actual
US /ˈæktʃuəl/
UK /ˈæktʃuəl/
- Adjective
- Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
- Current; existing at the present time.
A2TOEICMoreamazing
US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Surprising in a pleasing way
- Transitive Verb
- To cause wonder; to surprise completely
A2Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
at that time
US /æt ðæt taɪm/
UK /æt ðæt taim/
- Phrase
- During a specific point in the past.
A1Moreback in the day
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the past; in former times.
- Referring to a past time, often with a sense of nostalgia or fondness.
A1Morebloody
US /ˈblʌdi/
UK /'blʌdɪ/
- Adjective
- Covered or spotted with blood on the surface
- A word used when swearing or cursing
C2Morecelery
US /ˈsɛləri/
UK /ˈseləri/
- Uncountable Noun
- Long hard thin green vegetable
B2Morecharacter
US /ˈkærəktɚ/
UK /'kærəktə(r)/
- Noun
- Person in a story, movie or play
- Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
A2Morecherry
US /ˈtʃɛri/
UK /ˈtʃeri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small, round fruit with a red or black skin
- A tree that produces cherries.
- Adjective
- Bright red color
B1Moreclose up
US /kloz ʌp/
UK /kləuz ʌp/
- Countable Noun
- A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
- Adverb
- To move nearer to someone or something.
A1Morecocktail
US /ˈkɑkˌtel/
UK /'kɒkteɪl/
- Noun
- Mixed alcoholic drink, containing spirit like gin
B2Morecome up with
US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/
UK /kʌm ʌp wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think of an idea or solution; produce
A1Morecorpse
US /kɔrps/
UK /kɔ:ps/
- Countable Noun
- A dead body
B2Morecostume
US /ˈkɑsˌtum, -ˌtjum/
UK /'kɒstju:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special clothes, e.g. clothes for acting in a film
- The traditional dress of a particular region or historical period.
- Transitive Verb
- To provide with a costume.
A2Morecream
US /krim/
UK /kri:m/
- Adjective
- Pale color that is yellowish white
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of a thick beauty product used on the skin
- Thick liquid rubbed into the skin
B1Moredash
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
B1TOEICMoredude
US /dud, djud/
UK /du:d/
- Noun
- Form of address for a man
- (informal) A man; a fellow.
- Interjection
- (informal) Used as a term of address, often between men.
B2Moreemerald
US /ˈɛmərəld, ˈɛmrəld/
UK /ˈemərəld/
- Noun
- Green-colored gemstone
B2Moreequal parts
US
UK
- Phrase
- Amounts that are the same in size or quantity.
- In amounts that are the same.
B1Moreera
US /'ɪrə/
UK /'ɪərə/
- Noun
- Period characterized by particular events, people
- A major division of geological time, usually divided into periods.
B1Morefall out
US /fɔl aʊt/
UK /fɔ:l aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop being friends with; have a disagreement
A1Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morefrom that time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Starting at a specific point in the past and continuing forward.
- Referring to a period that began in the past.
A1Moreginger
US /ˈdʒɪndʒɚ/
UK /ˈdʒɪndʒə(r)/
- Adjective
- Being reddish-brown in color
- Uncountable Noun
- Root with a hot strong taste used in cooking
B2Moregot 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
A1Morehair of the dog
US /hɛr ʌv ðə dɔg/
UK /heə ɔv ðə dɒg/
- other
- Alcohol taken to relieve hangover symptoms.
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehonor
US /ˈɑnɚ/
UK /'ɒnə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To fulfill an agreement
- To give an award to someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Award you get for doing well; prize, title, etc.
- Chance to do something special; privilege
B2TOEICMorehungover
US /ˈhʌŋˈovɚ/
UK /ˈhʌŋəʊvə(r)/
- Adjective
- Feeling ill from drinking too much alcohol
C1Moreiconic
US /aɪˈkɑnɪk/
UK /aɪˈkɒnɪk/
- Adjective
- Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
B1Moreimprov
US /ˈɪmˌprɑv/
UK /ɪmp'ru:v/
- Noun
- Drama that the actors make up as they go along
B2Morein honor of
US /ɪn ˈɑnɚ ʌv/
UK /in ˈɔnə ɔv/
- Phrase
- To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
- As a tribute or memorial to someone or something.
- Preposition
- To show respect and admiration for someone.
A1Moreingredient
US /ɪnˈɡridiənt/
UK /ɪnˈgri:diənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Food item used when making a meal or drink
- Quality necessary to be something to work well
B1TOEICMorejust kind of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
A2Morelie
US /lai/
UK /laɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be in a horizontal or flat position
- To say something that you know is not true
- Countable Noun
- An untrue statement, when you know it is not true
A2Moremartini
US /mɑ:r'ti:nɪ/
UK /mɑ:'ti:nɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Cocktail made with gin and vermouth
C1Moremeat
US /mit/
UK /mi:t/
- Uncountable Noun
- Flesh of a dead animal that you eat
- Noun
- Something that is important or significant
A2Morenick
US /nɪk/
UK /nɪk/
- Noun
- Person's name
- Scratches caused by accidentally knocking
- Transitive Verb
- To make a scratch in
- To steal
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the internet
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located or available on the internet.
- Using the internet as a medium or platform.
