at night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Moreattention
US /əˈtɛnʃən/
UK /əˈtenʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Taking notice of someone or something
- Noun
- (Soldiers) Standing with straight backs
A2TOEICMorebar up
US /bɑr ʌp/
UK /bɑ: ʌp/
- other
- To fasten bars or similar to secure something closed.
B2Morebathroom
US /ˈbæθru:m/
UK /ˈbɑ:θru:m/
- Noun
- Room where you take a bath or go to the toilet
B1Morebother
US /ˈbɑðɚ/
UK /'bɒðə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
- To take the trouble to do something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Problems, concern or worry for someone
- A disturbance; trouble
A2TOEICMorecandy
US /ˈkændi/
UK /ˈkændi/
- Countable Noun
- Small sweet foods made mostly of sugar
- Transitive Verb
- To coat food with sugar
B2Morecatch up
US /kætʃ ʌp/
UK /kætʃ ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become equal with another person
- To inform others of the latest news
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To do something that you have not been able to do recently.
- To meet someone you know in order to talk to them and find out what they have been doing.
A1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Moreclock in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
A1Morecloset
US /ˈklɑzɪt, ˈklɔzɪt/
UK /'klɒzɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Small room or cupboard used for storing things
- Transitive Verb
- To go or put someone into a room for some privacy
B2Moreconstant
US /ˈkɑnstənt/
UK /'kɒnstənt/
- Adjective
- Happening frequently or without pause
- Remaining the same over time or not changing.
- Noun
- Thing that happens always or at a regular rate
- A physical quantity that is believed to have a fixed value and is used in calculations.
A2TOEICMoreconvenient
US /kənˈvinjənt/
UK /kənˈvi:niənt/
- Adjective
- Allowing you to do something with less trouble
A2Morecouch
US /kaʊtʃ/
UK /kaʊtʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To formulate in a particular style or language
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sofa; settee
B1Morecounter
US /ˈkaʊntɚ/
UK /'kaʊntə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- To try to prevent, as by making a different point
- Prefix
- Being opposite or against something
B1Morecrystal
US /ˈkrɪstəl/
UK /'krɪstl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A solid formed by the solidification of a chemical
- Rock with regularly repeating internal structure
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B1Morecute
US /kjut/
UK /kju:t/
- Adjective
- Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
B2Moreextra
US /'ekstrə/
UK /'ekstrə/
- Adjective
- More than necessary; additional
- Of especially good quality or grade.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Items more than you need; additional items
- Person who has a small part in a movie
A2Morefantastic
US /fænˈtæstɪk/
UK /fænˈtæstɪk/
- Adjective
- Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- Very large, fast or great
A2Morefill up
US /fɪl ʌp/
UK /fil ʌp/
- Phrase
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something full.
- To become full.
A1Morefridge
US /frɪdʒ/
UK /frɪdʒ/
- Noun
- An electric cool box for keeping food fresh
A2Moregot 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
A1Morehallway
US /ˈhɔlˌwe/
UK /ˈhɔ:lweɪ/
- Noun
- Interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
B2Morehang
US /hæŋ/
UK /hæŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
- Intransitive Verb
- To float, move softly, or remain in the air
- To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehook
US /hʊk/
UK /hʊk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
- The start of a story which catches your interest
- Transitive Verb
- To make a bent or curved shape
- To catch your interest completely
B1Morehook in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To connect or attach something using a hook or similar device.
- To engage or captivate someone's interest or attention.
in a while
US /ɪn e hwaɪl/
UK /in ə hwail/
- Phrase
- In a short period of time; soon.
- For a short period of time; soon.
A2Morein the bag
US
UK
- Idiom
- Assured of success; certain to be achieved.
- Adjective
- Securely obtained or achieved.
A1Moreiron
US /ˈaɪərn/
UK /ˈaɪən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
- Golf club with a metal head
- Transitive Verb
- To use a hot flat-based machine to smooth clothes
B1Morejunk
US /dʒʌŋk/
UK /dʒʌŋk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Something that is old, useless, or has no value
- Transitive Verb
- To get rid of something because it has no value
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.
A2Morelay
US /le/
UK /leɪ/
- Adjective
- Amateur; not being a trained priest
- Transitive Verb
- To place a bet on a game outcome
- (Of a bird, etc.) to produce eggs from its body
A2Morelay it on
US /leɪ ɪt ɑn/
UK /leɪ ɪt ɒn/
- other
- To praise or criticize someone excessively or exaggeratedly.
B2Morelay out
US /le aʊt/
UK /lei aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To show or explain your plans carefully
- To spread something out; arrange something in a particular way.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrange according to a plan or design.
- To spread out for viewing; display.
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
A1Morelooking out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To take care and watch something carefully
- To be careful; to be vigilant
- Intransitive Verb
- To be careful or vigilant
A1Moreloud
US /laʊd/
UK /laʊd/
- Adjective
- Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
- Making a lot of noise
A2Moreluggage
US /ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/
UK /ˈlʌgɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Suitcases and bags
- The contents of suitcases or bags packed for travel.
