actual
US /ˈæktʃuəl/
UK /ˈæktʃuəl/
- Adjective
- Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
- Current; existing at the present time.
A2TOEICMoreadopt
US /əˈdɑ:pt/
UK /əˈdɒpt/
- Transitive Verb
- To legally take a child into your family
- To take on responsibility for something
A2TOEICMoreafloat
US /əˈflot/
UK /əˈfləʊt/
- Adjective
- Remaining on top of a liquid; floating
B2Moreaggression
US /əˈɡrɛʃən/
UK /əˈgreʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
- Hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; readiness to attack or confront.
B1Moreamazing
US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Surprising in a pleasing way
- Transitive Verb
- To cause wonder; to surprise completely
A2Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreassistance
US /əˈsɪstəns/
UK /əˈsɪstəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of helping someone
A2TOEICMoreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreat school
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present and attending school.
A1Moreavalanche
US /ˈævəˌlæntʃ/
UK /'ævəlɑ:nʃ/
- Noun
- Large mass of snow falling down a mountain
B2Morebarrel
US /ˈbærəl/
UK /'bærəl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel at high speed
- Countable Noun
- A round container with curved sides and flat ends
- Straight tube from which a bullet exits a gun
B1Morebattle
US /ˈbætl/
UK /'bætl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Military fight between armies
- Working hard to stop something; struggle
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fight or struggle against someone or something
- To work hard to stop something; struggle
A2Morebetter known as
US /ˈbɛtɚ non æz/
UK /ˈbetə nəʊn æz/
- Phrase
- More widely or commonly recognized by a particular name or description.
A1Morebotanical
US /bəˈtænɪkəl/
UK /bəˈtænɪkl/
- Adjective
- Concerning plants or botany
B2Morebreed
US /brid/
UK /bri:d/
- Noun
- Kind of / sort of
- Particular kind of animal, e.g. a Labrador dog
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To create situations for a (bad) thing to happen
- To produce baby animals of specific kinds
A2Morebring in
US /brɪŋ ɪn/
UK /briŋ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- To add person into existing group, e.g. phone call
A1Morebuild up
US /bɪld ʌp/
UK /bild ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To increase the amount; collect something
- To develop or increase something in stages
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To increase or develop something gradually.
- To praise or encourage someone.
A1Morebury
US /ˈbɛri/
UK /'berɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To put something into the ground and cover it
B1Morecare for
US /kɛr fɔr/
UK /kɛə fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To want or desire a thing
- To look after someone who is ill, old, or very young.
A1Morecertification
US /ˌsə:təfɪˈkeʃən/
UK /ˌsɜ:təfɪˈkeɪʃən/
- Noun
- Official or legal permission to do something
B2Morecheetah
US /ˈtʃitə/
UK /ˈtʃi:tə/
- Countable Noun
- Fast large spotted cat found in Africa and Asia
B2Morecompanion
US /kəmˈpænjən/
UK /kəm'pænɪən/
- Noun
- Someone who keeps you company, goes out with you
- A thing that is often found with another or that serves to augment or complement it.
A2Morecourage
US /ˈkɚrɪdʒ, ˈkʌr-/
UK /'kʌrɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being able to face danger without fear
- The quality of being brave enough to do what is right or necessary, even when it is difficult or dangerous
- Transitive Verb
- To encourage or embolden someone.
A2Moredawn
US /dɔn/
UK /dɔ:n/
- Uncountable Noun
- First light of day
- Intransitive Verb
- To begin to grow light as the sun rises
- To begin to be understood for the first time
B1Moredependent
US /dɪˈpɛndənt/
UK /dɪˈpendənt/
- Adjective
- Someone who relies on (financial) support
- Conditional; contingent
- Countable Noun
- A person who relies on someone else for financial support.
A2TOEICMoredig
US /dɪɡ/
UK /dɪg/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move material to create a hole
- To search or investigate thoroughly.
A2Moredive in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
- Intransitive Verb
- To jump into water headfirst.
A1Moredo without
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To manage without having or doing something
A1Morefacilitate
US /fəˈsɪlɪˌtet/
UK /fə'sɪlɪteɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make an action or process easier
B1TOEICMorefeat
US /fit/
UK /fi:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Impressive act showing courage or skill
- A remarkable or skillful act or accomplishment.
- Noun
- An archaic spelling of 'feet'.
B1Morefor the main
US /fɚ ðə meɪn/
UK /fə ðə meɪn/
- other
- Intended for the primary or main person or thing.
