along with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Moreantagonistic
US /ænˌtæɡəˈnɪstɪk/
UK /ænˌtægəˈnɪstɪk/
- Adjective
- Opposing; causing or showing opposition or dislike
C1Moreaspire
US /əˈspaɪr/
UK /əˈspaɪə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a great ambition or goal
B2Moreat last
US /æt læst/
UK /æt lɑ:st/
- Adverb
- Finally; after a long delay.
B1Morebell
US /bɛl/
UK /bel/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
- Electronic device that makes a ringing sound
A2Moreboggle
US /ˈbɔ:gl/
UK /ˈbɒgl/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Eyes) to protrude or come out due to surprise
- To hesitate because of doubt, fear, or scruples
C1TOEICMorebran
US /bræn/
UK /bræn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Grain husk that contains high fiber content
C1Morecall out
US /kɔl aʊt/
UK /kɔ:l aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To criticize someone to modify their behavior
- To announce or specify, e.g. in a list
- Transitive Verb
- To summon or request the presence of someone, especially for assistance or service.
- To publicly criticize or denounce someone for their actions or behavior.
A1Morecameo
US /ˈkæmioʊ/
UK /ˈkæmiəʊ/
- Noun
- Brief appearance by a famous person in a movie
C1TOEICMorecanon
US /ˈkænən/
UK /'kænən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- General rule of how to behave or do things
- Literary works considered to be the most important
C2TOEICMorecast
US /kæst/
UK /kɑ:st/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- People who appear in a play or movie
- Small amount of a particular color
- Transitive Verb
- To give specific roles to actors in a movie, play
- To describe someone's personality or character
A2Morecast of characters
US
UK
- Noun
- The actors and roles in a play, film, or other performance.
- A list of the characters in a book or other written work.
A1Morecharacter
US /ˈkærəktɚ/
UK /'kærəktə(r)/
- Noun
- Person in a story, movie or play
- Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
A2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecloser than
US
UK
- Phrase
- Nearer in distance compared to something else.
- Having a stronger emotional bond compared to someone else.
A1Morecontinuation
US /kənˌtɪnjuˈeɪʃən/
UK /kənˌtɪnjuˈeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of going on without stopping or pausing
A2Morecontrive
US /kənˈtraɪv/
UK /kənˈtraɪv/
- Transitive Verb
- To devise or bring about with clever planning
C1TOEICMoredeal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
A1Moredeb
US /deb/
UK /deb/
- Noun
- Short for 'debutante'
C1Moredown to earth
US /daʊn tu ɚθ/
UK /daun tu: ə:θ/
- Adjective
- Practical, realistic, and approachable.
B1Moredrama
US /ˈdrɑmə, ˈdræmə/
UK /'drɑ:mə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Play that is performed on stage, theater, or TV
- Exciting, emotional event or series of events
A2Moredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Moreepisode
US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/
UK /'epɪsəʊd/
- Noun
- One separate event in a series of events
- Show which is part of a larger story
B1TOEICMoreexciting
US /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
UK /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a reaction; make active
- To make someone feel happy, interested or eager
- Adjective
- Creating interest, happiness or pleasurable fear
- Full of action, thrills, or creating suspense.
A2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefinale
US /fɪˈnæli/
UK /fɪˈnɑ:li/
- Noun
- Last part of a musical piece or performance
B2Moreflounder
US /ˈflaʊndɚ/
UK /ˈflaʊndə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make clumsy or uncontrolled movements
C1Moreforeman
US /ˈfɔ:rmən/
UK /ˈfɔ:mən/
- Noun
- Senior worker who controls other workers
- A member of a jury who is chosen to be its leader and spokesperson.
B1Moreforesight
US /ˈfɔrˌsaɪt, ˈfor-/
UK /ˈfɔ:saɪt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Prudence or ability to foresee future happenings
B2Moreforge
US /fɔ:rdʒ/
UK /fɔ:dʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To create something by hammering hot metal
- To form something new, such a relationship
- Countable Noun
- A furnace to melt and shape metals with heat
B1TOEICMoregalore
US /ɡəˈlɔr, -ˈlor/
UK /gəˈlɔ:(r)/
- Adverb
- Plenty; in abundance
B2Moreglow
US /ɡlo/
UK /ɡləʊ/
- Noun
- Pink color in the face, e.g. from exercise/emotion
- Pleasant feeling, as of happiness or satisfaction
- Intransitive Verb
- To look very healthy and contented
- To emit a steady even light
B1Moregossip
US /ˈgɑ:sɪp/
UK /ˈgɒsɪp/
- Intransitive Verb
- To talk about others' private lives
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone spreading talk about other's private lives
- The sharing of stories about other people's private lives
A2Moregritty
US /ˈɡrɪti/
UK /ˈgrɪti/
- Adjective
- Showing strong determination
- Having the texture of very small particles or sand
B2Morehanging out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morein love with
US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//
UK
- Adjective
- Feeling romantic love for someone.
- Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
A1Morein play
US
UK
- Adjective
- In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
- Available or under consideration.
