above the law
US
UK
- Adjective
- Exempt from the laws that apply to everyone else.
- Phrase
- Considered untouchable or immune from legal consequences.
A1Moreapologize
US /əˈpɑləˌdʒaɪz/
UK /ə'pɒlədʒaɪz/
- Intransitive Verb
- To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
A2TOEICMorearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreas for
US /æz fɔr/
UK /æz fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Concerning; regarding.
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
A1Moreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreaudience
US /ˈɔdiəns/
UK /ˈɔ:diəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
A2TOEICMoreban
US /bæn/
UK /bæn/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something illegal or not allowed
- To prohibit someone from participating in a particular online community or game.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Official action preventing something happening
- A prohibition from participating in a particular online community or game.
B1Moreboo
US /bu/
UK /bu:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To shout out 'boo', to express your disapproval
B2Morecam
US /kæm/
UK /kæm/
- Noun
- Rotating or sliding piece in mechanical linkages
C1Morecapture
US /ˈkæptʃɚ/
UK /'kæptʃə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- To record, tape, or film something
- Noun
- The act of seizing or taking control of something.
B1Morecapuchin monkey
US
UK
- Noun
- A type of New World monkey known for its intelligence and use of tools.
A2Morecelebrity
US /səˈlɛbrɪti/
UK /sə'lebrətɪ/
- Countable Noun
- A (famous) entertainer known by many people
- Uncountable Noun
- The state of being well-known or famous.
B2Moreclip
US /klɪp/
UK /klɪp/
- Countable Noun
- A metal holder used for keeping things together
- Brief part of a television show or movie
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things together using a metal pin
- To cut a small section or piece out from something
B1Morecomedian
US /kəˈmidiən/
UK /kəˈmi:diən/
- Countable Noun
- An entertainer whose job is to make people laugh
A2Morecomedy
US /ˈkɑmɪdi/
UK /'kɒmədɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
A2Moreconfiscate
US /ˈkɑnfɪˌsket/
UK /'kɒnfɪskeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To take something away from someone as punishment
C1Moredash
US /dæʃ/
UK /dæʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit against something with a lot of force
- To destroy or damage a feeling, such as hope
- Noun
- Hyphen e.g. '-'; or space
- Act of running quickly towards a particular place
B1TOEICMoreego
US /ˈiɡo, ˈɛɡo/
UK /'i:ɡəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Opinion you have about yourself and your worth
- Part of the human mind that deals with real world
B1Moreelderly
US /ˈeldərli/
UK /ˈeldəli/
- Adjective
- Being very old
A2Moreemerge
US /ɪˈmɚdʒ/
UK /ɪ'mɜ:dʒ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To rise or appear out of some background
- To become known or apparent.
A2TOEICMoreescort
US /ˈeskɔ:rt/
UK /ˈeskɔ:t/
- Countable Noun
- Person going with you for protection/help/company
- Transitive Verb
- To go along with to provide protection, help
B2Morefame
US /fem/
UK /feɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
- Widespread reputation, especially of a good kind.
B1TOEICMorefootage
US /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/
UK /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A certain amount of film or video of something
- The length or amount of something measured in feet.
B2Morego in for
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a competition
- To make a habit of; like doing
A1Moregot 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
A1Morehonest
US /ˈɑnɪst/
UK /ˈɒnɪst/
- Adjective
- Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
A2TOEICMorehq
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Abbreviation for 'headquarters'
B1Morehug
US /hʌɡ/
UK /hʌɡ/
- Transitive Verb
- To hold someone in your arms as sign of affection
- To keep very close to something
B1Morein person
US /ɪn ˈpɜːrsn/
UK /in ˈpɜːsn/
- Adverb
- Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- Face-to-face; not through electronic communication.
A1Morein the first place
US
UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
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.
A1Moreincident
US / ˈɪnsɪdənt/
UK /ˈɪnsɪdənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Event, usually unusual or important; accident
- A political event that causes difficulties.
A2Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreintention
US /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/
UK /ɪnˈtenʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Aim or purpose
- A determination to act in a certain way.
A2TOEICMoreintoxicate
US /ɪnˈtɑksɪˌket/
UK /ɪn'tɒksɪkeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to lose control due to drugs or alcohol
- To make someone excited
C2Moreknow better
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be wise enough not to do something.
- To be expected to have the sense to not do something.
A1Moremusk
US /mʌsk/
UK /mʌsk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
C1Morename names
US /neɪm neɪmz/
UK /neɪm neɪmz/
- other
- To identify or report specific people, often in a sensitive context.
C1Morenotify
US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/
UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To inform; to communicate specific information
B2Moreon the spot
US /ɑn ði spɑt/
UK /ɔn ðə spɔt/
- Phrase
- Immediately; at that location.
- Present and ready for action or responsibility.
A1Moreon tour
US /ɑn tʊr/
UK /ɔn tuə/
- Noun
- Time a soldier is away from home for work
A2Moreone up
US /wʌn ʌp/
UK /wʌn ʌp/
- Adjective
- In a better or more advantageous position.
