at school
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present and attending school.
A1Morebackstage
US /ˈbækˈstedʒ/
UK /ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ/
- Adverb
- In the area of a theater behind the stage
C1Morebear
US /bɛr/
UK /bɛː/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
- Countable Noun
- Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
- Someone who expects stock market to fall
A2Morebrilliant
US /ˈbrɪljənt/
UK /'brɪlɪənt/
- Adjective
- Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- Being very bright, like a diamond; shining
- Noun
- A diamond or other gem cut in a particular form with many facets to have exceptional brilliance.
A2Morecharacter
US /ˈkærəktɚ/
UK /'kærəktə(r)/
- Noun
- Person in a story, movie or play
- Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
A2Morechorus
US /ˈkɔrəs, ˈkor-/
UK /ˈkɔ:rəs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a song that is repeated
- Something spoken together by many people or birds
- Intransitive Verb
- To speak or sing together at one time
B2Moreclip
US /klɪp/
UK /klɪp/
- Countable Noun
- A metal holder used for keeping things together
- Brief part of a television show or movie
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things together using a metal pin
- To cut a small section or piece out from something
B1Morecollaborate
US /kəˈlæbəˌret/
UK /kəˈlæbəreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cooperate with or help an enemy
- To work together to complete a task
B1Morecollaboration
US /kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃn/
UK /kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of working with someone to complete a task
B1Morecome up to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To meet expectations
A1Morecommunity
US /kəˈmjunɪti/
UK /kə'mju:nətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people who share a common idea or area
- A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
- Adjective
- Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
- Shared or participated in by all members of a group
A2Morecreepy
US /'kri:pɪ/
UK /'kri:pɪ/
- Adjective
- Scary; annoying or unpleasant
B1Moredirect
US /dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ-/
UK /də'rekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- To show the way by conducting or leading
- Adverb
- Coming straight from something
A2TOEICMorefantastic
US /fænˈtæstɪk/
UK /fænˈtæstɪk/
- Adjective
- Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- Very large, fast or great
A2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefiddler
US /ˈfɪdlər/
UK /ˈfɪdlə(r)/
- Noun
- An unskilled person who tries to fix or mend
- Someone who plays the violin
B2Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Moregay
US /ɡeɪ/
UK /geɪ/
- Adjective
- Happy and bright
- Attracted to the same sex; homosexual; lesbian
- Noun
- Person attracted to someone of the same sex
B1Morego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Moregrade
US /ɡred/
UK /ɡreɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To give a road the required angle of slope
- To determine the level or quality of something
- Noun
- Level or quality of something e.g. a diamond
- Mark that shows the quality of a student's work
B1TOEICMorehiya
US /ˈhaɪjə/
UK /ˈhaɪjə/
- Interjection
- Another way to say 'hi' or 'hello'
C2Morehorny
US /ˈhɔ:rni/
UK /ˈhɔ:ni/
- Adjective
- Feeling great sexual desire
C1Moreillegal
US /ɪˈliɡəl/
UK /ɪ'li:ɡl/
- Adjective
- Not allowed by the laws or rules
- Prohibited by law; illicit.
A2Moreimprov
US /ˈɪmˌprɑv/
UK /ɪmp'ru:v/
- Noun
- Drama that the actors make up as they go along
B2Morein public
US /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/
UK /in ˈpʌblik/
- Phrase
- In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- Adjective
- Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
B1Morein theaters
US
UK
- Phrase
- Currently showing at movie theaters.
A2Moreinappropriate
US /ˌɪnəˈpropriɪt/
UK /ˌɪnəˈprəʊpriət/
- Adjective
- Not appropriate or suitable for a situation
- Not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society.
B1Moreinfluence
US / ˈɪnfluəns/
UK /'ɪnflʊəns/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To affect or change something indirectly
- To persuade someone to do something.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The power to affect what happens, to persuade etc.
- A person or thing that affects someone or something in an important way.
A2TOEICMoreinsanity
US /ɪnˈsænətɪ/
UK /ɪn'sænətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Mentally ill, unable to act normally
- Extremely foolish behavior.
B1Moreinsufferable
US /ɪnˈsʌfərəbəl, -ˈsʌfrə-/
UK /ɪnˈsʌfrəbl/
- Adjective
- Unbearable; very rude or arrogant; intolerable
C1Moreintercourse
US /ˈɪntɚˌkɔrs, -ˌkors/
UK /ˈintəkɔ:s/
- Uncountable Noun
- Communication between individuals
B2Moreinterrupt
US /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/
UK /ˌɪntə'rʌpt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To stop something from happening for a while
- To stop someone from speaking by saying or doing something.
