along 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.
A2Moreapparently
US /əˈpærəntlɪ/
UK /əˈpærəntli/
- Adverb
- According to what you heard; from what can be seen
A2TOEICMorearoma
US /əˈromə/
UK /ə'rəʊmə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Noticeable pleasing smell
B2Moreas 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.
A1Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat the end of the day
US
UK
- Phrase
- Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- After a day's work or activities.
A1Moreat times
US /æt taɪmz/
UK /æt taɪmz/
- Phrase
- Sometimes; occasionally.
A1Moreauthentic
US /ɔˈθɛntɪk/
UK /ɔ:ˈθentɪk/
- Adjective
- From a reliable source; accurate; true
B1Morebarbecue
US /ˈbɑ:rbɪkju:/
UK /ˈbɑ:bɪkju:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Grill used for cooking food over an open fire
- Outdoor gathering to cook and eat food on a grill
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cook something on an outdoor grill
B2Morebehind the counter
US /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə ˈkaʊntɚ/
UK /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə ˈkaʊntə/
- other
- Located in the area where goods are sold or served.
A2Morecollect
US /kəˈlɛkt/
UK /kəˈlekt/
- Adverb
- By asking the receiver of a call to pay for it
- Transitive Verb
- To ask for money, e.g. for a charity
- To gather things, people together in one place
A2Moreconsists of
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Is made up or composed of.
A1Morecraft
US /kræft/
UK /krɑ:ft/
- Transitive Verb
- To make by hand and with much skill
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Job requiring a worker to have specific skills
- Vehicle that travels on water or through the air
B1Morecut up
US /kʌt ʌp/
UK /kʌt ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- Be cut up (about) to be upset or angry
- To criticize someone severely
A1Moredelicate
US /ˈdɛlɪkɪt/
UK /'delɪkət/
- Adjective
- Easily broken or damaged
- Finely made, with great care
B1Moredescription
US /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
UK /dɪˈskrɪpʃn/
- Noun
- Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- The type or nature of someone or something.
A2TOEICMoredope
US /doʊp/
UK /dəʊp/
- Noun
- Someone you think it stupid or a fool
B2Moreedition
US /ɪˈdɪʃən/
UK /ɪˈdɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Form in which a book, magazine etc. is released
- All the copies of a book, newspaper, etc. printed at one time.
B1Moreexperience in
US
UK
- Phrase
- Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- Exposure to or involvement in a particular activity or situation.
B1Moreflavor
US /ˈflevɚ/
UK /'fleɪvə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quality giving something a particular character
- Taste of something, especially in food or drink
- Transitive Verb
- To add extra taste to a food
B1Morefocus
US /ˈfokəs/
UK /'fəʊkəs/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- To keep your attention, concentration on one thing
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Main purpose or center of interest or activity
- The clarity of an image produced by a lens.
A2TOEICMorefoil
US /fɔɪl/
UK /fɔɪl/
- Transitive Verb
- To cleverly prevent (plot/crime) from happening
- Uncountable Noun
- Very thin layer of metal
B2TOEICMoreget through
US /ɡɛt θru/
UK /ɡet θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive at the end of or finish something
- To succeed in contacting someone by phone
A1Moregram
US /ɡræm/
UK /ɡræm/
- Countable Noun
- Metric unit of weight equal to 1/1000 of a kilo
B1Morehold on
US /hold ɑn/
UK /həuld ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- To wait for a short time.
A1Morehone
US /hoʊn/
UK /həʊn/
- Transitive Verb
- To improve or perfect (abilities or skills)
- To sharpen (a blade).
C1TOEICMorein business
US /ɪn ˈbɪznɪs/
UK /in ˈbiznis/
- Phrase
- Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- Having a commercial partnership or association.
A1Morein the books
US /ɪn ði bʊks/
UK /ɪn ði bʊks/
- other
- Finished, completed, or officially recorded.
B2Morein 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.
A1Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Morelevel
US /ˈlɛvəl/
UK /'levl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Specific height of something
- Amount of ability you have compared to others
- Transitive Verb
- To aim a gun at someone
- To destroy a building; flatten an area completely
A2TOEICMorelimit
US /ˈlɪmɪt/
UK /'lɪmɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- A line or edge marking the boundary of an area.
- Transitive Verb
- To stop or prevent an increase past a point
A2TOEICMorelink
US /lɪŋk/
UK /lɪŋk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
- Connection between two or more things or people
- Transitive Verb
- To join or connect together
- To associate or connect in one's mind.
A2TOEICMorelocal
US /ˈloʊkl/
UK /ˈləʊkl/
- Noun
- Bus or train, that stops at most stations
- People who live in the area being discussed
- Adjective
- Relating to a particular area, city, or town
A2TOEICMorelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
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.
A1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreoak
US /oʊk/
UK /əʊk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Hard, tough wood taken from an oak tree
- Adjective
- Made from a special hard durable wood
B2Moreobsession
US /əbˈsɛʃən, ɑb-/
UK /əb'seʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Irrational motive for performing certain actions
- An idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind
B2Moreof a kind
US /ʌv e kaɪnd/
UK /ɔv ə kaind/
- Adjective
- Unique; not like anything else
- Phrase
- Sharing similar characteristics or qualities; alike
A1Moreof 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.
A1Moreother places
US
UK
- Phrase
- Different locations or areas
over time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Moreowe
US /o/
UK /əʊ/
- Transitive Verb
- To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
- To credit someone or thing for making it possible
A2TOEICMorepassion
US /ˈpæʃən/
UK /'pæʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- Something for which one has a great love
A2Morepepper
US /ˈpɛpɚ/
UK /ˈpepə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Green, red, or yellow vegetable with hollow center
- Hard covering of berries used as spices
- Transitive Verb
- To spread around randomly, as with bullets
- To sprinkle or season with pepper.
