access
US /ˈæksɛs/
UK /'ækses/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- The opportunity or right to use something or to see someone.
- Transitive Verb
- To be able to use or have permission to use
A2TOEICMorealong 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.
A2Morearchitect
US /ˈɑrkɪˌtɛkt/
UK /ˈɑ:kɪtekt/
- Noun
- Person who designs and advises on buildings
B1Morearrive at
US /əˈraɪv æt/
UK /əˈraiv æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
- To reach a conclusion or decision after thinking about something.
A2Moreash
US /æʃ/
UK /æʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Gray powder left after a fire
B1Moreat the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Morebasin
US /ˈbesɪn/
UK /'beɪsn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A sink; a place in a bathroom to wash your face
- Hollow place created naturally to contain water
B1Moreblock
US /blɑk/
UK /blɒk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Solid piece of material used for building
- A piece of wood, chocolate etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To stop from going forward or making progress
- To obstruct or prevent the movement or passage of.
A2Morebrass
US /bræs/
UK /brɑ:s/
- Uncountable Noun
- Yellow metal made by combining copper and zinc
- The section of a band playing trumpets, horn etc.
- Noun (plural)
- Musical instruments such as trumpet or trombone
- Shiny objects made of a golden metal
B1TOEICMorebyproduct
US /ˈbaɪˌprɑdəkt/
UK /'baɪˌprɒdʌkt/
- Noun
- A waste product made from making something else
C1Morecalm
US /kɑm/
UK /kɑ:m/
- Adjective
- Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- Relaxed and not worried or angry
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make or become relaxed and not worried or angry
A2Morecharacter
US /ˈkærəktɚ/
UK /'kærəktə(r)/
- Noun
- Person in a story, movie or play
- Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
A2Morecommission
US /kəˈmɪʃən/
UK /kə'mɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Money paid for a service, e.g. money exchanging
- An official role or title in the military
- Transitive Verb
- To hire someone, order work to be done for payment
- To formally ask someone to create or produce something.
A2TOEICMoreconceal
US /kənˈsil/
UK /kən'si:l/
- Transitive Verb
- To hide; prevent from being discovered
- To keep the truth or true feelings a secret
B1TOEICMorecountertop
US /ˈkaʊntərtɑ:p/
UK /ˈkaʊntətɒp/
- Noun
- Top side of a counter, e.g. in a kitchen
C2Morecourtyard
US /ˈkɔ:rtjɑ:rd/
UK /ˈkɔ:tjɑ:d/
- Noun
- Area open to the sky, but closed in by buildings
B2Morecustom
US /ˈkʌstəm/
UK /ˈkʌstəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person's regular, daily habit or practice
- Tradition that most people in a community do
- Adjective
- Specially made to order
- Modified to a particular specification.
A2Moredense
US /dɛns/
UK /dens/
- Adjective
- Very thick and difficult to see, get through
- Hard to understand
B1TOEICMoredepend
US /dɪˈpend/
UK /dɪˈpend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- To rely on someone or something for support, help, or existence.
B1TOEICMoredepending on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- Influenced or determined by.
- Preposition
- Subject to; contingent on
- Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
A2Moreedge
US /ɛdʒ/
UK /edʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An advantage you have over others
- Cutting side of a sharp object
- Transitive Verb
- To cut something to make the blade sharp
- To go around the boundary of something
A2TOEICMoreextension
US /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/
UK /ɪkˈstenʃn/
- Noun
- Addition to something, e.g. a house
- Suffix code of a computer file, e.g. .pdf, .jpg
- Adjective
- Adding extra length
B1TOEICMorefeature
US /ˈfitʃɚ/
UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special report in a magazine or paper
- Distinctive or important point of something
- Transitive Verb
- To highlight or give special importance to
- To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
A2TOEICMorefeel the need
US
UK
- Phrase
- To have a strong desire or urge to do something.
A1Morefold
US /fold/
UK /fəʊld/
- Transitive Verb
- To bend one part of something against another
- (Of business) to fail or close down
- Countable Noun
- Pen where sheep are kept
- Group of people who have a common belief
B1TOEICMorefootprint
US /ˈfʊtˌprɪnt/
UK /ˈfʊtprɪnt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mark left by a foot of an animal or human
- The effect a person or community has on the environment, expressed as the amount of carbon dioxide produced.
C1Moregenerous
US /ˈdʒɛnərəs/
UK /ˈdʒenərəs/
- Adjective
- Giving or ready to give freely
- (Of an amount) larger than usual; lavish
A2TOEICMorego out
US /ɡo aʊt/
UK /ɡəu aut/
- Phrase
- To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
- Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
A1Moregreenery
US /ˈɡrinəri/
UK /ˈgri:nəri/
- Uncountable Noun
- Green plants growing, or used, as decoration
C1Morehave at
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To attack someone or something.
- To begin doing something with enthusiasm.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Moreincredibly
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/
- Adverb
- To a great degree; very; amazingly
- Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
A2Morelandscape architect
US
UK
- Noun
- A person who designs outdoor environments, especially parks or gardens, incorporating both natural and man-made elements.
B1Morelaundry
US /ˈlɔndri, ˈlɑn-/
UK /'lɔ:ndrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Business or room to wash bed sheets, clothes etc.
- Clothes etc., that are to be washed, already washed
B2Morelinen
US /ˈlɪnən/
UK /ˈlɪnɪn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Cloth made from fibers of the flax plant
B2Moreminimal
US /ˈmɪnəməl/
UK /ˈmɪnɪməl/
- Adjective
- The smallest possible; least
- Very basic or simple; characterized by the use of only basic elements
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff the wall
US
UK
- Adjective
- Unconventional; eccentric; bizarre.
