at last
US /æt læst/
UK /æt lɑ:st/
- Adverb
- Finally; after a long delay.
B1Moreat once
US /æt wʌns/
UK /æt wʌns/
- Adverb
- Immediately; without delay
- At the same time; simultaneously
A2Moreback 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.
A1Morebear
US /bɛr/
UK /bɛː/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
- Countable Noun
- Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
- Someone who expects stock market to fall
A2Morebeat
US /bit/
UK /bi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- Transitive Verb
- To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
- To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
A2Morebeg
US /bɛɡ/
UK /beg/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To ask someone in an emotional way for something
- (Dog) to sit up to ask for something
B1Morebless
US /blɛs/
UK /bles/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something holy by saying a special prayer
B1Moreblow
US /blo/
UK /bləʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something using air
- To make air come quickly out of your mouth
- Noun
- Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
- Act of making air come out of your mouth
A2Morebrat
US /bræt/
UK /bræt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone who has misbehaved, usually a child
B2Morebring back
US /brɪŋ bæk/
UK /briŋ bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To cause to remember
- To return something
A1Moreburst
US /bɚst/
UK /bɜ:st/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
- To break apart/open in a sudden and violent way
- Noun
- Brief time period when something happens and ends
- A sudden outbreak or display of something.
A2Moreburst into
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
- To suddenly express an emotion.
B1Morecoronation
US /ˌkɔ:rəˈneɪʃn/
UK /ˌkɒrəˈneɪʃn/
- Noun
- Crowning of a king or queen
B2Morecripple
US /ˈkrɪpəl/
UK /'krɪpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To hurt and make useless
- Noun
- (rude) Disabled person
B2Morecrown
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
B1Morecruel
US /ˈkruəl/
UK /'kru:əl/
- Adjective
- Hurtful; acting to hurt others intentionally
- Extremely harsh or severe.
B1Moredin
US /dɪn/
UK /dɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A loud, persistent noise
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise.
C1Moreduty
US /ˈduti, ˈdju-/
UK /'dju:tɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Work required by your job or position
- A tax (on imported goods)
A2TOEICMoreexploit
US /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/
UK /ɪk'splɔɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To selfishly take advantage of or treat badly
- To use something in a very effective manner
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Personal journey or series of events
- A bold or daring feat.
B1TOEICMorefeel sorry for
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To experience sympathy or pity for someone.
A1Morefilthy
US /ˈfɪlθi/
UK /'fɪlθɪ/
- Adjective
- Being very rude (about sex, bodily functions)
- (E.g. of a joke) being extremely rude or impolite
B2Morefor sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Morefrown
US /fraʊn/
UK /fraʊn/
- Noun
- When you pull your eyebrows together to show anger
- Intransitive Verb
- To pull the eyebrows together to show anger
B1Moregenerosity
US /ˌdʒenəˈrɑ:səti/
UK /ˌdʒenəˈrɒsəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Giving or sharing things freely with others
- A generous act or gift.
B1Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Morego away
US /ɡo əˈwe/
UK /ɡəu əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go on vacation
- To leave; depart.
A1Morego back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Morego out
US /ɡo aʊt/
UK /ɡəu aut/
- Phrase
- To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
- Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Moregrab
US /ɡræb/
UK /ɡræb/
- Transitive Verb
- To take and hold something quickly
A2Moregravely
US /ˈɡrevlɪ/
UK /ɡreɪvlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a serious and solemn manner
B2Moreguard
US /ɡɑrd/
UK /ɡɑ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To keep watch over something to protect it
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone who watches a place or prevents escapes
- A player in basketball whose primary role is to handle the ball and initiate the offense.
A2Morehesitant
US /ˈhɛzɪtənt/
UK /ˈhezɪtənt/
- Adjective
- Pausing because unsure or reluctant to act
- Unwilling or reluctant to do something.
B2Morehighness
US /'haɪnəs/
UK /'haɪnəs/
- Noun
- Title to someone royal such as a king or queen
B2Morehungry
US /ˈhʌŋɡri/
UK /ˈhʌŋgri/
- Adjective
- Feeling a need or want to eat food
- Feeling a need or want to eat food
B2Moreinfant
US /'ɪnfənt/
UK /'ɪnfənt/
- Countable Noun
- Child in the beginning stage of life; a baby
- The early stage of development of something.
B1TOEICMoreinvite
US /ɪnˈvaɪt/
UK /ɪnˈvaɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To ask someone to go somewhere or do something
- Noun
- An invitation
A2TOEICMoreknight
US /naɪt/
UK /naɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Chess piece in the shape of a horse's head
- High-ranked medieval soldier fighting on horse
- Transitive Verb
- To grant someone the title of knight
B2TOEICMorelamp
US /læmp/
UK /læmp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Device to produce light, using electricity/oil/gas
- A source of illumination.
- Transitive Verb
- To illuminate with or as if with a lamp.
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
A1Morelurk
US /lɜ:rk/
UK /lɜ:k/
- Intransitive Verb
- To hide somewhere, e.g. to do something wrong
B2TOEICMoremasquerade
US /ˌmæskəˈred/
UK /ˌmæskəˈreɪd/
- Noun
- Fancy-dress party where people often wear masks
- Intransitive Verb
- To pretend to be someone/something you are not
C1Moreobey
US /oˈbe/
UK /əˈbeɪ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To do what someone or something commands you to do
A2Moreon the other side of
US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/
- Preposition
- Located across something from a given point.
