awake
US /əˈwek/
UK /əˈweɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make aware of (a certain feeling or memory)
- To wake from sleep; wake someone from sleep
- Adjective
- Not asleep; up; alert
A2Morebaby
US /ˈbeɪbi/
UK /ˈbeɪbi/
- Countable Noun
- A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- Transitive Verb
- To treat someone as if they were newly born
A2Morebrightly
US /ˈbraɪtlɪ/
UK /'braɪtlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a happy manner
- With a lot of light
A2Morecheer
US /tʃɪr/
UK /tʃiə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of happiness or optimism
- Transitive Verb
- To give a loud shout of encouragement to someone
- To make someone feel happier or less worried
A2Morefireplace
US /ˈfaɪrˌples/
UK /ˈfaɪəpleɪs/
- Noun
- Open area in a wall where a fire can be built
B2Morehang
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
A2Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
A1Morelaughter
US /ˈlæftɚ, ˈlɑf-/
UK /ˈlɑ:ftə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Action or sound of laughing
- The feeling of amusement that makes you laugh.
A2Morelord
US /lɔrd/
UK /lɔ:d/
- Noun
- (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
- Man with power and authority; a nobleman
- Intransitive Verb
- To act as though you can tell people what to do
A2Moremagic
US /ˈmædʒɪk/
UK /'mædʒɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Attractive, appealing, and exciting quality
- Performance of tricks for entertainment
- Adjective
- Concerning or involving tricks for entertainment
- Being able to produce good results or success
A2Morenick
US /nɪk/
UK /nɪk/
- Noun
- Person's name
- Scratches caused by accidentally knocking
- Transitive Verb
- To make a scratch in
- To steal
B2Morepole
US /pol/
UK /pəʊl/
- Noun
- One of two opposite ideas, qualities or positions
- Most northern or most southern point on a planet
- Transitive Verb
- To move a boat with a stick or pole
B1Morereindeer
US /ˈreɪndɪr/
UK /ˈreɪndɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Large type of deer, associated with Christmas
C1Moreshine
US /ʃaɪn/
UK /ʃaɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To point a light in a certain direction
- To make or produce a bright light
- Transitive Verb
- To make something clean by using a polish
A2Moresleigh
US /sle/
UK /sleɪ/
- Noun
- Vehicle with runners for moving on snow or ice
C1Morestock
US /stɑk/
UK /stɒk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- Merchandise; goods kept by a business for sale
- Uncountable Noun
- Tasty liquid added to stews, soups etc.
B2TOEICMoretight
US /taɪt/
UK /taɪt/
- Adjective
- Showing anxiety or anger; tense
- Positioned physically close together
- Adverb
- Firmly; so it can't move
A2TOEICMoretoy
US /tɔɪ/
UK /tɔɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Things children play with, as dolls or small cars
- Adjective
- Something small in size compared to an original
A2More
Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- click: To work well with someone or something
- tight: Showing anxiety or anger; tense
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- awake: To make aware of (a certain feeling or memory)
- lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
- pole: One of two opposite ideas, qualities or positions
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- reindeer: Large type of deer, associated with Christmas
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
- cheer: Feeling of happiness or optimism
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- fireplace: Open area in a wall where a fire can be built
- care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
- shine: To point a light in a certain direction
- ring: A roped area in which people fight or box
- sleigh: Vehicle with runners for moving on snow or ice
- true: Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
- send: To cause to behave or respond in a particular way
- air: Mixture of gases around the earth that we breathe
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- magic: Attractive, appealing, and exciting quality
- nick: Person's name
- baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- toy: Things children play with, as dolls or small cars
- brightly: In a happy manner
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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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Ariana Grande - "All I Want For Christmas Is You" [Mariah Carey cover] (Live in L.A. 11-10-12)
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Diego Felipe Araujo Diniz posted on 2017/01/06Get ready to sing along to a fantastic Mariah Carey Christmas classic with a twist! This live performance features Ariana Grande and a gospel choir, offering a wonderful chance to pick up simple sentence structures and dive into some fun cultural context. It's a perfect way to boost your English while enjoying a festive tune!
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