acquaintance
US /əˈkwentəns/
UK /əˈkweɪntəns/
- Countable Noun
- Person that you know but isn't a good friend
- Uncountable Noun
- Familiarity or knowledge of something.
B2TOEICMoredeath
US /dɛθ/
UK /deθ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When someone dies; the end of life
- The cause or manner of someone dying.
A2Morefountain
US /ˈfaʊntən/
UK /'faʊntən/
- Noun
- Structure out of which a jet of water comes
B1Moregrass
US /græs/
UK /grɑ:s/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To betray someone
- To cover an area of ground to make a lawn or field
- Uncountable Noun
- Slang name for marijuana
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein danger
US /ɪn ˈdendʒɚ/
UK /in ˈdeindʒə/
- Phrase
- Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- At risk of experiencing something negative or harmful.
A1Morein 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 middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morelaugh with
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To share a feeling of amusement with someone
mechanic
US /mɪˈkænɪk/
UK /məˈkænɪk/
- Countable Noun
- A person who looks after/works with machinery
- A skilled worker who repairs and maintains machinery, especially vehicles.
B1Moreprofession
US /prəˈfɛʃən/
UK /prəˈfeʃn/
- Noun
- Act of stating your beliefs or feelings openly
- Job requiring special education or skills
A2TOEICMoresailor
US /ˈselɚ/
UK /ˈseɪlə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Someone who helps sail a boat as their job
A2More
Vocabulary
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- have to: Must do
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- laugh with: To share a feeling of amusement with someone
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- long: Person's name
- live: To be alive
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- death: When someone dies; the end of life
- acquaintance: Person that you know but isn't a good friend
- small: Little in size; not big
- sleep: To have enough beds for
- fountain: Structure out of which a jet of water comes
- grass: To betray someone
- profession: Act of stating your beliefs or feelings openly
- mechanic: A person who looks after/works with machinery
- sailor: Someone who helps sail a boat as their job
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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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Susy posted on 2014/09/16Ever wondered what it's like to be stranded in the desert and meet a mysterious little prince? This excerpt from 'The Little Prince' dives into that whimsical, yet melancholic, story, perfect for practicing simple sentence structures and cultural depth. You'll pick up on situational dialogue and a unique childlike perspective that makes this classic tale so special!
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