A1Morein the act
US /ɪn ði ækt/
UK /in ðə ækt/
- Phrase
- While performing an action, especially something wrong or illegal.
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.
A1Morein writing
US
UK
- Phrase
- Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
- Officially recorded in a written document, especially for legal purposes.
A1Moreinfo
US /ˈɪnfoʊ/
UK /ˈɪnfəʊ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Shortened form of the word 'information'
B2Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreinterest of
US
UK
- Phrase
- For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
- A feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.
- Noun
- A legal share or right in something.
A1Morelack
US /læk/
UK /læk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To not have, or not have enough, of something
- Uncountable Noun
- The state of not having or not having enough of
A2TOEICMoreleak
US /lik/
UK /li:k/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of (gas, liquid) escaping through a small hole
- Information released that wasn't supposed to be
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of a tire) to have air, liquid escaping; (Of air)
- (Liquid) to go out of/get in through crack/opening
B1Morelie ahead
US /lai əˈhɛd/
UK /lai əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be going to happen in the future.
B1Morelottery
US /ˈlɑtəri/
UK /'lɒtərɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Betting game of buying tickets to win money
- Condition in which outcome is determined by luck
B2Moremad
US /mæd/
UK /mæd/
- Adjective
- Very angry
- Enthusiastic about something
A2Moremade 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.
A1Moremarshall
US
UK
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Noun
- Person who has a high position in the military
B1Moremystery
US /ˈmɪstəri/
UK /ˈmɪstri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quality of being strange and not understood
- Book, play, or film about solving a strange crime
A2Morenarration
US /næˈreʃən/
UK /nəˈreɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of telling a story and describing the events
B1Morenonsense
US /ˈnɑ:nsens/
UK /ˈnɒnsns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Foolish or untrue statements or ideas
- Foolish or unacceptable behaviour.
- Interjection
- Used to say that you do not agree with something or think it is not true.
A2Morenotify
US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/
UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To inform; to communicate specific information
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff the rails
US /ɔf ðə reɪlz/
UK /ɒf ðə reɪlz/
- other
- Out of control; behaving unpredictably.
B2Moreon sunday
US
UK
- Phrase
- Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- Referring to a particular Sunday.
A1Moreon television
US /ɑn ˈtɛləvɪʒən/
UK /ɒn ˈtelɪvɪʒən/
- other
- Appearing or broadcast on TV.
A2Moreon the nose
US /ɑn ði noz/
UK /ɔn ðə nəuz/
- Adverb
- Exactly; precisely at the stated time or amount.
- Adjective
- Having a strong and distinct aroma, especially in wine tasting.
- Completely accurate or correct.
A1Moreon the way
US /ɑn ði we/
UK /ɔn ðə wei/
- Phrase
- During the journey to a particular place.
A1Moreopera
US /ˈɑ:prə/
UK /ˈɒprə/
- Noun
- A type of play that is sung with classical music
B1Moreout 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.
A1Moreoutlandish
US /aʊtˈlændɪʃ/
UK /aʊtˈlændɪʃ/
- Adjective
- Strange and unusual
C1Moreplot
US /plɑt/
UK /plɒt/
- Countable Noun
- Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
- Series of events that form the main story
- Transitive Verb
- To mark a path, etc. on a map, using lines or dots
- To devise or develop a dramatic storyline
B1Morepotential
US /pəˈtɛnʃəl/
UK /pəˈtenʃl/
- Adjective
- Capable of happening or becoming reality
- Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
- Uncountable Noun
- someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve, or succeed
A2TOEICMoreprior to
US /ˈpraɪɚ tu/
UK /ˈpraiə tu:/
- Preposition
- Before a particular time or event.
C1Moreproverbial
US /prəˈvɜ:rbiəl/
UK /prəˈvɜ:biəl/
- Adjective
- As commonly spoken of; well-known
B2Morepulled off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To manage to succeed
- Removed something quickly or with force.
A1Morepulled through
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To get back to a good condition; recover
A1Morequark
US /kwɔrk, kwɑrk/
UK /kwɑ:k/
- Noun
- One of the smallest amounts of physical matter
C1Morereact
US /riˈækt/
UK /rɪ'ækt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To change when mixing with other chemicals
- To behave or make a change in a particular way
A2Morereveal
US /rɪˈvil/
UK /rɪ'vi:l/
- Transitive Verb
- To show something that was hidden before
A2TOEICMorerevival
US /rɪˈvaɪvəl/
UK /rɪˈvaɪvəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Process of becoming active, strong or alive again
- New revised version of a play or movie
B2Moreridiculously
US /rɪˈdɪkjələslɪ/
UK /rɪ'dɪkjələslɪ/
- Adverb
- Extremely; so much so that people might laugh
B1Morerobin
US /ˈrɑbɪn/
UK /'rɒbɪn/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- A sidekick of Batman in DC Comics.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Bird with a red or orange chest and a grayish back
B1Morerug
US /rʌɡ/
UK /rʌg/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small carpet; material used to cover a floor
B2Moreruin
US /ˈruɪn/
UK /'ru:ɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To damage or completely destroy something
- To cause someone to lose their money or status
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Remains of a building that has been destroyed
- The state of being destroyed or severely damaged.
