alleyway
US /ˈæliˌwe/
UK /'ælɪweɪ/
- Noun
- A narrow street with walls on both sides
B1Morebase
US /bes/
UK /beɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- Bottom part of an object that touches a surface
- Transitive Verb
- To use as the starting point or origin for
- To have as the main location for (company, etc.)
A2TOEICMorebasketball
US /ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/
UK /ˈbɑ:skɪtbɔ:l/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Team game played to throw the ball through a hoop
A2Morebat
US /bæt/
UK /bæt/
- Countable Noun
- Small flying mouse-like animal with wings
- Object used for hitting a ball in various games
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To use a wooden stick in baseball or cricket
A2Morebat out
US /bæt aʊt/
UK /bæt aʊt/
- other
- To write or produce something quickly with effort.
B2Morechase
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
A2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecoming over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To change sides in a discussion
- To visit someone's home
A1Morecone
US /koʊn/
UK /kəʊn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A 3D shape with a circular base and pointed top
- A part of the eye
B1Morecorner
US /ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /'kɔ:nə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To force into a position impossible to escape from
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where two lines, sides, corners etc. meet
- Edges of something, e.g. eyes, boxing ring
A2Morecutter
US /ˈkʌtɚ/
UK /'kʌtə(r)/
- Noun
- A special tool used for cutting things
B2Moredeck
US /dɛk/
UK /dek/
- Noun
- Floor built into a ship, bus, plane or home
- Transitive Verb
- To hit someone hard enough to knock them down
B1Moredepot
US /ˈdipo,ˈdɛpo/
UK /ˈdepəu/
- Noun
- Storage place for goods
B2Moredouble up
US /ˈdʌbəl ʌp/
UK /ˈdʌbl ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To bend your body quickly, for example because you are in pain or because you are laughing a lot
- To share something designed for one person
A2Moredrill
US /drɪl/
UK /drɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A machine that makes holes with a metal bit
- Exercise done to learn military skills
- Transitive Verb
- To make a deep hole to find oil, gas etc.
- To put a hole in something by using a boring tool
B1TOEICMoreearpiece
US /ˈɪrpi:s/
UK /ˈɪəpi:s/
- Noun
- Part on a phone you put next to your ear to hear
C2Morefrustrating
US /frʌˈstretɪŋ/
UK /frʌˈstreɪtɪŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To make annoyed because things don't go well
- To prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.
- Adjective
- Annoying because things don't go the way you want
- Serving to frustrate.
B1Moregame over
US /geɪm ˈoʊvɚ/
UK /geɪm ˈəuvə/
- other
- The end of a game or a situation.
A2Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morehallway
US /ˈhɔlˌwe/
UK /ˈhɔ:lweɪ/
- Noun
- Interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
B2Morehammer
US /ˈhæmɚ/
UK /ˈhæmə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
- To defeat someone easily and totally
- Noun
- Part of a gun that causes a bullet to shoot out
- Heavy metal tool for hitting a nail into wood
B1Morehamstring
US /ˈhæmˌstrɪŋ/
UK /ˈhæmstrɪŋ/
- Noun
- Great tendon behind the leg and below the buttocks
C1Moreheater
US /ˈhitɚ/
UK /'hi:tə(r)/
- Noun
- Device that heats water or supplies warmth
A2Morehoo
US /hu:/
UK /hu:/
- Interjection
- Dialect West Yorkshire and Lancashire she
C1Morehurry
US /ˈhɚri, ˈhʌr-/
UK /'hʌrɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move, act, get somewhere, do something quickly
- Noun
- Act of moving quickly because you are late
A2TOEICMorehustling
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone move quickly by pushing them
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Proceeding or working rapidly or energetically.
- Working or doing something energetically and rapidly.
B2Morein a hurry
US /ɪn e ˈhɚri/
UK /in ə ˈhʌri/
- Phrase
- Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
instead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreinventory
US /ˈɪnvəntɔ:ri/
UK /ˈɪnvəntri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- List of items stored at a place
- A complete list of items such as property, goods in stock, or the contents of a building.
