access
US /ˈæksɛs/
UK /'ækses/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- The opportunity or right to use something or to see someone.
- Transitive Verb
- To be able to use or have permission to use
A2TOEICMoreadding fuel to the fire
US /ˈædɪŋ ˈfjʊəl tə ðə ˈfaɪɚ/
UK /ˈædɪŋ ˈfjuəl tə ðə ˈfaiə/
- other
- Making a bad situation worse by increasing conflict or anger.
B2Moreadvice
US /əd'vaɪs/
UK /ədˈvaɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Suggestion about what would help someone
- Professional guidance from a lawyer or legal expert.
A2TOEICMoreafford
US /əˈfɔrd, əˈford/
UK /ə'fɔ:d/
- Transitive Verb
- To make available, to provide
- To have enough money to pay for something
A2TOEICMoreahead of the game
US /əˈhɛd əv ðə ɡeɪm/
UK /əˈhed əv ðə geim/
- other
- Being well prepared or in an advantageous position.
C1Moreamazing
US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Surprising in a pleasing way
- Transitive Verb
- To cause wonder; to surprise completely
A2Morearound the corner
US /əˈraʊnd ði ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /əˈraund ðə ˈkɔ:nə/
- Phrase
- Very near; close by.
- About to happen; approaching soon.
A1Moreat the most
US /ət ðə ˈmoʊst/
UK /ət ðə ˈməust/
- other
- No more than; maximum amount or degree.
A2Moreback then
US
UK
- Phrase
- At that time in the past.
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
A1Moreblueprint
US /ˈbluˌprɪnt/
UK /ˈblu:prɪnt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Plans of how buildings will be built
- Method use to plan or organize something
B2Moreby the Grace of God
US /baɪ ðə ˈɡreɪs ʌv ɡɑd/
UK /baɪ ðə ˈgreɪs əv ɡɑ:d/
- other
- With the help or favor of God (general theism).
B2Morecollege
US /'kɑːlɪdʒ/
UK /'kɒlɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- School or educational institution for adults
- A constituent body of a university.
A2Morecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Moredesperate
US /ˈdɛspərɪt/
UK /ˈdespərət/
- Adjective
- Being beyond hope; prepared to do anything
- State of urgently wanting to go to the toilet
A2Moredial up
US
UK
- Phrase
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To connect to a network or service using a modem and a telephone line.
B1Moredouble down
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- In gambling, to double one's bet, typically in exchange for taking one more card.
- To reinforce one's commitment to a particular course of action, even in the face of opposition or risk.
A2Moreentrepreneur
US /ˌɑntrəprəˈnɚ, -ˈnʊr/
UK /ˌɒntrəprə'nɜ:(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Businessperson who develops new businesses
- A person who identifies a need and starts a business to fill it.
B2Moreexcuse
US /ɪkˈskjuz/
UK /ɪk'skju:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- To explain acting in a bad or impolite manner
- Noun
- Note explaining why someone cannot do or attend
- Reason why you did or didn't do something
A2Morefigure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Morefinish up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To complete or bring something to an end.
fly out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a place by airplane.
- Countable Noun
- A batted ball that is caught in the air for an out.
A1Morefor myself
US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/
UK /fə maɪˈself/
- other
- Done for one's own benefit or use.
A1Morefor nothing
US
UK
- Phrase
- Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- Free; without cost
A1Morefor 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.
A2Moreframe
US /frem/
UK /freɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
- To put say or write something in a careful way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Structure that holds a picture or photo
- A person's body shape determined by their skeleton
A2TOEICMorefrom start to finish
US /frəm stɑrt tu ˈfɪnɪʃ/
UK /frəm stɑ:t tə ˈfɪnɪʃ/
- other
- Covering the whole process from beginning to end.
B1Moregeneration
US /ˌdʒɛnəˈreʃən/
UK /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act or process of producing or causing something
- People born and living at about the same time
A2TOEICMorego away
US /ɡo əˈwe/
UK /ɡəu əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go on vacation
- To leave; depart.
A1Morego for it
US /ɡo fɔr ɪt/
UK /ɡəu fɔ: it/
- Interjection
- An expression of encouragement or approval.
- Intransitive Verb
- To try to achieve something; to make an attempt.
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)
A1Moregot 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
A1Moregrade
US /ɡred/
UK /ɡreɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To give a road the required angle of slope
- To determine the level or quality of something
- Noun
- Level or quality of something e.g. a diamond
- Mark that shows the quality of a student's work
B1TOEICMoregrow up
US /ɡro ʌp/
UK /ɡrəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To develop from a child into an adult
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehire
US /haɪr/
UK /ˈhaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give a job to someone in exchange for pay
- To give the use of something in exchange for money
- Noun
- Short term rental of something e.g. car, phone
A2TOEICMorein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein school
US /ɪn skul/
UK /ɪn sku:l/
- other
- Attending an educational institution.
A1Morein second grade
US
UK
- Phrase
- Being in the second year of elementary school.
in the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morein times
US
UK
- Phrase
- During periods or moments of.
- During a particular era or period in history.