B1Moresitcom
US /ˈsɪtˌkɑm/
UK /'sɪtkɒm/
- Noun
- Humorous drama based on day-to-day life
C1Moreslay
US /sle/
UK /sleɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To kill violently
B2TOEICMoresolace
US /ˈsɑ:ləs/
UK /ˈsɒləs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Comfort in sorrow or trouble; consolation
C2TOEICMoresophomore
US /ˈsɑfəˌmɔr, -ˌmor, ˈsɑfˌmɔr, -ˌmor/
UK /ˈsɒfəmɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- Someone in second year in high school or college
C2Morespin off
US /spɪn ɔf/
UK /spin ɔf/
- Countable Noun
- A company that is formed from part of an existing company.
- A television program that features characters from another, earlier program.
- Phrasal Verb
- To create a new company from an existing one.
C1Morespinoff
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- New additional thing based on successful film, etc.
C2Morestep down
US /stɛp daʊn/
UK /step daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce the amount of something
- To resign
- Transitive Verb
- To reduce the voltage of an electrical current.
A1Moresubscribe
US /səbˈskraɪb/
UK /səb'skraɪb/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To regularly pay to receive a service
B1TOEICMoreswitch on
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To put something electrical on or off
- Phrasal Verb
A2Moretitular
US /ˈtɪtʃələ(r)/
UK /ˈtɪtjulə(r)/
- Adjective
- With or bearing a title; in name only
C2Moreunspecified
US /ˌʌnˈspesɪfaɪd/
UK /ˌʌnˈspesɪfaɪd/
- Adjective
- Not described explicitly or in detail
B1More
Vocabulary
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- lie ahead: To be going to happen in the future.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
- on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- down to earth: Practical, realistic, and approachable.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
- pulled off: To manage to succeed
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- pulled through: To get back to a good condition; recover
- cast of characters: The actors and roles in a play, film, or other performance.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- spin off: A company that is formed from part of an existing company.
- deal with
- in play: In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
- at last: Finally; after a long delay.
- off the rails: Out of control; behaving unpredictably.
- in the act: While performing an action, especially something wrong or illegal.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- call out: To criticize someone to modify their behavior
- closer than: Nearer in distance compared to something else.
- on the nose: Exactly; precisely at the stated time or amount.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in writing: Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- step down: To reduce the amount of something
- check out
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- ruin: To damage or completely destroy something
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- plot: Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
- cast: People who appear in a play or movie
- due: When something is required or expected
- mystery: Quality of being strange and not understood
- discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
- react: To change when mixing with other chemicals
- gossip: To talk about others' private lives
- forge: To create something by hammering hot metal
- mad: Very angry
- glow: Pink color in the face, e.g. from exercise/emotion
- nonsense: Foolish or untrue statements or ideas
- aspire: To have a great ambition or goal
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- rug: Small carpet; material used to cover a floor
- sitcom: Humorous drama based on day-to-day life
- leak: Act of (gas, liquid) escaping through a small hole
- proverbial: As commonly spoken of; well-known
- lottery: Betting game of buying tickets to win money
- sophomore: Someone in second year in high school or college
- drama: Play that is performed on stage, theater, or TV
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- solace: Comfort in sorrow or trouble; consolation
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- outlandish: Strange and unusual
- finale: Last part of a musical piece or performance
- revival: Process of becoming active, strong or alive again
- exciting: To cause a reaction; make active
- gritty: Showing strong determination
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- ridiculously: Extremely; so much so that people might laugh
- agree: To have the same opinion as someone else
- final: Last game in a series in a competition
- ring: A roped area in which people fight or box
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- cameo: Brief appearance by a famous person in a movie
- flounder: To make clumsy or uncontrolled movements
- slay: To kill violently
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- opera: A type of play that is sung with classical music
- contrive: To devise or bring about with clever planning
- bell: Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
- foresight: Prudence or ability to foresee future happenings
- titular: With or bearing a title; in name only
- galore: Plenty; in abundance
- bran: Grain husk that contains high fiber content
- antagonistic: Opposing; causing or showing opposition or dislike
- info: Shortened form of the word 'information'
- continuation: Act of going on without stopping or pausing
- narration: Act of telling a story and describing the events
- foreman: Senior worker who controls other workers
- boggle: (Eyes) to protrude or come out due to surprise
- canon: General rule of how to behave or do things
- spinoff: New additional thing based on successful film, etc.
- robin: Person's name
- quark: One of the smallest amounts of physical matter
- unspecified: Not described explicitly or in detail
- marshall: Person's name
- deb: Short for 'debutante'
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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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Top 10 Shows That Couldn't Finish What They Started
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/01/26Ever feel like a show starts strong but then fizzles out? This video dives into the top 10 TV series that couldn't quite stick the landing, from 'Game of Thrones' to 'Lost'! You'll pick up on natural dialogue and cultural references while exploring why these beloved shows left fans wanting more.
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