- Transitive Verb
- To list the things stored at a place
B2TOEICMorekinda
US /'kaɪndə/
UK /'kaɪndə/
- Noun
- Short way of saying 'kind of'
- Adverb
- Somewhat; to some extent; rather.
- Sort of; in a way.
B2Morelone
US /lon/
UK /ləʊn/
- Adjective
- Being alone or the only one; single
B2Morelunge
US /lʌndʒ/
UK /lʌndʒ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To thrust or reach forward with a sudden motion
B2Moremarlin
US /ˈmɑ:rlɪn/
UK /ˈmɑ:lɪn/
- Noun
- Large long-jawed oceanic sport fish
C2Moremidway
US
UK
- Adjective
- In the middle of two opposite sides
A2Moremound
US /maʊnd/
UK /maʊnd/
- Countable Noun
- Raised area on the ground on which pitcher stands
- Small hill or pile of rocks, e.g. to cover graves
- Transitive Verb
- To form something into a pile
B2Moreoff the wall
US
UK
- Adjective
- Unconventional; eccentric; bizarre.
- Adverb
- Away from a wall.
A1Moreoffense
US /əˈfɛns/
UK /əˈfens/
- Noun
- Attempt to score in a game or match
- Breaking of a rule or law
B1TOEICMoreon deck
US /ɑn dɛk/
UK /ɔn dek/
- Adjective
- In baseball, being the next batter to come up to bat.
- Next in line; ready or available.
- Adverb
- Located or situated on the deck of a ship.
B2Moreon the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
out of the box
US /aʊt əv ðə bɑks/
UK /aut əv ðə bɒks/
- other
- Thinking in an original or creative way.
- Ready to use immediately without special preparation.
B2Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
pier
US /pɪr/
UK /pɪə(r)/
- Noun
- Strong post that helps support something
- Long structure built over the water to tie boats
B2Morepitch
US /pɪtʃ/
UK /pɪtʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
- To throw a baseball to a batter
- Noun
- Act of throwing a baseball for someone to hit
- Playing fields in sports, e.g. for soccer
B1TOEICMorepitcher
US /ˈpɪtʃɚ/
UK /ˈpɪtʃə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person who throws the ball during a baseball game
- Jug to hold and pour liquids
B1Morerally
US /ˈræli/
UK /'rælɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Public meeting to support or oppose something
- A race for motor vehicles over public roads
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To meet publicly to support or oppose something
- To race cars in the countryside
B1Moreretire
US /rɪˈtaɪr/
UK /rɪ'taɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To stop using, producing, or servicing something
- Intransitive Verb
- To stop taking part in a competition or game
- To quit having jobs because you are old
A2TOEICMoreright 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.
A1Morerocket
US /ˈrɑkɪt/
UK /'rɒkɪt/
- Noun
- Powerful engine that releases hot gases
- Dark green, hot-tasting salad leaf
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To travel, increase, or rise very quickly
- To increase very rapidly and suddenly.
B1Morescurry
US /ˈskə:ri, ˈskʌri/
UK /'skʌrɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move quickly and with short steps, as to hide
C1Moreseam
US /sim/
UK /si:m/
- Noun
- Line where cloth, metal etc. are joined together
B1Moreset 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.
A1Moresprint
US /sprɪnt/
UK /sprɪnt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To race or move at full speed
- Noun
- A race run at full speed
B1Morestep out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To go outside for a short time
- To begin a romantic relationship with someone.
A1Morestopper
US /ˈstɑ:pə(r)/
UK /ˈstɒpə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- A device or cork put in something to close it
B2Morestrike
US /straɪk/
UK /straɪk/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something
- To remove or erase.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A punch or hit
- Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
A2TOEICMorestrike back
US /straɪk bæk/
UK /straik bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To retaliate or counterattack.
A1Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moresweep
US /swip/
UK /swi:p/
- Countable Noun
- Man who cleans chimneys
- Long, smooth movement made with your arm or a tool
- Transitive Verb
- To clean something from a surface with a brush
- To search a very wide area for something
A2Moresweeper
US /ˈswipɚ/
UK /ˈswi:pə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Employee who sweeps floors, streets etc.
