button
US /ˈbʌtn/
UK /'bʌtn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- Switch activated by pressing
- Transitive Verb
- To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat
- To suppress or restrain (feelings, etc.).
A2TOEICMorechop
US /tʃɑp/
UK /tʃɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
- To hit someone with your hand
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A hit with the hand in a sideways motion
- Thick slice of meat still attached to a bone
B1Morecoat
US /koʊt/
UK /kəʊt/
- Noun
- Clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something thinly with something
A2Morecontribution
US /ˌkɑ:ntrɪˈbju:ʃn/
UK /ˌkɒntrɪˈbju:ʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Helping a cause by giving money, things, services
- Article published in magazine or newspaper
A2Moredo up
US /du ʌp/
UK /du: ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To dress (yourself) in a special
- To tie or button something, e.g. your shoes
A1Moreembarrassed
US /ɪmˈbærəst/
UK /ɪmˈbærəst/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone to feel ashamed
- Feeling awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.
- Adjective
- Ashamed
- Showing signs of embarrassment.
A2Morefit
US /fɪt/
UK /fɪt/
- Adjective
- Good looking; physically attractive
- Having good physical health and strength
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To install a machine, equipment etc.
- To adjust or change to the right size or shape
A2Morefix
US /fɪks/
UK /fɪks/
- Noun
- Answer to a problem
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange or prepare something
- To attach something so it will not move or change
A2TOEICMorefoil
US /fɔɪl/
UK /fɔɪl/
- Transitive Verb
- To cleverly prevent (plot/crime) from happening
- Uncountable Noun
- Very thin layer of metal
B2TOEICMorefringe
US /frɪndʒ/
UK /frɪndʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Decorative edge of hanging threads or hairs
- Hair falling over your forehead
B1TOEICMoregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Morehelmet
US /ˈhɛlmɪt/
UK /'helmɪt/
- Noun
- Hard or padded protective hat, as worn by soldiers
- A piece of armor formerly worn to protect the head.
B1Morehog
US /hɔ:g/
UK /hɒg/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To claim or use most of something, in a greedy way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Another word for 'pig'
- A domesticated pig, especially one raised for slaughter.
B2Morejam
US /dʒæm/
UK /dʒæm/
- Transitive Verb
- To block a signal (e.g. radio waves)
- To push into a tight space until it can't move
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To pack together so things cannot move freely
A2Morelettuce
US /ˈlɛtəs/
UK /ˈletɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Salad vegetable that has large thin green leaves
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremy eye
US /ˈmaɪ aɪ/
UK /ˈmaɪ ai/
- other
- Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
B2Morepet
US /pɛt/
UK /pet/
- Countable Noun
- Animal kept by a person for company and friendship
- Transitive Verb
- To gently touch an animal or person; stroke
- To kiss and cuddle, sometimes in a sexual way
A2Moreporridge
US /ˈpɔ:rɪdʒ/
UK /ˈpɒrɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Dish made of oatmeal, usually eaten at breakfast
B2Morepremiere
US /prɪˈmɪr/
UK /ˈpremieə(r)/
- Noun
- First performance of a show, film, play in public
- Transitive Verb
- To give a first public performance.
B2Moresauce
US /sɔs/
UK /sɔ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
B1Moreshake
US /ʃek/
UK /ʃeɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause someone to be surprised or upset
- To cause a belief, idea, or feeling to weaken
- Countable Noun
- Drink made by shaking milk with fruit or flavors
A2Moreshake a leg
US
UK
- Idiom
- Hurry up
B1Moresplit
US /splɪt/
UK /splɪt/
- Adjective
- No longer married or in a relationship
- (Injured) by cutting it open, as in someone's lip
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To become divided or broken along a straight line
- To cause a cut in (lip, etc.)
A2Moretie
US /taɪ/
UK /taɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- To require someone to be in a specific place
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Item, such as string or wire, used to join things
- Strong connection between people, countries
A2TOEICMoretrip
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
A2Moreuniform
US /ˈju:nɪfɔ:rm/
UK /ˈju:nɪfɔ:m/
- Noun
- Set of clothes showing you belong to an army, etc.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To dress in formal clothes like the army wear
- To make a group of things the same
A2Morevoluntary
US /ˈvɑ:lənteri/
UK /ˈvɒləntri/
- Adjective
- Done or given by their own will and not forced
C1Moreweep
US /wip/
UK /wi:p/
- Intransitive Verb
- To cry or shed tears often due to sadness
- Noun
- Small cry or shedding of tears
B1Moreweight
US /wet/
UK /weɪt/
- Uncountable Noun
- How heavy something is
- Metal object to measure how heavy something is
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- shake a leg: Hurry up
- do up: To dress (yourself) in a special
- my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- got to: To arrive at some place
- split: No longer married or in a relationship
- embarrassed: To cause someone to feel ashamed
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- premiere: First performance of a show, film, play in public
- chop: To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- porridge: Dish made of oatmeal, usually eaten at breakfast
- contribution: Helping a cause by giving money, things, services
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- lettuce: Salad vegetable that has large thin green leaves
- jam: To block a signal (e.g. radio waves)
- sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- bore: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- voluntary: Done or given by their own will and not forced
- foil: To cleverly prevent (plot/crime) from happening
- fix: Answer to a problem
- weight: How heavy something is
- helmet: Hard or padded protective hat, as worn by soldiers
- list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
- fringe: Decorative edge of hanging threads or hairs
- shake: To cause someone to be surprised or upset
- weep: To cry or shed tears often due to sadness
- coat: Clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
- hog: To claim or use most of something, in a greedy way
- uniform: Set of clothes showing you belong to an army, etc.
- come: To arrive at a place
- pet: Animal kept by a person for company and friendship
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- price: Person's name
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- warm: To become more friendly or to like something
- move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
- top: To be higher or larger than a specific value
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- class: To place things into groups by common qualities
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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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Ingrid posted on 2020/02/24Get ready for some hilarious chaos as Foil Arms and Hog tackle the first day back to school! You'll pick up tons of everyday vocabulary and practical phrases perfect for navigating those busy morning routines, all while enjoying some seriously funny sketch comedy.
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