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.
A2Moreanything other than
US
UK
- Phrase
- Except for; not including
- Different from; not
as for
US /æz fɔr/
UK /æz fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Concerning; regarding.
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
A1Moreas 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 the helm
US /æt ði hɛlm/
UK /æt ðə helm/
- Phrase
- In a position of control or leadership.
bassist
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- Musician who play the bass violin or base guitar
B2Morebicker
US /ˈbɪkɚ/
UK /ˈbɪkə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To argue about unimportant things
C1Moreblame
US /blem/
UK /bleɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To say someone is responsible for something bad
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of saying someone did something bad
A2TOEICMoreburn out
US /bɚn aʊt/
UK /bə:n aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To overwork to mental or physical exhaustion
- To stop burning because fuel is consumed
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To become extremely tired or exhausted, often due to prolonged stress.
A1Morecalm
US /kɑm/
UK /kɑ:m/
- Adjective
- Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- Relaxed and not worried or angry
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make or become relaxed and not worried or angry
A2Morecareer
US /kəˈrɪr/
UK /kə'rɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular occupation in professional life
- The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward very fast and without control
- To advance or make progress rapidly
A2Morechaotic
US /keɪˈɒtɪk/
UK /keɪ'ɒtɪk/
- Adjective
- Utterly confused
B1Morecome for
US /kʌm fɔr/
UK /kʌm fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive to collect someone or something.
- To attack someone.
A1Moreconstant
US /ˈkɑnstənt/
UK /'kɒnstənt/
- Adjective
- Happening frequently or without pause
- Remaining the same over time or not changing.
- Noun
- Thing that happens always or at a regular rate
- A physical quantity that is believed to have a fixed value and is used in calculations.
A2TOEICMorecontend with
US /kənˈtɛnd wɪð/
UK /kənˈtend wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To struggle or deal with something difficult.
creative
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.
A2Moredeclare
US /dɪˈklɛr/
UK /dɪ'kleə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a statement in a strong and confident way
- To show the cost of things purchased overseas
A2TOEICMoredisorder
US /dɪsˈɔrdɚ/
UK /dɪs'ɔ:də(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of confusion or a lack of organization
- Illness when the body is not functioning well
- Transitive Verb
- To disrupt the order or arrangement of something.
B2Moredrunken
US /ˈdrʌŋkən/
UK /'drʌŋkən/
- Adjective
- (Of a rage, stupor, etc.) when a person is drunk
B2Moredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Moreemerge
US /ɪˈmɚdʒ/
UK /ɪ'mɜ:dʒ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To rise or appear out of some background
- To become known or apparent.
A2TOEICMoreeventually
US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/
- Adverb
- After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- At some later time; in the future
A2Moreever since
US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/
UK /ˈevə sins/
- Adverb
- Continuously from a past time until now.
- Conjunction
- From the time that; because.
B2Morefade away
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To disappear slowly
A2Morefall apart
US /fɔl əˈpɑrt/
UK /fɔ:l əˈpɑ:t/
- Phrasal Verb
- To suffer a nervous breakdown
- To break into pieces; stop functioning
A1Morefalling apart
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To suffer a nervous breakdown
- To break into pieces; stop functioning
A1Morefrom time to time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- At intervals; now and then.
A1Morefrontman
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- Man who serves as leader but lacks authority
C2Morego ahead
US /ɡo əˈhɛd/
UK /ɡəu əˈhed/
- Phrasal Verb
- To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- To give permission to do something
- Intransitive Verb
- To start or proceed with something
- To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
A1Moregrace
US /ɡres/
UK /ɡreɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
- God's kindness shown to people
- Transitive Verb
- To make a place look more attractive
B1Morein court
US /ɪn kɔrt/
UK /in kɔ:t/
- Phrase
- Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
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 spotlight
US
UK
- Phrase
- Receiving a lot of public attention; at the center of attention.
- Subject to intense public scrutiny or examination.
A1Moreintense
US /ɪnˈtɛns/
UK /ɪn'tens/
- Adjective
- Very strong, great or extreme in degree
- Experiencing or showing great force or strength; extreme.
A2TOEICMoreiron out
US /ˈaɪən aʊt/
UK /ˈaiən aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get rid of problems that prevent progress
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To resolve or settle (difficulties or problems).
