abruptly
US /ə'brʌptlɪ/
UK /ə'brʌptlɪ/
- Adverb
- Suddenly; without warning
B1Moreafter all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Moreagency
US /ˈedʒənsi/
UK /'eɪdʒənsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Business that provides some service for others
B1TOEICMoreamazing
US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Surprising in a pleasing way
- Transitive Verb
- To cause wonder; to surprise completely
A2Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
attest
US /əˈtɛst/
UK /ə'test/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To state or confirm that something is true or real
B2Morebackpack
US /ˈbækˌpæk/
UK /'bækpæk/
- Countable Noun
- Bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel very lightly carrying your things
B2Moreborrow
US /ˈbɑ:roʊ/
UK /ˈbɒrəʊ/
- Transitive Verb
- To take and later return something from another
- To carry one number to another column when adding
A2TOEICMorebuckle
US /'bʌkl/
UK /'bʌkl/
- Noun
- Metal attachment or hook on the end of a belt
- Intransitive Verb
- To bend and lose strength when under pressure
B2Morecap
US /kæp/
UK /kæp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Covering for the end or top of something
- Transitive Verb
- To cover the top or end of an object
- To limit the amount of usage of something
B1Morecardboard
US /ˈkɑ:rdbɔ:rd/
UK /ˈkɑ:dbɔ:d/
- Uncountable Noun
- Lightweight paper board
B1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecompression
US /kəmˈprɛʃən/
UK /kəm'preʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of reducing something in time, size, quantity
B2Morecouple
US /ˈkʌpəl/
UK /'kʌpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
A2Morecreative
US /kriˈetɪv/
UK /krɪ'eɪtɪv/
- Adjective
- Having the ability to make something new
- Having the ability to create; imaginative and original.
- Noun
- A person whose job involves creative work.
A2Morecuriosity
US /ˌkjʊriˈɑsɪti/
UK /ˌkjʊərɪ'ɒsətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something unusual and perhaps worthy of collecting
- Eager desire to learn more about something
B1Morecurious
US /ˈkjʊriəs/
UK /ˈkjʊəriəs/
- Adjective
- Wanting to know more about something
- Attracting interest by being strange or unusual
A2Moredetective
US /dɪˈtɛktɪv/
UK /dɪˈtektɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who investigates and solves crimes
- A story or film about a detective solving a crime.
- Adjective
- Relating to the work of a detective.
- Relating to the detection of crime.
A2Moredirection
US /dɪˈrɛkʃən, daɪ-/
UK /də'rekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When someone tells people what to do
- Describes the way you are going, e.g. North
A2TOEICMorefancy
US /ˈfænsi/
UK /'fænsɪ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To want to have or do something; feel like
- To imagine or suppose that something will happen
- Adjective
- Unusual and attractive in design
A2TOEICMoregalore
US /ɡəˈlɔr, -ˈlor/
UK /gəˈlɔ:(r)/
- Adverb
- Plenty; in abundance
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
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein 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 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.
A1Morein with
US /ɪn wɪð/
UK /in wið/
- Phrase
- Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- Having influence or favor with someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelinger
US /ˈlɪŋɡɚ/
UK /ˈlɪŋgə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To take your time doing something; hang around
B2Morelinger on
US /ˈlɪŋɡɚ ɑn/
UK /ˈliŋɡə ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to exist for longer than is usual or desirable.
- To remain present although gradually dying, ceasing to exist, etc.
C2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremaintain
US /menˈten/
UK /meɪn'teɪn/
- Transitive Verb
- To keep saying something a certain way
- To keep (machine) working by checking, repairing
A2TOEICMoremaintenance
US /ˈmentənəns/
UK /'meɪntənəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Keeping (a machine) working by checking and fixing
- Financial support paid to a former spouse or for children.
A2TOEICMoremask
US /mæsk/
UK /mɑ:sk/
- Transitive Verb
- To hide something so that it cannot be seen
- To hide something so that it cannot be seen
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Covering to hide or disguise the face
- Way of pretending to behave that is not real
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
B2Moremove on
US /muv ɑn/
UK /mu:v ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to change or go to a different place
- To start talking about something different.
A1Moremy eye
US /ˈmaɪ aɪ/
UK /ˈmaɪ ai/
- other
- Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
B2Morenecklace
US /ˈnɛklɪs/
UK /ˈnekləs/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of jewelry that hangs around the neck
B1Morenot necessary
US
UK
- Adjective
- Not required; not needed.
- Phrase
- Optional; not compulsory.
- Avoidable; not inevitable.
B1Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreorigami
US /ˌɔ:rɪˈgɑ:mi/
UK /ˌɒrɪˈgɑ:mi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Japanese art of folding paper into artistic shapes
C2Morerandom
US /ˈrændəm/
UK /'rændəm/
- Adjective
- Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
B1Morereplace
US /rɪˈples/
UK /rɪ'pleɪs/
- Transitive Verb
- To use instead of something else
- To return an item to its original location
A2TOEICMorereusable
US /riˈjuzəbl:/
UK /ˌri:ˈju:zəbl/
- Adjective
- Able to be used or got again; sustainable
B1Moreright 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.
