Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • down the road: At a future time; in the future.
  • on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
  • up the hill: In an upward direction on a slope or hill.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • in the hand: Physically held or grasped in one's hand.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
  • like a train: In a powerful, unstoppable manner.
  • play around: To cheat on your partner romantically
  • in color: Displayed or produced using all colors; not black and white.
  • japanese style: Having characteristics typical of Japan, especially in design or aesthetics.
  • by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • got the idea: Understood something.
  • rice: Person's name
  • nice: Being attractive or of high quality or value
  • hot: Angry or excited
  • train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
  • road: Long piece of hard land for cars to travel on
  • town: Small city
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
  • farm: Land used for growing crops or raising animals
  • beautiful: Having dome something well
  • plant: Factory or a place where things are made
  • famous: Excellent
  • breakfast: First meal of the day
  • weather: Whether it is raining, sunny, cold etc. outside
  • car: A vehicle with wheels and engine to carry people
  • lovely: Attractive or beautiful
  • bridge: Structure built over river, road so you can cross
  • railway: System of tracks on which trains travel
  • lake: Large area of water surrounded by land
  • east: Direction where the sun rises
  • spring: Coil of metal that lessens impact, e.g. on cars
  • mountain: Very high piece of land, higher than a hill
  • duck: To avoid doing something that is difficult
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • spend: To use money to pay for something
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • area: Amount of measured space
  • rent: To give the use of something in return for payment
  • south: Direction to your right when facing the rising sun
  • trip: To release an electrical switch
  • valley: Area between mountains with river running through
  • scenery: Stage props during a play; a country view
  • pot: Container designed to hold or store something
  • pork: Meat of a pig, used for food
  • owner: Person who owns or has something
  • waterfall: Steep descent of the water of a river
  • central: Being in the middle
  • resort: Act of choosing something to help with a problem
  • sunshine: Feeling of happiness or cheerfulness
  • tower: Tall, narrow building
  • recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
  • private: Being away from others and quiet
  • background: Images, color, or information behind the main one
  • spot: A certain place or area
  • basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
  • trail: Series of marks or signs left by something moving
  • log: To move a certain distance or speed, as recorded
  • production: Process of producing or growing food naturally
  • tobacco: Cigars and cigarettes
  • highway: Main road connecting places
  • guesthouse: A small hotel
  • center: Community place people go health or social reasons
  • kilometer: A metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters
  • massage: Rubbing neck, back etc., to relieve pain/to relax
Placeholder Image

    Preparing usage notes, please check back later

  • not found vocabularyNo vocabulary matches your filters
    • back up

      US /bæk ʌp/

      UK /bæk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To save a copy of your computer data
      • To confirm the truth of what someone says
      A1
      More
    • background

      US /ˈbækˌɡraʊnd/

      UK /ˈbækgraʊnd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Images, color, or information behind the main one
      • Someone's personal work and educational history
      • Adjective
      • Done or existing in a less noticeable or important way
      • Hidden or not easily seen
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • breakfast

      US /ˈbrɛkfəst/

      UK /ˈbrekfəst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • First meal of the day
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have the first meal of the day
      A2
      More
    • bridge

      US /brɪdʒ/

      UK /brɪdʒ/

      • Noun
      • Structure built over river, road so you can cross
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a link between; bring together
      A2
      More
    • by hand

      US /baɪ hænd/

      UK /bai hænd/

      • Phrase
      • Done manually; not by machine.
      • Delivered personally; not by mail or electronically.
      A1
      More
    • central

      US /ˈsɛntrəl/

      UK /'sentrəl/

      • Adjective
      • Being in the middle
      • Most significant or important
      • Noun
      • The central part of a country or region.
      A2
      More
    • down the road

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At a future time; in the future.
      • Along the street; a short distance away.
      A1
      More
    • duck

      US /dʌk/

      UK /dʌk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To avoid doing something that is difficult
      • To lower your head to avoid hitting something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Common type of water bird
      B1
      More
    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
      A1
      More
    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
      A1
      More
    • got the idea

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • Understood something.
      A1
      More
    • got 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
      A1
      More
    • guesthouse

      US /ˈɡɛstˌhaʊs/

      UK /'gesthaʊs/

      • Countable Noun
      • A small hotel
      C2
      More
    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
      More
    • highway

      US /ˈhaɪˌwe/

      UK /'haɪweɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Main road connecting places
      • A route or means of access; often used metaphorically.
      A2
      More
    • in color

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Displayed or produced using all colors; not black and white.
      • Adjective
      • Full of vivid colors; bright and vibrant.
      A1
      More
    • in the hand

      US /ɪn ðə ˈhænd/

      UK /in ðə ˈhænd/

      • Preposition
      • Physically held or grasped in one's hand.
      B2
      More
    • japanese style

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Having characteristics typical of Japan, especially in design or aesthetics.
      • Noun
      • A style that is characteristic of Japan, often referring to design, art, or fashion.
      More
    • lake

      US /lek/

      UK /leɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large area of water surrounded by land
      A2
      More
    • like a train

      US /laɪk ə treɪn/

      UK /laɪk ə treɪn/

      • other
      • In a powerful, unstoppable manner.
      B2
      More
    • log

      US /lɔ:g/

      UK /lɒg/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move a certain distance or speed, as recorded
      • To leave a website or computer account
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Detailed account of events and progress on journey
      • Piece of a tree that has fallen or been cut
      B1
      More
    • made with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Containing a particular ingredient or material.
      • Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
      A1
      More
    • massage