B1Morejointly
US /ˈdʒɔɪntlɪ/
UK /dʒɔɪntlɪ/
- Adverb
- In collaboration or cooperation; together
B1Morekick off
US /kɪk ɔf/
UK /kik ɔf/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To start a football match.
- To start a campaign or event.
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or start something.
- To remove (shoes) by kicking.
A1Moreleft out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To forget; omit
- To exclude someone or something; to not include.
A1Morelegendary
US /ˈledʒənderi/
UK /ˈledʒəndri/
- Adjective
- Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
- Remarkable enough to be famous; very well known.
B1Morelineup
US /'laɪnˌʌp/
UK /'laɪnʌp/
- Noun
- People arranged by police for identification
C2Moremental
US /ˈmɛntl/
UK /ˈmentl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the mind
A2TOEICMoremotley
US /ˈmɑtli/
UK /'mɒtlɪ/
- Adjective
- Consisting of all different types of people/things
C1Morenervously
US /ˈnə:vəslɪ/
UK /'nɜ:vəslɪ/
- Adverb
- In an anxiously nervous manner
B1Morenotify
US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/
UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To inform; to communicate specific information
B2Moreoasis
US /oʊˈeɪsɪs/
UK /əʊˈeɪsɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place in a desert where there is water
- A pleasant or peaceful area or period in the midst of a difficult, chaotic, or unpleasant place or situation.
B2Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreon and off
US /ɑn ənd ɔf/
UK /ɔn ænd ɔf/
- Adverb
- Intermittently; not continuously.
- Adjective
- Characterized by periods of involvement and separation.
A1Moreon course
US /ɑn kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔn kɔː(r)s/
- Adjective
- Likely to achieve a desired outcome after a period of difficulty.
- Phrase
- Progressing or developing as planned; likely to achieve the intended result.
- Following the intended route or direction.
A1Moreon earth
US /ɑn ɚθ/
UK /ɔn ə:θ/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
A1Moreoriginal
US /əˈrɪdʒənəl/
UK /ə'rɪdʒənl/
- Adjective
- Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- Being unique or thinking differently from others
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A work of art, writing, or music that is not a copy.
- A person of fresh initiative or inventiveness.
A2TOEICMoreother than
US
UK
- Preposition
- Except for; apart from.
- Conjunction
- Different from.
A1Moreout of control
US /aʊt ʌv kənˈtrol/
UK /aut ɔv kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Impossible to manage or control.
- Not able to be directed or steered.
A1Moreout of line
US /aʊt ʌv laɪn/
UK /aut ɔv lain/
- Adjective
- Not following the rules or accepted standards of behaviour; inappropriate.
- Not in a straight line; not aligned properly.
A1Moreput aside
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To save money regularly.
- To temporarily ignore or forget something, such as a disagreement or problem.
A1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Moreregroup
US /riˈɡrup/
UK /ˌri:'ɡru:p/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To reorganize into new groups
- To reorganize military forces.
B1Morerelationship
US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/
UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Connection between two or more people or things
- Way people interact or live with each other
A2TOEICMoreromance
US /ˈroʊˈmæns/
UK /rəʊˈmæns/
- Transitive Verb
- To court someone into a love relationship
- To describe more attractively than the reality
- Uncountable Noun
- Emotion or feeling of being in love with someone
- Qualities that make something attractive etc.
B1Moresabbath
US /ˈsæbəθ/
UK /ˈsæbəθ/
- Noun
- Day of rest in some religions
C1Moreshow in
US /ʃo ɪn/
UK /ʃəu ɪn/
- other
- To lead someone into a room or building.
A2Moresit down
US /sit daʊn/
UK /sit daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To take a seat
A1Moresmash
US /smæʃ/
UK /smæʃ/
- Noun
- Accident involving vehicles
- Sound when something breaks into pieces loudly
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To break into pieces
- To defeat someone completely
B1Moresubstance
US /ˈsʌbstəns/
UK /'sʌbstəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Essence of; most basic or central qualities
- Particular type of material
A2Moresubstance use
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
- The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances, especially when problematic.
