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.
B1Morebrilliant
US /ˈbrɪljənt/
UK /'brɪlɪənt/
- Adjective
- Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- Being very bright, like a diamond; shining
- Noun
- A diamond or other gem cut in a particular form with many facets to have exceptional brilliance.
A2Morecomplex
US /kəmˈplɛks, ˈkɑmˌplɛks/
UK /'kɒmpleks/
- Countable Noun
- Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- Adjective
- Not being simple; having many parts or aspects
A2Morecomplicate
US /ˈkɑ:mplɪkeɪt/
UK /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make more difficult to do, understand or use
B1Moredeep love
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- A profound and intense feeling of affection and care.
- An unwavering commitment and devotion to another person.
A2Moredrake
US /drek/
UK /dreɪk/
- Countable Noun
- Male duck
B2Moredramatic
US /drəˈmætɪk/
UK /drəˈmætɪk/
- Adjective
- Gripping the attention; causing an effect
- (Of an event) sudden and extreme
B1Moreepic
US /ˈɛpɪk/
UK /'epɪk/
- Adjective
- Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- Noun
- A long story, often about many people and events
B2Morefor the loss
US /fɚ ðə lɔs/
UK /fə ðə lɒs/
- other
- Concerning or because of a defeat or loss.
C2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheartbroken
US /ˈhɑrtˌbrokən/
UK /ˈhɑ:tˌbrəʊkən/
- Adjective
- Very sad, e.g. because you broke up with someone
- Overwhelmed by sorrow; deeply distressed.
C1Morein love with
US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//
UK
- Adjective
- Feeling romantic love for someone.
- Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
A1Morejoyous
US /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
UK /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
- Adjective
- Causing or indicating great happiness and pleasure
A2Morelayer
US /ˈleɚ/
UK /ˈleiə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One of several sheets of a material or object
- A covering of something spread over a surface.
- Transitive Verb
- To put things one on top of another
B1TOEICMoreloss
US /lɔ:s/
UK /lɒs/
- Noun
- Friend, family, or other loved person's death
- Decrease or decline in quantity or amount
A2TOEICMoremarriage
US /ˈmærɪdʒ/
UK /ˈmærɪdʒ/
- Noun
- Relationship between a husband and a wife
- A wedding ceremony
A2Moremourn
US /mɔ:rn/
UK /mɔ:n/
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel or show extreme sadness
- To feel or express sorrow or grief over (someone's death or something lost).
B2Moreobstacle
US /ˈɑbstəkəl/
UK /ˈɒbstəkl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Object that blocks a path or course
- A difficulty or challenge that hinders progress.
B1Morepoet
US /ˈpoʊət/
UK /ˈpəʊɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who writes poems
A2Morerelationship
US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/
UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Connection between two or more people or things
- Way people interact or live with each other
A2TOEICMoreromantic
US /roʊˈmæntɪk/
UK /rəʊˈmæntɪk/
- Adjective
- Relating to courtship or love
- Being impractical, unrealistic, or idealistic
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- People who like love, candlelit dinners, etc.
- Person living in a fantasy-like world not reality
A2Moresaga
US /ˈsɑɡə/
UK /ˈsɑ:gə/
- Countable Noun
- Description of events occurring over a long period
B2Moreshare
US /ʃɛr/
UK /ʃeə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something between two or more people
- To allow others to use your things equally
A2TOEICMorestraightforward
US /stretˈfɔrwəd/
UK /ˌstreɪtˈfɔ:wəd/
- Adjective
- Easy to do or understand; not complicated
- Honest and open; not trying to hide anything.
B1TOEICMoreultimately
US /ˈʌltəmɪtli/
UK /ˈʌltɪmətli/
- Adverb
- Done or considered as the final and most important
- Fundamentally; at the most basic level.
B1TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- have to: Must do
- for the loss: Concerning or because of a defeat or loss.
- deep love: A profound and intense feeling of affection and care.
- ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
- doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- straightforward: Easy to do or understand; not complicated
- obstacle: Object that blocks a path or course
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- epic: Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- dramatic: Gripping the attention; causing an effect
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- layer: One of several sheets of a material or object
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- possibly: May be true or likely, but is uncertain
- mourn: To feel or show extreme sadness
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
- deep: Complex and important
- part: Division of a book
- marriage: Relationship between a husband and a wife
- share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- romantic: Relating to courtship or love
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- loss: Friend, family, or other loved person's death
- saga: Description of events occurring over a long period
- poet: Person who writes poems
- joyous: Causing or indicating great happiness and pleasure
- heartbroken: Very sad, e.g. because you broke up with someone
- drake: Male duck
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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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Poldark, Season 4: Love is Complicated
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TK posted on 2019/04/23Get ready for some seriously complicated love in Poldark Season 4! You'll dive into the layered relationships of Sam and Emma, and Drake and Morwena, perfect for practicing simple sentence structures while enjoying a captivating TV drama. It's a fantastic chance to explore how even happy marriages have their ebbs and flows!
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