allegedly
US /ə'ledʒɪdlɪ/
UK /ə'ledʒɪdlɪ/
- Adverb
- According to what has been alleged
B2Moreanti
US /ˈæntaɪ, -ti/
UK /'æntɪ/
- Adjective
- A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
B2Moreapparently
US /əˈpærəntlɪ/
UK /əˈpærəntli/
- Adverb
- According to what you heard; from what can be seen
A2TOEICMoreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreassault
US /əˈsɔlt/
UK /əˈsɔ:lt/
- Transitive Verb
- To attack someone physically or emotionally
- Noun
- An attack on someone physically or emotionally
B1Moreat 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.
C2Morebail
US /bel/
UK /beɪl/
- Noun
- Money given to ensure prisoner returns to a court
- Transitive Verb
- To obtain release of a prisoner by giving money
- To throw water out of a boat to prevent it sinking
B2Morebehind bars
US
UK
- Phrase
- In prison; imprisoned.
A1Morebehind the wheel
US /bɪˈhaɪnd ði hwil/
UK /biˈhaind ðə hwi:l/
- Phrase
- In control of a vehicle; driving.
- Idiom
- In a position of control or responsibility.
A2Moreboulevard
US /ˈbuləˌvɑrd/
UK /'bu:ləvɑ:d/
- Noun
- Wide, grand street often with trees on both sides
B2Morecall about
US /kɔl əˈbaʊt/
UK /kɔ:l əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To phone someone for a particular reason
A1Morecam
US /kæm/
UK /kæm/
- Noun
- Rotating or sliding piece in mechanical linkages
C1Morecelebrity
US /səˈlɛbrɪti/
UK /sə'lebrətɪ/
- Countable Noun
- A (famous) entertainer known by many people
- Uncountable Noun
- The state of being well-known or famous.
B2Morecharge
US /tʃɑrdʒ/
UK /tʃɑ:dʒ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- To ask for money as a price for a service or goods
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An attack by running quickly toward someone
- A price for a service or goods
A2Morecharged with
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To be officially accused of something
- To entrust someone with a duty or responsibility
B1Morecoming after
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To follow someone in order to threaten them
A1Morecondition
US /kənˈdɪʃən/
UK /kənˈdɪʃn/
- Transitive Verb
- To improve something to make it better
- To cause to behave automatically in a certain way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Disease or other medical problem
- The state of living you are in, e.g. good health
A2Morecowboy
US /ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/
UK /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Man who tends cattle or sheep (often from a horse)
B2Morecustody
US /ˈkʌstədi/
UK /ˈkʌstədi/
- Noun
- Legal right to be responsible and care for a child
B2Moredeal with
US /dil wɪð/
UK /di:l wið/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To buy or sell goods or services.
- Phrasal Verb
- To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- To be about; concern.
A1Morefall from grace
US /fɔl frʌm greɪs/
UK /fɔ:l frɒm greɪs/
- other
- To lose respect, status, or favor from others.
C1Morefeel sorry for
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To experience sympathy or pity for someone.
A1Morefootage
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 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.
A1Moregrant
US /ɡrænt/
UK /ɡrɑ:nt/
- Transitive Verb
- To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
- To give or let someone do what they want
- Uncountable Noun
- Money given for education or research
A2TOEICMoreguilty
US /ˈɡɪlti/
UK /'ɡɪltɪ/
- Adjective
- Responsible for doing something wrong
- Feeling or showing guilt; having a sense of remorse.
A2TOEICMoreillicit
US /ɪˈlɪsɪt/
UK /ɪˈlɪsɪt/
- Adjective
- Not allowed by the laws or rules
B2TOEICMorein jail
US /ɪn dʒel/
UK /in dʒeil/
- Phrase
- Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
B1Morein part
US /ɪn pɑrt/
UK /in pɑ:t/
- Adverb
- To some extent; partially.
A1Morein prison
US /ɪn ˈprɪzən/
UK /in ˈprizən/
- Phrase
- Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
in the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein the throes of
US /ɪn ðə θroʊz ʌv/
UK /ɪn ðə θrəuz ɔv/
- other
- Experiencing a very difficult or painful process.