B1TOEICMoremakeup
US /ˈmekˌʌp/
UK /'meɪkʌp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
- The way in which something is formed or composed.
- Transitive Verb
- To invent or fabricate something.
- To compensate for something.
B2Moremessy
US /ˈmɛsi/
UK /'mesɪ/
- Adjective
- Being complex or difficult to fix
- Being untidy or dirty
A2Moremirror
US /ˈmɪrɚ/
UK /'mɪrə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing with glass surface used to look at yourself
- An accurate impression or picture of something
- Transitive Verb
- To reflect (an image)
- To have similar qualities to something else
A2Moreon site
US /ɑn saɪt/
UK /ɔn sait/
- Adverb
- At the location of a particular activity or project.
- Present at a specific location for a particular purpose.
A1Moreon the floor
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
A1Moreon the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
on the other side of
US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/
- Preposition
- Located across something from a given point.
A2Moreonce in a while
US //wʌns ɪn ə waɪl//
UK
- Phrase
- Occasionally; not very often.
- Occasionally; not very often.
A2Moreother than
US
UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
A1Moreoutdoor
US /ˈaʊtˌdɔr, -ˌdor/
UK /ˈaʊtdɔ:(r)/
- Adjective
- Happening, used, or done outside a building
B1TOEICMorepillow
US /ˈpɪlo/
UK /'pɪləʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Soft cushion for your head on a bed/while sleeping
- A cushion used as decoration.
- Uncountable Noun
- Something used to provide support or cushioning.
B1Moreplug
US /plʌɡ/
UK /plʌg/
- Noun
- Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
- Thing on a wire to connect to electricity supply
- Transitive Verb
- To use an object to block a hole
- To promote or advertise a product
B1TOEICMoreplug in
US /plʌɡ ɪn/
UK /plʌɡ in/
- Phrase
B1Moreright in front
US
UK
- Phrase
- Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- In a position where something is easily visible or obvious.
A2Moresit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
A1Moresloth
US /slɔθ, sloθ, slɑθ/
UK /sləʊθ/
- Noun
- Someone not wanting to work because they are lazy
C1Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moretake out
US /tek aʊt/
UK /teik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To apply for and get a license
- To take someone on a date
- Uncountable Noun
- Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretemperature
US /ˈtɛmpərəˌtʃʊr,-tʃɚ,ˈtɛmprə-/
UK /ˈtemprətʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When you your body heat is above normal
- How hot or cold something is, e.g. the weather
A2Moretheme
US /θim/
UK /θi:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An main or dominant idea, motif
- Main idea of a work of art, writing, or music
A2Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Morethumbs up
US
UK
- Noun
- A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
- Noun (plural)
- Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
A1Moreto the point
US /tu ði pɔɪnt/
UK /tu: ðə pɔint/
- Adjective
- Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- Phrase
- Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
A2Moreup there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1Moreupstairs
US /ˌʌpˈsterz/
UK /ˌʌpˈsteəz/
- Adverb
- On a floor above
- Noun
- The floor above you in a building
C1Moreversion
US /ˈvɚʒən, -ʃən/
UK /ˈvə:ʃən/
- Noun
- Different way that someone interprets something
- New or different form of something
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- hook in: To connect or attach something using a hook or similar device.
- looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
- check out
- lay out: To show or explain your plans carefully
- fill up
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- catch up: To become equal with another person
- got to: To arrive at some place
- clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
- once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- plug in
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- have to: Must do
- lay it on: To praise or criticize someone excessively or exaggeratedly.
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in the bag: Assured of success; certain to be achieved.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- sit down: To take a seat
- on site: At the location of a particular activity or project.
- bar up: To fasten bars or similar to secure something closed.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- constant: Happening frequently or without pause
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- fridge: An electric cool box for keeping food fresh
- messy: Being complex or difficult to fix
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- plug: Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
- digital: Using electronic signals or computers
- pillow: Soft cushion for your head on a bed/while sleeping
- junk: Something that is old, useless, or has no value
- bother: To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- couch: To formulate in a particular style or language
- temperature: When you your body heat is above normal
- crystal: A solid formed by the solidification of a chemical
- detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
- mirror: Thing with glass surface used to look at yourself
- point: An item to be discussed
- hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
- closet: Small room or cupboard used for storing things
- great: Very good; better than before
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- lay: Amateur; not being a trained priest
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- convenient: Allowing you to do something with less trouble
- loud: Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
- service: Work that a person does to assist others
- area: Amount of measured space
- luggage: Suitcases and bags
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
- hallway: Interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
- makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
- sloth: Someone not wanting to work because they are lazy
- upstairs: On a floor above
- bathroom: Room where you take a bath or go to the toilet
- cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
- candy: Small sweet foods made mostly of sugar
- outdoor: Happening, used, or done outside a building
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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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