ahead of time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Before the scheduled time; early.
A1Moreat 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.
C2Moreawesome
US /ˈɔsəm/
UK /'ɔ:səm/
- Adjective
- Great; wonderful; stupendous
B2TOEICMoreback into
US /bæk ˈɪntu/
UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
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
A1Moreblame
US /blem/
UK /bleɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To say someone is responsible for something bad
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of saying someone did something bad
A2TOEICMorebummer
US /ˈbʌmɚ/
UK /ˈbʌmə(r)/
- Noun
- Irritating or disappointing experience
C2Morecall out
US /kɔl aʊt/
UK /kɔ:l aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To criticize someone to modify their behavior
- To announce or specify, e.g. in a list
- Transitive Verb
- To summon or request the presence of someone, especially for assistance or service.
- To publicly criticize or denounce someone for their actions or behavior.
A1Morecarve
US /kɑ:rv/
UK /kɑ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
- To make a cut in, e.g. to write your name on tree
B1Morecascade
US /kæˈsked/
UK /kæˈskeɪd/
- Countable Noun
- Body of water falling from something tall
- A series of things that happen quickly one after the other.
- Intransitive Verb
- To fall, flow, or hang down in a large amount
B1Morecheck-in desk
US
UK
- Noun
- A desk in a hotel or airport where you announce your arrival and register.
A2Morechilly
US /ˈtʃɪli/
UK /'tʃɪlɪ/
- Adjective
- Slightly cold
- Cold; unfeeling; lacking in warmth
B1Morecomic
US /ˈkɑ:mɪk/
UK /ˈkɒmɪk/
- Countable Noun
- Person who stands on a stage and tells jokes
- Amusing story told in a series of pictures
- Adjective
- Funny; that makes you laugh
A2Morecontinent
US /ˈkɑntənənt/
UK /ˈkɒntɪnənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
- Adjective
- Able to control excretory functions (bowel and bladder).
B1Morecreek
US /krik, krɪk/
UK /kri:k/
- Countable Noun
- Water channel that is smaller than a river
B2Morecross
US /krɔs, krɑs/
UK /krɒs/
- Adjective
- Angry and upset
- From one side of something to the other
- Transitive Verb
- To put one thing over another e.g. arms
- To breed one type of animal or plant with another
A2Morecrown
US /kraʊn/
UK /kraʊn/
- Transitive Verb
- To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
- To officially give someone the winners title
- Noun
- A gold ring put on a King or Queen’s head
- An artificial cap on a tooth
B1Moredine
US /daɪn/
UK /daɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To eat
A2Morefrom the top
US /frʌm ði tɑp/
UK /frɔm ðə tɔp/
- Phrase
- From the beginning.
- From the highest point or position.
A1Moreget at
US /ɡɛt æt/
UK /ɡet æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To criticize someone, often personally
- To imply something; hint at
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregood call
US
UK
- Noun
- A wise or correct decision; a sensible choice.
- Interjection
- An expression of agreement or approval for a suggestion or decision.
A2Moregoose
US /ɡus/
UK /gu:s/
- Countable Noun
- Large water bird related to a duck
- Someone you think is silly or foolish
- Transitive Verb
- To touch someone on their bottom
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
A1Moreguide
US /ɡaɪd/
UK /ɡaɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To help or advise someone about something
- To control missile to hit a target by radio signal
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Book or a magazine containing information/advice
- Person leading others visiting an unknown place
A2TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehead up
US /hɛd ʌp/
UK /hed ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
A1Morehike
US /haɪk/
UK /haɪk/
- Noun
- Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
- A long walk in mountains, etc. for exercise
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a large and unexpected increase in a price
- To take a long walk in mountains etc. for exercise
B1Morehistoric
US /hɪˈstɔrɪk, -ˈstɑr-/
UK /hɪˈstɒrɪk/
- Adjective
- (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
- Connected with the past
B1Morehorn
US /hɔ:rn/
UK /hɔ:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Device that makes a loud warning noise
- (Animals) hard pointed structure growing on heads
B1Moreimpressed
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To make an emotional or cognitive impact upon
- To press into a soft material to make a pattern
- Adjective
- Feeling an emotional impact
A2Morein the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Morein time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
A1Morein trouble
US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /in ˈtrʌbl/
- Adjective
- Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- other
- In serious trouble or difficulty.
A1Moreinformative
US /ɪnˈfɔ:rmətɪv/
UK /ɪnˈfɔ:mətɪv/
- Adjective
- Giving a lot of information
A2Moreinn
US /ɪn/
UK /ɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hotel in the country
B1Morejam
US /dʒæm/
UK /dʒæm/
- Transitive Verb
- To block a signal (e.g. radio waves)
- To push into a tight space until it can't move
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To pack together so things cannot move freely
A2Morelightning
US /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
UK /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Flashes of light in the sky caused by a storm
- A sudden electrostatic discharge that occurs during an electrical storm.
- Adjective
- Moving very fast or occurring suddenly
B1Morelodge
US /lɑdʒ/
UK /lɒdʒ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To (provide a place to) stay for a short time
- To submit (complaint, application etc.)
- Noun
- A wooden house in the mountains
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremake up
US /mek ʌp/
UK /meik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To invent or create a story
- To add up to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To invent a story, excuse, etc.
- To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
A1Moremix
US /mɪks/
UK /mɪks/
- Transitive Verb
- To combine two or more things to make one
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A combination of more than two things
A2Moremotor
US /ˈmotɚ/
UK /ˈməʊtə(r)/
- Adjective
- Concerning cars and vehicles
- Concerned with or involving movement of muscles
- Noun
- An engine that drives a car, train etc.
