account of
US /əˈkaʊnt ʌv/
UK /əˈkaunt ɔv/
- Noun
- A spoken or written description of an event.
- Preposition
- Because of; for the reason of.
B1Moreafternoon tea
US /ˌæftɚˈnun ti/
UK /ˌɑ:ftəˈnu:n ti:/
- Noun
- A light meal typically eaten between 3pm and 5pm, consisting of tea, sandwiches, cakes, and scones.
A1Morealong with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Moreartificial
US /ˌɑrtəˈfɪʃəl/
UK /ˌɑ:tɪ'fɪʃl/
- Adjective
- Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
- (Something) made by people; not created by nature
B1TOEICMoreback then
US
UK
- Phrase
- At that time in the past.
A1Morebicarbonate
US /ˌbaɪˈkɑ:rbənət/
UK /ˌbaɪˈkɑ:bənət/
- Noun
- Salt of carbonic acid (containing the anion HCO3)
C1Morechemical
US /ˈkɛmɪkəl/
UK /ˈkemɪkl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Basic substance produced by mixing elements
- The branch of science concerned with the substances of which matter is composed, the investigation of their properties and reactions, and the use of such reactions to form new substances.
- Adjective
- Made of various elements
A2Morecloth
US /klɔθ, klɑθ/
UK /klɔθ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of material used for cleaning, etc.
- Material made by weaving fibers to make clothes
B1Morecommercial
US /kəˈmɚʃəl/
UK /kəˈmə:ʃəl/
- Noun
- Radio or television advertisement
- Adjective
- A notice, picture, or film telling people about a product, job, or service.
- Designed for or primarily concerned with financial success.
B1Morecommonplace
US /ˈkɑ:mənpleɪs/
UK /ˈkɒmənpleɪs/
- Adjective
- Being average or ordinary
C1Morecompress
US /kəmˈprɛs/
UK /kəmˈpres/
- Transitive Verb
- To press tightly together
- To make smaller; reduce in time, size etc.
B1Moreconvince
US /kənˈvɪns/
UK /kən'vɪns/
- Transitive Verb
- To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
A2TOEICMorecream
US /krim/
UK /kri:m/
- Adjective
- Pale color that is yellowish white
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of a thick beauty product used on the skin
- Thick liquid rubbed into the skin
B1Morecrust
US /krʌst/
UK /krʌst/
- Noun
- Hard outer layer of something, e.g. the earth
B2Morecutter
US /ˈkʌtɚ/
UK /'kʌtə(r)/
- Noun
- A special tool used for cutting things
B2Moredelicate
US /ˈdɛlɪkɪt/
UK /'delɪkət/
- Adjective
- Easily broken or damaged
- Finely made, with great care
B1Moredepend
US /dɪˈpend/
UK /dɪˈpend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- To rely on someone or something for support, help, or existence.
B1TOEICMoredepending on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- Influenced or determined by.
- Preposition
- Subject to; contingent on
- Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
A2Moredisagree
US /ˌdɪsəˈɡri/
UK /ˌdɪsə'ɡri:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
B2TOEICMoredivide
US /dɪˈvaɪd/
UK /dɪ'vaɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
- To separate something into equal pieces
- Noun
- A separation or distinction.
A2TOEICMoredough
US /do/
UK /dəu/
- Uncountable Noun
- Substance made from flour and water to bake bread
- (slang) Money.
B2Moreenrich
US /ɛnˈrɪtʃ/
UK /ɪn'rɪtʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone or something better
- To make someone wealthier; make a life happier
B2TOEICMoreequal parts
US
UK
- Phrase
- Amounts that are the same in size or quantity.
- In amounts that are the same.
B1Morefine
US /faɪn/
UK /faɪn/
- Adjective
- Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- Of high quality; made with great skill
- Countable Noun
- Money you have to pay because you broke a rule
- (at the end of a piece of music) the end
A2TOEICMoreflaky
US /ˈfleki/
UK /ˈfleɪki/
- Adjective
- Made of or resembling flakes
B2Moreflatten
US /ˈflætn:/
UK /'flætn/
- Transitive Verb
- To make level and spread out over a surface
B1Moreflour
US /flaʊr/
UK /ˈflaʊə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Powder made from a grain used in cooking
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something with flour in cooking
B1Moregarlic
US /ˈɡɑrlɪk/
UK /'ɡɑ:lɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
B2Moregot 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
A1Moregriddle
US /ˈɡrɪdl/
UK /'ɡrɪdl/
- Noun
- Metal surface that is heated so as to cook food
C2Morehandle
US /ˈhændl/
UK /'hændl/
- Transitive Verb
- To cope with or take responsibility for
- To control a machine, car etc.
- Countable Noun
- The part of a door you hold to open it
- Thing you hold to carry or open a bag, pan etc.
A2TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheat
US /hit/
UK /hi:t/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- Particular temperature at which to cook something
- Transitive Verb
- To make hot or hotter
A2Morein time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreinvention
US /ɪnˈvɛnʃən/
UK /ɪnˈvenʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something new that is different from other things
- Power or ability to create new things
A2TOEICMorejam
US /dʒæm/
UK /dʒæm/
- Transitive Verb
- To block a signal (e.g. radio waves)
- To push into a tight space until it can't move
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To pack together so things cannot move freely
A2Morelard
US /lɑ:rd/
UK /lɑ:d/
- Uncountable Noun
- Cooled fat from meat
C1Morelead to
US /lid tu/
UK /li:d tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To result in some action
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have something as a consequence or result.
