Vocabulary

  • lace up: To fasten shoes or other garments with laces.
  • start in: To begin a job or activity.
  • in areas: Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
  • break into: To start suddenly (crying, panicking, etc.)
  • on site: At the location of a particular activity or project.
  • break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
  • evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
  • deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • on horseback: Riding a horse or sitting astride a horse.
  • set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
  • ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
  • from birth: Since the time someone was born
  • to pieces: Broken into many small parts.
  • to death: Extremely; to a great degree
  • in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
  • go away: To go on vacation
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
  • shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
  • scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
  • track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
  • occasion: Significant or important event or function
  • abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
  • occur: To come to pass or to happen
  • crowd: To force too many things, people into
  • facility: Piece of equipment or buildings with a special use
  • chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
  • involve: To have or be included as a part of something
  • scientific: Concerning academic study of the physical world
  • breed: Kind of / sort of
  • trail: Series of marks or signs left by something moving
  • scent: To become aware of the presence of a smell, etc.
  • break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
  • sniff: To detect something, e.g. a potential problem
  • major: High-ranking officer in the army
  • project: To predict what will happen in the future
  • magnitude: Number representing force of an earthquake
  • ethical: Morally right; following principles of goodness
  • submit: To accept a superior force has power over you
  • wild: In a manner which lacks control
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • master: To gain control over something
  • arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
  • century: Period of 100 years
  • british: Concerning the culture and people of British
  • auction: To sell to a person offering the highest price
  • evacuate: To move people from dangerous to a safe places
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • polish: Act of making something clean and shiny
  • clash: To have a disagreement or fight over something
  • unfold: (Of a situation) to be told or revealed
  • government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
  • ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
  • collide: To come together or crash with a lot of force
  • head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • tsunami: Huge sea wave often caused by an earthquake
  • pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
  • minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
  • tectonic: Denoting or relating to construction or building
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • lace: To add an amount of liquor to a food or drink
  • countryside: Natural open land away from towns
  • boar: Wild pig
  • earthquake: Heavy shaking of the ground due to natural forces
  • peaceful: In a calm and quiet state
  • quake: Short for earthquake
  • titanic: Concerning great force or power
  • downgrade: To rate lower; to lower in value or esteem
  • superstar: Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
  • huntsman: Man who hunts animals to kill them
Placeholder Image

    Preparing usage notes, please check back later

  • not found vocabularyNo vocabulary matches your filters
    • abuse

      US /əˈbjuz/

      UK /ə'bju:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
      • To use in an inappropriate or excessive way
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Improper/dishonest/excessive use of something
      • Insulting someone, e.g. by swearing at them
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • ahead of time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Before the scheduled time; early.
      A1
      More
    • auction

      US /ˈɔ:kʃn/

      UK /ˈɔ:kʃn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To sell to a person offering the highest price
      • Noun
      • Public sale where people compete to buy things
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • ban

      US /bæn/

      UK /bæn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something illegal or not allowed
      • To prohibit someone from participating in a particular online community or game.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Official action preventing something happening
      • A prohibition from participating in a particular online community or game.
      B1
      More
    • boar

      US /bɔr,bor/

      UK /bɔ:(r)/

      • Noun
      • Wild pig
      C1
      More
    • break in

      US /brek ɪn/

      UK /breik in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
      • To interrupt someone's conversation, task
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To interrupt a conversation or activity.
      • To wear something new until it becomes comfortable.
      A1
      More
    • break into

      US /brek ˈɪntu/

      UK /breik ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start suddenly (crying, panicking, etc.)
      • To get into a new field of work
      A1
      More
    • breed

      US /brid/

      UK /bri:d/

      • Noun
      • Kind of / sort of
      • Particular kind of animal, e.g. a Labrador dog
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To create situations for a (bad) thing to happen
      • To produce baby animals of specific kinds
      A2
      More
    • chase

      US /tʃes/

      UK /tʃeɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of going after someone to catch them
      • Something that one pursues or tries to obtain.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To go after with the intention of catching
      • To try very hard to get something that you want
      A2
      More
    • clash

      US /klæʃ/

      UK /klæʃ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a disagreement or fight over something
      • (Of colors) to not suit or match appealingly
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A conflict; disagreement
      B1
      More
    • collide

      US /kəˈlaɪd/

      UK /kəˈlaɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come together or crash with a lot of force
      • To disagree with or be very different from others
      B1
      More
    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
      A1
      More
    • countryside

      US /ˈkʌntriˌsaɪd/

      UK /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Natural open land away from towns
      B1
      More
    • crowd

