arcade
US /ɑ:rˈkeɪd/
UK /ɑ:ˈkeɪd/
- Noun
- Covered passageway with shops on either side
B2Morearchitecture
US /ˈɑrkɪˌtɛktʃɚ/
UK /ˈɑ:kɪtektʃə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Design and construction of buildings
- The style or design of a building or buildings.
A2Moreas a whole
US /æz e hol/
UK /æz ə həul/
- Phrase
- Considering everything together; in general.
- Complete; not divided or incomplete.
- Adjective
- Complete; not divided or fragmented.
A1Moreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat right angles to
US /æt ˌraɪt ˈæŋɡəlz tu/
UK /æt ˌrait ˈæŋɡəlz tə/
- Preposition
- Forming a 90-degree angle with another line or surface.
B2Moreat the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Morebound
US /baʊnd/
UK /baʊnd/
- Transitive Verb
- To cover a wound, as with a bandage
- To put pages and a cover together to create a book
- Adjective
- (Papers) being kept together or covered
- Limited by a law, agreement, or contract
A2TOEICMoreby nature
US /baɪ ˈnetʃɚ/
UK /bai ˈneitʃə/
- Adverb
- Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
- Phrase
- Inherently; by one's natural disposition or character.
- According to its essential characteristics; intrinsically.
A2Morecharacter
US /ˈkærəktɚ/
UK /'kærəktə(r)/
- Noun
- Person in a story, movie or play
- Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
A2Morecircular
US /ˈsɜ:rkjələ(r)/
UK /ˈsɜ:kjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Shaped like a circle or part of a circle
- Noun
- Paper with news, ads, etc. sent round to people
B2Morecitadel
US /ˈsɪtədəl, -ˌdɛl/
UK /ˈsɪtədəl/
- Noun
- Strongly fortified fortress or castle
C1Moreclimate
US /ˈklaɪmɪt/
UK /ˈklaɪmət/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- The general attitudes, feelings, or opinions that people have at a particular time.
A2Morecomplex
US /kəmˈplɛks, ˈkɑmˌplɛks/
UK /'kɒmpleks/
- Countable Noun
- Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- Adjective
- Not being simple; having many parts or aspects
A2Moreconsists of
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Is made up or composed of.
A1Morecorridor
US /ˈkɔrɪdɚ, -ˌdɔr, ˈkɑr-/
UK /ˈkɒrɪdɔ:(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Passageway between rooms in a buildings
- A strip of land that connects two places.
B1Morecourt
US /kɔrt, kort/
UK /kɔ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- To encourage dangerous behavior
- Noun
- Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
- Place where legal cases are decided
A2TOEICMorecourtyard
US /ˈkɔ:rtjɑ:rd/
UK /ˈkɔ:tjɑ:d/
- Noun
- Area open to the sky, but closed in by buildings
B2Morecrack
US /kræk/
UK /kræk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
- Unexpected and hard hit to the body
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attempt to achieve a goal or objective
- To hit someone or something hard and unexpectedly
B1Moredome
US /doʊm/
UK /dəʊm/
- Noun
- Rounded roof or ceiling shaped like half a ball
B2Moredramatic
US /drəˈmætɪk/
UK /drəˈmætɪk/
- Adjective
- Gripping the attention; causing an effect
- (Of an event) sudden and extreme
B1Moredwell
US /dwɛl/
UK /dwel/
- Intransitive Verb
- To live in a certain place
- To think or talk a lot about something, especially something unpleasant.
B1TOEICMoreelement
US /ˈɛləmənt/
UK /'elɪmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Essential or particular part of something
- A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.
A2TOEICMoreentire
US /ɛnˈtaɪr/
UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- Undivided; not shared or distributed.