- Noun
- A signal that stops a computer from working on one thing and starts it working on something else.
B1TOEICMoreleague
US /liɡ/
UK /li:ɡ/
- Noun
- Group of people, countries with a common goal
- Association of sports teams that organizes matches
- Intransitive Verb
- To form a league; to unite for a common purpose.
A2TOEICMorelive on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to exist or be remembered.
- To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
mess
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
A2Moremidnight
US /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt/
UK /ˈmɪdnaɪt/
- Noun
- 12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
B1Morenick
US /nɪk/
UK /nɪk/
- Noun
- Person's name
- Scratches caused by accidentally knocking
- Transitive Verb
- To make a scratch in
- To steal
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreplayground
US /ˈpleˌɡraʊnd/
UK /ˈpleɪgraʊnd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Outdoor area for children to play in
B2Morepresence
US /ˈprɛzəns/
UK /ˈprezns/
- Noun
- The same place or area that a person is
- Ability to reach a market, group of people etc.
A2Moreright back
US /raɪt bæk/
UK /rait bæk/
- Interjection
- Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- Adverb
- Immediately; very soon after going.
A1Moreruin
US /ˈruɪn/
UK /'ru:ɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To damage or completely destroy something
- To cause someone to lose their money or status
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Remains of a building that has been destroyed
- The state of being destroyed or severely damaged.
B1Morescene
US /sin/
UK /si:n/
- Noun
- Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- View that looks like a picture
A2TOEICMoresleepover
US /ˈsli:poʊvə(r)/
UK /ˈsli:pəʊvə(r)/
- Noun
- Having a child guest spend the night in your home
C2Morestare
US /stɛr/
UK /steə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To look at someone or something for a long time
- Noun
- A long look at something or someone for a reason
A2Moresunrise
US /ˈsʌnˌraɪz/
UK /ˈsʌnraɪz/
- Noun
- The time of day we first see the sun
B1Moresunset
US /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/
UK /ˈsʌnset/
- Noun
- Daily disappearance of the sun
B2Moretheme
US /θim/
UK /θi:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An main or dominant idea, motif
- Main idea of a work of art, writing, or music
A2Moreturnip
US /ˈtə:nɪp/
UK /ˈtɜ:nɪp/
- Countable Noun
- Round light-colored root vegetable
C1Morewitch
US /wɪtʃ/
UK /wɪtʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Woman believed to have magical powers
- Mean and ugly old woman
B2More
Vocabulary
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- at school: Present and attending school.
- come up to: To meet expectations
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- presence: The same place or area that a person is
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- ruin: To damage or completely destroy something
- creepy: Scary; annoying or unpleasant
- brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- collaboration: Act of working with someone to complete a task
- inappropriate: Not appropriate or suitable for a situation
- interrupt: To stop something from happening for a while
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- insanity: Mentally ill, unable to act normally
- theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
- clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- league: Group of people, countries with a common goal
- collaborate: To cooperate with or help an enemy
- illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- act: To behave in a certain way
- intercourse: Communication between individuals
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- great: Very good; better than before
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- grade: To give a road the required angle of slope
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- chorus: Part of a song that is repeated
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- improv: Drama that the actors make up as they go along
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- turnip: Round light-colored root vegetable
- witch: Woman believed to have magical powers
- playground: Outdoor area for children to play in
- horny: Feeling great sexual desire
- nick: Person's name
- sunset: Daily disappearance of the sun
- midnight: 12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
- sleepover: Having a child guest spend the night in your home
- backstage: In the area of a theater behind the stage
- sunrise: The time of day we first see the sun
- insufferable: Unbearable; very rude or arrogant; intolerable
- gay: Happy and bright
- fiddler: An unskilled person who tries to fix or mend
- hiya: Another way to say 'hi' or 'hello'
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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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Molly Gordon On The Joys Of Theater Camp And Her New Rom-Com-Gone-Wrong
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/07/24Get ready to laugh with Molly Gordon as she chats about her hilarious new rom-com gone wrong, "Oh Hi"! You'll pick up some fun situational dialogue and cultural insights into theater camp life, all while enjoying some awkward humor.
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