accommodation
US /əˌkɑməˈdeʃən/
UK /əˌkɒmə'deɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Adapting to become better at handling situations
- Consideration of the needs and opinions of others
B1TOEICMoreacidic
US /əˈsɪdɪk/
UK /əˈsɪdɪk/
- Adjective
- Containing acid
B1Moreacross from
US /əˈkrɔs frʌm/
UK /əˈkrɔs frɔm/
- Preposition
- Being on the other side
A1Moreapproach
US /əˈprəʊtʃ/
UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- To request someone to do something specific
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
- Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
A2TOEICMoreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreatmosphere
US /ˈætməˌsfɪr/
UK /'ætməsfɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Air around us
- Feeling or mood of a place
A2Moreback down
US /bæk daʊn/
UK /bæk daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
A1Moreback into
US /bæk ˈɪntu/
UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
A1Morebamboo
US /bæmˈbu/
UK /ˌbæmˈbu:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long light Asian plant with strong, empty stems
B2Morebest known
US
UK
- Adjective
- Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
A1Morebuddhist
US /'bʊdɪst/
UK /'bʊdɪst/
- Noun
- Someone who follows the teachings of Buddha
C2Morecarve
US /kɑ:rv/
UK /kɑ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
- To make a cut in, e.g. to write your name on tree
B1Morecavern
US /ˈkævərn/
UK /ˈkævən/
- Countable Noun
- Very large, hollow cave
B2Moreceramic
US /səˈræmɪk/
UK /sə'ræmɪk/
- Adjective
- Made from clay and hardened in a very hot oven
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Item made from clay and hardened in a hot oven
- A hard, brittle, heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant material made by shaping and then firing a nonmetallic mineral, such as clay, at a high temperature.
B2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecliff
US /klɪf/
UK /klɪf/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- High, vertical or steep surface of rock or ice
- A critical or dangerous situation.
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- A surname.
B1Morededicated
US /ˈdɛdɪˌketɪd/
UK /'dedɪkeɪtɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
- To give your energy, time, etc. completely
- Adjective
- Devoted to a task or purpose; having single-minded loyalty or integrity.
- Designed for or devoted to a specific purpose or task.
B1Moredimensional
US /dɪˈmɛnʃənl:/
UK /dɪ'menʃənəl/
- Adjective
- Concerning how many planes an object exists in
B1Moredistinctive
US /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
UK /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
- Adjective
- Having a quality that is different from others
- Having a quality or characteristic that makes a person or thing different from others; easily distinguishable.
A2TOEICMoredrink in
US /drɪŋk ɪn/
UK /driŋk in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To absorb or take in something with great enjoyment.
A1Moredrop by
US /drɑp baɪ/
UK /drɔp bai/
- Phrasal Verb
- To visit someone or some place for a short time
A1Moreemit
US /ɪˈmɪt/
UK /ɪ'mɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To release or send out (a gas, etc.)
B1Moreexhibition
US /ˌɛksəˈbɪʃən/
UK /ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Public event to display objects, art etc.
- A display or demonstration of a skill or quality.
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of displaying a particular emotion or quality
- The act of behaving in a way that is intended to attract attention.
B1TOEICMoreexpanse
US /ɪkˈspæns/
UK /ɪkˈspæns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Comprehensive and wide area of land or sea
B2Morefascinating
US /ˈfæsəˌnetɪŋ/
UK /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attract or interest greatly
- To hold someone captive with a gaze or other means.
- Adjective
- Having your attention fixated as though by a spell
B1Morefew steps
US
UK
- Phrase
- A small number of steps; a short distance.
