aesthetically
US /es'θetɪklɪ/
UK /es'θetɪklɪ/
- Adverb
- In a tasteful way
B2Moreamazing
US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Surprising in a pleasing way
- Transitive Verb
- To cause wonder; to surprise completely
A2Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreawe
US /ɔ/
UK /ɔ:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To feel admiration, respect, or fear
- Uncountable Noun
- A feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise.
B2Morebarge
US /bɑ:rdʒ/
UK /bɑ:dʒ/
- Noun
- Large low boat with a flat bottom
- Intransitive Verb
- To push your way into a place or conversation
B2Morecanal
US /kəˈnæl/
UK /kəˈnæl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Channel cut through land for boats or ships
- A tubular passage in the body.
B1Morecinema
US /ˈsɪnəmə/
UK /ˈsɪnəmə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A place for showing movies
- Film industry or movie business
A2Morecome for
US /kʌm fɔr/
UK /kʌm fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive to collect someone or something.
- To attack someone.
A1Morecouncil
US /ˈkaʊnsəl/
UK /'kaʊnsl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group chosen to make decisions about something
- A body of people elected or appointed to manage the affairs of a city, county, or other administrative district.
- Transitive Verb
- To advise or recommend.
A2Morecream
US /krim/
UK /kri:m/
- Adjective
- Pale color that is yellowish white
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of a thick beauty product used on the skin
- Thick liquid rubbed into the skin
B1Morecute
US /kjut/
UK /kju:t/
- Adjective
- Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
B2Moredecide
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
A2TOEICMoredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moredonate
US /ˈdoˌnet, doˈnet/
UK /dəʊ'neɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To give money, etc. to charity, party, etc.
B1TOEICMoreexotic
US /ɪɡ'zɑ:tɪk/
UK /ɪɡ'zɒtɪk/
- Adjective
- Being very different or unusual
- Strange because from a different area of the world
B1Morefeature
US /ˈfitʃɚ/
UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special report in a magazine or paper
- Distinctive or important point of something
- Transitive Verb
- To highlight or give special importance to
- To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
A2TOEICMorefestival
US / ˈfɛstəvəl/
UK /ˈfestɪvl/
- Noun
- Cultural event with a program of events
A2Morefountain
US /ˈfaʊntən/
UK /'faʊntən/
- Noun
- Structure out of which a jet of water comes
B1Moregelato
US /dʒe'lɑ:toʊ/
UK /dʒe'lɑ:təʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Italian ice cream
C2Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morelaunch
US /lɔntʃ, lɑntʃ/
UK /lɔ:ntʃ/
- Noun
- Starting a new project; introducing new product
- Act of firing rockets into the air
- Transitive Verb
- To start a new project; start selling a product
- To put a rocket into the air
A2TOEICMorelocal
US /ˈloʊkl/
UK /ˈləʊkl/
- Noun
- Bus or train, that stops at most stations
- People who live in the area being discussed
- Adjective
- Relating to a particular area, city, or town
A2TOEICMorenearby
US /ˌnɪrˈbaɪ/
UK /ˌnɪəˈbaɪ/
- Adjective
- Close to where you are
- Adverb
- Not far away; close
A2TOEICMorenext door
US /nɛkst dɔr/
UK /nekst dɔ:/
- Adverb
- Living in the house next to the one mentioned
A1Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Morepaddle
US /ˈpædl/
UK /ˈpædl/
- Countable Noun
- Long stick with a flat end used to move a boat
- Wide and flat instrument used to mix food
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move a boat across water with flat-ended sticks
- To swim like a dog
B1Morepark in
US /ˈpɑrk ɪn/
UK /ˈpɑ:k ɪn/
- other
- To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
A2Morepavilion
US /pəˈvɪljən/
UK /pəˈvɪliən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Building in a park or garden with open sides
- A large tent or temporary structure, often ornamental, used for exhibitions, entertainment, or shelter.
B2Morepicnic
US /ˈpɪknɪk/
UK /ˈpɪknɪk/
- Noun
- Meal that is eaten outdoors, sitting on the ground
- Intransitive Verb
- To eat a meal on the ground outdoors
B1Morepop
US /pɑp/
UK /pɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet soda drink
- A short, sharp, explosive sound.
B2Moreregent
US /ˈridʒənt/
UK /'ri:dʒənt/
- Noun
- Person who governs instead of a (sick) ruler
B2Morerow
US /roʊ/
UK /rəʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move a boat using oars
- To argue or quarrel loudly about something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Loud argument or quarrel between people
- Straight line of things, e.g. seats in classroom
A2Moreschedule
US /ˈskedʒu:l/
UK /ˈʃedju:l/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A list of events and their times
- A plan to do something at a certain time
- Transitive Verb
- To plan to do something at a certain time
A2TOEICMorespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMoresqueal
US /skwil/
UK /skwi:l/
- Noun
- Long high cry of pain, fear or surprise
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a long high cry of pain, fear or surprise
C1Moresurround
US /səˈraʊnd/
UK /səˈraʊnd/
- Transitive Verb
- To be all the way around something
- To be closely connected to and have an effect on
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be closely connected to and have an effect on
A2Moretrip
US /trɪp/
UK /trɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To release an electrical switch
- To fall by catching your foot on something
- Noun
- Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
- Journey or visit to a place
A2Moreupbeat
US /ˈʌpˌbit/
UK /ˈʌpbi:t/
- Adjective
- Being positive and cheerful
C1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morevegan
US /ˈviɡən, ˈvɛdʒən/
UK /ˈvi:gən/
- Noun
- Vegetarian who eats no animal or dairy products
C1Morevegetarian
US /ˌvɛdʒɪˈtɛriən/
UK /ˌvedʒə'teərɪən/
- Adjective
- Being made from vegetables and not having any meat
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who does not eat meat from animals or fish
B2TOEICMorevillage
US /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/
UK /'vɪlɪdʒ/
- Noun
- Small town in the country
- A close-knit community or group of people.
A2Morezoo
US /zu/
UK /zu:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place in a town where wild animals are shown
B1More
Vocabulary
- park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
- next to: Being located along side another
- come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- exotic: Being very different or unusual
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- click: To work well with someone or something
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- vegan: Vegetarian who eats no animal or dairy products
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- council: Group chosen to make decisions about something
- row: To move a boat using oars
- canal: Channel cut through land for boats or ships
- awe: To feel admiration, respect, or fear
- upbeat: Being positive and cheerful
- fountain: Structure out of which a jet of water comes
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- public: Owned by the government
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- schedule: A list of events and their times
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- surround: To be all the way around something
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- cinema: A place for showing movies
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- vegetarian: Being made from vegetables and not having any meat
- aesthetically: In a tasteful way
- village: Small town in the country
- festival: Cultural event with a program of events
- area: Amount of measured space
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- donate: To give money, etc. to charity, party, etc.
- nearby: Close to where you are
- paddle: Long stick with a flat end used to move a boat
- cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
- local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
- pavilion: Building in a park or garden with open sides
- barge: Large low boat with a flat bottom
- squeal: Long high cry of pain, fear or surprise
- picnic: Meal that is eaten outdoors, sitting on the ground
- gelato: Italian ice cream
- regent: Person who governs instead of a (sick) ruler
- cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
- zoo: Place in a town where wild animals are shown
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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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London's Best Park that you've never heard of Victoria Park, London
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levertlerouge posted on 2019/07/17Ever wondered about London's hidden gems? This video takes you on a tour of Victoria Park, showing you everything from paddle boats and a Sunday market to the charming Pavilion Cafe! You'll pick up practical phrases and learn about London's culture, all while exploring a beautiful park.
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