applause
US /əˈplɔz/
UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
B1Morebright
US /braɪt/
UK /braɪt/
- Adjective
- Cheerful and happy (manner)
- (Of color) light and easy to see; vivid
A2Morecross
US /krɔs, krɑs/
UK /krɒs/
- Adjective
- Angry and upset
- From one side of something to the other
- Transitive Verb
- To put one thing over another e.g. arms
- To breed one type of animal or plant with another
A2Moredirty
US /ˈdɜ:rti/
UK /ˈdɜ:ti/
- Adjective
- Not clean
- Not fair; dishonest or dishonorable
- Transitive Verb
- To make something not clean; soil
A2Morehang
US /hæŋ/
UK /hæŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
- Intransitive Verb
- To float, move softly, or remain in the air
- To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
A2Morelast summer
US
UK
- Noun
- The summer before this one.
- Phrase
- Referring to events or memories from the previous summer.
A1Morelie
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
A2Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Morephone
US /foʊn/
UK /fəʊn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To talk to someone using a telephone
- Noun
- Machine used to talk to someone who is far away
A2TOEICMoreskin
US /skɪn/
UK /skɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To defeat someone easily and completely
- To hurt yourself, accidentally cutting yourself
- Noun
- Outer covering of an animal used for leather; hide
- Outer covering of a fruit or vegetable
A2Moreslip
US /slɪp/
UK /slɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
- A field position in cricket
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To begin to fall as a result of losing balance
- To escape or become free from something
B1TOEICMoretear
US /tɛr/
UK /teə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Drop of salty water from the eye
- Hole or rip in something after it has been damaged
- Intransitive Verb
- To move very quickly, often with carelessness
A2Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moreused 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
- last summer: The summer before this one.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- on to: Toward something; forward
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- slip: Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- tear: Drop of salty water from the eye
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- cross: Angry and upset
- come: To arrive at a place
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- touch: To affect feelings, especially by causing sympathy
- close: Almost; near
- die: Cube with dots numbering 1-6 on it used in games
- hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
- skin: To defeat someone easily and completely
- love: Person's name
- dirty: Not clean
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- phone: To talk to someone using a telephone
- kill: To cause someone to experience a lot of pain
- night: Time when sun does not shine
- win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
- summer: Part of the year when the weather is hot
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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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Shawn Mendes ft. Camila Cabello: I Know What You Did Last Summer
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m posted on 2016/10/31Ever wondered how to express a dramatic accusation after a relationship betrayal? This video uses the iconic Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello duet, "I Know What You Did Last Summer," to teach you simple sentence structures perfect for situational dialogue. You'll pick up key phrases for confronting someone and understanding teen romance drama, all while enjoying a catchy pop ballad!
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