astronaut
US /ˈæstrəˌnɔt/
UK /ˈæstrənɔ:t/
- Countable Noun
- Person who travels in space
B2Morecare of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecounter
US /ˈkaʊntɚ/
UK /'kaʊntə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- To try to prevent, as by making a different point
- Prefix
- Being opposite or against something
B1Moredecide
US /dɪˈsaɪd/
UK /dɪ'saɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- To make a legal judgment in court
A2TOEICMoredisturbance
US /dɪˈstɚbəns/
UK /dɪˈstɜ:bəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Public incident in which some people act badly
- Being disturbed; something that causes disruption
A2Morefolk
US /fok/
UK /fəʊk/
- Adjective
- (Of ordinary people) not sophisticated
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ordinary common people
A2Moregot 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
A1Morein jail
US /ɪn dʒel/
UK /in dʒeil/
- Phrase
- Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
B1Morein the meanwhile
US /ɪn ði ˈminˌhwaɪl/
UK /in ðə ˈmi:nˌhwail/
- Phrase
- During the time between two events.
- At the same time; simultaneously.
A1Morejail
US /dʒel/
UK /dʒeɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
- Transitive Verb
- To hold people who are being punished for a crime
B1Morekid
US /kɪd/
UK /kɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Child or young person
- Young goat
- Adjective
- Made from young goat skin
A2Morelibrarian
US /laɪ'brerɪrn/
UK /laɪ'breərɪən/
- Countable Noun
- Person who works in a library
A2Morenegro
US
UK
- Noun
- Offensive; do not use a Black person
B2Morenorm
US /nɔ:rm/
UK /nɔ:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Standard or regular way of doing something
- An established standard of performance or behavior
- Transitive Verb
- To make something average (statistics)
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreofficer
US /ˈɔ:fɪsə(r)/
UK /ˈɒfɪsə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person of high position in an organization
- Person of high position in the military
B1Morepolitely
US /pəˈlaɪtlɪ/
UK /pə'laɪtlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a manner showing good manners or respect
A2Morepray
US /pre/
UK /preɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To speak to your god to request help
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To wish or hope for something to happen or be true
A2Morepropped
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To support an object so it doesn't fall down
B2Morereluctantly
US /rɪˈlʌktəntlɪ/
UK /rɪ'lʌktəntlɪ/
- Adverb
- In an unwilling manner; grudgingly
B1Moresocietal
US /səˈsaɪɪtl/
UK /səˈsaɪətl/
- Adjective
- Concerning society or a society
B1Morestaring
US /'sterɪŋ/
UK /'steərɪŋ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To look at someone or something for a long time
A2Moresubsequently
US /ˈsʌbsɪˌkwɛntlɪ/
UK /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/
- Adverb
- After something else has happened; as a result
B1Moretake good care
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To look after someone or something well; ensure their well-being.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1More
Vocabulary
- check out
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in the meanwhile: During the time between two events.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
- take good care: To look after someone or something well; ensure their well-being.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- mother: Female who has a child or children; female parent
- go: To attend or be at a place
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- white: Person's name
- black: To fill in something to make it a very dark color
- color: To change or affect someone's opinion
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- fly: Common flying insect, sometimes blue in color
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- plane: An airplane
- sit: To take an exam
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
- child: A very young person, between about 2 and 15
- library: Place where books and other media are kept
- librarian: Person who works in a library
- police: People, often in uniforms, who solve crimes
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- call: A order or request for action
- pray: To speak to your god to request help
- officer: Person of high position in an organization
- point: An item to be discussed
- kid: Child or young person
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- happen: To take place or occur
- folk: (Of ordinary people) not sophisticated
- counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- public: Owned by the government
- societal: Concerning society or a society
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- politely: In a manner showing good manners or respect
- jail: Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
- mile: Unit of distance; 1.6 kilometers
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- disturbance: Public incident in which some people act badly
- staring: To look at someone or something for a long time
- subsequently: After something else has happened; as a result
- norm: Standard or regular way of doing something
- reluctantly: In an unwilling manner; grudgingly
- astronaut: Person who travels in space
- propped: To support an object so it doesn't fall down
- negro: Offensive; do not use a Black person
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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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Eyes on the Stars
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VoiceTube posted on 2013/01/29Ever wondered how a childhood dream can overcome huge obstacles? This video shares an inspiring true story about a segregated library, the magic of Star Trek, and a young boy's journey to NASA! You'll pick up great situational dialogue and dive into some fascinating cultural history along the way.
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