A2TOEICMoreepisode
US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/
UK /'epɪsəʊd/
- Noun
- One separate event in a series of events
- Show which is part of a larger story
B1TOEICMoreerect
US /ɪˈrɛkt/
UK /ɪ'rekt/
- Adjective
- Standing straight up
- Transitive Verb
- To put up a tower, statue or building; construct
B2Moreexterior
US /ɪkˈstɪriɚ/
UK /ɪkˈstɪəriə(r)/
- Noun
- Outside layer or surface
- Way a person appears or seems to other people
- Adjective
- External; of the outside part
B1Morefeature
US /ˈfitʃɚ/
UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special report in a magazine or paper
- Distinctive or important point of something
- Transitive Verb
- To highlight or give special importance to
- To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
A2TOEICMorefortify
US /ˈfɔrtəˌfaɪ/
UK /'fɔ:tɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To protect against military attack, as with walls
- To make someone or something stronger
B2Morefountain
US /ˈfaʊntən/
UK /'faʊntən/
- Noun
- Structure out of which a jet of water comes
B1Morefrom the top
US /frʌm ði tɑp/
UK /frɔm ðə tɔp/
- Phrase
- From the beginning.
- From the highest point or position.
A1Moregeometric
US /ˌdʒiəˈmɛtrɪk/
UK /ˌdʒi:əˈmetrɪk/
- Adjective
- With regular mathematical patterns/straight lines
B2Moreglaze
US /ɡlez/
UK /gleɪz/
- Noun
- Light coating of liquid that makes surface shiny
- Transitive Verb
- To cover (food) with liquid to make it shine
- To fit a piece of glass in the frame of a window
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehorseshoe
US /ˈhɔrsˌʃu, ˈhɔrʃ-/
UK /'hɔ:sʃu:/
- Noun
- Metal plate nailed to the hoof of a horse
- Something that has the shape of a horseshoe.
- Adjective
- Having the shape of a horseshoe.
C2Morein character
US /ɪn ˈkærəktɚ/
UK /in ˈkæriktə/
- Adjective
- Behaving as the character one is portraying; consistent with the character's personality.
- Phrase
- Consistent with one's typical behavior or personality.
B1Morein 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.
C1Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Moreintegrate
US /ˈɪntɪˌɡret/
UK /ˈɪntɪgreɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To combine together; make into one thing
- To bring (people or groups with particular characteristics or needs) into equal participation in or membership of a social group or institution.
A2Morelandscape
US /ˈlændˌskep/
UK /'lændskeɪp/
- Noun
- Area or scene of activity, especially in politics
- Picture of natural scenery in a place
- Transitive Verb
- To make gardens that improve an area of land
B1TOEICMorelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremedieval
US /ˌmidiˈivəl/
UK /ˌmediˈi:vl/
- Adjective
- Old or out of date and not of much use
- Relating to the Middle Ages (approximately 5th to 15th century).
B1Moremilitary
US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/
UK /'mɪlətrɪ/
- Noun
- Army or armed forces
- Adjective
- Concerning the army or navy
B1Morenarrow
US /ˈnæro/
UK /'nærəʊ/
- Adjective
- Not wide; short from one side to the other
- Limited; not broad in scope
- Intransitive Verb
- To become thinner or less wide
A2TOEICMorenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreof a kind
US /ʌv e kaɪnd/
UK /ɔv ə kaind/
- Adjective
- Unique; not like anything else
- Phrase
- Sharing similar characteristics or qualities; alike
A1Moreorder in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
paradise
US /ˈpærəˌdaɪs, -ˌdaɪz/
UK /'pærədaɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place with everything needed for specific activity
- Place where good people are said to go after death
B1Moreplaster
US /ˈplæstɚ/
UK /'plɑ:stə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Substance used to cover walls to make them smooth
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something with plaster
- To cover surfaces with papers, photos, posters etc.
B2Morepleasure
US /ˈplɛʒɚ/
UK /'pleʒə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
- A thing that causes enjoyment or delight.
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone pleasure or satisfaction.
A2TOEICMoreprecinct
US /ˈpriˌsɪŋkt/
UK /ˈpri:sɪŋkt/
- Noun
- Administrative/electoral section of city/town
B2Moreprecious
US /ˈprɛʃəs/
UK /'preʃəs/
- Adjective
- Having a youthful, cute, and pleasant appearance
- Very little (time, money etc.)
B1Morepreserve
US /prɪˈzɜ:rv/
UK /prɪˈzɜ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- To protect something from harm, loss or damage
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet fruit spread; jam
- Protected area of land with plants and animals
B1TOEICMorequarter
US /ˈkwɔrtɚ/
UK /'kwɔ:tə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- 25 cents
- 3-month period of time for businesses, etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To split something into four equal parts
- To give a soldier a place to live for a short time
A2TOEICMorerock on
US
UK
- Interjection
- An expression of encouragement or approval, especially in the context of music or performance.
