destroy
US /dɪˈstrɔɪ/
UK /dɪ'strɔɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To damage so badly that something no longer exists
- To defeat someone or something easily
A2TOEICMoregrant
US /ɡrænt/
UK /ɡrɑ:nt/
- Transitive Verb
- To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
- To give or let someone do what they want
- Uncountable Noun
- Money given for education or research
A2TOEICMoreroll
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Countable Noun
- Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- Photographic film wrapped round and round itself
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To continue along as time normally progresses
- To produce a very deep and continuous sound
A2TOEICMoreswear
US /swɛr/
UK /sweə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To say bad or impolite words to someone
- Transitive Verb
- To make a serious promise to do something
B1Morethrow on
US /θro ɑn/
UK /θrəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To put on clothing quickly and carelessly.
A2Morewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1More
Vocabulary
- throw on: To put on clothing quickly and carelessly.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- bed: Flat bottom surface of a lake, ocean etc.
- girl: A female child; a young woman
- listen: To carefully consider what someone is saying
- morning: Early part of the day before 12 p.m
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- wait: To delay or not do something until later
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- love: Person's name
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- destroy: To damage so badly that something no longer exists
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
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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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If I were a boy (with lyrics) - X Factor 2011
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TTO posted on 2013/08/30Ever wondered what it's like to be on the other side of a relationship? This heartfelt performance of "If I Were a Boy" dives into that exact feeling, using simple sentence structures that are perfect for practicing your grammar. You'll get a great chance to explore cultural insights into relationships while enjoying a powerful vocal performance!
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