after the fact
US /ˈæftɚ ðə fækt/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ðə fækt/
- other
- Happening or known later than the actual event.
B1Moreappeal
US /əˈpil/
UK /ə'pi:l/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attract interest, attention, or desire
- To request a judge or others to change a decision
A2TOEICMorearound the corner
US /əˈraʊnd ði ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /əˈraund ðə ˈkɔ:nə/
- Phrase
- Very near; close by.
- About to happen; approaching soon.
A1Moreaudition
US /ɔˈdɪʃən/
UK /ɔ:ˈdɪʃn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To try out for a part in a play or film
- Noun
- Trial performance to show suitability for a part
B2Morebazaar
US /bəˈzɑr/
UK /bəˈzɑ:(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Market of small shops that sell various items
B2Morebehind the scenes
US
UK
- Phrase
- Secretly or without being known to the public.
- In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
A1Morebeta
US /'beɪtə/
UK /'bi:tə/
- Noun
- Test version of a product or software
B2Morebouncing off the walls
US /ˈbaʊnsɪŋ ɔf ðə wɔlz/
UK /ˈbaʊnsɪŋ ɒf ðə wɔ:lz/
- other
- Showing extreme energy or restlessness.
B1Morecarpenter
US /'kɑ:rpəntər/
UK /'kɑ:pəntə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person that makes, repairs objects made of wood
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B2Morecast
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
A2Morecharacter
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
A1Moreconsiderate
US /kənˈsɪdərɪt/
UK /kənˈsɪdərət/
- Adjective
- Taking care not to offend or disturb someone else
B1Morecreative
US /kriˈetɪv/
UK /krɪ'eɪtɪv/
- Adjective
- Having the ability to make something new
- Having the ability to create; imaginative and original.
- Noun
- A person whose job involves creative work.
A2Moredistinction
US /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
UK /dɪˈstɪŋkʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special quality that makes something different
- A prize of award for a high level of achievement
A2TOEICMoreemulate
US /ˈɛmjəˌlet/
UK /ˈemjuleɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To try to be like; copy; imitate
B2TOEICMorefallout
US /ˈfɔlˌaʊt/
UK /'fɔ:laʊt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Radioactive particles after a nuclear explosion
- The adverse results of a situation or action.
C2Moreflawlessly
US
UK
- Adverb
- Having no imperfections or errors
B1Morefrom a mile away
US /frʌm ə ˈmaɪl əˈweɪ/
UK /frɒm ə ˈmaɪl əˈweɪ/
- other
- Easily noticed or recognized from a great distance.
B2Moreglare
US /gler/
UK /gleə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To look at in an angry manner for a long time
- To shine with a very strong, harsh, bright light
- Noun
- Long, unfriendly and angry look
- A very strong, harsh, bright light
B1Moreglitter
US /ˈɡlɪtɚ/
UK /ˈglɪtə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To shine with individual tiny flashes of light
B1Moregot 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
A1Moregrateful
US /ˈɡretfəl/
UK /ˈgreɪtfl/
- Adjective
- Feeling or showing thanks; thankful
B1TOEICMoregrease
US /ɡris/
UK /gri:s/
- Uncountable Noun
- Liquid or melted fat from animals used for cooking
- Thick gel used to lubricate a machine
- Transitive Verb
- To use grease to lubricate a machine
B2Morehand on
US /hænd ɑn/
UK /hænd ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
- To pass or transfer knowledge, skills, or traditions to someone else.
A1Morehang out
US /hæŋ aʊt/
UK /hæŋ aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehonestly
US /ˈɑnɪstli/
UK /ˈɒnɪstli/
- Adverb
- With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- Genuinely; in a sincere manner.
A2Morein blood
US /ɪn blʌd/
UK /in blʌd/
- other
- Covered or stained with blood, literally or figuratively.
C2Morein good hands
US
UK
- Phrase
- Under the care and protection of someone competent and trustworthy.
A1Morein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
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.
A1Moreinspire
US /ɪnˈspaɪr/
UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone an idea to do or make something
- To make someone feel a certain emotion
- Intransitive Verb
- To breathe in
- To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
B1TOEICMorejudgmental
US /dʒʌdʒˈmɛntl/
UK /dʒʌdʒ'mentl/
- Adjective
- Depending on judgment
- Having or displaying a critical point of view.
B1Morejust kind of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
A2Moremakeover
US /ˈmeɪkoʊvər/
UK /ˈmeɪkəʊvə(r)/
- Noun
- Act of completely redecorating or improving
C2Morematerial
US /məˈtɪriəl/
UK /məˈtɪəriəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cloth; fabric
- Supplies or data needed to do a certain thing
- Adjective
- Relevant; (of evidence) important or significant
- Belonging to the world of physical things
A2Moremess
US /mɛs/
UK /mes/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- A difficult or confused situation.
- Transitive Verb
- To make something untidy or dirty
A2Moreof all things
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
- Used to emphasize the unexpected or inappropriate nature of a choice or action.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreon point
US
UK
- Adjective
- Perfectly done; exactly right.
- Relevant and appropriate; pertinent.
A1Moreon 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.