      US /məˈsɑ:ʒ/

      UK /ˈmæsɑ:ʒ/

      • Noun
      • Rubbing neck, back etc., to relieve pain/to relax
      • Transitive Verb
      • To rub back, neck etc. to relieve pain or relax
      • To make facts, etc. look better for your benefit
      B2
      More
    • of sorts

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Of a kind, but not a very good one.
      • Used to describe something when you cannot be more precise.
      A1
      More
    • on the road

      US /ɑn ði rəʊd/

      UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/

      • Phrase
      • Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
      • Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
      • Idiom
      • Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
      A1
      More
    • on the way

      US /ɑn ði we/

      UK /ɔn ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • During the journey to a particular place.
      A1
      More
    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
      A1
      More
    • plant

      US /plænt/

      UK /plɑ:nt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Factory or a place where things are made
      • Living thing with leaves and roots growing in soil
      • Transitive Verb
      • To firmly position something (in the ground)
      • To put seeds, flowers, trees in the ground
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • play around

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cheat on your partner romantically
      A1
      More
    • pork

      US /pɔ:rk/

      UK /pɔ:k/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Meat of a pig, used for food
      B2
      More
    • pot

      US /pɑt/

      UK /pɒt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Container designed to hold or store something
      • Deep, round container that is used for cooking
      • Transitive Verb
      • To plant something in a container filled with soil
      • To hit a ball into a table pocket in snooker
      A2
      More
    • production

      US /prəˈdʌkʃən, pro-/

      UK /prəˈdʌkʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of producing or growing food naturally
      • Process of making something on a large scale
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • railway

      US /ˈrelˌwe/

      UK /ˈreɪlweɪ/

      • Noun
      • System of tracks on which trains travel
      A2
      More
    • recommend

      US /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

      UK /ˌrekə'mend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To advise or suggest that someone do something
      • To endorse or support something publicly.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • rent

      US /rɛnt/

      UK /rent/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give the use of something in return for payment
      • To cut a piece of cloth by tearing it
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • resort

      US /rɪ'zɔ:rt/

      UK /rɪ'zɔ:t/

      • Noun
      • Act of choosing something to help with a problem
      • Vacation hotel or complex; area for holidays
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • scenery

      US /ˈsinəri/

      UK /'si:nərɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Stage props during a play; a country view
      • Natural views of an area
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • spend

      US /spɛnd/

      UK /spend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use money to pay for something
      • To use time in order to do something
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • spot

      US /spɑt/

      UK /spɒt/

      • Noun
      • A certain place or area
      • A difficult time; awkward situation
      • Transitive Verb
      • To see someone or something by chance
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • stay in

      US /ste ɪn/

      UK /stei in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain inside one's home.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
      More
    • sunshine

      US /ˈsʌnˌʃaɪn/

      UK /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of happiness or cheerfulness
      • Rays of light coming from the sun
      A2
      More
    • tobacco

      US /təˈbæko/

      UK /tə'bækəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cigars and cigarettes
      • Plant used to make cigars and cigarettes
      • Adjective
      • Having a brown color similar to that of cured tobacco leaves.
      B1
      More
    • tower

      US /ˈtaʊɚ/

      UK /'taʊə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Tall, narrow building
      • Tall metal structure for broadcasting, or the view
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be very good at something
      A2
      More
    • trail

      US /trel/

      UK /treɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Series of marks or signs left by something moving
      • Rough path, as through a forest or field
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To follow behind someone
      • To be losing to a competitor
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • trip

      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
      A2
      More
    • up the hill

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In an upward direction on a slope or hill.
      • A difficult or challenging task.
      A1
      More
    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
      A1
      More
    • used 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
      A1
      More
    • valley

      US /ˈvæli/

      UK /'vælɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area between mountains with river running through
      • The internal angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof surfaces.
      A2
      More
    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
      A1
      More
    • waterfall

      US /ˈwɔtɚˌfɔl,ˈwɑtə-/

      UK /'wɔ:təfɔ:l/

      • Noun
      • Steep descent of the water of a river
      C2
      More
    Video not in English?
    Video not in English?

    Get the full experience in the app

    Learn anywhere with detailed sentence and usage analysis

    preview
    01:03

    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.

    Get the full experience in the app

    Look up words anytime with pronunciation, part of speech, and usage

    preview

    brave

    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
    A2 Elementary

    Get the full experience in the app

    Practice speaking anytime and get instant pronunciation feedback

    preview

    Try this speaking exercise.

    Try practicing with this sentence.

    80
    A2US
    #rice#highway#valley#taiwan#hot spring#train

    3-Day Trip to Taiwan's East Rift Valley/花東縱谷三日之旅

    0
    阿多賓 posted on 2014/10/01
    Dreaming of a Taiwan adventure? This video takes you on a fantastic 3-day trip through the stunning East Rift Valley, showing you everything from the speedy Puyuma Express train to relaxing hot springs and delicious milk hot pot! You'll pick up practical travel phrases and cultural insights perfect for your next trip.

    Learn this video on the APP!

    The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!

    Recommended Videos

    Auto Next Video

    Footer

    Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

    About

    • About Us
    • Our Learning Services
    • Join Us
    • FAQ
    • Hot Tags

    Services

    • Pronunciation Challenge
    • Saved
    • Search Vocabulary
    • Blog

    Channels

    Levels

    • A1
    • A2
    • B1
    • B2
    • C1
    • C2

    Privacy˙Terms˙
    ©2026 VoiceTube Corporation. All rights reserved