ancient
US /ˈenʃənt/
UK /'eɪnʃənt/
- Adjective
- Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- Relating to a period in history, especially in the distant past.
- Noun
- A person who lived in ancient times.
A2Morebloody
US /ˈblʌdi/
UK /'blʌdɪ/
- Adjective
- Covered or spotted with blood on the surface
- A word used when swearing or cursing
C2Morebrilliant
US /ˈbrɪljənt/
UK /'brɪlɪənt/
- Adjective
- Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- Being very bright, like a diamond; shining
- Noun
- A diamond or other gem cut in a particular form with many facets to have exceptional brilliance.
A2Morecease
US /sis/
UK /si:s/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come or bring to an end; stop continuing
B1Morecharm
US /tʃɑrm/
UK /tʃɑ:m/
- Noun
- Quality of making people like you; attractiveness
- Transitive Verb
- To cause others to like you or do what you want
A2Moredefender
US /dɪˈfɛndɚ/
UK /dɪˈfendə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Fighter who fights against attack
B1Moreevolution
US /ˌɛvəˈluʃən, ˌivə-/
UK /ˌi:və'lu:ʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Theory that living things change over time
- Process by which something develops over time
B1Morefade
US /fed/
UK /feɪd/
- Intransitive Verb
- To cause to lose brightness of color
- To lose strength or freshness
A2TOEICMorefairytale
US /ˈfɛriˌtel/
UK /ˈfeəriteil/
- Countable Noun
- Story about fairies told to amuse children
C2Morefine
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
A2TOEICMoreflower
US /ˈflaʊɚ/
UK /ˈflaʊə(r)/
- Noun
- Plant with a pretty head, e.g. a rose
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of flowers) to emerge into full shape; to bloom
- To develop successfully or fully
A2Moreharm
US /hɑrm/
UK /hɑ:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To damage, injure, or hurt someone or something
- Noun
- Damage or injury
A2Morehelpless
US /ˈhɛlplɪs/
UK /'helpləs/
- Adjective
- Lacking in or without strength or power
A2Morein the way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
A1Morelightning
US /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
UK /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Flashes of light in the sky caused by a storm
- A sudden electrostatic discharge that occurs during an electrical storm.
- Adjective
- Moving very fast or occurring suddenly
B1Morepeace
US /pis/
UK /pi:s/
- Uncountable Noun
- Calm and quiet state
- Time when there is no war or fighting
A2TOEICMorerevolution
US /ˌrɛvəˈluʃən/
UK /ˌrevə'lu:ʃn/
- Noun
- When a group overthrows an existing government
- Sudden or significant change in something
B1Moreromantic
US /roʊˈmæntɪk/
UK /rəʊˈmæntɪk/
- Adjective
- Relating to courtship or love
- Being impractical, unrealistic, or idealistic
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- People who like love, candlelit dinners, etc.
- Person living in a fantasy-like world not reality
A2Morescatter
US /ˈskætɚ/
UK /'skætə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To throw or move into various different directions
- Transitive Verb
- To place or leave things in various places
B2Moresoul
US /sol/
UK /səʊl/
- Noun
- Central or basic part of something
- Strong, deep emotion in speech or performance
A2Morethunder
US /ˈθʌndɚ/
UK /'θʌndə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Loud sound
- The sound that comes from the sky from lightning
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a loud sound like that made by lightning
B1Morevictory
US /ˈvɪktəri/
UK /'vɪktərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Defeating or beating someone or something
- An instance of having overcome a challenge or obstacle; an achievement.
B1Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2Morewarrior
US /ˈwɔriɚ,ˈwɑr-/
UK /'wɒrɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Courageous or skilled fighter in a battle or war
B1Morewild
US /waɪld/
UK /waɪld/
- Adverb
- In a manner which lacks control
- Adjective
- Living in nature; not tame
- (Of land) not developed by people
A2More
Vocabulary
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- open: To make accessible or able to be used, e.g. road
- wait: To delay or not do something until later
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- door: You walk through this when you go in a room
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- ready: Being likely or about to do something
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- flower: Plant with a pretty head, e.g. a rose
- great: Very good; better than before
- dark: Of a color that is not light
- child: A very young person, between about 2 and 15
- hour: 60 minutes
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- soul: Central or basic part of something
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- dream: A wish or hope for something to happen
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- full: Containing all the parts; complete
- defender: Fighter who fights against attack
- romantic: Relating to courtship or love
- charm: Quality of making people like you; attractiveness
- lightning: Flashes of light in the sky caused by a storm
- thunder: Loud sound
- burn: To destroy with fire
- peace: Calm and quiet state
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- victory: Defeating or beating someone or something
- evolution: Theory that living things change over time
- revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
- fade: To cause to lose brightness of color
- cease: To come or bring to an end; stop continuing
- harm: To damage, injure, or hurt someone or something
- helpless: Lacking in or without strength or power
- warrior: Courageous or skilled fighter in a battle or war
- bloody: Covered or spotted with blood on the surface
- scatter: To throw or move into various different directions
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- fairytale: Story about fairies told to amuse children
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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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This Will Be the Day (Rooster Teeth's RWBY) - By Jeff Williams feat Casey Lee Williams (With Lyrics)
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Zenn posted on 2013/07/25Get ready for an epic anthem that's all about rising up against the odds! This song is packed with powerful themes of revolution and hopeful triumph, perfect for practicing simple sentence structures while you get inspired. You'll love the cinematic feel and the surge of orchestral energy as the story unfolds!
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