algae
US /ˈældʒi/
UK /ˈældʒi:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Green organisms that live in still water
B2Morearchitect
US /ˈɑrkɪˌtɛkt/
UK /ˈɑ:kɪtekt/
- Noun
- Person who designs and advises on buildings
B1Morearound town
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the local area or vicinity.
- In various places throughout the town.
- Adjective
- Socially active and well-known in the town.
A1Moreas soon as
US /æz sun æz/
UK /æz su:n æz/
- Phrase
- In a short time after (something happens)
- Without any delay; immediately
- Conjunction
- At the moment that, or immediately after.
A1Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Morebathe
US /beð/
UK /beɪð/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be covered completely in something, e.g. light
- To swim at the beach or in a river
B1Morecappuccino
US /ˌkæpuˈtʃi:noʊ/
UK /ˌkæpuˈtʃi:nəʊ/
- Noun
- Hot milk coffee topped with frothed milk
B2Morechannel
US /ˈtʃænəl/
UK /'tʃænl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- TV or radio station or its programs
- Transitive Verb
- To dig a long hole for carrying water
- To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
B1Morecountryside
US /ˈkʌntriˌsaɪd/
UK /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/
- Uncountable Noun
- Natural open land away from towns
B1Morecredit
US /ˈkrɛdɪt/
UK /'kredɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- System to buy something and pay for it later
- Points earned instead of money
- Transitive Verb
- To add a certain amount of money to a total
- To recognize someone's achievements or help
A2Morecure
US /kjʊr/
UK /kjʊə(r)/
- Noun
- Something that solves a problem or makes it better
- Medical treatment making a sick person healthy
- Transitive Verb
- To fix or improve a problem
- To make someone healthy or make a disease go away
B1Moreentire
US /ɛnˈtaɪr/
UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- Undivided; not shared or distributed.
A2TOEICMoreexfoliant
US
UK
- Noun
- Something that removes a layer of skin, etc.
C2Moreexplore
US /ɪkˈsplɔr/
UK /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To examine something in detail to learn about it
- To travel to a place to discover more about it
A2TOEICMorefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefor some reason
US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/
UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/
- Phrase
- For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
A1Moreforemost
US /ˈfɔrˌmost,ˈfor-/
UK /'fɔ:məʊst/
- Adjective
- Being the best or most important
- Adverb
- In the most prominent or important position.
B1TOEICMoregorgeous
US /ˈɡɔrdʒəs/
UK /'ɡɔ:dʒəs/
- Adjective
- Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
- Delightfully enjoyable or pleasant.
B1Moregot 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
A1Moregrab
US /ɡræb/
UK /ɡræb/
- Transitive Verb
- To take and hold something quickly
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheading to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Going in a particular direction.
- Intransitive Verb
- Going in the direction of; on the way to.
- Moving towards a future state or condition.
A1Moreheritage
US /ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/
UK /'herɪtɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
B1Morehermit
US /ˈhɚmɪt/
UK /'hɜ:mɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Person that lives alone and away from society
B2Morehometown
US /ˈhomˈtaʊn/
UK /'həʊmtaʊn/
- Noun
- Town (or city) where you grew up or where you live
B2Morehonestly
US /ˈɑnɪstli/
UK /ˈɒnɪstli/
- Adverb
- With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- Genuinely; in a sincere manner.
A2Morein 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 meantime
US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/
UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/
- Phrase
- During the time between two events; meanwhile.
A1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein 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.
A1Moreincredible
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/
- Adjective
- Very good; amazing
- Really good; amazing; great
A2TOEICMoreinfluential
US /ˌɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/
UK /ˌɪnfluˈenʃl/
- Adjective
- Having the power to cause change; having influence
A2Moreinterview
US /ˈɪntɚˌvju/
UK /'ɪntəvju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To formally ask questions about a given topic
- Noun
- Meeting to ask questions to get information
A2TOEICMorelast summer
US
UK
- Noun
- The summer before this one.
- Phrase
- Referring to events or memories from the previous summer.
A1Morelet down
US /lɛt daʊn/
UK /let daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To disappoint someone (e.g. by breaking a promise)
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelord
US /lɔrd/
UK /lɔ:d/
- Noun
- (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
- Man with power and authority; a nobleman
- Intransitive Verb
- To act as though you can tell people what to do
A2Moremid
US /mɪd/
UK /mɪd/
- Adjective
- At (or near) the middle point
B2Morenestle
US /ˈnɛsəl/
UK /ˈnesl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be sheltered or protected by e.g. trees, hills
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To rest against something that is comfortable
B2Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreon the other side of
US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/
- Preposition
- Located across something from a given point.
A2Moreon the road
US /ɑn ði rəʊd/
UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/
- Phrase
- Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
- Idiom
- Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
A1Moreonce 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.
A1Moreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Morepack up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To put things into boxes and take them home
A1Moreplaza
US /ˈplæzə/
UK /ˈplɑ:zə/
- Noun
- Open public space
B1Morepope
US /pop/
UK /pu:p/
- Proper Noun
- Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
B2Morepopped out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Went out somewhere quickly and briefly.
- Appeared or emerged suddenly and unexpectedly.
A1Morereconstruction
US /ˌrikənˈstrʌkʃən/
UK /ˌri:kən'strʌkʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Process of rebuilding or improving structures
- Process to determine how a crime, etc. occurred
B1Morereligious
US /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
UK /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
- Adjective
- Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
- Relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity.
