alarm
US /əˈlɑ:rm/
UK /əˈlɑ:m/
- Noun
- Sound or light used for a warning or alert
- an alarm clock
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone unpleasantly surprised
A2Moreandroid
US /ˈænˌdrɔɪd/
UK /'ændrɔɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Robot that looks or seems human
- Trademarked computer operating system
B1Moreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Morecarousel
US /ˌkærəˈsɛl, -ˈzɛl/
UK /ˌkærə'sel/
- Noun
- Moving belt carrying bags to be claimed at airport
C1Moreclassic
US / ˈklæsɪk/
UK /'klæsɪk/
- Adjective
- Having a simple, basic design or style
- (Of song, etc.) popular and famous for a long time
- Noun
- Something popular or famous for a long time
A2Moredoll
US /dɑl/
UK /dɒl/
- Countable Noun
- Toy looking like a person used for play
A2Moreeve
US /i:v/
UK /i:v/
- Noun
- The time just before something happens
- Day before a significant or special day
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B1Morefabulous
US /ˈfæbjələs/
UK /ˈfæbjələs/
- Adjective
- Almost impossible to believe, incredible
- Almost impossible to believe; mythical.
B2Moreflight
US /flaɪt/
UK /flaɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
- Trip by plane, helicopter etc.
A2TOEICMoreheath
US /hiθ/
UK /hi:θ/
- Noun
- Area of land that is poor for growing plants
B1Morein the air
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
- Adjective
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morelounge
US /laʊndʒ/
UK /laʊndʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long, extended chair to sit or lie down on
- Living room of a house
- Intransitive Verb
- To sit or lie down in a lazy or relaxed manner
B1TOEICMoremere
US /mɪr/
UK /mɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Just enough of something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A lake or pond.
A2Moremerry
US /ˈmɛri/
UK /'merɪ/
- Adjective
- Feeling a little drunk from alcohol
- Causing happiness or joy
B1Moremiracle
US /ˈmɪrəkəl/
UK /'mɪrəkl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amazing, seemingly impossible thing that happened
- A remarkable event or development that brings very welcome consequences.
B1Moremoment of truth
US
UK
- Noun
- A critical point, especially in a difficult situation, when one's fate or success is determined.
nick
US /nɪk/
UK /nɪk/
- Noun
- Person's name
- Scratches caused by accidentally knocking
- Transitive Verb
- To make a scratch in
- To steal
B2Morepilot
US /ˈpaɪlət/
UK /'paɪlət/
- Transitive Verb
- To conduct a small practice experiment
- To fly a plane; to direct a ship
- Noun
- Person flying a plane; expert guide for a ship
A2Morerunway
US /ˈrʌnˌwe/
UK /ˈrʌnweɪ/
- Noun
- Long road where planes take off and land
- Narrow raised stage extending into the audience
B1Morerush
US /rʌʃ/
UK /rʌʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attack someone suddenly in a group
- To perform or finish with speed and urgency
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Actions performed or finishes with speed, urgency
- State of hurried action
A2TOEICMoresaint
US /sent/
UK /seɪnt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who is very good, kind or patient
- Person of exceptional holiness
B2Moresit back
US /sit bæk/
UK /sit bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To relax and take it easy.
- To refrain from taking action or getting involved.
A1Morespare
US /spɛr/
UK /speə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To make (money or time) available for
- To save from being hurt or punished
- Adjective
- Being extra or in reserve
A2Morestare
US /stɛr/
UK /steə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To look at someone or something for a long time
- Noun
- A long look at something or someone for a reason
A2Moretablet
US /ˈtæblɪt/
UK /'tæblət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small hand-held computer with a touch screen
- Small round piece of medicine which is swallowed
B2Morethe moment of truth
US /ðə ˈmoʊmənt əv truθ/
UK /ðə ˈməumənt əv tru:θ/
- other
- The crucial time when the real outcome is decided.
B2Moretrick
US /trɪk/
UK /trɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- To playfully tease or fool to make someone laugh
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of trying to fool someone
- Quick or skillful way of doing something
A2Moretruth
US /truθ/
UK /tru:θ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Real facts about something
A2Moreunderwear
US /ˈʌndərwer/
UK /ˈʌndəweə(r)/
- Noun
- Clothes worn next to skin/under outer clothes
C1Moreupbeat
US /ˈʌpˌbit/
UK /ˈʌpbi:t/
- Adjective
- Being positive and cheerful
C1Morewait for
US /wet fɔr/
UK /weit fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait until someone comes, or something happens
A1More
Vocabulary
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- sit back: To relax and take it easy.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- moment of truth: A critical point, especially in a difficult situation, when one's fate or success is determined.
- the moment of truth: The crucial time when the real outcome is decided.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
- spare: To make (money or time) available for
- fabulous: Almost impossible to believe, incredible
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- lounge: Long, extended chair to sit or lie down on
- leave: To go away from; depart
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- alarm: Sound or light used for a warning or alert
- pilot: To conduct a small practice experiment
- upbeat: Being positive and cheerful
- miracle: Amazing, seemingly impossible thing that happened
- flight: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
- mere: Just enough of something
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- great: Very good; better than before
- tablet: Small hand-held computer with a touch screen
- land: Region or country
- truth: Real facts about something
- classic: Having a simple, basic design or style
- travel: To go to a place that is far away
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- happen: To take place or occur
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- saint: Person who is very good, kind or patient
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- carousel: Moving belt carrying bags to be claimed at airport
- underwear: Clothes worn next to skin/under outer clothes
- nick: Person's name
- android: Robot that looks or seems human
- runway: Long road where planes take off and land
- merry: Feeling a little drunk from alcohol
- doll: Toy looking like a person used for play
- eve: The time just before something happens
- heath: Area of land that is poor for growing plants
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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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WestJet Christmas Miracle: real-time giving
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VoiceTube posted on 2013/12/14Get ready for some holiday magic with the WestJet Christmas Miracle! You'll see heartwarming family reactions to an amazing airport surprise, and pick up practical, everyday phrases perfect for understanding situational dialogue. It's a fantastic way to dive into cultural depth while enjoying a truly special holiday story!
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