- Adverb
- Away from a wall.
A1Moreon behalf of
US /ɑn bɪˈhæf ʌv/
UK /ɔn biˈhɑ:f ɔv/
- Phrase
- As the representative of someone
- Acting as a representative of.
B1Moreon the floor
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
A1Moreoriginal
US /əˈrɪdʒənəl/
UK /ə'rɪdʒənl/
- Adjective
- Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- Being unique or thinking differently from others
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A work of art, writing, or music that is not a copy.
- A person of fresh initiative or inventiveness.
A2TOEICMoreoriginally
US /əˈrɪdʒənəli/
UK /əˈrɪdʒənəli/
- Adverb
- At first; in the beginning
- In a new and unique manner
A2TOEICMoreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Moreparaphrase
US /ˈpærəˌfrez/
UK /ˈpærəfreɪz/
- Noun
- Summary of another person's words
B2Morepeace and quiet
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- A state of calm and tranquility; freedom from disturbance.
- Absence of noise or activity; serenity.
B1Moreprevious
US /ˈpriviəs/
UK /ˈpri:viəs/
- Adjective
- Existing or happening before the present time
- Existing or occurring immediately before in time or order.
- Noun
- A button or link that allows navigation to a preceding item or page.
A2TOEICMorepull on
US /pʊl ɑn/
UK /pul ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To put on a piece of clothing quickly and easily.
- To encourage someone to try harder or to continue doing something.
A1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morerely on
US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/
UK /riˈlai ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To depend on someone or something
A2Moresection
US / ˈsɛkʃən/
UK /'sekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A part of a whole
- Specific group of people from a larger group
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something into smaller parts
B1TOEICMoresink
US /sɪŋk/
UK /sɪŋk/
- Transitive Verb
- To push something down into the ground
- To dig (a well)
- Countable Noun
- Large bowl in a kitchen or washroom for washing
A2TOEICMorestaircase
US /ˈstɛrˌkes/
UK /ˈsteəkeɪs/
- Noun
- Flight of stairs and the structures supporting it
B1Morestorage
US /ˈstɔrɪdʒ, ˈstor-/
UK /ˈstɔ:rɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of storing something; a depository for goods
A2Moreterrace
US /ˈtɛrɪs/
UK /ˈterəs/
- Noun
- Flat area next to a building to sit and relax
B1Moretimber
US /ˈtɪmbɚ/
UK /ˈtɪmbə(r)/
- Interjection
- Used to warn people that a tree is about to fall
- Uncountable Noun
- Wood used as a building material
B1Moreto the left
US
UK
- Phrase
- In or toward the left direction.
- Situated on the left side of.
to the life
US /tu ðə laɪf/
UK /tu ðə laɪf/
- other
- In a very realistic and exact manner.
C2Moretuck
US /tʌk/
UK /tʌk/
- Transitive Verb
- To put something into a small or safe place
- To put something gently into place, as to hide it
- Noun
- Fold sewn into a skirt, etc. to improve the fit
B1Moretuck in
US /tʌk ɪn/
UK /tʌk in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start to eat a meal
- To start eating enthusiastically.
B1Moretuck up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make someone comfortable in bed by pulling the covers up around them.
A1More
Vocabulary
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- to the life: In a very realistic and exact manner.
- peace and quiet: A state of calm and tranquility; freedom from disturbance.
- tuck in: To start to eat a meal
- have at: To attack someone or something.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- pull on: To put on a piece of clothing quickly and easily.
- feel the need: To have a strong desire or urge to do something.
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- landscape architect: A person who designs outdoor environments, especially parks or gardens, incorporating both natural and man-made elements.
- arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- off the wall: Unconventional; eccentric; bizarre.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- tuck up: To make someone comfortable in bed by pulling the covers up around them.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- previous: Existing or happening before the present time
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- edge: An advantage you have over others
- section: A part of a whole
- dense: Very thick and difficult to see, get through
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- laundry: Business or room to wash bed sheets, clothes etc.
- generous: Giving or ready to give freely
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- sink: To push something down into the ground
- conceal: To hide; prevent from being discovered
- commission: Money paid for a service, e.g. money exchanging
- leave: To go away from; depart
- tuck: To put something into a small or safe place
- architect: Person who designs and advises on buildings
- fold: To bend one part of something against another
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- paraphrase: Summary of another person's words
- storage: Act of storing something; a depository for goods
- block: Solid piece of material used for building
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- custom: Person's regular, daily habit or practice
- piece: A counter in a board game
- extension: Addition to something, e.g. a house
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- originally: At first; in the beginning
- footprint: Mark left by a foot of an animal or human
- terrace: Flat area next to a building to sit and relax
- basin: A sink; a place in a bathroom to wash your face
- byproduct: A waste product made from making something else
- minimal: The smallest possible; least
- timber: Used to warn people that a tree is about to fall
- staircase: Flight of stairs and the structures supporting it
- brass: Yellow metal made by combining copper and zinc
- ash: Gray powder left after a fire
- linen: Cloth made from fibers of the flax plant
- greenery: Green plants growing, or used, as decoration
- courtyard: Area open to the sky, but closed in by buildings
- countertop: Top side of a counter, e.g. in a kitchen
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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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NEVER TOO SMALL: Japanese Inspired Sydney Terrace House, 47sqm/506sqft
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linda posted on 2025/05/05Ever wondered how to make a tiny space feel amazing? This video dives into a stunning Japanese-inspired Sydney terrace house, showing you how clever design can maximize a small footprint. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to minimalist interiors and urban living while exploring this unique home!
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