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.
A2Moreannual
US /ˈænjuəl/
UK /ˈænjuəl/
- Adjective
- Happening once a year, or every year
- Noun
- Book (in a series) released each year
A2TOEICMoreapocalyptic
US /əˌpɑkəˈlɪptɪk/
UK /əˌpɒkəˈlɪptɪk/
- Adjective
- Involving great disaster or destruction
- Describing or prophesying the end of the world.
B2Morearchipelago
US /ˌɑ:rkɪˈpeləgoʊ/
UK /ˌɑ:kɪˈpeləgəʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Group of several small islands
C1Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Moreat sea
US /æt si/
UK /æt si:/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Confused; not knowing what to do.
A1Morebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morebinocular
US /bəˈnɑkjəlɚ, baɪ-/
UK /baiˈnɔkjulə/
- Adjective
- Using both eyes at the same time
B2Moreblend
US /blɛnd/
UK /blend/
- Transitive Verb
- To combine different elements or substances
- To mix ingredients when cooking
- Noun
- Product known for mixing ingredients
B1Moreblend in
US /blɛnd ɪn/
UK /blend in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look or behave like the surrounding people so you are not easily noticed.
C2Morebuzz
US /bʌz/
UK /bʌz/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a low, constant noise like a bee
B1Morecircumference
US /sərˈkʌmfərəns/
UK /səˈkʌmfərəns/
- Noun
- Length around an outer boundary, e.g. a circle
C1Morecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Moreconstellation
US /ˌkɑnstəˈleʃən/
UK /ˌkɒnstə'leɪʃən/
- Noun
- Group of things or people that are similar
- Groups of stars which form patterns
- Noun (plural)
- Groups of stars which form patterns
B2Moredine
US /daɪn/
UK /daɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To eat
A2Moredistance
US /ˈdɪstəns/
UK /'dɪstəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Lack of friendliness toward another person
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount of space between two places or things
- A point or place that is far away.
A2Moreexcursion
US /ɪkˈskɚʒən/
UK /iksˈkə:ʃən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Short trip or outing to some place
B2Moreexpedition
US /ˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃən/
UK /ˌekspəˈdɪʃn/
- Noun
- Long journey, often to a dangerous or new place
- Short trip to a specific place, e.g. for shopping
B1Moreexplore
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 around
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find something by touching things with your hands, especially when you cannot see.
- To try to discover people's opinions or intentions without asking them directly.
flight
US /flaɪt/
UK /flaɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
- Trip by plane, helicopter etc.
A2TOEICMorefloat
US /floʊt/
UK /fləʊt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To sell the shares of a company publicly
- To move slowly and easily through air
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Object designed to stay on the surface of water
- Decorated truck used in a festival
B1Morefootage
US /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/
UK /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A certain amount of film or video of something
- The length or amount of something measured in feet.
B2Morefor the world
US /fɚ ðə wɝld/
UK /fə ðə wɜ:ld/
- other
- Used to emphasize something would never happen.
B2Morefreshwater
US /ˈfrɛʃˌwɔtɚ, -ˌwɑtɚ/
UK /'freʃwɔ:tə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Water that is not salty
B2Moreglobal
US /ˈgloʊbl/
UK /ˈgləʊbl/
- Adjective
- Concerning, involving, affecting all of something
- Of, affecting, or involving the entire world
A2TOEICMorehandful
US /ˈhændˌfʊl/
UK /'hændfʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- an amount of something that can be held in one hand; small quantity or amount of people or things
- A thing requiring great effort to control, manage
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehost
US /host/
UK /həʊst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mass; a great number
- Person who entertains guests
- Transitive Verb
- To be the sponsor of an event, e.g. the Olympics
- To lead or start a party, program, or other event
A2TOEICMorein addition to
US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/
UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/
- Preposition
- Besides; as well as
- Phrase
- Besides; as well as.
- Furthermore; moreover.
B1Morein general
US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/
UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; on the whole.
- Not specific or detailed; broadly.
- Adjective
- Not detailed or specific; overall.
C2Morein 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.
