alpine
US /ˈælˌpaɪn/
UK /ˈælpaɪn/
- Adjective
- Concerning mountains or mountain ranges
B2Moreassumption
US /əˈsʌmpʃən/
UK /ə'sʌmpʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you believe to be so, but aren't sure of
A2Morebell
US /bɛl/
UK /bel/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
- Electronic device that makes a ringing sound
A2Morebleed
US /blid/
UK /bli:d/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To allow a liquid or gas to escape
- To flow out of something
- Transitive Verb
- To drain something such as water from a source
- To take money from someone a little at a time
A2Morebottom
US /ˈbɑtəm/
UK /'bɒtəm/
- Noun
- The part of your body you sit on
- Lowest position, often in a company or contest
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit the lowest part of something
- To provide with a bottom.
A2TOEICMorebride
US /braɪd/
UK /braɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Woman who is, or who will get married soon
B1Morecapital
US /ˈkæpɪtl/
UK /'kæpɪtl/
- Noun
- Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- Official main city of a country, province or state
- Adjective
- Main, or major
- (Of an offense) liable to the death penalty.
A2Morecastle
US /ˈkæsl/
UK /ˈkɑ:sl/
- Countable Noun
- Large defensive building in historical times
A2Morecliff
US /klɪf/
UK /klɪf/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- High, vertical or steep surface of rock or ice
- A critical or dangerous situation.
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- A surname.
B1Moreclosely
US /ˈkloslɪ/
UK /'kləʊslɪ/
- Adverb
- In a careful manner
- Nearby; just next to
A2Moreemerald
US /ˈɛmərəld, ˈɛmrəld/
UK /ˈemərəld/
- Noun
- Green-colored gemstone
B2Moreentrance
US /ˈentrəns/
UK /ˈentrəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A place where you enter a house or other building
- Act of joining a party in a showy manner
B1TOEICMorefairytale
US /ˈfɛriˌtel/
UK /ˈfeəriteil/
- Countable Noun
- Story about fairies told to amuse children
C2Morefreshwater
US /ˈfrɛʃˌwɔtɚ, -ˌwɑtɚ/
UK /'freʃwɔ:tə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Water that is not salty
B2Moregift
US /ɡɪft/
UK /gɪft/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something given to another for a reason; present
- Special skill or natural ability to do something
A2TOEICMoregroom
US /ɡrum, ɡrʊm/
UK /gru:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To make neat and smart in appearance
- To take care of an animal by brushing, cleaning it
- Countable Noun
- Man employed to brush, trim and clean horses
- Man who is, or who has recently married
B1TOEICMorehonor
US /ˈɑnɚ/
UK /'ɒnə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To fulfill an agreement
- To give an award to someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Award you get for doing well; prize, title, etc.
- Chance to do something special; privilege
B2TOEICMorein honor of
US /ɪn ˈɑnɚ ʌv/
UK /in ˈɔnə ɔv/
- Phrase
- To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
- As a tribute or memorial to someone or something.
- Preposition
- To show respect and admiration for someone.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morelegend
US /ˈlɛdʒənd/
UK /'ledʒənd/
- Noun
- List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
- Person famous for doing something very well
B1Moremarriage
US /ˈmærɪdʒ/
UK /ˈmærɪdʒ/
- Noun
- Relationship between a husband and a wife
- A wedding ceremony
A2Moremurder
US /ˈmɚdɚ/
UK /'mɜ:də(r)/
- Noun
- Something that is difficult or painful to do
- Crime of deliberately killing a person
- Transitive Verb
- To intentionally kill a person
- To spoil, ruin something by doing it poorly
A2Morenarrator
US /ner.eɪ.tɚ/
UK /nəˈreɪtə(r)/
- Noun
- Person or character who tells a story
- A person who provides commentary or narration, especially for a broadcast or performance.
B1Morepicturesque
US /ˌpɪktʃəˈrɛsk/
UK /ˌpɪktʃəˈresk/
- Adjective
- Pretty/interesting in a cute, old-fashioned way
- Visually interesting or unusual.
B2Morepope
US /pop/
UK /pu:p/
- Proper Noun
- Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
B2Morepostcard
US /ˈpoʊstkɑːrd/
UK /ˈpəʊstkɑːd/
- Countable Noun
- Card for sending messages by post
B2Morereach
US /ritʃ/
UK /ri:tʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- To be long enough to get to a certain place
- Uncountable Noun
- Power or control someone has over something
A2TOEICMoreride on
US /raɪd ɑn/
UK /raid ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
- To depend on something for success.
A1Morescene
US /sin/
UK /si:n/
- Noun
- Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- View that looks like a picture
A2TOEICMoresink
US /sɪŋk/
UK /sɪŋk/
- Transitive Verb
- To push something down into the ground
- To dig (a well)
- Countable Noun
- Large bowl in a kitchen or washroom for washing
A2TOEICMoresunk
US /sʌŋk/
UK /sʌŋk/
- Transitive Verb
- To push something down into the ground
- To dig (a well)
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause to go under the surface of a liquid
A2Moreunexpected
US /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
UK /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
- Adjective
- Surprising because it was not expected
- Noun
- An event or occurrence that was not anticipated.
B2Moreupbeat
US /ˈʌpˌbit/
UK /ˈʌpbi:t/
- Adjective
- Being positive and cheerful
C1Morewidow
US /ˈwɪdo/
UK /'wɪdəʊ/
- Noun
- Woman whose husband has died
B1Morewooden
US /ˈwʊdn/
UK /ˈwʊdn/
- Adjective
- (Of acting) without natural emotion; unconvincing
- Made of wood
A2More
Vocabulary
- ride on: To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- assumption: Something you believe to be so, but aren't sure of
- capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- sink: To push something down into the ground
- unexpected: Surprising because it was not expected
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- groom: To make neat and smart in appearance
- bottom: The part of your body you sit on
- century: Period of 100 years
- cliff: High, vertical or steep surface of rock or ice
- narrator: Person or character who tells a story
- storm: To act violently or angrily
- upbeat: Being positive and cheerful
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- legend: List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
- bride: Woman who is, or who will get married soon
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- murder: Something that is difficult or painful to do
- entrance: A place where you enter a house or other building
- marriage: Relationship between a husband and a wife
- fairytale: Story about fairies told to amuse children
- picturesque: Pretty/interesting in a cute, old-fashioned way
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- carry: To have a child, be pregnant
- ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- climb: To rise gradually and steadily to a higher point
- famous: Excellent
- castle: Large defensive building in historical times
- bleed: To allow a liquid or gas to escape
- pope: Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
- emerald: Green-colored gemstone
- wooden: (Of acting) without natural emotion; unconvincing
- widow: Woman whose husband has died
- sunk: To push something down into the ground
- gift: Something given to another for a reason; present
- bell: Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
- closely: In a careful manner
- alpine: Concerning mountains or mountain ranges
- freshwater: Water that is not salty
- postcard: Card for sending messages by post
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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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In the Slovenian Alps, an Island on an Emerald Lake Beckons
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amanda posted on 2017/11/15Ever dreamed of visiting a fairytale island on an emerald lake? This video takes you to Slovenia's stunning Lake Bled, where you'll learn about the charming Plenta boats and the legend of the Wishing Bell! It's a fantastic way to pick up practical travel phrases and dive into some fascinating cultural depth.
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