A1Moreonce upon a time
US /wʌns əˈpɑn e taɪm/
UK /wʌns əˈpɔn ə taim/
- Phrase
- A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
B1Moreounce
US /aʊns/
UK /aʊns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unit of weight equal to 1/16 pound or 28 grams
- (Often in negative) very small amount of something
B2Moreoutfit
US /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/
UK /'aʊtfɪt/
- Noun
- A set of clothing (with accessories)
- Transitive Verb
- To provide with clothing and other things
B2Morepan
US /pæn/
UK /pæn/
- Transitive Verb
- To follow an object being filmed with a camera
- To criticize, e.g. a film, in a strong way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Open metal container used for cooking
- Steel drum
A2Morepour
US /pɔr, por/
UK /pɔ:(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- To make something flow in a steady stream
A2Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morerum
US /rʌm/
UK /rʌm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Alcoholic liquor made from molasses/sugar cane
B2Moresaline
US /ˈseɪli:n/
UK /ˈseɪlaɪn/
- Adjective
- Containing salt
B2Moresalt
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
B1Morescene
US /sin/
UK /si:n/
- Noun
- Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- View that looks like a picture
A2TOEICMorescript
US /skrɪpt/
UK /skrɪpt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
- Set of letters or characters of a written language
- Transitive Verb
- To write a text for a movie, play or speech
B1Moreshake
US /ʃek/
UK /ʃeɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause someone to be surprised or upset
- To cause a belief, idea, or feeling to weaken
- Countable Noun
- Drink made by shaking milk with fruit or flavors
A2Moreshot
US /ʃɑt/
UK /ʃɒt/
- Transitive Verb
- To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
- Countable Noun
- An attempt to kick or throw a ball at a goal
A2Moresling in
US /slɪŋ ɪn/
UK /slɪŋ ɪn/
- other
- To put or add something in casually or quickly.
B2Morespell
US /spɛl/
UK /spel/
- Transitive Verb
- To lead to future trouble
- To be able to write (or say) the letters of a word
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Making some magic happen; form of words to do this
- Period of time; time when an action is being done
A2Morestormy
US /ˈstɔ:rmi/
UK /ˈstɔ:mi/
- Adjective
- Full of anger or emotion
- With high winds, rain or snow
A2Moresyrup
US /ˈsɪrəp, ˈsɚ-/
UK /ˈsɪrəp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Sugary liquid e.g. used on pancakes
B2Morethrift
US /θrɪft/
UK /θrɪft/
- Uncountable Noun
- Cautious management of money
B2TOEICMoreto die for
US /tu daɪ fɔr/
UK /tu: dai fɔ:/
- Adjective
- Extremely desirable or enjoyable.
- Intransitive Verb
- To be willing to sacrifice one's life for someone or something.
A1Moretoe
US /toʊ/
UK /təʊ/
- Noun
- One of the five parts at the end of your foot
- Front part of a sock or shoe
B1Moretv show
US /ˈtiˈvi ʃo/
UK /ˈti:ˈvi: ʃəu/
- Noun
- A television program.
upon a time
US
UK
- Phrase
- An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
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
A1Morewith a twist
US
UK
- Phrase
- In an unexpected or unusual way; with an added element that changes the expected outcome or nature of something.
- Served or prepared with a piece of citrus fruit rind that has been twisted to release its oils.
B2More
Vocabulary
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
- have to: Must do
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
- upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
- hair of the dog: Alcohol taken to relieve hangover symptoms.
- close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- tv show: A television program.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- back in the day: In the past; in former times.
- equal parts: Amounts that are the same in size or quantity.
- from that time: Starting at a specific point in the past and continuing forward.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- fall out
- to die for: Extremely desirable or enjoyable.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- sling in: To put or add something in casually or quickly.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- with a twist: In an unexpected or unusual way; with an added element that changes the expected outcome or nature of something.
- ingredient: Food item used when making a meal or drink
- iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- script: Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
- dude: Form of address for a man
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- syrup: Sugary liquid e.g. used on pancakes
- outfit: A set of clothing (with accessories)
- pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
- equal: Same in shape, size, or number
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- costume: Special clothes, e.g. clothes for acting in a film
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- era: Period characterized by particular events, people
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- corpse: A dead body
- act: To behave in a certain way
- ounce: Unit of weight equal to 1/16 pound or 28 grams
- spell: To lead to future trouble
- dash: To hit against something with a lot of force
- point: An item to be discussed
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- celery: Long hard thin green vegetable
- cocktail: Mixed alcoholic drink, containing spirit like gin
- fill: To make something full
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- great: Very good; better than before
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- pan: To follow an object being filmed with a camera
- hungover: Feeling ill from drinking too much alcohol
- ginger: Being reddish-brown in color
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- shake: To cause someone to be surprised or upset
- improv: Drama that the actors make up as they go along
- thrift: Cautious management of money
- cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
- stormy: Full of anger or emotion
- bloody: Covered or spotted with blood on the surface
- toe: One of the five parts at the end of your foot
- rum: Alcoholic liquor made from molasses/sugar cane
- emerald: Green-colored gemstone
- salt: Natural white crystal used to flavor food
- meat: Flesh of a dead animal that you eat
- nick: Person's name
- saline: Containing salt
- cherry: Small, round fruit with a red or black skin
- martini: Cocktail made with gin and vermouth
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/02Ever wondered how to mix a cocktail inspired by your favorite movie? Margot Robbie is here to show you how she crafts drinks based on iconic films like 'The Big Lebowski' and 'Wuthering Heights', giving you a fun way to pick up new vocabulary and cultural insights. Get ready to impress your friends with some vintage Hollywood-inspired mixology!
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