A1Moremade with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
- Phrasal Verb
- To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
A1Moremake with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
melt
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.
B1Morenowadays
US /ˈnaʊəˌdez/
UK /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
- Adverb
- At the present time; now
- Noun
- The current period of time; the present.
A2Moreoccasionally
US /əˈkeɪʒən(ə)li/
UK /əˈkeɪʒnəli/
- Adverb
- Not very often; sometimes; seldom
- Happening or appearing irregularly.
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon a plate
US /ɑn e plet/
UK /ɔn ə pleit/
- Phrase
- To receive something easily, without much effort.
- Presented to someone without them having to work for it.
A1Moreon account of
US /ɑn əˈkaʊnt ʌv/
UK /ɔn əˈkaunt ɔv/
- Preposition
- Because of.
B1Moreon special
US /ɑn ˈspɛʃəl/
UK /ɒn ˈspeʃəl/
- other
- Available for sale at a reduced price.
A2Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Moreoven
US /ˈʌvən/
UK /ˈʌvn/
- Noun
- Kitchen appliance you put food in to bake, roast
B1Morepowder
US /ˈpaʊdɚ/
UK /'paʊdə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
- Dry and light form of snow
- Transitive Verb
- To apply a dust onto the body or face
- To reduce to powder; pulverize.
B1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Moreroll
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Countable Noun
- Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- Photographic film wrapped round and round itself
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To continue along as time normally progresses
- To produce a very deep and continuous sound
A2TOEICMoresauce
US /sɔs/
UK /sɔ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
B1Moreserve
US /sɚv/
UK /sɜ:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act in a particular position or office
- To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
A2TOEICMoreserve with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To present food alongside another dish.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work or perform duties alongside someone in a military or organizational context.
A1Moreset aside
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
- To separate and save for another use or time
- Transitive Verb
- To keep or save something for use at a later time.
- To designate or allocate something for a specific purpose or group.
A1Moresoapy
US /ˈsopi/
UK /'səʊpɪ/
- Adjective
- Resembling or having the qualities of soap
B1Moresoda
US /ˈsoʊdə/
UK /ˈsəʊdə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet bubbly flavored drink
B2Moresplit
US /splɪt/
UK /splɪt/
- Adjective
- No longer married or in a relationship
- (Injured) by cutting it open, as in someone's lip
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To become divided or broken along a straight line
- To cause a cut in (lip, etc.)
A2Moretartar
US /ˈtɑ:rtə(r)/
UK /ˈtɑ:tə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Yellow material that forms on the teeth and gums
- A crust or sediment formed in wine casks during fermentation.
- Countable Noun
- A member of a Turkic-speaking group of people inhabiting parts of Russia and Central Asia.
C2Moretaste
US /test/
UK /teɪst/
- Uncountable Noun
- (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- Flavor in your mouth from food or drink
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience something
- To experience the flavor of food, drink
A2TOEICMoretemperature
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
A2Moreturned 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.
A1Morewrap
US /ræp/
UK /ræp/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- Thin bread filled with food and rolled
- Transitive Verb
- To be or move around something
- To cover something with paper or a cloth e.g. gift
B1Moreyeast
US /jist/
UK /ji:st/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A single-celled fungi used to make bread and beer
B2More
Vocabulary
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- set aside: To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
- on special: Available for sale at a reduced price.
- on account of: Because of.
- account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- have to: Must do
- make with: To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- lead to: To result in some action
- equal parts: Amounts that are the same in size or quantity.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- on a plate: To receive something easily, without much effort.
- serve with: To present food alongside another dish.
- afternoon tea: A light meal typically eaten between 3pm and 5pm, consisting of tea, sandwiches, cakes, and scones.
- delicate: Easily broken or damaged
- artificial: Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
- convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
- split: No longer married or in a relationship
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- commercial: Radio or television advertisement
- divide: To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
- crust: Hard outer layer of something, e.g. the earth
- occasionally: Not very often; sometimes; seldom
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- account: An advantage
- equal: Same in shape, size, or number
- dough: Substance made from flour and water to bake bread
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- invention: Something new that is different from other things
- chemical: Basic substance produced by mixing elements
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- garlic: Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
- temperature: When you your body heat is above normal
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- melt: To disappear or to go away
- nowadays: At the present time; now
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- yeast: A single-celled fungi used to make bread and beer
- handle: To cope with or take responsibility for
- flaky: Made of or resembling flakes
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- jam: To block a signal (e.g. radio waves)
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- prepare: To make something ready for use
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- commonplace: Being average or ordinary
- oven: Kitchen appliance you put food in to bake, roast
- flour: Powder made from a grain used in cooking
- powder: Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
- disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
- enrich: To make someone or something better
- cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
- compress: To press tightly together
- flatten: To make level and spread out over a surface
- cloth: Piece of material used for cleaning, etc.
- bicarbonate: Salt of carbonic acid (containing the anion HCO3)
- soapy: Resembling or having the qualities of soap
- lard: Cooled fat from meat
- soda: Sweet bubbly flavored drink
- cutter: A special tool used for cutting things
- griddle: Metal surface that is heated so as to cook food
- tartar: Yellow material that forms on the teeth and gums
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2025/08/01Ever wondered how to make perfect splits and scones the traditional Victorian way? This video is a fantastic chance to dive into authentic tea-time baking, picking up delicious recipe vocabulary and cultural insights along the way!
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