      US /kraʊd/

      UK /kraʊd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To force too many things, people into
      • (Lots of people) to meet together in one place
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large group of people together in one place
      A2
      More
    • deal to

      US /dil tə/

      UK /di:l tə/

      • other
      • To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
      C1
      More
    • downgrade

      US /ˈdaʊnˌɡred/

      UK /ˌdaʊnˈgreɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To rate lower; to lower in value or esteem
      C2
      More
    • earthquake

      US /ˈɜ:rθkweɪk/

      UK /ˈɜ:θkweɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Heavy shaking of the ground due to natural forces
      • A series of vibrations in the earth caused by the abrupt movement of rock far below the surface
      B1
      More
    • ethical

      US /ˈɛθɪkəl/

      UK /ˈeθɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Morally right; following principles of goodness
      B1
      More
    • evacuate

      US /ɪˈvækjuˌet/

      UK /ɪ'vækjʊeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To move people from dangerous to a safe places
      B2
      More
    • evidence of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
      • Something that shows that something else exists or is true.
      A1
      More
    • facility

      US /fəˈsɪlɪti/

      UK /fəˈsɪləti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of equipment or buildings with a special use
      • Skill to do something with ease
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • first up

      US /fɚst ʌp/

      UK /fə:st ʌp/

      • Phrase
      • Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
      A1
      More
    • from birth

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Since the time someone was born
      • Inherently; from the beginning of life
      B1
      More
    • give up

      US /ɡɪv ʌp/

      UK /ɡiv ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lose hope or admit defeat
      • To decide to not start to try solving a problem
      A1
      More
    • go away

      US /ɡo əˈwe/

      UK /ɡəu əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go on vacation
      • To leave; depart.
      A1
      More
    • huntsman

      US /ˈhʌntsmən/

      UK /'hʌntsmən/

      • Countable Noun
      • Man who hunts animals to kill them
      C2
      More
    • in a minute

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Very soon; in a short amount of time.
      • Within the duration of one minute.
      A1
      More
    • in areas

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
      • Relating to specific fields, subjects, or disciplines.
      A1
      More
    • involve

      US /ɪnˈvɑlv/

      UK /ɪn'vɒlv/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To have or be included as a part of something
      • To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • lace

      US /les/

      UK /leɪs/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To add an amount of liquor to a food or drink
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ornate piece of fabric with patterns of holes
      • Cord used to tie shoes
      B1
      More
    • lace up

      US /les ʌp/

      UK /leis ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fasten shoes or other garments with laces.
      • To prepare oneself for a challenge or activity.
      A1
      More
    • lie in

      US /lai ɪn/

      UK /lai in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
      A2
      More
    • magnitude

      US /ˈmæɡnɪˌtud, -ˌtjud/

      UK /ˈmægnɪtju:d/

      • Noun
      • Number representing force of an earthquake
      • Size or importance
      B2
      More
    • major

      US /ˈmedʒɚ/

      UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • High-ranking officer in the army
      • Main subject you study at university
      • Adjective
      • Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
      • Important, serious, or large in scope, size
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • master

      US /ˈmæstɚ/

      UK /'mɑ:stə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To gain control over something
      • To learn to do something very well
      • Adjective
      • Being very skilled at doing something
      • Being the main or most important thing or part
      A2
      More
    • occasion

      US /əˈkeʒən/

      UK /ə'keɪʒn/

      • Noun
      • Significant or important event or function
      • Time when something happens or takes place
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make or cause something to happen; to lead to
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • occur

      US /əˈkɚ/

      UK /əˈkɜ:(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To come to pass or to happen
      • To be found to exist; to be present.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • on horseback

      US /ɑn ˈhɔrˌsbæk/

      UK /ɒn ˈhɔ:sbæk/

      • other
      • Riding a horse or sitting astride a horse.
      B1
      More
    • on site

      US /ɑn saɪt/

      UK /ɔn sait/

      • Adverb
      • At the location of a particular activity or project.
      • Present at a specific location for a particular purpose.
      A1
      More
    • peaceful

      US /ˈpisfəl/

      UK /ˈpi:sfl/

      • Adjective
      • In a calm and quiet state
      • Being unlikely or unwilling to act violently
      B1
      More
    • polish

      US /ˈpɑlɪʃ/

      UK /'pɒlɪʃ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of making something clean and shiny
      • A cream used to make shoes etc. shiny
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it
      • To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it
      B1
      More
    • quake

      US /kwek/

      UK /kweɪk/

      • Noun
      • Short for earthquake
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To shake physically, due to fear or anxiety
      • (Of buildings) to shake forcefully
      B2
      More
    • right back