C2Moregot 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
A1Moregrow up
US /ɡro ʌp/
UK /ɡrəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop from a child into an adult
A1Moregrunt
US /ɡrʌnt/
UK /grʌnt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To utter a deep sound like that of a pig
B2Morehas over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To invite someone to your house.
- To have more than a certain number or amount.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehonor
US /ˈɑnɚ/
UK /'ɒnə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To fulfill an agreement
- To give an award to someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Award you get for doing well; prize, title, etc.
- Chance to do something special; privilege
B2TOEICMorehuge
US /hjudʒ/
UK /hju:dʒ/
- Adjective
- Very very large
A2Morein need
US /ɪn nid/
UK /in ni:d/
- Phrase
- Not having the necessary things, such as food
A1Morein peace
US /ɪn pis/
UK /in pi:s/
- Phrase
- In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
- In a state of non-war, without armed conflict.
B1Morein the first place
US
UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
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.
A1Moreinstinctively
US /ɪn'stɪŋktɪvlɪ/
UK /ɪn'stɪŋktɪvlɪ/
- Adverb
- Through intuition, not thought
B1TOEICMorelifeguard
US /ˈlaɪfgɑ:rd/
UK /ˈlaɪfgɑ:d/
- Countable Noun
- Person at a beach or pool who can rescue swimmers
C2Morelive out
US /liv aʊt/
UK /liv aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To experience something, especially something that you have planned or hoped for.
- To live somewhere that is not the place where you work.
A1Moreloyalty
US /ˈlɔɪəlti/
UK /ˈlɔɪəlti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Complete and sustained support for person, thing
- Allegiance or devotion to a person, cause, or country.
B2TOEICMoremelt
US /mɛlt/
UK /melt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To disappear or to go away
- To make, become soft or liquid due to heat
- Uncountable Noun
- A mass of material that has been melted, especially metal.
B1Morenimble
US /ˈnɪmbəl/
UK /ˈnɪmbl/
- Adjective
- Being able to move quickly and easily
C1Morenursery
US /ˈnɜ:rsəri/
UK /ˈnɜ:səri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where trees and plants are grown and sold
- Room in a hospital where babies are cared for
B1Moreobedience
US /oˈbidiəns/
UK /ə'bi:dɪəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Doing what someone tells you to; compliance
- Compliance with religious laws or doctrines.
B1Moreon alert
US
UK
- Adjective
- In a state of readiness or vigilance; watchful and prepared for potential danger or action.
- Attentive and responsive to changes in a patient's condition; ready to provide immediate care if needed.
- Phrase
- In a state of heightened security or readiness to respond to potential threats or emergencies.
C1Moreon the streets
US /ɑn ðə strits/
UK /ɒn ðə stri:ts/
- other
- Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
B2Moreorphan
US /ˈɔ:rfn/
UK /ˈɔ:fn/
- Countable Noun
- Child whose parents have died
- Transitive Verb
- To cause a child to become an orphan.
B2Moreparadise
US /ˈpærəˌdaɪs, -ˌdaɪz/
UK /'pærədaɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place with everything needed for specific activity
- Place where good people are said to go after death
B1Morepatrol
US /pəˈtrol/
UK /pə'trəʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person or group who checks an area is safe
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To survey an area to maintain safety and order
B1Morepitfall
US /ˈpɪtˌfɔl/
UK /'pɪtfɔ:l/
- Countable Noun
- Hidden danger or difficulty
B2TOEICMorerecognize
US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept the truth or reality of something
- To consider something as important or special
A2TOEICMorerescue
US /ˈrɛskju/
UK /'reskju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
- To provide financial assistance to save a company or economy from collapse.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of saving someone in danger or in trouble
- An act of saving someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation.
A2TOEICMorerun up in
US /rʌn ʌp ɪn/
UK /rʌn ʌp ɪn/
- other
- To become unexpectedly involved in a difficult or unpleasant situation.
C2Morescent
US /sɛnt/
UK /sent/
- Transitive Verb
- To become aware of the presence of a smell, etc.