B1Morepork
US /pɔ:rk/
UK /pɔ:k/
- Uncountable Noun
- Meat of a pig, used for food
B2Moreprocess
US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/
UK /prə'ses/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize and use data in a computer
- To deal with official forms in the way required
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dealing with official forms in the way required
- Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
A2TOEICMorerecall
US /rɪˈkɔl/
UK /rɪˈkɔ:l/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- (Company) asking for the return of faulty goods
- Act of remembering events or details of the past
- Transitive Verb
- (Company) to ask for the return of faulty goods
- To remember events or details of the past
A2Morerecreate
US /ˌri:krɪ'eɪt/
UK /ˌri:kriˈeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a past situation exist again
- To refresh or renew, especially after fatigue.
B1Morerub
US /rʌb/
UK /rʌb/
- Transitive Verb
- To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
- To move something back and forth along a surface
- Noun
- Act of moving you hand forcefully along a surface
B1Morerun by
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- To show or tell something to someone briefly to get their opinion or approval.
A1Moresalt
US /sɔlt/
UK /sɔ:lt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Natural white crystal used to flavor food
- Transitive Verb
- To add salt to food in order to improve its taste
- To add salt to ice in order to melt it
A2Moresauce
US /sɔs/
UK /sɔ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
B1Moresecret recipe
US
UK
- Noun
- A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, kept secret to maintain exclusivity.
B1Moresettle down
US /ˈsɛtl daʊn/
UK /ˈsetl daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become calm and relaxed after not being so
- To begin living in a stable and ordinary way
A2Moreslow down
US /slo daʊn/
UK /sləu daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce the speed
- To become less active or busy.
A1Moresmoke
US /smoʊk/
UK /sməʊk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
- Uncountable Noun
- Grey gas from fires and cigarettes
- Fog of air coming from e.g. a cigarette, fire
B1Moresnack
US /snæk/
UK /snæk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small amount of food eaten between meals
- Intransitive Verb
- To eat a small amount outside of regular meal time
B2Morespicy
US /ˈspaɪsi/
UK /ˈspaɪsi/
- Adjective
- Hot and strongly flavored in taste
B1Moresubtle
US /ˈsʌtl/
UK /'sʌtl/
- Adjective
- Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
- Clever or indirect but hides the true purpose
B1Moresuccess
US /səkˈsɛs/
UK /sək'ses/
- Uncountable Noun
- Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- A successful person; one who achieved their aims
A2TOEICMoresweetness
US /ˈswiːtnəs/
UK /ˈswi:tnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Property of tasting as if it contains sugar
B1Moresyrup
US /ˈsɪrəp, ˈsɚ-/
UK /ˈsɪrəp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Sugary liquid e.g. used on pancakes
B2Moretattoo
US /tæˈtu/
UK /tə'tu:/
- Noun
- Permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
- Transitive Verb
- To put a permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
B2Moretender
US /ˈtɛndɚ/
UK /'tendə(r)/
- Adjective
- Gentle; with great care or consideration
- Feeling pain when an area of skin is touched
- Noun
- A formal offer for something (e.g. some business)
B2TOEICMorethankful to
US
UK
- Adjective
- Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
C1Moretraditional
US /trəˈdɪʃənəl/
UK /trəˈdɪʃənl/
- Adjective
- Involved in a custom or event common to a people
A2TOEICMoreundeniable
US /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbəl/
UK /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/
- Adjective
- Certainly true; impossible to prove false
B1Morewith a will
US /wɪð ə wɪl/
UK /wɪð ə wɪl/
- other
- With energetic and enthusiastic effort.
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
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- behind the counter: Located in the area where goods are sold or served.
- of a kind: Unique; not like anything else
- settle down: To become calm and relaxed after not being so
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- secret recipe: A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, kept secret to maintain exclusivity.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- consists of: Is made up or composed of.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- cut up: Be cut up (about) to be upset or angry
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- thankful to: Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- other places: Different locations or areas
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- with a will: With energetic and enthusiastic effort.
- in the books: Finished, completed, or officially recorded.
- authentic: From a reliable source; accurate; true
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- subtle: Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
- apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
- obsession: Irrational motive for performing certain actions
- delicate: Easily broken or damaged
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- syrup: Sugary liquid e.g. used on pancakes
- craft: To make by hand and with much skill
- passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- rub: To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- tender: Gentle; with great care or consideration
- aroma: Noticeable pleasing smell
- hone: To improve or perfect (abilities or skills)
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- limit: Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- owe: To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- recall: (Company) asking for the return of faulty goods
- snack: Small amount of food eaten between meals
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
- dope: Someone you think it stupid or a fool
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
- pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- edition: Form in which a book, magazine etc. is released
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- collect: By asking the receiver of a call to pay for it
- foil: To cleverly prevent (plot/crime) from happening
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- link: Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
- level: Specific height of something
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- live: To be alive
- undeniable: Certainly true; impossible to prove false
- pepper: Green, red, or yellow vegetable with hollow center
- tattoo: Permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
- local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
- salt: Natural white crystal used to flavor food
- spicy: Hot and strongly flavored in taste
- sweetness: Property of tasting as if it contains sugar
- gram: Metric unit of weight equal to 1/1000 of a kilo
- oak: Hard, tough wood taken from an oak tree
- barbecue: Grill used for cooking food over an open fire
- pork: Meat of a pig, used for food
- smoke: To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
- recreate: To make a past situation exist again
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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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