B1Morefitness
US /ˈfɪtnɪs/
UK /ˈfɪtnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Good physical condition; being in shape
B1Moregaze
US /ɡez/
UK /ɡeɪz/
- Noun
- Direction you are looking
- Intransitive Verb
- To look at with fixed eyes
A2Moreguide
US /ɡaɪd/
UK /ɡaɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To help or advise someone about something
- To control missile to hit a target by radio signal
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Book or a magazine containing information/advice
- Person leading others visiting an unknown place
A2TOEICMorehectare
US /ˈhɛkˌtɛr/
UK /ˈhekteə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Metric measurement of land; 10,000 sq.m
B2Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein operation
US /ɪn ˌɑpəˈreɪʃən/
UK /ɪn ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/
- other
- Currently working or functioning as intended.
A2Morein the wind
US /ɪn ðə wɪnd/
UK /ɪn ðə wɪnd/
- other
- Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
B2Moreincredible
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/
- Adjective
- Very good; amazing
- Really good; amazing; great
A2TOEICMorejump in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a vehicle quickly.
- To interrupt a conversation.
maintain
US /menˈten/
UK /meɪn'teɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To keep saying something a certain way
- To keep (machine) working by checking, repairing
A2TOEICMoremajor
US /ˈmedʒɚ/
UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- High-ranking officer in the army
- Main subject you study at university
- Adjective
- Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
- Important, serious, or large in scope, size
A2TOEICMorematerial
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
A2Moremoderate
US /ˈmɑdərɪt/
UK /ˈmɒdərət/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To host a meeting or panel discussion
- To make something less violent, severe, or strong
- Adjective
- Being average in quantity or size
B1Moremount
US /maʊnt/
UK /maʊnt/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach something to something else
- To set a picture, jewel etc. in
- Noun
- An attachment used to keep something in place
- Horse that someone is riding
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
panorama
US /ˌpænəˈræmə, -ˈrɑmə/
UK /ˌpænə'rɑ:mə/
- Noun
- Full and wide view of something
B2Moreplan on
US /plæn ɑn/
UK /plæn ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
A1Moreprefecture
US /ˈpriˌfɛktʃɚ/
UK /ˈpri:fektʃə(r)/
- Noun
- An administrative state or region in a country
- An administrative district of a country, especially one in Japan or France.
C2Morequarry
US /ˈkwɔ:ri/
UK /ˈkwɒri/
- Noun
- Large pit in the earth where stone is mined
- Animal that is hunted
- Transitive Verb
- To dig for minerals in an open mine
B2Morerank
US /ræŋk/
UK /ræŋk/
- Transitive Verb
- To rate or class things
- To assign a level or status, as of importance, to
- Noun
- Group of people with a certain level of status
- Level or position, as in society/sport competition
B1TOEICMoreregular
US /ˈrɛɡjəlɚ/
UK /ˈregjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- Occurring or being done frequently
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Customers who frequently visit a place
- Soldier who has a permanent job in the army
A2TOEICMorerice vinegar
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- A mild vinegar made from fermented rice, commonly used in Asian cuisine.
B2Morerustic
US /ˈrʌstɪk/
UK /ˈrʌstɪk/
- Adjective
- Relating to village or countryside life
B2Morescale
US /skel/
UK /skeɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Size, level, or amount when compared
- Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change the size of but keep the proportions
- To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
A2TOEICMoreshow in
US /ʃo ɪn/
UK /ʃəu ɪn/
- other
- To lead someone into a room or building.
A2Morespan
US /spæn/
UK /spæn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Distance between two supports of a bridge
- Period of time that something continues for
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To go across a certain distance between things
- To cover or extend over a time period
B1TOEICMorespot
US /spɑt/
UK /spɒt/
- Noun
- A certain place or area
- A difficult time; awkward situation
- Transitive Verb
- To see someone or something by chance
A2TOEICMoresquare
US /skwɛr/
UK /skweə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- The result of multiplying Length by the width
- Adjective
- Being fair or honest
- Multiply a number by itself e.g. 2x2 or 6x6
A2TOEICMorestatue
US /ˈstætʃu/
UK /ˈstætʃu:/
- Noun
- Stone or metal image of a person, often carved
B1Morestroll
US /strol/
UK /strəʊl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To walk slowly and in a relaxed manner
B2Moresubterranean
US /ˌsʌbtəˈreniən/
UK /ˌsʌbtəˈreɪniən/
- Adjective
- Living or situated below the surface of the earth
C2Moresummit
US /ˈsʌmɪt/
UK /'sʌmɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Official meeting(s) of the leaders of countries
- Highest part or top point of a mountain
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- reach the summit of (a mountain or hill).
