after 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.
B1Morealive
US /əˈlaɪv/
UK /ə'laɪv/
- Adjective
- Living; not dead
- Active; energetic; full of life.
A2TOEICMoreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreawkward
US /ˈɔkwəd/
UK /ˈɔ:kwəd/
- Adjective
- Lacking smooth movement
- Causing embarrassment or trouble
B1Moreback into
US /bæk ˈɪntu/
UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
A1Moreback off
US /bæk ɔf/
UK /bæk ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop supporting; lose courage
- To decide to not carry out a threat
A1Morebackhand
US /ˈbækˌhænd/
UK /'bækhænd/
- Noun
- Handwriting that slopes to the left
C1Morebullet
US /ˈbʊlɪt/
UK /'bʊlɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Metal object fired from a gun
- Dot at the beginning of each line in a list
- Adjective
- Very fast.
B1Morechin
US /tʃɪn/
UK /tʃɪn/
- Noun
- Part of your face below your mouth above your neck
B2Morecounter
US /ˈkaʊntɚ/
UK /'kaʊntə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- To try to prevent, as by making a different point
- Prefix
- Being opposite or against something
B1Morecrowd
US /kraʊd/
UK /kraʊd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To force too many things, people into
- (Lots of people) to meet together in one place
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large group of people together in one place
A2Morecurious
US /ˈkjʊriəs/
UK /ˈkjʊəriəs/
- Adjective
- Wanting to know more about something
- Attracting interest by being strange or unusual
A2Moreevidence of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- Something that shows that something else exists or is true.
A1Moreextra
US /'ekstrə/
UK /'ekstrə/
- Adjective
- More than necessary; additional
- Of especially good quality or grade.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Items more than you need; additional items
- Person who has a small part in a movie
A2Moreflick
US /flɪk/
UK /flɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something with your finger to move it
- To move a button, switch from on, off positions
- Noun
- Hitting something with your finger to move it
B1Moreforehand
US /ˈfɔrˌhænd, ˈfor-/
UK /'fɔ:hænd/
- Noun
- Tennis stroke made with the palm facing forward
B1Morefrom time to time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- At intervals; now and then.
A1Moregoes to show
US
UK
- Phrase
- To demonstrate or prove something.
A1Morehandle
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
A1Morein all fairness
US /ɪn ɔl ˈfernəs/
UK /ɪn ɔ:l ˈfeənəs/
- other
- Considering all facts impartially and justly.
B2Morein person
US /ɪn ˈpɜːrsn/
UK /in ˈpɜːsn/
- Adverb
- Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- Face-to-face; not through electronic communication.
A1Morein the air
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
- Adjective
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
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.
A1Morein 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.
A1Moreincredible
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/
- Adjective
- Very good; amazing
- Really good; amazing; great
A2TOEICMoreinvolve
US /ɪnˈvɑlv/
UK /ɪn'vɒlv/
- Transitive Verb
- To have or be included as a part of something
- To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
A2TOEICMoreland on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- To criticize someone severely.
B1Morelean
US /lin/
UK /li:n/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To balance against or on something for support
- To have a tendency to do something; favor
- Adjective
- Having a low fat content
- Efficient; well-designed with no waste
A2Morelike a shot
US /laɪk ə ʃɑt/
UK /laɪk ə ʃɒt/
- other
- Doing something very quickly or immediately.
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremedal
US /ˈmɛdl/
UK /'medl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Metal award, often round, usually for courage
- An emblem or badge of honor.
B1Moremovement
US /ˈmuvmənt/
UK /ˈmu:vmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a piece of classical music
- Group with a shared interest or goal
A2Moremuch about
US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/
UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/
- Phrase
- A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
A1Moreoff the table
US
UK
- Phrase
- No longer being considered or discussed.
- Removed from the table.
A1Moreon the brain
US
UK
- Idiom
- To be constantly thinking about someone or something; to be obsessed with someone or something.
on the line
US /ɑn ði laɪn/
UK /ɔn ðə lain/
- Phrase
- At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
- Having a great deal of responsibility.
A1Moreon the table
US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of a table.
- Available for consideration or discussion.
A1Morepace
US /pes/
UK /peɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
- Single step, often used to measure a distance
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To set and control your speed, as in a race
- To walk with slow purposeful steps
A2Morepace off
US /peɪs ɔf/
UK /peɪs ɒf/
- other
- To measure a distance by walking and counting steps.
B2Moreplay out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use up or exhaust
- To develop or happen in a particular way.
A1Morepoint in time
US
UK
- Noun
- A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
- A significant juncture or stage in history or a sequence of events.