C1Morein trouble
US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /in ˈtrʌbl/
- Adjective
- Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- other
- In serious trouble or difficulty.
A1Moreincident
US / ˈɪnsɪdənt/
UK /ˈɪnsɪdənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Event, usually unusual or important; accident
- A political event that causes difficulties.
A2Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreintoxicate
US /ɪnˈtɑksɪˌket/
UK /ɪn'tɒksɪkeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to lose control due to drugs or alcohol
- To make someone excited
C2Morejail
US /dʒel/
UK /dʒeɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
- Transitive Verb
- To hold people who are being punished for a crime
B1Morejury
US /ˈdʒʊri/
UK /ˈdʒʊəri/
- Noun
- 12 citizens who decide if someone is guilty or not
B1Moreland on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- To criticize someone severely.
B1Morelong list
US
UK
- Noun
- An extensive or detailed enumeration of items, names, or details.
- A list that is excessively long and therefore boring or difficult to manage.
A2Morelounge
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
B1TOEICMorenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreno go
US
UK
- Noun
- A failure; something that does not proceed as planned.
A1Morenotify
US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/
UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To inform; to communicate specific information
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreof interest
US /əv ˈɪntrɪst/
UK /əv ˈɪntrəst/
- other
- Relevant or important to someone or something.
B2Moreofficer
US /ˈɔ:fɪsə(r)/
UK /ˈɒfɪsə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person of high position in an organization
- Person of high position in the military
B1Moreon bail
US /ɑn beɪl/
UK /ɒn beil/
- Preposition
- Released from custody by paying a sum guaranteeing court appearance.
B2Moreon the internet
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located or available on the internet.
- Using the internet as a medium or platform.
A1Moreplea deal
US
UK
- Noun
- An agreement in a criminal case between the prosecutor and defendant whereby the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a particular charge in return for some concession from the prosecutor.
- The process of negotiating such an agreement.
B1Moreplead
US /plid/
UK /pli:d/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To ask or beg for something in an urgent way
- To say if you are guilty of a crime, or not
B1TOEICMorepossession
US /pəˈzɛʃən/
UK /pə'zeʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being under the control of evil spirits
- Crime of having or owning illegal drugs or weapons
- Countable Noun
- Something that is owned by a person
- A territory controlled by a country.
A2TOEICMoreprison
US /ˈprɪzən/
UK /'prɪzn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- A state of confinement or captivity.
A2Moreprobation
US /proˈbeʃən/
UK /prəˈbeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Reporting to police, instead of being jailed
- Period of being monitored when in a new job
B2Moreproperty
US /ˈprɑpəti/
UK /'prɒpətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular quality that someone or something has
- Buildings or piece of land owned by someone
A2TOEICMorereckless
US /ˈrɛklɪs/
UK /'rekləs/
- Adjective
- Being dangerous and not caring about the results
B2Morerehab program
US
UK
- Noun
- A structured course of treatment for addiction or other health issues.
- A structured course of physical therapy to recover from an injury or surgery.
resort
US /rɪ'zɔ:rt/
UK /rɪ'zɔ:t/
- Noun
- Act of choosing something to help with a problem
- Vacation hotel or complex; area for holidays
B1TOEICMorerespond
US /rɪˈspɑnd/
UK /rɪ'spɒnd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To answer something or someone
- To have a good reaction to e.g. medical treatment
A2TOEICMoreright next to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- Figuratively very close to; on the verge of.
A1Moresecurity
US /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ/
UK /sɪ'kjʊərətɪ/
- Noun
- Department in a company in charge of protection
- Financial document, like stocks, bonds and notes
A2TOEICMoreset to
US /sɛt tu/
UK /set tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
A1Moresubscribe
US /səbˈskraɪb/
UK /səb'skraɪb/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To regularly pay to receive a service
B1TOEICMoresubstance use
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
- The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances, especially when problematic.
A1Moresunset
US /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/
UK /ˈsʌnset/
- Noun
- Daily disappearance of the sun
B2Moresupposedly
US /səˈpoʊzɪdli/
UK /səˈpəʊzɪdli/
- Adverb
- As some people believe (shows you doubt it)
A2Moreswitch 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.
