adorable
US /əˈdɔrəbəl,əˈdor-/
UK /əˈdɔ:rəbl/
- Adjective
- Lovable or appealing, e.g. like a cute child
B2Moreamazing
US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Surprising in a pleasing way
- Transitive Verb
- To cause wonder; to surprise completely
A2Moreappearance
US /əˈpɪrəns/
UK /əˈpɪərəns/
- Noun
- The way a person looks to others
- The way that something looks
A2TOEICMoreapplause
US /əˈplɔz/
UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
B1Morearmy
US /ˈɑrmi/
UK /'ɑ:mɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Large group of soldiers organized to fight in wars
A2Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Morebumper
US /ˈbʌmpɚ/
UK /ˈbʌmpə(r)/
- Noun
- Front part of a car designed to prevent damage
- Adjective
- Large
B1Morebunch
US /bʌntʃ/
UK /bʌntʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A group of things of the same kind
- A group of people.
- Transitive Verb
- To group people or things closely together
B1Morebutton
US /ˈbʌtn/
UK /'bʌtn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- Switch activated by pressing
- Transitive Verb
- To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat
- To suppress or restrain (feelings, etc.).
A2TOEICMorecelebrate
US /ˈsɛləˌbret/
UK /'selɪbreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- To lead or participate in a religious ceremony
A2Moreclumsy
US /ˈklʌmzi/
UK /'klʌmzɪ/
- Adjective
- Moving or doing things awkwardly
- Tactless and likely to offend.
B2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Moreconcerned
US /kənˈsə:nd/
UK /kənˈsɜ:nd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be about a particular topic
- To have a direct impact on someone
- Adjective
- Worried or anxious
- Involved; interested.
A2Moredepth
US /dɛpθ/
UK /depθ/
- Noun
- Distance below a surface
A2Moreexcitement
US /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
UK /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- When people feel very happy and enthusiastic
- Something that causes great enthusiasm and eagerness.
A2Morefine
US /faɪn/
UK /faɪn/
- Adjective
- Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- Of high quality; made with great skill
- Countable Noun
- Money you have to pay because you broke a rule
- (at the end of a piece of music) the end
A2TOEICMoregoggle
US /ˈgɑ:gl/
UK /ˈgɒgl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Protective covering for the eyes
B2Moregot 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
A1Moregym
US /dʒɪm/
UK /dʒɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical education taught as a class in school
- Building used for physical activities or sports
C2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehug
US /hʌɡ/
UK /hʌɡ/
- Transitive Verb
- To hold someone in your arms as sign of affection
- To keep very close to something
B1Moreinaudible
US /ɪnˈɔdəbəl/
UK /ɪnˈɔ:dəbl/
- Adjective
- Impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
B2Morejar
US /dʒɑr/
UK /dʒɑ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
- To make a harsh sound to the ears
- Countable Noun
- Glass container for foods
B2Morejungle
US /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
UK /'dʒʌŋɡl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Tropical area with many wild plants and animals
- Environment which is difficult, harsh, or complex
B1Morekinda
US /'kaɪndə/
UK /'kaɪndə/
- Noun
- Short way of saying 'kind of'
- Adverb
- Somewhat; to some extent; rather.
- Sort of; in a way.
B2Morekitty
US /ˈkɪti/
UK /'kɪtɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Amount of money a group of people share
- Money contributed for expenses by group of people
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B2Morelack
US /læk/
UK /læk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To not have, or not have enough, of something
- Uncountable Noun
- The state of not having or not having enough of
A2TOEICMoreoverseas
US /ˌoʊvərˈsi:z/
UK /ˌəʊvəˈsi:z/
- Adverb
- In or to a foreign country that is across a sea
A2TOEICMoreperception
US /pɚˈsɛpʃən/
UK /pəˈsepʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Way in which one sees or understands something
- The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.
B1Moreprecious
US /ˈprɛʃəs/
UK /'preʃəs/
- Adjective
- Having a youthful, cute, and pleasant appearance
- Very little (time, money etc.)
B1Moreprincess
US /ˈprɪnsɪs, -ˌsɛs, prɪnˈsɛs/
UK /ˌprɪnˈses/
- Countable Noun
- Daughter of a king and queen
A2Moresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Moreshy
US /ʃaɪ/
UK /ʃaɪ/
- Adjective
- Afraid of meeting people; lacking self-confidence
- Being less than the full or expected amount
- Intransitive Verb
- To move away due to nervousness
A2Morestrap
US /stræp/
UK /stræp/
- Noun
- Strip of leather cloth etc. used to attach/support
B1TOEICMorethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moretough
US /tʌf/
UK /tʌf/
- Adjective
- (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- Very difficult to do or deal with
- Noun
- A rough and aggressive person.
A2Moretrip
US /trɪp/
UK /trɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To release an electrical switch
- To fall by catching your foot on something
- Noun
- Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
- Journey or visit to a place
A2Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- bunch: A group of things of the same kind
- perception: Way in which one sees or understands something
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- adorable: Lovable or appealing, e.g. like a cute child
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- precious: Having a youthful, cute, and pleasant appearance
- kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- appearance: The way a person looks to others
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- excitement: When people feel very happy and enthusiastic
- depth: Distance below a surface
- clumsy: Moving or doing things awkwardly
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- concerned: To be about a particular topic
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- strap: Strip of leather cloth etc. used to attach/support
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- great: Very good; better than before
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- jar: To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- inaudible: Impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
- shy: Afraid of meeting people; lacking self-confidence
- jungle: Tropical area with many wild plants and animals
- gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
- hug: To hold someone in your arms as sign of affection
- princess: Daughter of a king and queen
- overseas: In or to a foreign country that is across a sea
- army: Large group of soldiers organized to fight in wars
- bumper: Front part of a car designed to prevent damage
- goggle: Protective covering for the eyes
- kitty: Amount of money a group of people share
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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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An Extraordinary Surprise for a 4-Year-Old Gymnast
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江芸庭 posted on 2017/04/07Get ready for a heartwarming surprise as a military dad returns home to his little gymnast! You'll love seeing this reunion unfold and pick up practical, everyday phrases perfect for situational dialogues. This video is a fantastic way to practice simple sentence structures while enjoying a truly touching moment!
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