celebrity
US /səˈlɛbrɪti/
UK /sə'lebrətɪ/
- Countable Noun
- A (famous) entertainer known by many people
- Uncountable Noun
- The state of being well-known or famous.
B2Moreexchange
US /ɪksˈtʃendʒ/
UK /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sharing/directing a look, etc. at someone else
- Short discussion or talk
- Transitive Verb
- To share (a look, a few words etc.)
- To sell one currency to get another
A2TOEICMorelike hot cakes
US /laɪk hɑt keɪks/
UK /laɪk hɒt keɪks/
- other
- Selling very quickly and in large numbers.
B2Moremuscle
US /ˈmʌsəl/
UK /'mʌsl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Physical power
- Power or influence, especially of an economic or political kind.
- Transitive Verb
- To use or muscles of force to get what you want
A2Moreout of it
US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/
UK /aut ɔv it/
- Adjective
- Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
A1Moreplanet
US /ˈplænɪt/
UK /'plænɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- A different world or sphere of existence.
- Proper Noun
- The earth.
A2Morepreviously
US /ˈprivɪəslɪ/
UK /'pri:vɪəslɪ/
- Adverb
- At an earlier time
- In the past; formerly.
B1TOEICMorepumpkin
US /ˈpʌmpkɪn, ˈpʌm-, ˈpʌŋ-/
UK /ˈpʌmpkɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large roundish orange fruit that can be eaten
B1Morerent
US /rɛnt/
UK /rent/
- Transitive Verb
- To give the use of something in return for payment
- To cut a piece of cloth by tearing it
A2TOEICMoreservant
US /ˈsɚvənt/
UK /ˈsɜ:vənt/
- Countable Noun
- Person paid to clean, cook, etc. in another's home
A2Moreset up
US /sɛt ʌp/
UK /set ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make arrangements for something; establish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrange or prepare something for use.
- To start a business, organization, etc.
A1Moresettle
US /ˈsɛtl/
UK /'setl/
- Transitive Verb
- To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
- To complete or finalize e.g. a contract or debt
- Intransitive Verb
- To become accustomed to a new environment
- (Of liquids) to move to the bottom of a container
A2Morestall
US /stɔl/
UK /stɔ:l/
- Countable Noun
- Walled area in a barn where a farm animal is kept
- A table where things are sold at a market or fair
- Transitive Verb
- To put animals inside the room where they are kept
B1TOEICMorethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moreworth
US /wɚθ/
UK /wɜ:θ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- having a particular value, especially in money
- Adjective
- Having a specified value.
A2More
Vocabulary
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- set up
- like hot cakes: Selling very quickly and in large numbers.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- celebrity: A (famous) entertainer known by many people
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- stall: Walled area in a barn where a farm animal is kept
- previously: At an earlier time
- own: To have something as your property
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- muscle: Physical power
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- machine: Piece of equipment used to do work
- rent: To give the use of something in return for payment
- knowledge: Information, understanding, or skill
- exchange: Sharing/directing a look, etc. at someone else
- servant: Person paid to clean, cook, etc. in another's home
- pumpkin: Large roundish orange fruit that can be eaten
- save: To make your computer keep a file
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- pay: To give money for goods or work done
- power: Legal or official right to perform certain actions
- rich: Having a lot of money or valuable possessions
- sell: To exchange something for money
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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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Mii Wei posted on 2017/03/09Ever wondered what happens when Thor and his pals try to make a living on Earth? This hilarious clip dives into their comedic struggles with everything from Asgardian coins to celebrity status, perfect for practicing daily practical dialogue. You'll pick up some fun situational phrases while laughing along with their 'brain muscle' moments!
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