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.
B1Morebroad
US /brɔd/
UK /brɔ:d/
- Adjective
- General; not detailed
- Wide; from the shorter two sides to the other
A2Morechick
US /tʃɪk/
UK /tʃɪk/
- Countable Noun
- A baby bird
A2Morecosmos
US /ˈkɑ:zmoʊs/
UK /ˈkɒzmɒs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The universe
B2Moredame
US /dem/
UK /deɪm/
- Noun
- Title of respect given to a woman
B2Morefocus
US /ˈfokəs/
UK /'fəʊkəs/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- To keep your attention, concentration on one thing
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Main purpose or center of interest or activity
- The clarity of an image produced by a lens.
A2TOEICMorejoker
US /ˈdʒokɚ/
UK /ˈdʒəʊkə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Someone who likes to make people laugh
A2Morekid
US /kɪd/
UK /kɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Child or young person
- Young goat
- Adjective
- Made from young goat skin
A2Moremaster
US /ˈmæstɚ/
UK /'mɑ:stə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To gain control over something
- To learn to do something very well
- Adjective
- Being very skilled at doing something
- Being the main or most important thing or part
A2Moreoccasion
US /əˈkeʒən/
UK /ə'keɪʒn/
- Noun
- Significant or important event or function
- Time when something happens or takes place
- Transitive Verb
- To make or cause something to happen; to lead to
A2TOEICMoreon occasion
US /ɑn əˈkeʒən/
UK /ɔn əˈkeiʒən/
- Idiom
- Sometimes, but not regularly.
- Phrase
- Sometimes, but not regularly or often
B1Moreoutta
US
UK
- Adverb
- Slang written form of ‘Out of’
B2Morepizza
US /ˈpitsə/
UK /ˈpi:tsə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Round Italian food with cheese cooked in an oven
A2Morepsycho
US /ˈsaɪko/
UK /'saɪkəʊ/
- Noun
- Person affected by psychosis; unbalanced person
B2Morerole
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Noun
- Character played by an actor
- Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
A2Moreserve
US /sɚv/
UK /sɜ:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act in a particular position or office
- To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
A2TOEICMorespectacular
US /spɛkˈtækjəlɚ/
UK /spekˈtækjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Impressive or out of the ordinary
- Noun
- A lavish or elaborate display or performance.
B1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morework together
US /wɚk təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /wə:k təˈɡeðə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
A1More
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
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- on occasion: Sometimes, but not regularly.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- spectacular: Impressive or out of the ordinary
- occasion: Significant or important event or function
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- role: Character played by an actor
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- broad: General; not detailed
- master: To gain control over something
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- psycho: Person affected by psychosis; unbalanced person
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- chick: A baby bird
- outta: Slang written form of ‘Out of’
- cosmos: The universe
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- belong: To be a welcomed as a new member of a group
- fresh: Clean; not used or dirty
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- kid: Child or young person
- scare: To become frightened
- call: A order or request for action
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- talk: Style of speaking
- walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
- dame: Title of respect given to a woman
- pizza: Round Italian food with cheese cooked in an oven
- joker: Someone who likes to make people laugh
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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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