A1Moreincredible
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/
- Adjective
- Very good; amazing
- Really good; amazing; great
A2TOEICMoreinterior design
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- The art or profession of planning the interior decoration of a building.
- The field concerned with the design and arrangement of interior spaces.
B1Morelatitude
US /ˈlætɪtu:d/
UK /ˈlætɪtju:d/
- Noun
- Distance north or south of equator shown by a line
B2TOEICMoreliterally
US /ˈlɪtərəli/
UK
- Adverb
- In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
B1Morelounge
US /laʊndʒ/
UK /laʊndʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long, extended chair to sit or lie down on
- Living room of a house
- Intransitive Verb
- To sit or lie down in a lazy or relaxed manner
B1TOEICMoremainland
US /ˈmenˌlænd, -lənd/
UK /'meɪnlænd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Main land mass of a country or continent
- Adjective
- Relating to or situated on the main landmass of a country or continent.
B2Moremold
US /mold/
UK /məʊld/
- Noun
- Distinctive type of character or nature
- Fungus growing on old food or in wet dark places
- Transitive Verb
- To influence a person's character or behavior
- To form something into a shape
B1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreocean
US /ˈoʃən/
UK /'əʊʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Large body of salt water; a large sea
A2Moreof a lifetime
US /əv ə ˈlaɪftaɪm/
UK /əv ə ˈlaɪftaɪm/
- other
- Describes something very special or unique in one's life.
B2Moreon board
US /ɑn bɔrd/
UK /ɔn bɔ:d/
- Phrase
- Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- Adverb
- On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
A1Moreon the bow
US /ɑn ðə baʊ/
UK /ɒn ðə baʊ/
- Preposition
- Located at the front part of a ship or boat.
A2Moreon the deck
US /ɑn ðə dɛk/
UK /ɒn ðə dek/
- Preposition
- Situated on the flat surface or floor of a ship or boat.
- other
- Ready and available to take action or begin something.
A2Moreon the lookout
US /ɑn ði ˈlʊkˌaʊt/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈlʊkˌaʊt/
- Adjective
- Vigilantly searching for someone or something.
- Idiom
- To be watching carefully in order to detect something, such as danger or opportunity.
A1Morepassage
US /ˈpæsɪdʒ/
UK /'pæsɪdʒ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Process of moving through time
- Countable Noun
- Journey by ship from one place to another
- Short piece from a longer song, article or speech
A2TOEICMoreplanet
US /ˈplænɪt/
UK /'plænɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- A different world or sphere of existence.
- Proper Noun
- The earth.
A2Morepole
US /pol/
UK /pəʊl/
- Noun
- One of two opposite ideas, qualities or positions
- Most northern or most southern point on a planet
- Transitive Verb
- To move a boat with a stick or pole
B1Morepool
US /pul/
UK /pu:l/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount collected, e.g. money, for some purpose
- Small body of still water
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of a liquid) to collect into a small area
A2Morepuffin
US /ˈpʌfɪn/
UK /'pʌfɪn/
- Noun
- Small seabird with short neck and colored bill
C2Morereindeer
US /ˈreɪndɪr/
UK /ˈreɪndɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Large type of deer, associated with Christmas
C1Moresafari
US /səˈfɑri/
UK /səˈfɑ:ri/
- Noun
- Tour to watch animals in their natural environment
B2Moresail
US /sel/
UK /seɪl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel across water in a boat or a ship
- To move along quickly and smoothly
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Trip or journey on a ship
A2Moreshore
US /ʃɔr, ʃor/
UK /ʃɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- Land along the edge of a sea, lake or river
B1Moreshout out
US /ʃaʊt aʊt/
UK /ʃaut aut/
- Noun
- A public expression of greeting or praise.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To publicly mention or acknowledge someone or something.
- To publicly acknowledge or thank someone.
A2Moresky
US /skaɪ/
UK /skaɪ/
- Noun
- The place where we see clouds above us
A2Moresoak
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
B1Moresoak in
US /sok ɪn/
UK /səuk in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To absorb liquid.
- To enjoy or take in the atmosphere of a place.
B2Morespectacular
US /spɛkˈtækjəlɚ/
UK /spekˈtækjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Impressive or out of the ordinary
- Noun
- A lavish or elaborate display or performance.