- Countable Noun
- An extra life or chance in a video game.
A1Moreperformance
US / pɚˈfɔrməns/
UK /pə'fɔ:məns/
- Noun
- Act of doing something
- Activity done to entertain an audience
A2TOEICMorepop
US /pɑp/
UK /pɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet soda drink
- A short, sharp, explosive sound.
B2Moreproper
US /ˈprɑpɚ/
UK /'prɒpə(r)/
- Adjective
- Correct according to social or moral rules
- Behaving in a polite and socially acceptable way.
A2TOEICMorequarantine
US /ˈkwɔrənˌtin, ˈkwɑr-/
UK /'kwɒrənti:n/
- Transitive Verb
- To isolate ill people to prevent disease spreading
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The place to isolate sick plants, animals
C1Morerefuse
US /ˈrefjus/
UK /rɪ'fju:z/
- Transitive Verb
- To not accept, allow, or give something
- Uncountable Noun
- Garbage, waste
A2TOEICMorerelease
US /rɪ'li:s/
UK /rɪ'li:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- To allow a film, music etc. to be sold/distributed
- Noun
- Act of freeing someone from a duty or burden
- Introduction of a new product, film, book, etc.
A2TOEICMorerun in
US /rʌn ɪn/
UK /rʌn in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrest person and take them to police station
- To drive engine slowly until ready for normal use
A1Moreseemingly
US /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
UK /ˈsi:mɪŋli/
- Adverb
- Appearing to be but may not actually be; probably
B1Moresloppy
US /ˈslɑ:pi/
UK /ˈslɒpi/
- Adjective
- (Of people) Not clean or orderly; messy
- Careless
B2Moresour
US /saʊr/
UK /ˈsaʊə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of relationship) to cease to be good or friendly
- Adjective
- Being mean and not friendly
- Spoiled or made more acidic
B2Morespeech
US /spitʃ/
UK /spi:tʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A formal talk to an audience
- Expression of ideas or opinions by talking
A2TOEICMorestate trooper
US
UK
- Noun
- A state police officer; a highway patrol officer.
B2Moreswitch on
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To put something electrical on or off
- Phrasal Verb
A2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreto the max
US /tu ðə mæks/
UK /tu ðə mæks/
- other
- To the greatest possible extent or degree.
B2Moretreatment
US /ˈtritmənt/
UK /ˈtri:tmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Medicine or method to make someone healthier
- Way someone acts toward another
A2TOEICMoretrooper
US /ˈtrupɚ/
UK /'tru:pə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- A US state police officer
B2Moreunannounced
US /ˌʌnəˈnaʊnst/
UK /ˌʌnəˈnaʊnst/
- Adjective
- Without warning or announcement
B1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Moreviral
US /ˈvaɪrəl/
UK /ˈvaɪrəl/
- Adjective
- Of or caused by a virus
- Becoming very popular by circulating quickly from person to person, especially through the Internet.
B2Morewhiskey
US /ˈhwɪski/
UK /'wɪskɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- US strong alcoholic drink made from rye, corn etc.
B1Moreye
US /ji:/
UK /ji:/
- Pronoun
- Old word for 'you' in the plural
B2More
Vocabulary
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- to the max: To the greatest possible extent or degree.
- have to: Must do
- got to: To arrive at some place
- go in for: To enter a competition
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- on tour: Time a soldier is away from home for work
- capuchin monkey: A type of New World monkey known for its intelligence and use of tools.
- on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
- one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- name names: To identify or report specific people, often in a sensitive context.
- in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
- state trooper: A state police officer; a highway patrol officer.
- above the law: Exempt from the laws that apply to everyone else.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
- viral: Of or caused by a virus
- celebrity: A (famous) entertainer known by many people
- quarantine: To isolate ill people to prevent disease spreading
- emerge: To rise or appear out of some background
- seemingly: Appearing to be but may not actually be; probably
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- footage: A certain amount of film or video of something
- intention: Aim or purpose
- performance: Act of doing something
- ego: Opinion you have about yourself and your worth
- capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- incident: Event, usually unusual or important; accident
- clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
- honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
- fame: (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
- treatment: Medicine or method to make someone healthier
- comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- escort: Person going with you for protection/help/company
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- apologize: To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
- arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- comedian: An entertainer whose job is to make people laugh
- dash: To hit against something with a lot of force
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
- sour: (Of relationship) to cease to be good or friendly
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- speech: A formal talk to an audience
- refuse: To not accept, allow, or give something
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- elderly: Being very old
- confiscate: To take something away from someone as punishment
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- sloppy: (Of people) Not clean or orderly; messy
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- hug: To hold someone in your arms as sign of affection
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- musk: Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
- boo: To shout out 'boo', to express your disapproval
- intoxicate: To cause to lose control due to drugs or alcohol
- trooper: A US state police officer
- whiskey: US strong alcoholic drink made from rye, corn etc.
- cam: Rotating or sliding piece in mechanical linkages
- unannounced: Without warning or announcement
- ye: Old word for 'you' in the plural
- hq: Abbreviation for 'headquarters'
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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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