candle
US /ˈkændl/
UK /ˈkændl/
- Countable Noun
- Stick of wax with a string you light to make light
A2Morecling to
US /klɪŋ tu/
UK /kliŋ tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
- To adhere strongly to a belief, idea, or principle, even when it may be difficult or unpopular.
C2Morecrawl
US /krɔl/
UK /krɔ:l/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move very slowly or cautiously
- To move along with the body close to the ground
- Uncountable Noun
- Very slow progress (e.g. traffic)
B1Moregrace
US /ɡres/
UK /ɡreɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
- God's kindness shown to people
- Transitive Verb
- To make a place look more attractive
B1Morein the news
US
UK
- Phrase
- Being widely reported in the media.
A1Morein the wind
US /ɪn ðə wɪnd/
UK /ɪn ðə wɪnd/
- other
- Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
B2Morekid
US /kɪd/
UK /kɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Child or young person
- Young goat
- Adjective
- Made from young goat skin
A2Morelegend
US /ˈlɛdʒənd/
UK /'ledʒənd/
- Noun
- List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
- Person famous for doing something very well
B1Moreloneliness
US /ˈlonlɪnɪs/
UK /'ləʊnlɪnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of feeling sad because you are alone
- A feeling of being isolated from others, even when surrounded by people.
B2Morenude
US /nud, njud/
UK /nju:d/
- Adjective
- Completely unclothed
B1Morepress
US /prɛs/
UK /pres/
- Noun
- Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
- General term for TV, radio, newspapers
- Transitive Verb
- To make clothes smooth using a heated iron; iron
- To repeatedly ask someone to do something
A2TOEICMorerole
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Noun
- Character played by an actor
- Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
A2Morerow
US /roʊ/
UK /rəʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move a boat using oars
- To argue or quarrel loudly about something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Loud argument or quarrel between people
- Straight line of things, e.g. seats in classroom
A2Moresexual
US /ˈsɛkʃuəl/
UK /ˈsekʃuəl/
- Adjective
- Relating to men and women and their relationships
- Of the physical activity that can produce babies
A2Moresuperstar
US /ˈsjupɚˌstɑr/
UK /'su:pəstɑ:(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
C2Moretough
US /tʌf/
UK /tʌf/
- Adjective
- (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- Very difficult to do or deal with
- Noun
- A rough and aggressive person.
A2Moretreadmill
US /ˈtrɛdˌmɪl/
UK /ˈtredmɪl/
- Noun
- Boring job, with repetitive tasks
C2Morewhisper
US /ˈhwɪspɚ,ˈwɪs-/
UK /'wɪspə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To talk with breath but no voice
- Noun
- Act of talking without using your voice
A2Morewoodwork
US /ˈwʊdˌwə:k/
UK /ˈwʊdwɜ:k/
- Uncountable Noun
- Work made of wood, e.g. moldings or furniture
C1More
Vocabulary
- in the wind: Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
- cling to: To hold onto something tightly, often for support or safety.
- in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- crawl: To move very slowly or cautiously
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- role: Character played by an actor
- treadmill: Boring job, with repetitive tasks
- press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
- whisper: To talk with breath but no voice
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- row: To move a boat using oars
- grace: Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
- legend: List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
- loneliness: State of feeling sad because you are alone
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
- sexual: Relating to men and women and their relationships
- burn: To destroy with fire
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- live: To be alive
- nude: Completely unclothed
- kid: Child or young person
- price: Person's name
- long: Person's name
- die: Cube with dots numbering 1-6 on it used in games
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- candle: Stick of wax with a string you light to make light
- superstar: Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
- woodwork: Work made of wood, e.g. moldings or furniture
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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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Elton John - Candle In The Wind (1973) (SACD Remaster) [1080p HD]
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VoiceTube posted on 2013/05/28Ever wondered about the real story behind Elton John's iconic 'Candle in the Wind'? This video dives deep into the song's tribute to Norma Jean, exploring themes of celebrity tragedy and the melancholic beauty of 1970s ballads. You'll gain cultural depth and practice understanding simple sentence structures in this touching piece of music history!
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