B1Morestand out
US /stænd aʊt/
UK /stænd aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be noticeably better than other similar ones
A1Moresummertime
US /ˈsʌmɚˌtaɪm/
UK /ˈsʌmətaɪm/
- Noun
- Warmest season of the year
C2Moreterrain
US /təˈren/
UK /təˈreɪn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Characteristics (e.g. rough) of a piece of land
- An area of activity or knowledge.
B1Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moreto the moon
US /tu ðə mun/
UK /tu ðə mu:n/
- other
- Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
B2Moreturned out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
- Transitive Verb
- To extinguish or switch off lights.
A1Moreused 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
A1Moreventure
US /ˈvɛntʃɚ/
UK /'ventʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- (Business) activity involving calculated risks
- A risky or daring journey or undertaking.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To risk something, such as money
- To face the dangers, take the risk of something
B1TOEICMorevoyage
US /ˈvɔɪɪdʒ/
UK /'vɔɪɪdʒ/
- Noun
- Long journey to a distant or unknown place
- Intransitive Verb
- To take a sea journey to a different or new place
B1TOEICMorewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1Morewarm up
US /wɔːrm ʌp/
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
A1Morewipe out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To destroy or be destroyed
- To fall off a surfboard or skis.
A2More
Vocabulary
- at sea
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- of a lifetime: Describes something very special or unique in one's life.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- feel around: To try to find something by touching things with your hands, especially when you cannot see.
- to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- on the lookout: Vigilantly searching for someone or something.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- blend in: To look or behave like the surrounding people so you are not easily noticed.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- on the bow: Located at the front part of a ship or boat.
- stand out
- soak in: To absorb liquid.
- on the deck: Situated on the flat surface or floor of a ship or boat.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- warm up: To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- interior design: The art or profession of planning the interior decoration of a building.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- wipe out: To destroy or be destroyed
- for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- have to: Must do
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- spectacular: Impressive or out of the ordinary
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- handful: an amount of something that can be held in one hand; small quantity or amount of people or things
- venture: (Business) activity involving calculated risks
- adventure: An exciting and often dangerous experience
- footage: A certain amount of film or video of something
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- terrain: Characteristics (e.g. rough) of a piece of land
- distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
- blend: To combine different elements or substances
- shore: Land along the edge of a sea, lake or river
- mold: Distinctive type of character or nature
- soak: To make something completely wet
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- annual: Happening once a year, or every year
- buzz: Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- lounge: Long, extended chair to sit or lie down on
- expedition: Long journey, often to a dangerous or new place
- reindeer: Large type of deer, associated with Christmas
- pole: One of two opposite ideas, qualities or positions
- host: Mass; a great number
- voyage: Long journey to a distant or unknown place
- constellation: Group of things or people that are similar
- flight: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
- great: Very good; better than before
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- float: To sell the shares of a company publicly
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- passage: Process of moving through time
- excursion: Short trip or outing to some place
- area: Amount of measured space
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- apocalyptic: Involving great disaster or destruction
- sail: To travel across water in a boat or a ship
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- global: Concerning, involving, affecting all of something
- latitude: Distance north or south of equator shown by a line
- live: To be alive
- famous: Excellent
- come: To arrive at a place
- mainland: Main land mass of a country or continent
- safari: Tour to watch animals in their natural environment
- pool: Amount collected, e.g. money, for some purpose
- ocean: Large body of salt water; a large sea
- dine: To eat
- circumference: Length around an outer boundary, e.g. a circle
- archipelago: Group of several small islands
- binocular: Using both eyes at the same time
- sky: The place where we see clouds above us
- freshwater: Water that is not salty
- puffin: Small seabird with short neck and colored bill
- summertime: Warmest season of the year
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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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My Trip to Svalbard, Norway
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Mandy posted on 2025/12/08Ever wondered what it's like to visit the Arctic? This video takes you on an incredible adventure to Svalbard, Norway, where you'll see polar bears, beluga whales, and even kayak among glaciers! You'll pick up some amazing vocabulary related to adventure travel and learn fascinating facts about this unique part of the world.
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