A1Morepressure
US /ˈprɛʃɚ/
UK /'preʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- Force, weight when pressing against a thing
- Transitive Verb
- To apply force to something
- To persuade or force someone to do something
A2TOEICMoreprofessional
US /prəˈfɛʃənəl/
UK /prə'feʃənl/
- Adjective
- Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- Acting/done properly as a qualified person would
- Noun
- Highly qualified person, e.g. lawyer or doctor
- One who plays a sport or similar activity as a job
A2TOEICMoreread for
US /rid fɚ/
UK /ri:d fə/
- other
- To read aloud on behalf of someone else.
B2Morerespect
US /rɪˈspɛkt/
UK /rɪ'spekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To follow the established rules
- To think very highly of another person
- Noun
- Behavior that follows the established rules
- Regard or admiration for someone or something
A2TOEICMorerub
US /rʌb/
UK /rʌb/
- Transitive Verb
- To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
- To move something back and forth along a surface
- Noun
- Act of moving you hand forcefully along a surface
B1Morerun with
US /rʌn wɪð/
UK /rʌn wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
A1Morescene
US /sin/
UK /si:n/
- Noun
- Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- View that looks like a picture
A2TOEICMorescream
US /skrim/
UK /skri:m/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a sudden loud, high sound
- Noun
- A sudden loud, high-pitched noise
A2Morescript
US /skrɪpt/
UK /skrɪpt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
- Set of letters or characters of a written language
- Transitive Verb
- To write a text for a movie, play or speech
B1Moreshut up
US /ʃʌt ʌp/
UK /ʃʌt ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close something, e.g. a shop
- To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
- Interjection
- An expression of disbelief or surprise
A2Morespoil
US /spɔɪl/
UK /spɔɪl/
- Transitive Verb
- To damage something, usually by treating it poorly
- To overindulge and harm the character of a child
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of food) to go bad
A2Morespout
US /spaʊt/
UK /spaʊt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To speak too quickly without thinking first
- Noun
- Groove that sticks out at top of jug for pouring
B2Moresweetie
US
UK
- Noun
- Person loved by someone; boyfriend, girlfriend
B1Moretalkative
US /ˈtɔkətɪv/
UK /ˈtɔ:kətɪv/
- Adjective
- Tending to talk a lot; chatty
- Full of trivial conversation
B1TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moreton
US /tʌn/
UK /tʌn/
- Noun
- Unit of weight; 907 kilograms (US); 1016 (UK)
A2Moretry on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To wear something briefly to check it fits, etc.
A1Moreturned out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
- Transitive Verb
- To extinguish or switch off lights.
A1Morevalley girl
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A stereotypical young woman from the San Fernando Valley in California, characterized as materialistic, superficial, and using a distinctive slang.
B1Moreweird
US /wɪrd/
UK /wɪəd/
- Adjective
- Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- Eerily strange or disturbing.
B1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morework off
US /wɚk ɔf/
UK /wə:k ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To work to pay some debts
- To get rid of something through efforts
A1More
Vocabulary
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- read for: To read aloud on behalf of someone else.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- have to: Must do
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- of all things: Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- valley girl: A stereotypical young woman from the San Fernando Valley in California, characterized as materialistic, superficial, and using a distinctive slang.
- on point: Perfectly done; exactly right.
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- in blood: Covered or stained with blood, literally or figuratively.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- on the nose: Exactly; precisely at the stated time or amount.
- run with: To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- after the fact: Happening or known later than the actual event.
- around the corner: Very near; close by.
- in good hands: Under the care and protection of someone competent and trustworthy.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- try on: To wear something briefly to check it fits, etc.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- bouncing off the walls: Showing extreme energy or restlessness.
- from a mile away: Easily noticed or recognized from a great distance.
- work off: To work to pay some debts
- check out
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- material: Cloth; fabric
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- script: Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
- cast: People who appear in a play or movie
- spoil: To damage something, usually by treating it poorly
- rub: To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
- emulate: To try to be like; copy; imitate
- professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- respect: To follow the established rules
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- distinction: Special quality that makes something different
- grateful: Feeling or showing thanks; thankful
- scary: Causing fear; frightening
- carpenter: Person that makes, repairs objects made of wood
- audition: To try out for a part in a play or film
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- ton: Unit of weight; 907 kilograms (US); 1016 (UK)
- scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
- creative: Having the ability to make something new
- grease: Liquid or melted fat from animals used for cooking
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- considerate: Taking care not to offend or disturb someone else
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- prosthetic: Artificial
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- glitter: To shine with individual tiny flashes of light
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- fallout: Radioactive particles after a nuclear explosion
- glare: To look at in an angry manner for a long time
- judgmental: Depending on judgment
- makeover: Act of completely redecorating or improving
- talkative: Tending to talk a lot; chatty
- bazaar: Market of small shops that sell various items
- spout: To speak too quickly without thinking first
- sweetie: Person loved by someone; boyfriend, girlfriend
- flawlessly: Having no imperfections or errors
- beta: Test version of a product or software
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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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Jenna Ortega Breaks Down Her Most Iconic Roles | Building Character | Harper's BAZAAR
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/06/17Ever wondered how Jenna Ortega brings iconic characters like Wednesday Addams to life? Dive behind the scenes with Harper's Bazaar as she breaks down her acting process, sharing candid insights that aspiring actors and fans alike will love! You'll pick up some great vocabulary and learn about the entertainment industry along the way.
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