- Intransitive Verb
- To continue playing rock music with energy and enthusiasm.
run through
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To pierce with a sharp pointed object
- To practice or rehearse quickly, e.g. for a play
A1Moresame 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.
A1Moresee in
US /si ɪn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
A1Moresee through
US /si θru/
UK /si: θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To realize the truth about
- To continue doing something until it is finished, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
A1Morespectacular
US /spɛkˈtækjəlɚ/
UK /spekˈtækjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Impressive or out of the ordinary
- Noun
- A lavish or elaborate display or performance.
B1Morestructure
US /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈstrʌk.tʃə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- A building or other man-made object.
- Transitive Verb
- To plan, organize, or arrange the parts of something
A2TOEICMoresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moretreatment
US /ˈtritmənt/
UK /ˈtri:tmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Medicine or method to make someone healthier
- Way someone acts toward another
A2TOEICMoreup the hill
US
UK
- Phrase
- In an upward direction on a slope or hill.
- A difficult or challenging task.
A1Moreurban
US /ˈɚbən/
UK /'ɜ:bən/
- Adjective
- Concerning a city; located in a city
- Relating to the style of dress and music popular in cities.
B1TOEICMoreused 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
A1Morewalk through
US /wɔk θru/
UK /wɔ:k θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To show someone carefully how to do something
A1Morewith God
US /wɪθ gɑd/
UK /wɪθ gɒd/
- other
- Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
B1More
Vocabulary
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- such as: For example; like
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- see through: To realize the truth about
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- from the top: From the beginning.
- in character: Behaving as the character one is portraying; consistent with the character's personality.
- run through: To pierce with a sharp pointed object
- next to: Being located along side another
- by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- at right angles to: Forming a 90-degree angle with another line or surface.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- up the hill: In an upward direction on a slope or hill.
- with God: Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
- of a kind: Unique; not like anything else
- rock on: An expression of encouragement or approval, especially in the context of music or performance.
- consists of: Is made up or composed of.
- have to: Must do
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- order in: To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- spectacular: Impressive or out of the ordinary
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- precious: Having a youthful, cute, and pleasant appearance
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- crack: Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
- integrate: To combine together; make into one thing
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- military: Army or armed forces
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- dramatic: Gripping the attention; causing an effect
- preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- architecture: Design and construction of buildings
- effect: An advantage, benefit
- medieval: Old or out of date and not of much use
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- landscape: Area or scene of activity, especially in politics
- pleasure: Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
- bound: To cover a wound, as with a bandage
- element: Essential or particular part of something
- dwell: To live in a certain place
- urban: Concerning a city; located in a city
- treatment: Medicine or method to make someone healthier
- narrow: Not wide; short from one side to the other
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- quarter: 25 cents
- important: Having power or authority
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- fountain: Structure out of which a jet of water comes
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- public: Owned by the government
- piece: A counter in a board game
- corridor: Passageway between rooms in a buildings
- detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
- point: An item to be discussed
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- exterior: Outside layer or surface
- great: Very good; better than before
- paradise: Place with everything needed for specific activity
- fortify: To protect against military attack, as with walls
- glaze: Light coating of liquid that makes surface shiny
- erect: Standing straight up
- circular: Shaped like a circle or part of a circle
- arcade: Covered passageway with shops on either side
- dome: Rounded roof or ceiling shaped like half a ball
- plaster: Substance used to cover walls to make them smooth
- courtyard: Area open to the sky, but closed in by buildings
- geometric: With regular mathematical patterns/straight lines
- precinct: Administrative/electoral section of city/town
- citadel: Strongly fortified fortress or castle
- horseshoe: Metal plate nailed to the hoof of a horse
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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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The Alhambra Explained
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Kay Wu posted on 2026/02/08Ever wondered about the stunning Alhambra? This video dives deep into its incredible Islamic architecture, from the famous Court of Lions to the intricate muqarnas, giving you a real cultural and historical deep-dive. You'll pick up tons of advanced vocabulary and see complex sentence structures in action, making it a fantastic way to boost your English!
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