A1Morepressure
US /ˈprɛʃɚ/
UK /'preʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- Force, weight when pressing against a thing
- Transitive Verb
- To apply force to something
- To persuade or force someone to do something
A2TOEICMorepulled off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To manage to succeed
- Removed something quickly or with force.
A1Moreput it down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To place something on a surface.
- To write something down.
A1Moreracket
US /ˈrækɪt/
UK /'rækɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Stringed bat used in tennis, badminton etc.
- Uncountable Noun
- Activity to gain money easily/dishonestly
- Steady, loud noise that is unpleasant
B2Moreright 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.
A1Morescore
US /skɔr, skor/
UK /skɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- Current number of points given in a game, contest
- Transitive Verb
- To mark or cut something with a sharp object
- To get or give points in a game, contest, or test
A2TOEICMoresequence
US /ˈsikwəns, -ˌkwɛns/
UK /'si:kwəns/
- Noun
- Part of a movie showing one part of the story
- A particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other.
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange things in an order they should happen
A2TOEICMoreshut down
US /ʃʌt daʊn/
UK /ʃʌt daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- To stop a factory/machine from operating
- Transitive Verb
- To deactivate a nuclear reactor.
- To turn off a computer or other electronic device.
A2Morespin
US /spɪn/
UK /spɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- To move something in a rapid turning motion
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel dizzy/confused, as in my head is spinning
B1Moresquad
US /skwɑ:d/
UK /skwɒd/
- Noun
- A sports team
B1Morestep back
US /stɛp bæk/
UK /step bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To move backwards; to move away from something.
- To take a break from something; to gain perspective.
A1Morestep out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To go outside for a short time
- To begin a romantic relationship with someone.
A1Moresuccess
US /səkˈsɛs/
UK /sək'ses/
- Uncountable Noun
- Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- A successful person; one who achieved their aims
A2TOEICMoreteammate
US /ˈtimˌmet/
UK /ˈti:mmeɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Fellow member of a team
C2Moreteamwork
US /ˈtimˌwə:k/
UK /ˈti:mwɜ:k/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cooperative work done by a team
- Coordinated effort among members of a sports team to achieve a common goal.
C1Moretell on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To report someone's bad behavior to an authority.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretough
US /tʌf/
UK /tʌf/
- Adjective
- (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- Very difficult to do or deal with
- Noun
- A rough and aggressive person.
A2Moretremendous
US /trɪˈmɛndəs/
UK /trəˈmendəs/
- Adjective
- Very good or very impressive
- Extremely large or great.
B1TOEICMorewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- at least: As a minimum
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- in all fairness: Considering all facts impartially and justly.
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- pulled off: To manage to succeed
- goes to show: To demonstrate or prove something.
- put it down: To place something on a surface.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- pace off: To measure a distance by walking and counting steps.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- on the brain: To be constantly thinking about someone or something; to be obsessed with someone or something.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- tell on: To report someone's bad behavior to an authority.
- in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- off the table: No longer being considered or discussed.
- back off: To stop supporting; lose courage
- on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- like a shot: Doing something very quickly or immediately.
- point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- step out: To go outside for a short time
- land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- play out: To use up or exhaust
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- awkward: Lacking smooth movement
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- tremendous: Very good or very impressive
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- curious: Wanting to know more about something
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- lean: To balance against or on something for support
- crowd: To force too many things, people into
- sequence: Part of a movie showing one part of the story
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- pace: Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- bullet: Metal object fired from a gun
- leave: To go away from; depart
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
- score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- point: An item to be discussed
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- handle: To cope with or take responsibility for
- alive: Living; not dead
- great: Very good; better than before
- chin: Part of your face below your mouth above your neck
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- squad: A sports team
- flick: To hit something with your finger to move it
- medal: Metal award, often round, usually for courage
- racket: Stringed bat used in tennis, badminton etc.
- teammate: Fellow member of a team
- teamwork: Cooperative work done by a team
- backhand: Handwriting that slopes to the left
- forehand: Tennis stroke made with the palm facing forward
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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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FULL MATCH | WANG Chuqin / SUN Yingsha vs HARIMOTO Tomokazu / HAYATA Hina | XD F | #ITTFWorlds2021
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5114玲 posted on 2025/10/19Get ready for some intense table tennis action with Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha facing off against Harimoto Tomokazu and Hayata Hina in this thrilling mixed doubles match! You'll pick up tons of specialized vocabulary and see some amazing "Chiquita flick" techniques in action, making it a fantastic way to boost your English while enjoying a top-tier sporting event.
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