after all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Moreanymore
US /ˌɛniˈmɔr, -ˈmor/
UK /'enɪmɔ:/
- Adverb
- No longer; no more
A2Morelie
US /lai/
UK /laɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be in a horizontal or flat position
- To say something that you know is not true
- Countable Noun
- An untrue statement, when you know it is not true
A2Moremove on
US /muv ɑn/
UK /mu:v ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to change or go to a different place
- To start talking about something different.
A1Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreshame
US /ʃem/
UK /ʃeɪm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel ashamed
A2Moreshow up
US /ʃo ʌp/
UK /ʃəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- To be noticeably better than (someone else)
A1Moretight
US /taɪt/
UK /taɪt/
- Adjective
- Showing anxiety or anger; tense
- Positioned physically close together
- Adverb
- Firmly; so it can't move
A2TOEICMoreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2More
Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- next to: Being located along side another
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- shame: Feeling of guilt because you did something wrong
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- tight: Showing anxiety or anger; tense
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- dress: Women's garment with a top part and a skirt
- anymore: No longer; no more
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
- hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
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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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Charlie Puth - We Don't Talk Anymore (feat. Selena Gomez) [Official Video]
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Bruce Chen posted on 2020/12/02Ever wondered how to talk about past relationships? This video uses Charlie Puth and Selena Gomez's hit 'We Don't Talk Anymore' to show you simple sentence structures and situational dialogue you can use when discussing breakups. You'll pick up on how to express feelings and lost connections in a relatable way!
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