basement
US /ˈbesmənt/
UK /ˈbeɪsmənt/
- Noun
- Floor or room in a building beneath the ground
B1Morecorner
US /ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /'kɔ:nə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To force into a position impossible to escape from
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where two lines, sides, corners etc. meet
- Edges of something, e.g. eyes, boxing ring
A2Moredepartment
US /dɪˈpɑ:rtmənt/
UK /dɪˈpɑ:tmənt/
- Noun
- Division of a larger part or organization
A2TOEICMoreslice
US /slaɪs/
UK /slaɪs/
- Countable Noun
- Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
- Piece or share of something
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit a ball so that it curves to one side
- To cut a thin piece off something larger
A2TOEICMorestore
US /stɔr, stor/
UK /stɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To put things in a place for later use
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where things are kept for future use
- Place where you can go to buy things
A2TOEICMoresushi
US /ˈsuʃi/
UK /ˈsu:ʃi/
- Noun
- Rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed
B2Moreswan
US /swɑn/
UK /swɒn/
- Noun
- Large white water bird with a long graceful neck
B2Moreupper
US /ˈʌpɚ/
UK /ˈʌpə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Drug that improves mood or increases energy
- Something happy or encouraging
- Adjective
- Located above others of the same kind
- Being the northern part of a region
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Vocabulary
- slice: Way of hitting the ball so the ball curves
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- basement: Floor or room in a building beneath the ground
- great: Very good; better than before
- corner: To force into a position impossible to escape from
- store: To put things in a place for later use
- upper: Drug that improves mood or increases energy
- department: Division of a larger part or organization
- floor: Large area used for a particular purpose
- enjoy: To take pleasure in something
- swan: Large white water bird with a long graceful neck
- green: Color of young leaves
- cook: To heat food until it is ready to eat
- fish: Animal that swims and lives in water
- sushi: Rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed
- tea: A full meal eaten around 5-7 p.m (in the UK)
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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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Department store in Japan
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yulin posted on 2017/12/13Ever wondered what's inside a Japanese department store? This video takes you on a fun tour, showing you everything from the amazing basement food halls (depachika!) to the top-floor restaurants, and even fresh seafood being sliced right before your eyes! You'll pick up practical vocabulary and get a taste of Japanese culture, perfect for any foodie or curious learner.
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