A2Morenarrow
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
A2TOEICMoreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the way
US /ɑn ði we/
UK /ɔn ðə wei/
- Phrase
- During the journey to a particular place.
A1Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Morepassenger
US /ˈpæsəndʒɚ/
UK /'pæsɪndʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person who is traveling in a vehicle
A2TOEICMorepop
US /pɑp/
UK /pɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet soda drink
- A short, sharp, explosive sound.
B2Morepop up
US /pɑp ʌp/
UK /pɔp ʌp/
- Intransitive Verb
- To appear suddenly.
- Phrasal Verb
- To appear suddenly and unexpectedly.
- To appear on a computer screen.
A1Morepull off
US /pʊl ɔf/
UK /pul ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To manage to succeed
- To remove something quickly or with force.
A1Moresacred
US /ˈsekrɪd/
UK /ˈseɪkrɪd/
- Adjective
- Worthy of religious worship; very holy
- Being highly valued and respected
B1Moresheep
US /ʃip/
UK /ʃi:p/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Animal with a woolly coat raised for meat or wool
- Noun
- Person who behaves as others do, without thinking
B1Moreshock
US /ʃɑ:k/
UK /ʃɒk/
- Noun
- The passage of an electricity through the body
- Sudden bad feeling caused by something unexpected
- Transitive Verb
- To affect someone with an electrical current
- To cause great surprise, horror, or anger
A2Morestop over
US /stɑp ˈovɚ/
UK /stɔp ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To visit a place for a short time during a longer journey.
A1Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moretake off
US /tek ɔf/
UK /teik ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove, e.g. your clothes
- To make arrangements to be absent from work
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To remove (an item of clothing).
- To depart; to leave.
A1Moretop off
US /tɑp ɔf/
UK /tɔp ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To complete or finish something in a satisfying way.
- To fill something to the top.
A2Moretour
US /tʊr/
UK /tʊə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel to several places to perform a show
- To visit several places for pleasure
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A trip to several places to perform a show
- A journey to visit several places for pleasure
A2TOEICMoretriple
US /ˈtrɪpəl/
UK /ˈtrɪpl/
- Noun
- Group or set of three
- A hit in baseball that enables the batter to reach third base.
- Transitive Verb
- To multiply by three; to increase threefold.
B2Moretunnel
US /ˈtʌnəl/
UK /'tʌnl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Passage under the ground, often for cars or trains
- Noun
- As if looking in a long hole
B1Moreturn out
US /tɚn aʊt/
UK /tə:n aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
A1Moreturnout
US /ˈtə:nˌaʊt/
UK /ˈtɜ:naʊt/
- Noun
- Outward rotation of a dancer's leg from the hip
C2Moreup there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1Moreupset
US /ʌpˈsɛt/
UK /ʌpˈset/
- Adjective
- (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- Troubled, worried, or angry
- Transitive Verb
- To turn upside down or on its side
- To trouble, worry, or anger someone
A2Morevintage
US /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/
UK /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/
- Adjective
- Old and somewhat treasured
B2Moreway up there
US
UK
- Phrase
- At a considerable height or distance.
- In a high or elevated position; far above.
A1Morewhole point
US
UK
- Phrase
- The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- The primary reason or objective.
A2More
Vocabulary
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- way up there: At a considerable height or distance.
- at least: As a minimum
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- top off: To complete or finish something in a satisfying way.
- ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
- get at: To criticize someone, often personally
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- make up: To invent or create a story
- call out: To criticize someone to modify their behavior
- check-in desk: A desk in a hotel or airport where you announce your arrival and register.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- from the top: From the beginning.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- have to: Must do
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- going on: To continue doing something
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- head up: To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
- pop up: To appear suddenly.
- pull off: To manage to succeed
- stop over: To visit a place for a short time during a longer journey.
- good call: A wise or correct decision; a sensible choice.
- whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- continent: Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
- upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- guide: To help or advise someone about something
- sacred: Worthy of religious worship; very holy
- narrow: Not wide; short from one side to the other
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- vintage: Old and somewhat treasured
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
- carve: To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- impressed: To make an emotional or cognitive impact upon
- great: Very good; better than before
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- jam: To block a signal (e.g. radio waves)
- tunnel: Passage under the ground, often for cars or trains
- deep: Complex and important
- cascade: Body of water falling from something tall
- historic: (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- bummer: Irritating or disappointing experience
- cross: Angry and upset
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- crown: To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
- climb: To rise gradually and steadily to a higher point
- picture: General situation or state of being
- lightning: Flashes of light in the sky caused by a storm
- lodge: To (provide a place to) stay for a short time
- horn: Device that makes a loud warning noise
- chilly: Slightly cold
- motor: Concerning cars and vehicles
- informative: Giving a lot of information
- hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
- creek: Water channel that is smaller than a river
- triple: Group or set of three
- dine: To eat
- comic: Person who stands on a stage and tells jokes
- shock: The passage of an electricity through the body
- turnout: Outward rotation of a dancer's leg from the hip
- passenger: Person who is traveling in a vehicle
- goose: Large water bird related to a duck
- mix: To combine two or more things to make one
- inn: Hotel in the country
- sheep: Animal with a woolly coat raised for meat or wool
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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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Is Glacier's RED BUS TOUR Worth $86? Honest Review (Crown of the Continent)
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/03/04Ever wondered if Glacier's iconic Red Bus Tour is worth the splurge? This video gives you the inside scoop on the $86 "Crown of the Continent" experience, complete with stunning open-top views and chances to spot wildlife! You'll pick up practical travel phrases and learn about the park's history, all while enjoying a super scenic drive.
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