      US /raɪt bæk/

      UK /rait bæk/

      • Interjection
      • Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
      • Adverb
      • Immediately; very soon after going.
      A1
      More
    • scene

      US /sin/

      UK /si:n/

      • Noun
      • Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
      • View that looks like a picture
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • scent

      US /sɛnt/

      UK /sent/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To become aware of the presence of a smell, etc.
      • To add smell to something
      • Noun
      • Pleasant smell, as of flowers or perfume
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • scientific

      US /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

      UK /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning academic study of the physical world
      • Systematic and precise, following a methodology.
      • Noun
      • Relating to or used in science.
      A2
      More
    • set to

      US /sɛt tu/

      UK /set tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
      A1
      More
    • shout out

      US /ʃaʊt aʊt/

      UK /ʃaut aut/

      • Noun
      • A public expression of greeting or praise.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To publicly mention or acknowledge someone or something.
      • To publicly acknowledge or thank someone.
      A2
      More
    • sniff

      US /snɪf/

      UK /snɪf/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To detect something, e.g. a potential problem
      • To breathe in noisily through nose, as when crying
      • Noun
      • A noisy breath through your nose
      B1
      More
    • start in

      US /stɑrt ɪn/

      UK /stɑ:t in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin a job or activity.
      A1
      More
    • submit

      US /səbˈmɪt/

      UK /səbˈmɪt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To accept a superior force has power over you
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • superstar

      US /ˈsjupɚˌstɑr/

      UK /'su:pəstɑ:(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
      C2
      More
    • titanic

      US /taɪˈtænɪk/

      UK /taɪ'tænɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning great force or power
      • Having catastrophic or disastrous proportions.
      • Proper Noun
      • A British passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean in 1912, after striking an iceberg during her maiden voyage.
      C2
      More
    • to death

      US /tu dɛθ/

      UK /tu: deθ/

      • Phrase
      • Extremely; to a great degree
      • Until death
      B1
      More
    • to pieces

      US /tu ˈpisɪz/

      UK /tu ˈpi:sɪz/

      • other
      • Broken into many small parts.
      B2
      More
    • track

      US /træk/

      UK /træk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use marks to follow a wild animal
      • To move a certain way/follow a particular course
      • Noun
      • A circular course for running
      • Course or way someone takes, e.g. in education
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • trail

      US /trel/

      UK /treɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Series of marks or signs left by something moving
      • Rough path, as through a forest or field
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To follow behind someone
      • To be losing to a competitor
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • trigger

      US /ˈtrɪɡɚ/

      UK /'trɪɡə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
      • Device that starts a process
      • Transitive Verb
      • To start a process off e.g. a memory
      • To cause something to begin or happen.
      B1
      More
    • tsunami

      US /tsʊˈnɑmi/

      UK /tsu:ˈnɑ:mi/

      • Noun
      • Huge sea wave often caused by an earthquake
      B2
      More
    • unfold

      US /ʌnˈfold/

      UK /ʌn'fəʊld/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • (Of a situation) to be told or revealed
      • To open something that was folded
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To happen, be told or be revealed
      B1
      More
    • used 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
      A1
      More
    • wild

      US /waɪld/

      UK /waɪld/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner which lacks control
      • Adjective
      • Living in nature; not tame
      • (Of land) not developed by people
      A2
      More
    Video not in English?
    Video not in English?

    Get the full experience in the app

    Learn anywhere with detailed sentence and usage analysis

    preview
    01:03

    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.

    Get the full experience in the app

    Look up words anytime with pronunciation, part of speech, and usage

    preview

    brave

    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
    A2 Elementary

    Get the full experience in the app

    Practice speaking anytime and get instant pronunciation feedback

    preview

    Try this speaking exercise.

    Try practicing with this sentence.

    80
    B1US
    #CNN10#hunting#scent#hunt#tsunami#wild

    A creative new twist England's historic hunts | April 21, 2026

    0
    卓諠諠 posted on 2026/04/21
    Ever wondered about the 'Clean Boot Hunt' in England? This episode dives into that unique tradition and other fascinating global news, from the Japan Earthquake to advancements in humanoid robots. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain cultural insights while enjoying a fast-paced news roundup!

    Learn this video on the APP!

    The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!

    Recommended Videos

    Auto Next Video

    Footer

    Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

    About

    • About Us
    • Our Learning Services
    • Join Us
    • FAQ
    • Hot Tags

    Services

    • Pronunciation Challenge
    • Saved
    • Search Vocabulary
    • Blog

    Channels

    Levels

    • A1
    • A2
    • B1
    • B2
    • C1
    • C2

    Privacy˙Terms˙
    ©2026 VoiceTube Corporation. All rights reserved