basically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Moreblow
US /blo/
UK /bləʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something using air
- To make air come quickly out of your mouth
- Noun
- Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
- Act of making air come out of your mouth
A2Moreblow on
US /blo ɑn/
UK /bləu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To exhale air onto a surface or object.
- To play a wind instrument by forcing air into it.
A1Morebro
US /broʊ/
UK /brəʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Shortened form of 'brother'
B2Morecamera
US /ˈkæmərə, ˈkæmrə/
UK /'kæmərə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Object that takes pictures digitally, or on film
- The art or activity of taking photographs or filming.
A2Morecannonball
US /ˈkænənˌbɔl/
UK /ˈkænənbɔ:l/
- Countable Noun
- Solid ball of metal fired from a cannon
C2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Moredune
US /du:n/
UK /dju:n/
- Countable Noun
- Hill made of sand that is formed by the wind
B1Moregot 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
A1Moregrab
US /ɡræb/
UK /ɡræb/
- Transitive Verb
- To take and hold something quickly
A2Morehunt
US /hʌnt/
UK /hʌnt/
- Transitive Verb
- To search for wild animals to kill (for food)
- To look for very carefully; search for
- Noun
- A search for animals to kill for food
A2Moreinstructional
US /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənl/
UK /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənl/
- Adjective
- Concerning or providing instruction
B1Morekiwi
US /ˈkiwi/
UK /ˈki:wi:/
- Noun
- Flightless bird from New Zealand
C1Moremotorbike
US /ˈmotɚˌbaɪk/
UK /ˈməʊtəbaɪk/
- Countable Noun
- Motorcycle; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
B2Morepie
US /paɪ/
UK /paɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Baked food with a filling encased in pastry
B1TOEICMorerugby
US /ˈrʌɡbi/
UK /ˈrʌgbi/
- Noun
- Game played by two teams with an oval ball
B2Moresand
US /sænd/
UK /sænd/
- Uncountable Noun
- Area composed of tiny pieces of rock near an ocean
- Small pieces of rock that make beaches and deserts
- Transitive Verb
- To cover a surface with grit e.g. roads
- To smoothen a surface with sandpaper
A2Moresprint
US /sprɪnt/
UK /sprɪnt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To race or move at full speed
- Noun
- A race run at full speed
B1Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Morevideo
US /ˈvɪdiˌo/
UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Recording capturing action with sound
- A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
- Transitive Verb
- To make a moving film of, with sound
- To make a video call.
A2Morewind it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To bring something to an end; to conclude.
- To tighten the spring of a mechanical device.
A1More
Vocabulary
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- wind it up: To bring something to an end; to conclude.
- blow on: To exhale air onto a surface or object.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- blow: To move something using air
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- sprint: To race or move at full speed
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
- ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
- come: To arrive at a place
- sand: Area composed of tiny pieces of rock near an ocean
- dune: Hill made of sand that is formed by the wind
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- instructional: Concerning or providing instruction
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- hunt: To search for wild animals to kill (for food)
- read: Person's name
- sweet: Piece of candy, or other food containing sugar
- rugby: Game played by two teams with an oval ball
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- teach: To help someone learn or do something
- camera: Object that takes pictures digitally, or on film
- bro: Shortened form of 'brother'
- pie: Baked food with a filling encased in pastry
- cannonball: Solid ball of metal fired from a cannon
- motorbike: Motorcycle; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
- kiwi: Flightless bird from New Zealand
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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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HOW TO BE A KIWI DAD
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Kiara posted on 2017/01/02Ever wondered what makes a 'Kiwi dad' tick? This hilarious video breaks down the essential skills, from mastering the gumboot throw to the legendary jandals sprint! You'll pick up some fun cultural insights and practical phrases perfect for everyday chats.
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