alike
US /əˈlaɪk/
UK /əˈlaɪk/
- Adverb
- Equally; applied equally to several people/things
- Adjective
- Similar in appearance, manner or form
A2Moreancient
US /ˈenʃənt/
UK /'eɪnʃənt/
- Adjective
- Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- Relating to a period in history, especially in the distant past.
- Noun
- A person who lived in ancient times.
A2Morebc
US
UK
- Abbreviation
- Before Christ; used after dates/years
C1Moreboil
US /bɔɪl/
UK /bɔɪl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To become extremely angry or excited
- Transitive Verb
- To cook in very hot water
- To make liquids hot so they turn to gas
A2Morecalculus
US /ˈkælkjələs/
UK /ˈkælkjələs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Branch of math dealing with rates of change, etc.
C1Morecandy
US /ˈkændi/
UK /ˈkændi/
- Countable Noun
- Small sweet foods made mostly of sugar
- Transitive Verb
- To coat food with sugar
B2Morecivilization
US /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeʃən/
UK /ˌsɪvəlaɪ'zeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A highly developed society
B2Morecoat
US /koʊt/
UK /kəʊt/
- Noun
- Clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something thinly with something
A2Morecraft
US /kræft/
UK /krɑ:ft/
- Transitive Verb
- To make by hand and with much skill
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Job requiring a worker to have specific skills
- Vehicle that travels on water or through the air
B1Morecrystallize
US /ˈkrɪstəˌlaɪz/
UK /ˈkrɪstəlaɪz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a substance form into crystals
- To make something clear or easy to understand
C2Moreeventually
US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/
- Adverb
- After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- At some later time; in the future
A2Moreexplode
US /ɪkˈsplod/
UK /ɪk'spləʊd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
- To increase in number or amount very quickly
B1Morefamiliar
US /fəˈmɪljɚ/
UK /fəˈmɪliə(r)/
- Adjective
- Well-known or easily recognized
- Having a good knowledge of something.
- Noun
- A close friend or associate.
- (In folklore) a spirit, often in animal form, believed to attend and serve a witch.
A2TOEICMoreholy
US /ˈholi/
UK /'həʊlɪ/
- Adjective
- Being good according to religious standards
- Dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred.
- Interjection
- An exclamation of surprise, shock, or awe.
B1Moreindustrial
US /ɪnˈdʌstriəl/
UK /ɪnˈdʌstriəl/
- Adjective
- Concerning making things in factories
- Noun
- A worker in industry.
- A company involved in industrial production.
A2Morelick
US /lɪk/
UK /lɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To pass the tongue along something, e.g. ice cream
- To defeat (someone) easily.
- Intransitive Verb
- (of flames) to flicker over or around (something).
B1Moreluxury
US /ˈlʌɡʒəri, ˈlʌkʃə-/
UK /ˈlʌkʃəri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something expensive bought for pleasure
- Something that gives great comfort and pleasure
- Adjective
- Very comfortable and expensive.
A2Moremelt
US /mɛlt/
UK /melt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To disappear or to go away
- To make, become soft or liquid due to heat
- Uncountable Noun
- A mass of material that has been melted, especially metal.
B1Morepreserve
US /prɪˈzɜ:rv/
UK /prɪˈzɜ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- To protect something from harm, loss or damage
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet fruit spread; jam
- Protected area of land with plants and animals
B1TOEICMorerevolution
US /ˌrɛvəˈluʃən/
UK /ˌrevə'lu:ʃn/
- Noun
- When a group overthrows an existing government
- Sudden or significant change in something
B1Moresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Moreseparate
US /'sepəreɪt/
UK /'sepəreɪt/
- Adjective
- Being different from or unrelated to another
- Not connected; different.
- Transitive Verb
- To divide two things by being in between them
- To move things away from each other
A2TOEICMoreseparately
US /ˈsɛpərɪtlɪ/
UK /ˈseprətli/
- Adverb
- Not with another person or thing
A2Moresneaky
US /ˈsniki/
UK /ˈsni:ki/
- Adjective
- Deceptive and underhand
B2Morespread
US /sprɛd/
UK /spred/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- The distance between two things
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To place over a large area; to cover a large area
- (Of ideas, gossip) to pass to and affect others
A2TOEICMoresteam
US /stim/
UK /sti:m/
- Uncountable Noun
- Mist collecting on a surface when wet air cools
- Source of stamina, strength or energy
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cover a surface with steam, so as to clean it
- To cook in mist of tiny drops from boiling water
A2Moresubstance
US /ˈsʌbstəns/
UK /'sʌbstəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Essence of; most basic or central qualities
- Particular type of material
A2Moresugary
US /ˈʃʊɡəri/
UK /ˈʃʊgəri/
- Adjective
- Too sweet; insincere
- Containing or having a taste like sugar
B1Moresuspiciously
US /səˈspɪʃəslɪ/
UK /səˈspɪʃəsli/
- Adverb
- With feelings that something is wrong
- In a manner that arouses suspicion; doubtfully.
B1Moresyrup
US /ˈsɪrəp, ˈsɚ-/
UK /ˈsɪrəp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Sugary liquid e.g. used on pancakes
B2Moretransport
US /ˈtrænspɔ:rt/
UK /ˈtrænspɔ:t/
- Uncountable Noun
- Very strong uncontrollable emotion, e.g. delight
- Transitive Verb
- To carry things from one place to another
- To cause to feel you are in a previous time
A2Moreuniverse
US /ˈjunəˌvɚs/
UK /ˈju:nɪvɜ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- All of space that contains planets and stars
- Things surrounding a person, affecting their life
B2Morewealthy
US /ˈwɛlθi/
UK /ˈwelθi/
- Adjective
- Having a great quantity of money or property
A2More
Vocabulary
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- familiar: Well-known or easily recognized
- substance: Essence of; most basic or central qualities
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
- syrup: Sugary liquid e.g. used on pancakes
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- craft: To make by hand and with much skill
- preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- civilization: A highly developed society
- sneaky: Deceptive and underhand
- revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
- luxury: Something expensive bought for pleasure
- industrial: Concerning making things in factories
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- lick: To pass the tongue along something, e.g. ice cream
- explode: To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
- steam: Mist collecting on a surface when wet air cools
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- holy: Being good according to religious standards
- melt: To disappear or to go away
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- wealthy: Having a great quantity of money or property
- fill: To make something full
- great: Very good; better than before
- land: Region or country
- boil: To become extremely angry or excited
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- widely: To a large degree; over a large range
- atlantic: Of the ocean between Africa and the Americas
- coat: Clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
- alike: Equally; applied equally to several people/things
- transport: Very strong uncontrollable emotion, e.g. delight
- separately: Not with another person or thing
- sugary: Too sweet; insincere
- calculus: Branch of math dealing with rates of change, etc.
- suspiciously: With feelings that something is wrong
- crystallize: To make a substance form into crystals
- candy: Small sweet foods made mostly of sugar
- bc: Before Christ; used after dates/years
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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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Candy: A Brief History
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神谷菜々子 posted on 2021/02/24Ever wondered how candy went from ancient sweet treats to the global phenomenon it is today? Dive into the fascinating history of sugar and sweets, from its origins to its spread across the world, and pick up some advanced vocabulary along the way! This video is a delicious treat for history buffs and food enthusiasts alike.
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