface of the earth
- Secret or subversive.
- Noun
- Secret group organized to overthrow a government
- Subway system, e.g. in London
B1Morewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Morewalk the plank
US /ˈwɔk ðə ˈplæŋk/
UK /ˈwɔ:k ðə ˈplæŋk/
- other
- To be forced to walk off a ship's plank as punishment or execution.
B2Morewonderful
US /'wʌndərfl/
UK /ˈwʌndəfl/
- Adjective
- Producing feelings of enjoyment or delight
A2More
Vocabulary
- walk the plank: To be forced to walk off a ship's plank as punishment or execution.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- at last: Finally; after a long delay.
- go away: To go on vacation
- fly out: To leave a place by airplane.
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- clock on: To register the start time of work using a time clock.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- swim in: To move through water by using your arms and legs.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- must learn: Expressing a strong obligation or necessity to acquire knowledge or a skill.
- cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- sit down: To take a seat
- jump off: To leave a path or designated area.
- hide behind: To avoid responsibility or truth by using something as an excuse.
- hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
- laugh with: To share a feeling of amusement with someone
- have to: Must do
- got to: To arrive at some place
- dance around: To avoid discussing something directly.
- in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- hook in: To connect or attach something using a hook or similar device.
- proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- fly into: Suddenly become very angry or emotional.
- live: To be alive
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- fairy: Small imaginary being that can do magic
- fly: Common flying insect, sometimes blue in color
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- ask: To say to someone that you want something
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
- rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
- tick: To function properly or normally
- captain: Title of a senior officer in the military
- shadow: To cover something with shade
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
- walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
- big: Popular
- pan: To follow an object being filmed with a camera
- ship: Large boat
- forest: Large area with many trees
- young: At an early stage of existence; not mature
- drawer: Sliding box of a desk, closet used to store things
- tail: Extended part at the back of an animal's body
- happy: Feeling pleasure or joy; glad
- pirate: To copy or sell a product illegally
- lagoon: Small lake surrounded by rocks; channel of water
- sword: A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
- bell: Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
- underground: (Being or living) under the surface of the earth
- wonderful: Producing feelings of enjoyment or delight
- mermaid: Creature with top half a woman, bottom half a fish
- sky: The place where we see clouds above us
- darling: Dearly loved person
- nursery: Place where trees and plants are grown and sold
- jolly: Being full of cheer, friendliness and happiness
- crocodile: Large meat-eating reptile that can swim
- nanny: Woman paid to take care of the children of others
- kite: Toy flown in the wind on a long string
- plank: Long, thick board used when building something
- tinker: To make small adjustments to repair or improve
- lily: Type of plant with big, leafy flowers
- bedtime: Time you go to bed
- tiger: Large wild cat with orange fur and black lines
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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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劉德華 posted on 2016/09/05Ever wondered how Peter Pan learned to fly or how Wendy sewed her shadow back on? Dive into the magical world of Neverland with this story, perfect for practicing simple sentence structures and situational dialogue! You'll get to revisit classic scenes like the Mermaid Lagoon and discover how everyday English is used in this beloved children's classic.
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