after all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Moreall along
US /ɔl əˈlɔŋ/
UK /ɔ:l əˈlɔŋ/
- Adverb
- From the beginning; all the time.
- Phrase
- In a line parallel to something long.
A2Moreapart from
US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/
UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/
- Preposition
- Except for; not considering
- In addition to; as well as
around the corner
US /əˈraʊnd ði ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /əˈraund ðə ˈkɔ:nə/
- Phrase
- Very near; close by.
- About to happen; approaching soon.
A1Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Morebalsamic vinegar
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- A dark brown vinegar made from grape juice, aged in wooden barrels.
B2Morechase down
US /tʃes daʊn/
UK /tʃeis daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To pursue someone or something in order to catch them.
- To try to find or obtain something, often with difficulty.
B2Moreclose up
US /kloz ʌp/
UK /kləuz ʌp/
- Countable Noun
- A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
- Adverb
- To move nearer to someone or something.
A1Morecompared with
US /kəmˈpɛrd wɪð/
UK /kəmˈpeəd wið/
- Preposition
- In relation to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have examined the differences or similarities between two or more things.
A1Morecover up
US /ˈkʌvɚ ʌp/
UK /ˈkʌvə ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To hide something bad; conceal
- To put on warmer clothes; to protect oneself from the cold.
A1Moreemperor
US /ˈɛmpəɚ/
UK /'empərə(r)/
- Noun
- Man who rules an empire
B1Moreempire
US /ˈɛmˌpaɪr/
UK /ˈempaɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Group of countries controlled by one government
- A large and important business or group of businesses owned by one person or company.
- Adjective
- A style of dress with a high waistline, just below the bust.
B1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Morehold on
US /hold ɑn/
UK /həuld ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- To wait for a short time.
A1Moreholy
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.
B1Moreimperial
US /ɪmˈpɪriəl/
UK /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/
- Adjective
- Of an empire or an emperor
- Of superior or unusual size or excellence.
- Noun
- A size of printing paper; a strong pointed beard.
B1Morein flames
US
UK
- Phrase
- Burning fiercely
B2Morein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
in public
US /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/
UK /in ˈpʌblik/
- Phrase
- In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- Adjective
- Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
B1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein town
US /ɪn taʊn/
UK /in taun/
- Phrase
- Present or available in the local area or city.
- Available or present in a particular place.
A1Morelaid back
US /led bæk/
UK /leɪd bæk/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To have reclined or lied down in a relaxed manner.
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
A1Moremeet with
US /mit wɪð/
UK /mi:t wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
- To encounter or experience something, often something negative.
of course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon earth
US /ɑn ɚθ/
UK /ɔn ə:θ/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
A1Moreon the table
US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of a table.
- Available for consideration or discussion.
A1Moreout of power
US
UK
- Adjective
- Not currently holding a position of authority or government.
- Not functioning due to a lack of electricity.
A1Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Morepalace
US /ˈpælɪs/
UK /ˈpæləs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
- The center of government or royal power.
B1Morepark in
US /ˈpɑrk ɪn/
UK /ˈpɑ:k ɪn/
- other
- To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
A2Morepop in
US /pɑp ɪn/
UK /pɔp in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To visit someone briefly.
A2Morereflect on
US /rɪˈflɛkt ɑn/
UK /riˈflekt ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think deeply or carefully about something.
B2Moreroll it
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To prepare a marijuana cigarette.
- To bowl a ball.
A1Moreroyal
US /ˈrɔɪəl/
UK /'rɔɪəl/
- Adjective
- Excellent or grand; suitable for a king or queen
- Concerning a king or queen
- Noun
- A member of a royal family.
A2Morerule
US /ruːl/
UK /ruːl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is normal and usually happens
- Governmental control or power over a region
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To decide legally, especially in court
- To have control or influence
A2TOEICMoreto order
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To give an instruction or command.
- To request something to be made, supplied, or served.
A1Morewar
US /wɔr/
UK /wɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- Situation where armies fight each other
A2Morewith just
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using only; with no more than.
- Barely; by a narrow margin.
A2More
Vocabulary
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- laid back
- close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- to order: To give an instruction or command.
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- roll it: To prepare a marijuana cigarette.
- pop in: To visit someone briefly.
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- around the corner: Very near; close by.
- in flames: Burning fiercely
- all along: From the beginning; all the time.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- go on: To continue doing something
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- compared with: In relation to
- reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- out of power: Not currently holding a position of authority or government.
- chase down: To pursue someone or something in order to catch them.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- balsamic vinegar: A dark brown vinegar made from grape juice, aged in wooden barrels.
- park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- century: Period of 100 years
- rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
- age: To keep food, wine for a long time to improve it
- holy: Being good according to religious standards
- war: Situation where armies fight each other
- empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
- imperial: Of an empire or an emperor
- palace: Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
- emperor: Man who rules an empire
- royal: Excellent or grand; suitable for a king or queen
- Europe: A continent including Germany, France and Spain
- chocolate: Hard brown candy made from cocoa beans
- church: Building where Christians gather and pray to God
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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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稲葉白兎 posted on 2014/10/31Ever wondered about the grandeur of the Habsburg Empire? This video dives deep into Vienna's rich history, from Hofburg Palace to Schönbrunn Palace, and you'll pick up tons of advanced vocabulary along the way! Plus, get ready for some delicious insights into Austrian cuisine and the famous Sachertorte – perfect for foodies and history buffs alike!
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