- Defensive player in soccer
A2Moretag
US /tæɡ/
UK /tæɡ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Child's game in which one person chases the others
- A name or label on something or someone
- Transitive Verb
- To apply a name or label to something or someone
- To touch someone you are chasing in a game
B1Moretie
US /taɪ/
UK /taɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- To require someone to be in a specific place
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Item, such as string or wire, used to join things
- Strong connection between people, countries
A2TOEICMoretime out
US /taɪm aʊt/
UK /taim aut/
- Noun
- A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
- A period of isolation as a form of discipline.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To call a temporary suspension of play in a game.
A1Moretrack
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
A2TOEICMoretrip
US /trɪp/
UK /trɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To release an electrical switch
- To fall by catching your foot on something
- Noun
- Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
- Journey or visit to a place
A2Moreturf
US /tɜ:rf/
UK /tɜ:f/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Grass or a grass-like surface
B2Morewalk down
US /wɔk daʊn/
UK /wɔ:k daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To walk along or down something.
- To proceed along an aisle, especially at a wedding.
A1More
Vocabulary
- time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- double up: To bend your body quickly, for example because you are in pain or because you are laughing a lot
- coming over: To change sides in a discussion
- set up
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- bat out: To write or produce something quickly with effort.
- walk down: To walk along or down something.
- going on: To continue doing something
- in a hurry: Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
- off the wall: Unconventional; eccentric; bizarre.
- strike back: To retaliate or counterattack.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- on deck: In baseball, being the next batter to come up to bat.
- out of the box: Thinking in an original or creative way.
- step out: To go outside for a short time
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- game over: The end of a game or a situation.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
- strike: To hit something
- track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
- frustrating: To make annoyed because things don't go well
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
- drill: A machine that makes holes with a metal bit
- chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- leave: To go away from; depart
- inventory: List of items stored at a place
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- sprint: To race or move at full speed
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- rally: Public meeting to support or oppose something
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- deck: Floor built into a ship, bus, plane or home
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- sweep: Man who cleans chimneys
- offense: Attempt to score in a game or match
- corner: To force into a position impossible to escape from
- tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- rocket: Powerful engine that releases hot gases
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- hallway: Interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- seam: Line where cloth, metal etc. are joined together
- tag: Child's game in which one person chases the others
- retire: To stop using, producing, or servicing something
- come: To arrive at a place
- mound: Raised area on the ground on which pitcher stands
- hammer: To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
- scurry: To move quickly and with short steps, as to hide
- cone: A 3D shape with a circular base and pointed top
- center: Community place people go health or social reasons
- pitcher: Person who throws the ball during a baseball game
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- turf: Grass or a grass-like surface
- pier: Strong post that helps support something
- bat: Small flying mouse-like animal with wings
- ball: Large dance where people dress formally
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- hustling: To make someone move quickly by pushing them
- alleyway: A narrow street with walls on both sides
- depot: Storage place for goods
- hurry: To move, act, get somewhere, do something quickly
- lunge: To thrust or reach forward with a sudden motion
- lone: Being alone or the only one; single
- hamstring: Great tendon behind the leg and below the buttocks
- heater: Device that heats water or supplies warmth
- midway: In the middle of two opposite sides
- earpiece: Part on a phone you put next to your ear to hear
- cutter: A special tool used for cutting things
- basketball: Team game played to throw the ball through a hoop
- sweeper: Employee who sweeps floors, streets etc.
- stopper: A device or cork put in something to close it
- hoo: Dialect West Yorkshire and Lancashire she
- marlin: Large long-jawed oceanic sport fish
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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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San Francisco Giants vs Miami Marlins - FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS 🔥 June 21, 2026 MLB Season
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/06/22Get ready for some baseball action with the full game highlights between the San Francisco Giants and the Miami Marlins! You'll see some exciting plays and pick up sports commentary phrases as the Marlins ultimately sweep the Giants in this June 2026 matchup.
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