check out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecount
US /kaʊnt/
UK /kaʊnt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To add things together to find the total number
- To matter or be important
- Countable Noun
- Number of things added together, e.g. votes
- With the number of crimes, knockouts, as stated
A2Moreenvelope
US /ˈenvəloʊp/
UK /ˈenvələʊp/
- Countable Noun
- Paper cover you put around a letter to mail it
- A container for data in computing.
B1Morefull marks
US
UK
- Noun
- The highest possible score or grade.
- Interjection
- Expression of high praise or approval.
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehop
US /hɑp/
UK /hɒp/
- Noun
- Dance party
- Small jump, often on one foot
- Intransitive Verb
- To move from one place to another
- To make small jump, as from one foot to the other
B2Morehop up
US /hɑp ʌp/
UK /hɔp ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To jump or climb onto something.
- To get into a vehicle quickly.
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremarker
US /ˈmɑ:rkə(r)/
UK /ˈmɑ:kə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is easy to recognize or identify
- Thick pen used for writing, e.g. on boards
B1Moreon the internet
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located or available on the internet.
- Using the internet as a medium or platform.
A1Moresherry
US /ˈʃɛri/
UK /'ʃerɪ/
- Noun
- Alcoholic drink originating in Spain
B2Moresidewalk
US /ˈsaɪdˌwɔk/
UK /ˈsaɪdwɔ:k/
- Countable Noun
- Paved area for pedestrians, usually beside a road
C2Moresmoke
US /smoʊk/
UK /sməʊk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
- Uncountable Noun
- Grey gas from fires and cigarettes
- Fog of air coming from e.g. a cigarette, fire
B1Morespeechless
US /ˈspitʃlɪs/
UK /'spi:tʃləs/
- Adjective
- Temporarily unable to speak, as through shock
B1Moresugar
US /ˈʃʊɡɚ/
UK /ˈʃʊgə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Substance which the body stores or uses for energy
- White sweet substance used to make foods sweeter
- Countable Noun
- Amount of sugar contained in a small spoon
A2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretemple
US /ˈtɛmpəl/
UK /'templ/
- Noun
- A flat area on the side of the forehead
- Place for worship in many religions
B1Morethick
US /θɪk/
UK /θɪk/
- Adjective
- Difficult to see through, as fog
- Full of (people, etc.)
- Adverb
- In close association or friendship.
A2Morewrite down
US /raɪt daʊn/
UK /rait daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To record in writing
A1More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- check out
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- write down: To record in writing
- have to: Must do
- hop up: To jump or climb onto something.
- full marks: The highest possible score or grade.
- thick: Difficult to see through, as fog
- count: To add things together to find the total number
- piece: A counter in a board game
- hop: Dance party
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- envelope: Paper cover you put around a letter to mail it
- burn: To destroy with fire
- land: Region or country
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- happen: To take place or occur
- speechless: Temporarily unable to speak, as through shock
- full: Containing all the parts; complete
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- temple: A flat area on the side of the forehead
- cloud: To confuse the mind/judgment of a person
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- sidewalk: Paved area for pedestrians, usually beside a road
- true: Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
- talk: Style of speaking
- sugar: Substance which the body stores or uses for energy
- marker: Something that is easy to recognize or identify
- smoke: To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
- sherry: Alcoholic drink originating in Spain
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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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Jerry posted on 2017/08/16Ever wondered about student superstitions for exam luck? This lighthearted dialogue dives into a funny internet ritual involving a burning wish list and an awkward sidewalk exchange. You'll pick up useful phrases for everyday conversations while exploring a bit of cultural depth!
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