B1Morerenaissance
US /ˈrenəsɑ:ns/
UK /rɪˈneɪsns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Period of intense activity in art and science
- Renewed interest in a particular field or subject
- Adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of the Renaissance.
B1Morerename
US /ˌriːˈneɪm/
UK /ˌri:ˈneɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To change the name of something or someone
B1Moreright next to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- Figuratively very close to; on the verge of.
A1Moreruthless
US /ˈruθlɪs/
UK /ˈru:θləs/
- Adjective
- Not considering the feelings or health of others
B2Moresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Moresoak
US /sok/
UK /səʊk/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something completely wet
- To place something in liquid for a period of time
- Noun
- Placement in liquid for a period of time
B1Morespa
US /spɑ/
UK /spɑ:/
- Noun
- Place you go to bathe in/drink water for health
C2Morestand here
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain in or move to this specific location.
steam
US /stim/
UK /sti:m/
- Uncountable Noun
- Mist collecting on a surface when wet air cools
- Source of stamina, strength or energy
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cover a surface with steam, so as to clean it
- To cook in mist of tiny drops from boiling water
A2Morestick around
US /stɪk əˈraʊnd/
UK /stik əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remain in place; not leave or go
A2Morestop in
US /stɑp ɪn/
UK /stɔp in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To visit a place briefly, usually on the way to somewhere else.
A1Moresulfur
US /ˈsʌlfɚ/
UK /'sʌlfə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Smelly yellow chemical often found near volcanoes
C2Moresupposedly
US /səˈpoʊzɪdli/
UK /səˈpəʊzɪdli/
- Adverb
- As some people believe (shows you doubt it)
A2Moresurround
US /səˈraʊnd/
UK /səˈraʊnd/
- Transitive Verb
- To be all the way around something
- To be closely connected to and have an effect on
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be closely connected to and have an effect on
A2Moretemperature
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
A2Morethermal
US /ˈθɜ:rml/
UK /ˈθɜ:ml/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Item of warm clothing for cold weather use
- Rising body of warm air, e.g. in gliding
- Adjective
- Of or relating to heat or a source of heat
B2Morethumbs 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.
A1Moretreatment
US /ˈtritmənt/
UK /ˈtri:tmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Medicine or method to make someone healthier
- Way someone acts toward another
A2TOEICMoretrip
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
A2Moreturn on
US /tɚn ɑn/
UK /tə:n ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause someone to be interested or excited
- Transitive Verb
- To activate or switch on a device or appliance.
- To suddenly attack or criticize someone.
A1Moreup against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrase
- Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- In close proximity or contact with something.
walk through
US /wɔk θru/
UK /wɔ:k θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To show someone carefully how to do something
A1Morewhew
US /hwju, hwu, hwju/
UK /hwju:/
- Interjection
- Sound people make when they are relieved
C2Moreworship
US /ˈwɚʃɪp/
UK /'wɜ:ʃɪp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Acts of respect and honor to God or a god
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To take part in a religious service
- To show great respect towards a god or goddess
B1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- got to: To arrive at some place
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- stop in: To visit a place briefly, usually on the way to somewhere else.
- pack up: To put things into boxes and take them home
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- next to: Being located along side another
- popped out: Went out somewhere quickly and briefly.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- let down
- around town: In the local area or vicinity.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
- last summer: The summer before this one.
- walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
- stand here: To remain in or move to this specific location.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- turn on
- heading to: Going in a particular direction.
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- gorgeous: Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
- foremost: Being the best or most important
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- heritage: Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
- renaissance: Period of intense activity in art and science
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- soak: To make something completely wet
- supposedly: As some people believe (shows you doubt it)
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- influential: Having the power to cause change; having influence
- cure: Something that solves a problem or makes it better
- leave: To go away from; depart
- treatment: Medicine or method to make someone healthier
- architect: Person who designs and advises on buildings
- credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
- algae: Green organisms that live in still water
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- century: Period of 100 years
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- temperature: When you your body heat is above normal
- worship: Acts of respect and honor to God or a god
- steam: Mist collecting on a surface when wet air cools
- interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
- ruthless: Not considering the feelings or health of others
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- thermal: Item of warm clothing for cold weather use
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- surround: To be all the way around something
- pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
- lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
- spring: Coil of metal that lessens impact, e.g. on cars
- hermit: Person that lives alone and away from society
- forest: Large area with many trees
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- pope: Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
- nestle: To be sheltered or protected by e.g. trees, hills
- sulfur: Smelly yellow chemical often found near volcanoes
- countryside: Natural open land away from towns
- exfoliant: Something that removes a layer of skin, etc.
- mid: At (or near) the middle point
- plaza: Open public space
- bathe: To be covered completely in something, e.g. light
- reconstruction: Process of rebuilding or improving structures
- hometown: Town (or city) where you grew up or where you live
- cappuccino: Hot milk coffee topped with frothed milk
- whew: Sound people make when they are relieved
- spa: Place you go to bathe in/drink water for health
- rename: To change the name of something or someone
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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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Tuscany | Italy's Best Hot Springs and Renaissance Hill Towns
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/08/08Dreaming of Tuscany? This video is your ultimate guide to Italy's most incredible natural hot springs and charming hill towns, like Saturnia and Bagni San Filippo! You'll pick up practical travel tips and learn fascinating cultural details while enjoying a super engaging travel vlog.
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