B1Moreto date
US /tu det/
UK /tu: deit/
- Phrase
- Up to the present time; until now.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To go out on romantic dates with someone.
C2Moretrip
US /trɪp/
UK /trɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To release an electrical switch
- To fall by catching your foot on something
- Noun
- Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
- Journey or visit to a place
A2Moretrue form
US
UK
- Noun
- The actual or genuine appearance or nature of someone or something, often hidden or disguised.
- The original or unaltered state of something before any changes or transformations.
A2Moretry out
US /traɪ aʊt/
UK /trai aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to win a place on a team in a group
- To test briefly to determine how well it works
A1Moreunique
US /juˈnik/
UK /jʊ'ni:k/
- Adjective
- Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- Remarkably special or unusual.
A2TOEICMoreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morewind down
US /wɪnd daʊn/
UK /wind daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become quiet or calm, after activity
A1More
Vocabulary
- check out
- best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
- show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
- plan on: To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- drop by: To visit someone or some place for a short time
- true form: The actual or genuine appearance or nature of someone or something, often hidden or disguised.
- try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
- drink in: To absorb or take in something with great enjoyment.
- wind down: To become quiet or calm, after activity
- on to: Toward something; forward
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in operation: Currently working or functioning as intended.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- few steps: A small number of steps; a short distance.
- across from: Being on the other side
- jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
- in the wind: Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- rice vinegar: A mild vinegar made from fermented rice, commonly used in Asian cuisine.
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- dedicated: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
- material: Cloth; fabric
- fascinating: To attract or interest greatly
- scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
- spot: A certain place or area
- atmosphere: Air around us
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
- distinctive: Having a quality that is different from others
- moderate: To host a meeting or panel discussion
- stroll: To walk slowly and in a relaxed manner
- guide: To help or advise someone about something
- click: To work well with someone or something
- span: Distance between two supports of a bridge
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- gaze: Direction you are looking
- emit: To release or send out (a gas, etc.)
- cliff: High, vertical or steep surface of rock or ice
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- accommodation: Adapting to become better at handling situations
- carve: To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
- summit: Official meeting(s) of the leaders of countries
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- active: Moving around a lot or doing many things
- fitness: Good physical condition; being in shape
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
- exhibition: Public event to display objects, art etc.
- statue: Stone or metal image of a person, often carved
- rustic: Relating to village or countryside life
- ceramic: Made from clay and hardened in a very hot oven
- finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
- rank: To rate or class things
- mount: To attach something to something else
- area: Amount of measured space
- acidic: Containing acid
- subterranean: Living or situated below the surface of the earth
- spring: Coil of metal that lessens impact, e.g. on cars
- ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
- dimensional: Concerning how many planes an object exists in
- climb: To rise gradually and steadily to a higher point
- forest: Large area with many trees
- famous: Excellent
- rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
- buddhist: Someone who follows the teachings of Buddha
- bamboo: Long light Asian plant with strong, empty stems
- prefecture: An administrative state or region in a country
- quarry: Large pit in the earth where stone is mined
- cavern: Very large, hollow cave
- panorama: Full and wide view of something
- hectare: Metric measurement of land; 10,000 sq.m
- expanse: Comprehensive and wide area of land or sea
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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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Undiscovered Tochigi | Beyond Nikko on a 2-day trip from Tokyo
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/07/23Ready to explore beyond the usual tourist spots in Japan? This video takes you on an amazing 2-day trip from Tokyo to Tochigi, where you'll discover stunning panoramic views from Mount Nasudake and explore the unique Oya Quarry. You'll also pick up advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures while learning about local culture and delicious Utsunomiya gyoza!
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