A1Moreincredible
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/
- Adjective
- Very good; amazing
- Really good; amazing; great
A2TOEICMoreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreinterview
US /ˈɪntɚˌvju/
UK /'ɪntəvju:/
- Transitive Verb
- To formally ask questions about a given topic
- Noun
- Meeting to ask questions to get information
A2TOEICMoreinvest
US /ɪnˈvɛst/
UK /ɪn'vest/
- Transitive Verb
- To use resources to build for the future
A2TOEICMorelifetime
US /ˈlaɪfˌtaɪm/
UK /ˈlaɪftaɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The time between birth and death
- An opportunity that is unlikely to occur again.
- Adjective
- Lasting for the duration of someone's life or the existence of something.
B1Morelive on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to exist or be remembered.
- To eat a particular type of food as the main thing.
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
A1Moremassive
US /ˈmæsɪv/
UK /ˈmæsɪv/
- Adjective
- Very big; large; too big
- Large or imposing in scale or scope.
B1Moremillion dollar
US
UK
- Adjective
- Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
move on
US /muv ɑn/
UK /mu:v ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To decide to change or go to a different place
- To start talking about something different.
A1Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon earth
US /ɑn ɚθ/
UK /ɔn ə:θ/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
A1Moreon the inside
US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/
UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/
- Phrase
- Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- In prison; incarcerated.
- Adjective
- Possessing secret or confidential information.
A1Moreon the internet
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located or available on the internet.
- Using the internet as a medium or platform.
A1Moreon the road
US /ɑn ði rəʊd/
UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/
- Phrase
- Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
- Idiom
- Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
A1Moreon to
US /ɑn tu/
UK /ɔn tu:/
- Preposition
- Toward something; forward
- Aware of someone's activities.
- Adjective
- Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
A1Moreonline
US /ˌɑ:nˈlaɪn/
UK /ˌɒnˈlaɪn/
- Adjective
- Connected to the internet
- Adverb
- Via the internet.
B1Moreout 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.
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 to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
quick question
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A brief and simple inquiry.
- Phrase
- An introductory phrase indicating a question requiring a prompt answer.
A1Morequit
US /kwɪt/
UK /kwɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To leave a job
- To leave a place
- Intransitive Verb
- To leave a school etc. without finishing
B1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morerule
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
A2TOEICMoreschool of hard knocks
US /skul ʌv hɑrd nɑks/
UK /sku:l əv hɑ:d nɒks/
- other
- Learning from difficult experiences rather than formal education.
B2Moreset up
US /sɛt ʌp/
UK /set ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make arrangements for something; establish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrange or prepare something for use.
- To start a business, organization, etc.
A1Morestick with
US /stɪk wɪð/
UK /stik wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- To continue doing or using something; to persevere.
A1Moresweat
US /swɛt/
UK /swet/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To do an amount of hard work
- To be worried or anxious about something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An amount of hard work
A2Morethrow in the towel
US /θroʊ ɪn ðə ˈtaʊəl/
UK /θrəu ɪn ðə ˈtaʊəl/
- other
- To admit defeat or give up.
B2Moreunder construction
US /ˈʌndɚ kənˈstrʌkʃən/
UK /ˈʌndə kənˈstrʌkʃən/
- Phrase
A2Moreunicorn
US /ˈjunɪˌkɔrn/
UK /ˈju:nɪkɔ:n/
- Countable Noun
- Horselike mythical animal with a horn on forehead
B2Moreup against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrase
- Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- In close proximity or contact with something.
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
A1Morewalk away
US /wɔk əˈwe/
UK /wɔ:k əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- To choose not to be involved in something.
A1Morewillpower
US /ˈwɪlˌpaʊɚ/
UK /'wɪlpaʊə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to make yourself do what you really want
C2Moreyacht
US /jɑ:t/
UK /jɒt/
- Countable Noun
- Large expensive boat
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel or race in a yacht.
B1More
Vocabulary
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- got to: To arrive at some place
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- set up
- quick question: A brief and simple inquiry.
- for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- dial up
- throw in the towel: To admit defeat or give up.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- ahead of the game: Being well prepared or in an advantageous position.
- in times: During periods or moments of.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- by the Grace of God: With the help or favor of God (general theism).
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- go away: To go on vacation
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- going on: To continue doing something
- million dollar: Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- under construction
- back then: At that time in the past.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- around the corner: Very near; close by.
- go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- from start to finish: Covering the whole process from beginning to end.
- fly out: To leave a place by airplane.
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- in second grade: Being in the second year of elementary school.
- double down: In gambling, to double one's bet, typically in exchange for taking one more card.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- adding fuel to the fire: Making a bad situation worse by increasing conflict or anger.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- at the most: No more than; maximum amount or degree.
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- finish up: To complete or bring something to an end.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- school of hard knocks: Learning from difficult experiences rather than formal education.
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- entrepreneur: Businessperson who develops new businesses
- desperate: Being beyond hope; prepared to do anything
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- amount: Quantity of something
- afford: To make available, to provide
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
- willpower: Ability to make yourself do what you really want
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- sweat: To do an amount of hard work
- generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- invest: To use resources to build for the future
- leave: To go away from; depart
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- act: To behave in a certain way
- interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- hire: To give a job to someone in exchange for pay
- college: School or educational institution for adults
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- great: Very good; better than before
- quit: To leave a job
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
- grade: To give a road the required angle of slope
- yacht: Large expensive boat
- lifetime: The time between birth and death
- blueprint: Plans of how buildings will be built
- unicorn: Horselike mythical animal with a horn on forehead
- online: Connected to the internet
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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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