A1Moretarget
US /ˈtɑrɡɪt/
UK /'tɑ:ɡɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- Group you are trying to sell to or influence
- Transitive Verb
- To try to influence; direct a message toward
- (Army) to aim an attack at something
A2TOEICMoretheft
US /θɛft/
UK /θeft/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of stealing
B1Moretrial
US /ˈtraɪəl, traɪl/
UK /ˈtraɪəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- Act or process of testing or experimenting
- Transitive Verb
- To be made or done as a test or experiment
A2TOEICMoreultimately
US /ˈʌltəmɪtli/
UK /ˈʌltɪmətli/
- Adverb
- Done or considered as the final and most important
- Fundamentally; at the most basic level.
B1TOEICMoreunderwear
US /ˈʌndərwer/
UK /ˈʌndəweə(r)/
- Noun
- Clothes worn next to skin/under outer clothes
C1Morewalk back
US /ˈwɔk bæk/
UK /ˈwɔ:k bæk/
- other
- To retract or reverse a previous statement or position.
- To return by walking, usually the way one came.
B2Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Moreworth
US /wɚθ/
UK /wɜ:θ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- having a particular value, especially in money
- Adjective
- Having a specified value.
A2MoreX out
US /ɛks aʊt/
UK /eks aʊt/
- other
- To mark something with an 'X' to indicate removal or cancellation.
B1More
Vocabulary
- charged with: To be officially accused of something
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
- deal with
- on bail: Released from custody by paying a sum guaranteeing court appearance.
- in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
- call about: To phone someone for a particular reason
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- behind the wheel: In control of a vehicle; driving.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- walk back: To retract or reverse a previous statement or position.
- feel sorry for: To experience sympathy or pity for someone.
- in the throes of: Experiencing a very difficult or painful process.
- set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
- at least: As a minimum
- fall from grace: To lose respect, status, or favor from others.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- long list: An extensive or detailed enumeration of items, names, or details.
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- no go: A failure; something that does not proceed as planned.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- substance use: The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
- X out: To mark something with an 'X' to indicate removal or cancellation.
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- next to: Being located along side another
- land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
- plea deal: An agreement in a criminal case between the prosecutor and defendant whereby the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a particular charge in return for some concession from the prosecutor.
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- behind bars: In prison; imprisoned.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- rehab program: A structured course of treatment for addiction or other health issues.
- coming after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
- apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- property: Particular quality that someone or something has
- guilty: Responsible for doing something wrong
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- celebrity: A (famous) entertainer known by many people
- condition: To improve something to make it better
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- footage: A certain amount of film or video of something
- grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
- reckless: Being dangerous and not caring about the results
- resort: Act of choosing something to help with a problem
- possession: State of being under the control of evil spirits
- incident: Event, usually unusual or important; accident
- assault: To attack someone physically or emotionally
- respond: To answer something or someone
- supposedly: As some people believe (shows you doubt it)
- prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- allegedly: According to what has been alleged
- target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
- lounge: Long, extended chair to sit or lie down on
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- custody: Legal right to be responsible and care for a child
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- theft: Act of stealing
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- jury: 12 citizens who decide if someone is guilty or not
- bail: Money given to ensure prisoner returns to a court
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
- post: To send a letter or package using stamps
- jail: Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
- plead: To ask or beg for something in an urgent way
- boulevard: Wide, grand street often with trees on both sides
- illicit: Not allowed by the laws or rules
- face: To cover a surface with something like paint
- street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
- underwear: Clothes worn next to skin/under outer clothes
- probation: Reporting to police, instead of being jailed
- actor: Person who acts in the theater, movies, or TV
- early: Coming/happening before others in a time sequence
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- sunset: Daily disappearance of the sun
- officer: Person of high position in an organization
- intoxicate: To cause to lose control due to drugs or alcohol
- cowboy: Man who tends cattle or sheep (often from a horse)
- cam: Rotating or sliding piece in mechanical linkages
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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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10 Celebrity Arrests That Went VIRAL
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/15Ever wonder what happens when celebrities get caught on camera doing something they shouldn't? This video dives into 10 viral celebrity arrests, from shoplifting scandals to DWI incidents, giving you a fun look at real-life drama! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and get a feel for situational dialogue as you watch these famous faces navigate tricky situations.
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