core
US /kɔr, kor/
UK /kɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To take out the central section of a fruit
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Important central part of something
- The hard central part of certain fruits, containing the seeds.
A2Moreearthquake
US /ˈɜ:rθkweɪk/
UK /ˈɜ:θkweɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Heavy shaking of the ground due to natural forces
- A series of vibrations in the earth caused by the abrupt movement of rock far below the surface
B1Morein the dark
US /ɪn ði dɑrk/
UK /in ðə dɑ:k/
- Adjective
- Uninformed about something; unaware.
- Phrase
- In a state of secrecy or ignorance.
- In a place with little or no light.
A1Morein the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Morelock
US /lɑ:k/
UK /lɒk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To become fixed in place and hard to move
- To use a key, code so others can't open something
- Countable Noun
- Small portion of your hair that hangs together
- Place on a door, etc. that you close with a key
A2TOEICMoreon the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
phone
US /foʊn/
UK /fəʊn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To talk to someone using a telephone
- Noun
- Machine used to talk to someone who is far away
A2TOEICMorerob
US /rɑb/
UK /rɒb/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Transitive Verb
- To steal money or property from (bank or person)
- To prevent from getting something deserved
A2Morescream
US /skrim/
UK /skri:m/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a sudden loud, high sound
- Noun
- A sudden loud, high-pitched noise
A2Moreseparate
US /'sepəreɪt/
UK /'sepəreɪt/
- Adjective
- Being different from or unrelated to another
- Not connected; different.
- Transitive Verb
- To divide two things by being in between them
- To move things away from each other
A2TOEICMoreshatter
US /ˈʃætɚ/
UK /'ʃætə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To break into small pieces
B1Morespark
US /spɑrk/
UK /spɑ:k/
- Countable Noun
- Small piece of burning material produced by fire
- Tiny, brief bit of light caused by electric energy
- Intransitive Verb
- To make tiny, brief bits of light
B1Morethief
US /θif/
UK /θi:f/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who steals something
- A person who exploits or overcharges others.
A2Moretil
US /tɪl/
UK /til,ti:l/
- Adverb
- Until
B2Moreto the core
US
UK
- Phrase
- Completely; fundamentally; in every aspect.
- To the innermost part; to the very essence or center.
A1Morewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2More
Vocabulary
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
- to the core: Completely; fundamentally; in every aspect.
- separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
- core: To take out the central section of a fruit
- spark: Small piece of burning material produced by fire
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- shatter: To break into small pieces
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
- crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- burn: To destroy with fire
- rob: Person's name
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- thief: Person who steals something
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- circle: A perfectly round shape
- wake: To cause to become more energetic or attentive
- floor: Large area used for a particular purpose
- move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
- lock: To become fixed in place and hard to move
- earthquake: Heavy shaking of the ground due to natural forces
- phone: To talk to someone using a telephone
- til: Until
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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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