A2Moreonce 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.
B1Moreor simply
US
UK
- Phrase
- Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
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.
A1Morepalace
US /ˈpælɪs/
UK /ˈpæləs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
- The center of government or royal power.
B1Moreparticipate
US /pɑ:rˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
UK /pɑ:ˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To take part with others in doing something
- To be involved in a discussion or conversation.
B1TOEICMorepiper
US /ˈpaɪpɚ/
UK /'paɪpə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person that plays a pipe, e.g. a bagpipe
B2Morepoverty
US /ˈpɑvəti/
UK /ˈpɔvəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being poor
- Lack of something necessary
B1Morepretend
US /prɪˈtɛnd/
UK /prɪ'tend/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act as if something is true when it is not
- Adjective
- Not real; imaginary.
A2TOEICMorerag
US /ræɡ/
UK /ræɡ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of old cloth, usually used for cleaning
- Transitive Verb
- To make fun of someone; joke about
B2Morerascal
US /ˈræskəl/
UK /'rɑ:skl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Deceitful/unreliable playfully mischievous person
C1Morerecognize
US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept the truth or reality of something
- To consider something as important or special
A2TOEICMorerejoice
US /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
UK /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel or express joy or great delight
B2Moreremind
US /rɪˈmaɪnd/
UK /rɪ'maɪnd/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause someone to remember what they forgot
- To cause someone to think of something similar or related.
A2TOEICMorerule
US /ruːl/
UK /ruːl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is normal and usually happens
- Governmental control or power over a region
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To decide legally, especially in court
- To have control or influence
A2TOEICMorerush
US /rʌʃ/
UK /rʌʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attack someone suddenly in a group
- To perform or finish with speed and urgency
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Actions performed or finishes with speed, urgency
- State of hurried action
A2TOEICMoreseize
US /siz/
UK /si:z/
- Transitive Verb
- To take a place with force, as by military action
- To arrest or catch someone
B1Morestroll
US /strol/
UK /strəʊl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To walk slowly and in a relaxed manner
B2Moreswear
US /swɛr/
UK /sweə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To say bad or impolite words to someone
- Transitive Verb
- To make a serious promise to do something
B1Moreswitch
US /swɪtʃ/
UK /swɪtʃ/
- Noun
- A change or shift from one method to another
- Thing you move to turn electrical items on or off
- Transitive Verb
- To exchange or replace something for another thing
A2TOEICMorethrone
US /θron/
UK /θrəʊn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special elaborate chair on which king/queen sits
- Royal power; sovereignty.
- Transitive Verb
- To place on a throne; to enthrone.
B1Moretogether with
US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/
UK /təˈɡeðə wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; along with.
- Including; as well as.
A1Moretry on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To wear something briefly to check it fits, etc.
A1Moreupon a time
US
UK
- Phrase
- An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
A1More
Vocabulary
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- 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.
- bring back: To cause to remember
- going on: To continue doing something
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- feel sorry for: To experience sympathy or pity for someone.
- try on: To wear something briefly to check it fits, etc.
- at last: Finally; after a long delay.
- or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- go away: To go on vacation
- burst into: To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- poverty: State of being poor
- exploit: To selfishly take advantage of or treat badly
- cruel: Hurtful; acting to hurt others intentionally
- swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- burst: To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
- lurk: To hide somewhere, e.g. to do something wrong
- blow: To move something using air
- stroll: To walk slowly and in a relaxed manner
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- filthy: Being very rude (about sex, bodily functions)
- hesitant: Pausing because unsure or reluctant to act
- infant: Child in the beginning stage of life; a baby
- participate: To take part with others in doing something
- rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
- leave: To go away from; depart
- guard: To keep watch over something to protect it
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- generosity: Giving or sharing things freely with others
- arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
- throne: Special elaborate chair on which king/queen sits
- seize: To take a place with force, as by military action
- remind: To cause someone to remember what they forgot
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- duty: Work required by your job or position
- rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
- palace: Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
- frown: When you pull your eyebrows together to show anger
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- beg: To ask someone in an emotional way for something
- obey: To do what someone or something commands you to do
- invite: To ask someone to go somewhere or do something
- choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
- crown: To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
- ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- lesson: Something done to learn or teach something; class
- cripple: To hurt and make useless
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- rascal: Deceitful/unreliable playfully mischievous person
- rag: Piece of old cloth, usually used for cleaning
- coronation: Crowning of a king or queen
- rejoice: To feel or express joy or great delight
- lamp: Device to produce light, using electricity/oil/gas
- brat: Someone who has misbehaved, usually a child
- masquerade: Fancy-dress party where people often wear masks
- knight: Chess piece in the shape of a horse's head
- bless: To make something holy by saying a special prayer
- gravely: In a serious and solemn manner
- hungry: Feeling a need or want to eat food
- highness: Title to someone royal such as a king or queen
- din: A loud, persistent noise
- piper: Person that plays a pipe, e.g. a bagpipe
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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 Prince and the Pauper - Bedtime Story (BedtimeStory.TV)
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/04/11Ever wondered what it's like to trade places with royalty? Dive into the classic tale of 'The Prince and the Pauper' where you'll hear a heartwarming story of role reversal and discover simple sentence structures perfect for B1 learners. You'll also get a fantastic chance to practice situational dialogue and explore cultural depth with this engaging read-aloud!
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