A1Moresection
US / ˈsɛkʃən/
UK /'sekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A part of a whole
- Specific group of people from a larger group
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something into smaller parts
B1TOEICMoresilverware
US /ˈsɪlvərwer/
UK /ˈsɪlvəweə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Articles made of silver, e.g. table knives/forks
C1Moresparkly
US /ˈspɑrkli/
UK /'spɑ:klɪ/
- Adjective
- Having lots of small reflections of light
B1Morespend
US /spɛnd/
UK /spend/
- Transitive Verb
- To use money to pay for something
- To use time in order to do something
A2TOEICMorestand here
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain in or move to this specific location.
stationary
US /ˈsteʃəˌnɛri/
UK /'steɪʃənrɪ/
- Adjective
- Being still or unmoving
B2TOEICMoresticky
US /ˈstɪki/
UK /ˈstɪki/
- Adjective
- Easy to adhere or stick to other things
- (Of weather/a day) uncomfortably hot and humid
B1Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moreswing
US /swɪŋ/
UK /swɪŋ/
- Noun
- Movement in a curved motion
- Flowing, curved movement, e.g. of the arm
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something in a back and forth motion
- To move in a back and forth motion, while hanging
A2Moretherapy
US /ˈθɛrəpi/
UK /'θerəpɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Treatment to help cure an illness
- Psychological counseling to help resolve personal or emotional problems.
B2Moretiny
US /ˈtaɪni/
UK /'taɪnɪ/
- Adjective
- Very, very small
A2Moretoaster
US /ˈtoʊstə(r)/
UK /ˈtəʊstə(r)/
- Noun
- Electrical appliance for making toast
B1Moretoner
US /ˈtonɚ/
UK /'təʊnə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Liquid used to clean and smooth skin of the face
- Dark, powdered ink used to print or copy documents
B1Moretrip
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
A2Moretrolley
US /ˈtrɑ:li/
UK /ˈtrɒli/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cart with wheels, e.g. in a supermarket or airport
B2Moretry 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
A1Moreway to go
US /we tu ɡo/
UK /wei tu: ɡəu/
- Interjection
- An expression of encouragement or approval.
- An expression of sarcasm after someone has made a mistake.
A1Morewireless
US /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
UK /'waɪələs/
- Adjective
- Needing no wires to make something operate
B2Morewith just
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using only; with no more than.
- Barely; by a narrow margin.
A2More
Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- check out
- have to: Must do
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- got to: To arrive at some place
- try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
- way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- not necessary: Not required; not needed.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- linger on: To continue to exist for longer than is usual or desirable.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- stand here: To remain in or move to this specific location.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- therapy: Treatment to help cure an illness
- random: Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
- fancy: To want to have or do something; feel like
- curious: Wanting to know more about something
- maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
- tiny: Very, very small
- direction: When someone tells people what to do
- section: A part of a whole
- curiosity: Something unusual and perhaps worthy of collecting
- couple: To join something to something else
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- linger: To take your time doing something; hang around
- agency: Business that provides some service for others
- organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- maintenance: Keeping (a machine) working by checking and fixing
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- buckle: Metal attachment or hook on the end of a belt
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- creative: Having the ability to make something new
- stationary: Being still or unmoving
- replace: To use instead of something else
- sticky: Easy to adhere or stick to other things
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- swing: Movement in a curved motion
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- trolley: Cart with wheels, e.g. in a supermarket or airport
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- detective: Person who investigates and solves crimes
- abruptly: Suddenly; without warning
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- borrow: To take and later return something from another
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- mount: To attach something to something else
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- carry: To have a child, be pregnant
- attest: To state or confirm that something is true or real
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- sparkly: Having lots of small reflections of light
- cap: Covering for the end or top of something
- cardboard: Lightweight paper board
- wireless: Needing no wires to make something operate
- necklace: Piece of jewelry that hangs around the neck
- backpack: Bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
- reusable: Able to be used or got again; sustainable
- mask: To hide something so that it cannot be seen
- silverware: Articles made of silver, e.g. table knives/forks
- galore: Plenty; in abundance
- toner: Liquid used to clean and smooth skin of the face
- compression: Act of reducing something in time, size, quantity
- toaster: Electrical appliance for making toast
- origami: Japanese art of folding paper into artistic shapes
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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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Exploring Japanese Everything Store for the First Time 🧳 Life in Japan EP 328
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/09/26Ready for some cozy rainy day shopping therapy? Join us as we explore a Japanese variety store, uncovering hidden gems from cute stationery to amazing bath salts! You'll pick up tons of practical vocabulary for everyday items and get a peek into Japanese daily life.
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