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.
A2Moreargument
US /ˈɑrɡjəmənt/
UK /ˈɑ:gjumənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- A presentation of reasons for or against an idea
A2TOEICMoreas for
US /æz fɔr/
UK /æz fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Concerning; regarding.
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
A1Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Moreback up
US /bæk ʌp/
UK /bæk ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To save a copy of your computer data
- To confirm the truth of what someone says
A1Morebetrayal
US /bɪ'treɪəl/
UK /bɪ'treɪəl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of giving knowledge or information to an enemy
B1Morebob
US /bɑ:b/
UK /bɒb/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move up and down repeatedly
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B2Morebobby
US /ˈbɑ:bi/
UK /ˈbɒbi/
- Noun
- Police officer (UK slang)
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
C1Moreby any means
US
UK
- Phrase
- In any way possible, regardless of the method
- Whatever is necessary to achieve something.
A1Morechildhood
US /ˈtʃaɪldˌhʊd/
UK /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
- Uncountable Noun
- The time when you are a child
B1Moreconfess
US /kənˈfɛs/
UK /kən'fes/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To admit that you did something wrong
B1Moreconvict
US /kənˈvɪkt/
UK /kənˈvɪkt/
- Noun
- Person in prison
- Transitive Verb
- To say someone is guilty of a crime in a law court
B1Moreconvince
US /kənˈvɪns/
UK /kən'vɪns/
- Transitive Verb
- To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
A2TOEICMorecrime
US /kraɪm/
UK /kraɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
- Act that is against the law; murder, theft etc.
A2Moredegree
US /dɪˈɡri/
UK /dɪˈgri:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount or extent of something
- Unit for measuring temperature or angles
A2TOEICMoredriven by greed
US
UK
- Phrase
- Motivated or controlled by an excessive desire for wealth or material possessions.
A2Moredump
US /dʌmp/
UK /dʌmp/
- Transitive Verb
- To end a romantic relationship
- To put something somewhere without care
- Noun
- A place where waste or garbage is left.
- A copy of data from one part of a computer system to another.
B1Moreeddy
US /ˈɛdi/
UK /'edɪ/
- Noun
- Circular movement of water or air
C1TOEICMoreeventually
US /ɪˈvɛntʃuəli/
UK /ɪˈventʃuəli/
- Adverb
- After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- At some later time; in the future
A2Morefantasy
US /ˈfæntəsi, -zi/
UK /'fæntəsɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something imagined and very different from reality
- Work of literature set in an unreal world
B1Morefit in
US /fɪt ɪn/
UK /fit in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To mix with others so you get on well with them
A2Moregeyser
US /ˈgaɪzər/
UK /ˈgi:zə(r)/
- Noun
- A natural hot water fountain
B2Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moreguilty
US /ˈɡɪlti/
UK /'ɡɪltɪ/
- Adjective
- Responsible for doing something wrong
- Feeling or showing guilt; having a sense of remorse.
A2TOEICMorehear of
US /hɪr ʌv/
UK /hiə ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To know about someone or something because you have been told about them
A1Morehome in
US /ˈhoʊm ɪn/
UK /ˈhəum ɪn/
- other
- Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
B2Morein court
US /ɪn kɔrt/
UK /in kɔ:t/
- Phrase
- Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
A1Morein debt
US /ɪn dɛt/
UK /in det/
- Phrase
- State of owing money to a person or institution
- Adjective
- Owing money.
A2Morein prison
US /ɪn ˈprɪzən/
UK /in ˈprizən/
- Phrase
- Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
in the midst of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- During; while something is happening.
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.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreinvolvement
US /ɪnˈvɑːlvmənt/
UK /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act or process of joining in a particular activity
B1TOEICMoreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
look at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelure
US /lʊr/
UK /lʊə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Appealing quality that attracts people
- Device used to attract animals to catch them
- Transitive Verb
- To attract someone using something appealing
B1Moremarijuana
US /ˌmærəˈwɑːnə/
UK /ˌmærəˈwɑ:nə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Illegal drug that is made from hemp
- A slang term for cannabis.
- Countable Noun
- The hemp plant from which marijuana is obtained.
B2Moremotive
US /ˈmoʊtɪv/
UK /ˈməʊtɪv/
- Noun
- A reason for doing something
A2TOEICMoremurder
US /ˈmɚdɚ/
UK /'mɜ:də(r)/
- Noun
- Something that is difficult or painful to do
- Crime of deliberately killing a person
- Transitive Verb
- To intentionally kill a person
- To spoil, ruin something by doing it poorly
A2Moreneighbor
US /ˈnebɚ/
UK /'neɪbə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who lives, or is near, you
- A country or area next to another.
- Adjective
- Situated near or next to something.
B1Morenotify
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 yours
US /ʌv jʊɚz/
UK /əv jɔ:z/
- other
- Belonging to you; your possession or property.
A1Moreon the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
on the run
US /ɑn ði rʌn/
UK /ɔn ðə rʌn/
- Phrase
- Fleeing or trying to escape, especially from the police.
