after all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Morebind
US /baɪnd/
UK /baɪnd/
- Transitive Verb
- To cover a wound, as with a bandage
- To put pages and a cover together to create a book
A2Morebreak in
US /brek ɪn/
UK /breik in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
- To interrupt someone's conversation, task
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To interrupt a conversation or activity.
- To wear something new until it becomes comfortable.
A1Moreclaim
US /klem/
UK /kleɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- To say that something is true, often without proof.
- A statement that something is true.
- Transitive Verb
- To demand or ask for something that you believe is rightfully yours.
- To take or cause the loss of (e.g., a life, property).
A2Moredecide
US /dɪˈsaɪd/
UK /dɪ'saɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- To make a legal judgment in court
A2TOEICMoredestiny
US /ˈdɛstəni/
UK /'destənɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Someone's future; the power that governs this
B1Morefate
US /fet/
UK /feɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- What will happen to you in the future, often bad
- Power that determines what happens; destiny
B1Morehopeless
US /ˈhoʊpləs/
UK /ˈhəʊpləs/
- Adjective
- With no chance of getting what you want
A2Moreimpossible
US /ɪmˈpɑsəbəl/
UK /ɪmˈpɒsəbl/
- Adjective
- (Child, etc.) very annoying
- Not possible or very unlikely to happen or exist
A2TOEICMorein the cards
US /ɪn ðə ˈkɑrdz/
UK /in ðə ˈkɑ:dz/
- other
- Likely or expected to happen in the future.
B2Moremade to be
US
UK
- Phrase
- Destined or intended for a particular purpose or relationship.
- Designed or constructed with a specific quality or characteristic.
out of reach
US /aʊt ʌv ritʃ/
UK /aut ɔv ri:tʃ/
- Phrase
- Cannot be touched as it is far away
- Adjective
- Too high or far away to be touched or grasped; unattainable.
- Beyond someone's capacity to obtain or achieve; unaffordable.
A2Morereach
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
A2TOEICMorerewrite
US /riˈraɪt/
UK /ˌri:'raɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To write again to improve, or correct errors
A2Morerun to
US /rʌn tu/
UK /rʌn tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
- To go to some place
A1Moretie
US /taɪ/
UK /taɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- To require someone to be in a specific place
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Item, such as string or wire, used to join things
- Strong connection between people, countries
A2TOEICMorewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Morewalk through
US /wɔk θru/
UK /wɔ:k θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To show someone carefully how to do something
A1More
Vocabulary
- made to be: Destined or intended for a particular purpose or relationship.
- in the cards: Likely or expected to happen in the future.
- out of reach: Cannot be touched as it is far away
- run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
- walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- fate: What will happen to you in the future, often bad
- destiny: Someone's future; the power that governs this
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- bind: To cover a wound, as with a bandage
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- hopeless: With no chance of getting what you want
- impossible: (Child, etc.) very annoying
- wake: To cause to become more energetic or attentive
- fly: Common flying insect, sometimes blue in color
- run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
- rewrite: To write again to improve, or correct errors
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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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Rewrite The Stars (from The Greatest Showman Soundtrack) [Official Audio]
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Bruce Chen posted on 2018/02/09Ever dreamed of rewriting your destiny like in "The Greatest Showman"? This video dives into the romantic duet "Rewrite The Stars," perfect for practicing simple sentence structures and situational dialogue. You'll pick up on how characters express forbidden love through beautiful vocal harmonies!
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