- To add smell to something
- Noun
- Pleasant smell, as of flowers or perfume
B1TOEICMoreset out
US /sɛt aʊt/
UK /set aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- To give in detail in writing
A1Moreshepherd
US /ˈʃɛpəd/
UK /'ʃepəd/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Countable Noun
- Person who looks after sheep as their job
B2Moreshore
US /ʃɔr, ʃor/
UK /ʃɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- Land along the edge of a sea, lake or river
B1Moresolution
US /səˈluʃən/
UK /səˈlu:ʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
- Way to solve or deal with a problem
A2Morestigma
US /ˈstɪɡmə/
UK /'stɪɡmə/
- Noun
- Mark of shame or disgrace
B2TOEICMorestray
US /stre/
UK /streɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To deviate or go away from the established norm
- Noun
- Someone or something that is lost, e.g. a dog
B2TOEICMoresturdy
US /ˈstɜ:rdi/
UK /ˈstɜ:di/
- Adjective
- Substantially made or built; strong
C2Moresurrogate
US /ˈsɜ:rəgət/
UK /ˈsʌrəgət/
- Noun
- Person appointed in the place of another
- Adjective
- Appointed; used in the place of another
B2Moretally
US /ˈtæli/
UK /'tælɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To count or reckon up; to score a point
- Noun
- A score or amount
B2Moretoss
US /tɔ:s/
UK /tɒs/
- Transitive Verb
- To throw something into the air, e.g. casually
- To mix ingredients lightly.
- Intransitive Verb
- To move about restlessly; to writhe or fidget.
- To be thrown about violently.
B1Moretrait
US /tret/
UK /treɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behavior
- A genetically determined characteristic or condition.
C2Moreup and running
US /ʌp ənd ˈrʌnɪŋ/
UK /ʌp ænd ˈrʌnɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Fully operational; functioning correctly.
- Active and operating successfully.
A1Morewander
US /ˈwɑ:ndə(r)/
UK /ˈwɒndə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move through a place with no particular purpose
- To move through a place with no particular purpose
A2TOEICMorework on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1More
Vocabulary
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
- live out: To experience something, especially something that you have planned or hoped for.
- better known as: More widely or commonly recognized by a particular name or description.
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- at least: As a minimum
- in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
- up and running: Fully operational; functioning correctly.
- care for: To want or desire a thing
- at school: Present and attending school.
- for the main: Intended for the primary or main person or thing.
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- on alert: In a state of readiness or vigilance; watchful and prepared for potential danger or action.
- run up in: To become unexpectedly involved in a difficult or unpleasant situation.
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
- has over: To invite someone to your house.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- have to: Must do
- do without: To manage without having or doing something
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- trait: A particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behavior
- stigma: Mark of shame or disgrace
- toss: To throw something into the air, e.g. casually
- huge: Very very large
- adopt: To legally take a child into your family
- companion: Someone who keeps you company, goes out with you
- breed: Kind of / sort of
- feat: Impressive act showing courage or skill
- scent: To become aware of the presence of a smell, etc.
- loyalty: Complete and sustained support for person, thing
- actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
- shore: Land along the edge of a sea, lake or river
- wander: To move through a place with no particular purpose
- dawn: First light of day
- facilitate: To make an action or process easier
- courage: Quality of being able to face danger without fear
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- instinctively: Through intuition, not thought
- sturdy: Substantially made or built; strong
- solution: Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
- rescue: To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
- bury: To put something into the ground and cover it
- aggression: Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- obedience: Doing what someone tells you to; compliance
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- melt: To disappear or to go away
- barrel: To travel at high speed
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- fortunate: Having good luck
- certification: Official or legal permission to do something
- dig: To move material to create a hole
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- paradise: Place with everything needed for specific activity
- person: Man, woman or child
- assistance: Act of helping someone
- avalanche: Large mass of snow falling down a mountain
- dependent: Someone who relies on (financial) support
- battle: Military fight between armies
- stray: To deviate or go away from the established norm
- tally: To count or reckon up; to score a point
- patrol: Person or group who checks an area is safe
- nursery: Place where trees and plants are grown and sold
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- surrogate: Person appointed in the place of another
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- orphan: Child whose parents have died
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- pitfall: Hidden danger or difficulty
- keep: Large, strong tower in the middle of a castle
- full: Containing all the parts; complete
- afloat: Remaining on top of a liquid; floating
- shepherd: Person's name
- nimble: Being able to move quickly and easily
- cheetah: Fast large spotted cat found in Africa and Asia
- grunt: To utter a deep sound like that of a pig
- botanical: Concerning plants or botany
- lifeguard: Person at a beach or pool who can rescue swimmers
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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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Welcome to the Land of Dogs
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/09/13Ever wondered how dogs help save lives? This video dives into the amazing world of rescue dogs, from lifeguards in Italy to avalanche heroes, and even highlights heartwarming work at places like the Cincinnati Zoo! You'll pick up practical vocabulary and learn about different working dog roles while enjoying some truly inspiring stories.
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