- Adjective
- Very busy and active; constantly moving from place to place.
A1Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Moreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
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
B1TOEICMoreprison
US /ˈprɪzən/
UK /'prɪzn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- A state of confinement or captivity.
A2Morerecover
US /rɪ'kʌvər/
UK /rɪ'kʌvə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To return to a prior normal condition
- To get back something that was lost
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.
A2TOEICMorerepeatedly
US /rɪ'pi:tɪdlɪ/
UK /rɪ'pi:tɪdlɪ/
- Adverb
- (Said, done) many times; over and over
B2Moreresult in
US /rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/
UK /riˈzʌlt in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause or produce as a consequence.
ring a bell
US /rɪŋ e bɛl/
UK /riŋ ə bel/
- Idiom
- To sound familiar; to vaguely remember something.
B1Morerobbery
US /ˈrɑbəri/
UK /'rɒbərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Crime of stealing; an act of robbing
- The crime of stealing from someone or some place by using force or the threat of force.
A2Moresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Moresentenced to life
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be given a punishment of imprisonment for the rest of one's life.
- To be destined or condemned to a particular, often unpleasant, existence.
slender
US /ˈslɛndɚ/
UK /ˈslendə(r)/
- Adjective
- Being small or almost insufficient in amount
- Being thin in an appealing and graceful way
B1Morespeak to
US /spik tu/
UK /spi:k tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To address or communicate with someone.
- To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
A1Morestab
US /stæb/
UK /stæb/
- Transitive Verb
- To strike a blow with a knife, as to kill someone
B1Morestern
US /stɜ:rn/
UK /stɜ:n/
- Adjective
- Being very severe, strict, or serious
- Not likely to change, weaken or give in
- Noun
- Back part of a ship or boat
B2Morestop off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To visit a place briefly during a journey.
A2Moresubstance
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
A2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moretruth
US /truθ/
UK /tru:θ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Real facts about something
A2Moreturn to
US /tɚn tu/
UK /tə:n tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
A1Moreviolence
US /ˈvaɪələns/
UK /ˈvaɪələns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong physical force of nature
- Use of physical force to harm someone
B1Morewalk 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.
B2Morewedding
US /ˈwɛdɪŋ/
UK /ˈwedɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To combine and join two things together as one
- Noun
- A marriage of two people
A2Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morewithdraw
US /wɪðˈdrɔ, wɪθ-/
UK /wɪð'drɔ:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To take money out of a bank account
- To pull back; move away or backward from something
B1TOEICMorewithdraw from
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To take out or remove (something) from a place or container.
- To stop participating in or being involved with something.
A1More
Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
- substance use: The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
- on the run: Fleeing or trying to escape, especially from the police.
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- by any means: In any way possible, regardless of the method
- in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
- stop off: To visit a place briefly during a journey.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- hear of: To know about someone or something because you have been told about them
- home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
- withdraw from: To take out or remove (something) from a place or container.
- driven by greed: Motivated or controlled by an excessive desire for wealth or material possessions.
- in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- sentenced to life: To be given a punishment of imprisonment for the rest of one's life.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- walk back: To retract or reverse a previous statement or position.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- going on: To continue doing something
- ring a bell: To sound familiar; to vaguely remember something.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
- substance: Essence of; most basic or central qualities
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- guilty: Responsible for doing something wrong
- dump: To end a romantic relationship
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- degree: Amount or extent of something
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- lure: Appealing quality that attracts people
- leave: To go away from; depart
- crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
- prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- violence: Strong physical force of nature
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- withdraw: To take money out of a bank account
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- marijuana: Illegal drug that is made from hemp
- fantasy: Something imagined and very different from reality
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- stern: Being very severe, strict, or serious
- confess: To admit that you did something wrong
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- murder: Something that is difficult or painful to do
- stab: To strike a blow with a knife, as to kill someone
- convict: Person in prison
- betrayal: Act of giving knowledge or information to an enemy
- repeatedly: (Said, done) many times; over and over
- truth: Real facts about something
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- disappear: To no longer see because it's not there any more
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- childhood: The time when you are a child
- slender: Being small or almost insufficient in amount
- robbery: Crime of stealing; an act of robbing
- plead: To ask or beg for something in an urgent way
- recover: To return to a prior normal condition
- bob: To move up and down repeatedly
- involvement: Act or process of joining in a particular activity
- neighbor: Person who lives, or is near, you
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- motive: A reason for doing something
- wedding: To combine and join two things together as one
- geyser: A natural hot water fountain
- bobby: Police officer (UK slang)
- eddy: Circular movement of water or air
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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 Killers Who Murdered Their Own Friends
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/27Ever wondered what drives people to betray their closest friends? This video dives into shocking true crime stories, exploring the motives behind brutal murders and betrayal. You'll pick up fascinating vocabulary related to psychological profiles and situational dialogues, making it a compelling watch for curious minds!
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