A1Moreswitch on
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To put something electrical on or off
- Phrasal Verb
A2Moretension
US /ˈtɛnʃən/
UK /'tenʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
- Degree to which something is stretched tight
A2TOEICMorethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Morethird wheel
US /θə:d hwil/
UK /θɜ:d hwi:l/
- Noun
- A person who is present during an activity or outing meant for two people, especially a romantic date, thus feeling unwanted or out of place.
- Intransitive Verb
- To be a third wheel; to be present during an activity or outing of a couple, often feeling awkward or unnecessary.
A2Morethrow it back
US /θroʊ ɪt bæk/
UK /θrəu ɪt bæk/
- other
- To return or toss something back quickly.
B2Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moretoo heavy
US
UK
- Adjective
- Having excessive weight; difficult to lift or move.
- Excessively burdensome or difficult to manage.
undeniable
US /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbəl/
UK /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/
- Adjective
- Certainly true; impossible to prove false
B1Moreunpredictable
US /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/
UK /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbl/
- Adjective
- Difficult to guess about (the future)
- Characterized by erratic or inconsistent behavior.
B1Moreunravel
US /ʌnˈrævəl/
UK /ʌnˈrævl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work out the meaning of, in a slow careful way
- To separate or disentangle threads; to come apart.
B2Moreused 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
A1Morevicious
US /ˈvɪʃəs/
UK /'vɪʃəs/
- Adjective
- Very dangerous, e.g. an animal or dog
- Being very mean or violent
B1Morewild
US /waɪld/
UK /waɪld/
- Adverb
- In a manner which lacks control
- Adjective
- Living in nature; not tame
- (Of land) not developed by people
A2Moreworthy
US /ˈwɚði/
UK /'wɜ:ðɪ/
- Adjective
- Having merit or value; being honorable, admirable
B1More
Vocabulary
- substance use: The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
- put aside: To save money regularly.
- throw it back: To return or toss something back quickly.
- anything other than: Except for; not including
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- burn out: To overwork to mental or physical exhaustion
- fade away: To disappear slowly
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- too heavy: Having excessive weight; difficult to lift or move.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- kick off: To start a football match.
- out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
- show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
- on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- at the helm: In a position of control or leadership.
- contend with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- third wheel: A person who is present during an activity or outing meant for two people, especially a romantic date, thus feeling unwanted or out of place.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- left out: To forget; omit
- due to: Because of; owing to
- out of line: Not following the rules or accepted standards of behaviour; inappropriate.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- in the spotlight: Receiving a lot of public attention; at the center of attention.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- falling apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- fall apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- sit down: To take a seat
- iron out: To get rid of problems that prevent progress
- on course: Likely to achieve a desired outcome after a period of difficulty.
- intense: Very strong, great or extreme in degree
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- mental: Concerning the mind
- constant: Happening frequently or without pause
- disorder: State of confusion or a lack of organization
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- substance: Essence of; most basic or central qualities
- chaotic: Utterly confused
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- emerge: To rise or appear out of some background
- tension: Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- declare: To make a statement in a strong and confident way
- vicious: Very dangerous, e.g. an animal or dog
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- leave: To go away from; depart
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- smash: Accident involving vehicles
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- creative: Having the ability to make something new
- grace: Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
- unpredictable: Difficult to guess about (the future)
- unravel: To work out the meaning of, in a slow careful way
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- legendary: Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
- burn: To destroy with fire
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- worthy: Having merit or value; being honorable, admirable
- undeniable: Certainly true; impossible to prove false
- oasis: Place in a desert where there is water
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- lineup: People arranged by police for identification
- romance: To court someone into a love relationship
- bicker: To argue about unimportant things
- jointly: In collaboration or cooperation; together
- drunken: (Of a rage, stupor, etc.) when a person is drunk
- sabbath: Day of rest in some religions
- motley: Consisting of all different types of people/things
- nervously: In an anxiously nervous manner
- regroup: To reorganize into new groups
- bassist: Musician who play the bass violin or base guitar
- frontman: Man who serves as leader but lacks authority
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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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Top 10 Bands Torn Apart by Chaos and Drama
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/12/12Ever wonder how legendary bands like Oasis and Guns N' Roses went from stadium-filling superstars to imploding messes? This video dives into the epic feuds and wild drama that tore apart some of rock's biggest names, giving you a fascinating look into music history and some great vocabulary for discussing celebrity gossip!
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