animation
US /ˌænəˈmeʃən/
UK /ˌænɪˈmeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
- Liveliness or energy in behavior or expression.
B2Moreas long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
A1Moreawake
US /əˈwek/
UK /əˈweɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make aware of (a certain feeling or memory)
- To wake from sleep; wake someone from sleep
- Adjective
- Not asleep; up; alert
A2Morebarely
US /ˈbɛrli/
UK /ˈbɛəli/
- Adverb
- Only just; just possible
A2TOEICMorechase
US /tʃes/
UK /tʃeɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of going after someone to catch them
- Something that one pursues or tries to obtain.
- Transitive Verb
- To go after with the intention of catching
- To try very hard to get something that you want
A2Morecommunity
US /kəˈmjunɪti/
UK /kə'mju:nətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people who share a common idea or area
- A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
- Adjective
- Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
- Shared or participated in by all members of a group
A2Moreconnect
US /kəˈnɛkt/
UK /kə'nekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To associate a thing with something else
- To join or attach things together
A2Moredisclaimer
US /dɪsˈklemɚ/
UK /dɪsˈkleɪmə(r)/
- Noun
- Written denial of any legal responsibility
C1TOEICMoredrift
US /drɪft/
UK /drɪft/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of sand, etc.) to be blown into heaps by the wind
- (Of boats) to move without purpose on water
B1Moreembrace
US /ɛmˈbres/
UK /ɪm'breɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of holding someone closely
- An act of accepting or supporting something willingly and enthusiastically.
- Transitive Verb
- To hold closely; cuddle, kiss or hug
- To accept something enthusiastically.
B1TOEICMoreendless
US /ˈɛndlɪs/
UK /ˈendləs/
- Adjective
- Having or appearing to have no end
- Having no end or limit.
A2Moreerase
US /ɪˈreɪs/
UK /ɪˈreɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To remove data in computer memory, tape, etc.
- To remove written information by mistake
B2TOEICMoreeventually
US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/
- Adverb
- After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- At some later time; in the future
A2Morefinite
US /ˈfaɪˌnaɪt/
UK /ˈfaɪnaɪt/
- Adjective
- Having limits; lasting for a limited time
B1Moregrace
US /ɡres/
UK /ɡreɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
- God's kindness shown to people
- Transitive Verb
- To make a place look more attractive
B1Moregratitude
US /ˈɡrætɪˌtud, -ˌtjud/
UK /ˈgrætɪtju:d/
- Uncountable Noun
- Warm friendly feelings of thanks
B2TOEICMoreguide
US /ɡaɪd/
UK /ɡaɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To help or advise someone about something
- To control missile to hit a target by radio signal
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Book or a magazine containing information/advice
- Person leading others visiting an unknown place
A2TOEICMoreheartbeat
US /ˈhɑ:rtbi:t/
UK /ˈhɑ:tbi:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Beat of your heart
- The rhythmic contraction and expansion of the heart.
C1Morein time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
A1Moreinstrumental
US /ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl/
UK /ˌɪnstrəˈmentl/
- Adjective
- Relating to, composed for, or performed on a musical instrument or instruments (without vocals).
- Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool in bringing about an end or result.
- Noun
- A piece of music that has no lyrics or singing.
B1Moremelt
US /mɛlt/
UK /melt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To disappear or to go away
- To make, become soft or liquid due to heat
- Uncountable Noun
- A mass of material that has been melted, especially metal.
B1Moreoriginal
US /əˈrɪdʒənəl/
UK /ə'rɪdʒənl/
- Adjective
- Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- Being unique or thinking differently from others
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A work of art, writing, or music that is not a copy.
- A person of fresh initiative or inventiveness.
A2TOEICMoreoverflow
US /ˌovɚˈflo/
UK /ˌəʊvə'fləʊ/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Liquid) to flow over the edge of something
- Noun
- Place where liquids flow over or out
- An excess of something; an amount beyond what can be held.
B2Morepour
US /pɔr, por/
UK /pɔ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- To make something flow in a steady stream
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
A2TOEICMorereflect
US /rɪˈflɛkt/
UK /rɪ'flekt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To indicate or be a sign of something
- To bounce back light, heat, sound from a surface
A2TOEICMoreregret
US /rɪˈɡrɛt/
UK /rɪ'ɡret/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of being sorry, as for what you didn't do
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To feel sorrow or guilt, as for what you didn't do
- Used to express apology or sadness.
B1Moreremain
US /rɪˈmen/
UK /rɪˈmeɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be left behind; to continue to exist
- To stay in a place when other people have gone
A2TOEICMoresilent
US /ˈsaɪlənt/
UK /'saɪlənt/
- Adjective
- Without making any noise; soundless
- Usually speaking very little
B1Moreslash
US /slæʃ/
UK /slæʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Line ( / ) used in writing
- Long, deep cut, caused by a sharp object
- Transitive Verb
- To cut violently with a sharp object
- To decrease something by a large amount
B2TOEICMoresoul
US /sol/
UK /səʊl/
- Noun
- Central or basic part of something
- Strong, deep emotion in speech or performance
A2Moresparkle
US /ˈspɑ:rkl/
UK /ˈspɑ:kl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To shine with a lot of very small points of light
- Uncountable Noun
- Shiny brief bits of light energy
B1Morespeak to
US /spik tu/
UK /spi:k tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To address or communicate with someone.
- To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
A1Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moresubscribe
US /səbˈskraɪb/
UK /səb'skraɪb/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To regularly pay to receive a service
B1TOEICMorewhisper
US /ˈhwɪspɚ,ˈwɪs-/
UK /'wɪspə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To talk with breath but no voice
- Noun
- Act of talking without using your voice
A2More
Vocabulary
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- regret: Feeling of being sorry, as for what you didn't do
- embrace: Act of holding someone closely
- barely: Only just; just possible
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- gratitude: Warm friendly feelings of thanks
- reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
- guide: To help or advise someone about something
- empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
- drift: (Of sand, etc.) to be blown into heaps by the wind
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
- endless: Having or appearing to have no end
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- animation: The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- silent: Without making any noise; soundless
- whisper: To talk with breath but no voice
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- soul: Central or basic part of something
- grace: Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- connect: To associate a thing with something else
- finite: Having limits; lasting for a limited time
- melt: To disappear or to go away
- awake: To make aware of (a certain feeling or memory)
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
- instrumental: Relating to, composed for, or performed on a musical instrument or instruments (without vocals).
- disclaimer: Written denial of any legal responsibility
- erase: To remove data in computer memory, tape, etc.
- sparkle: To shine with a lot of very small points of light
- overflow: (Liquid) to flow over the edge of something
- heartbeat: Beat of your heart
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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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