ass
US /æs/
UK /æs/
- Noun
- (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
C2Morebeat
US /bit/
UK /bi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- Transitive Verb
- To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
- To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
A2Moreblink
US /blɪŋk/
UK /blɪŋk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly
- To shine with a flickering light.
- Noun
- A quick shutting and opening of the eye.
- A brief flash of light.
B1Moreconcentrate
US /ˈkɑnsənˌtret/
UK /'kɒnsntreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause to be present in large amount or number
- To pay great attention to a task; focus
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A substance made by removing water or other diluents; a concentrated form of something.
A2Moredisturb
US /dɪˈstɜ:rb/
UK /dɪˈstɜ:b/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone anxiety or fear
- To cause someone anxiety or fear
A2TOEICMoredude
US /dud, djud/
UK /du:d/
- Noun
- Form of address for a man
- (informal) A man; a fellow.
- Interjection
- (informal) Used as a term of address, often between men.
B2Moreexcuse
US /ɪkˈskjuz/
UK /ɪk'skju:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- To explain acting in a bad or impolite manner
- Noun
- Note explaining why someone cannot do or attend
- Reason why you did or didn't do something
A2Morehulk
US /hʌlk/
UK /hʌlk/
- Noun
- Large object, e.g. a boat
B2Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morekid
US /kɪd/
UK /kɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Child or young person
- Young goat
- Adjective
- Made from young goat skin
A2Moremode
US /moʊd/
UK /məʊd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fashion and design
- Status or way of functioning
A2TOEICMorenoble
US /'noʊbl/
UK /'nəʊbl/
- Adjective
- Being admirable and honorable in character
- Concerning or being a member a high social class
- Countable Noun
- Titled peer of the realm e.g. a lord, duke
B1Morepretend
US /prɪˈtɛnd/
UK /prɪ'tend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act as if something is true when it is not
- Adjective
- Not real; imaginary.
A2TOEICMoreshake
US /ʃek/
UK /ʃeɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause someone to be surprised or upset
- To cause a belief, idea, or feeling to weaken
- Countable Noun
- Drink made by shaking milk with fruit or flavors
A2Moreshush
US
UK
- Interjection
- Sound made to make others be quiet
- Transitive Verb
- To make a sound to make others quieted down
C1Moreskinny
US /ˈskɪni/
UK /'skɪnɪ/
- Adjective
- Too thin; very lean
B2Moresnap
US /snæp/
UK /snæp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To close your mouth quickly like biting something
- To break something dry and thin, e.g. a branch
- Countable Noun
- An informal word for a photograph
B1Morestore
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
A2TOEICMoresuper
US /ˈsupɚ/
UK /ˈsu:pə(r)/
- Adjective
- Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
A2Moresuperhero
US /ˈsu:pərhɪroʊ/
UK /ˈsu:pəhɪərəʊ/
- Noun
- Fictional character who fights evil
C2Moreterribly
US /ˈtɛrəbli/
UK /ˈterəbli/
- Adverb
- To an extreme degree; badly; very
- Very; extremely
B1Moretopic
US /ˈtɑpɪk/
UK /'tɒpɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Subject or issue people talk or write about
A2TOEICMoreturn into
US /tɚn ˈɪntu/
UK /tə:n ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change to become something else
- To change your direction to go into a place
A1Morewanna
US /ˈwɑnə/
UK /'wɒnə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
B2Moreweird
US /wɪrd/
UK /wɪəd/
- Adjective
- Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- Eerily strange or disturbing.
B1Morewoody
US /ˈwʊdi/
UK /ˈwʊdi/
- Adjective
- Made of or containing or resembling wood
A2Moreworship
US /ˈwɚʃɪp/
UK /'wɜ:ʃɪp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Acts of respect and honor to God or a god
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To take part in a religious service
- To show great respect towards a god or goddess
B1More
Vocabulary
- turn into: To change to become something else
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- dude: Form of address for a man
- concentrate: To cause to be present in large amount or number
- snap: To close your mouth quickly like biting something
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- noble: Being admirable and honorable in character
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- disturb: To cause someone anxiety or fear
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- worship: Acts of respect and honor to God or a god
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- blink: To close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- skinny: Too thin; very lean
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- interested: Having had your attention taken; curious
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- ass: (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- store: To put things in a place for later use
- shake: To cause someone to be surprised or upset
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- terribly: To an extreme degree; badly; very
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- mode: Fashion and design
- kid: Child or young person
- super: Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
- hulk: Large object, e.g. a boat
- shush: Sound made to make others be quiet
- superhero: Fictional character who fights evil
- woody: Made of or containing or resembling wood
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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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Elon Gold - Big Black Woman (Stand up Comedy)
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Katharina Yang posted on 2018/01/31Ever wondered what it's like to be someone else? Elon Gold hilariously shares a wild transformation fantasy that starts with a simple trip to Barnes & Noble! You'll pick up some fun, everyday phrases and get a dose of cultural insight with this stand-up comedy gem.
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