announce
US /əˈnaʊns/
UK /əˈnaʊns/
- Transitive Verb
- To make a public statement about a plan, decision
A2Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
ball up
US /bɔl ʌp/
UK /bɔ:l ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To crumple something into a ball shape.
- To become confused or nervous; to make a mess of something.
A1Moreballpark
US /ˈbɔlˌpɑrk/
UK /ˈbɔ:lpɑ:k/
- Noun
- Facility in which ball games are played
- Adjective
- Approximate; a rough estimate.
C2Morebase
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.)
A2TOEICMorebeat
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
A2Morebench
US /bɛntʃ/
UK /bentʃ/
- Noun
- Part of the room in court where the judge sits
- Long (wooden) seat 2 people often found in a park
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent a player from playing in a game
B1Morecalm down
US /kɑm daʊn/
UK /kɑ:m daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make or become relaxed after being stressed
A2Morecomeback
US /ˈkʌmˌbæk/
UK /ˈkʌmbæk/
- Noun
- A clever or witty retort or reply
- Return of a celebrity to their previous success
B2Morecouple
US /ˈkʌpəl/
UK /'kʌpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
A2Morecruise
US /kruz/
UK /kru:z/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To easily achieve
- To travel by boat or car for leisure
- Countable Noun
- A long vacation trip on a passenger boat
B1Morecut on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To switch on; to activate (a device or light).
- To start or ignite an engine.
A2Morediving
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To swim deep under water with an air supply
- To rapid fall through air
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of swimming underwater
B1Moredown the line
US /daʊn ði laɪn/
UK /daun ðə lain/
- Phrase
- At a later time; in the future.
- Completely; entirely; all the way.
- Adjective
- In agreement or accordance with something.
A1Moredrive out
US /draɪv aʊt/
UK /draiv aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To force someone or something to leave a place or situation.
- To travel to a place by car.
A1Moredrop by
US /drɑp baɪ/
UK /drɔp bai/
- Phrasal Verb
- To visit someone or some place for a short time
A1Moredrop down
US /drɑp daʊn/
UK /drɔp daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to a lower place, rank
A1Moreerror
US /ˈɛrɚ/
UK /ˈerə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is not correct; a mistake
- A malfunction or mistake in a computer program.
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a mistake.
A2TOEICMoreextra
US /'ekstrə/
UK /'ekstrə/
- Adjective
- More than necessary; additional
- Of especially good quality or grade.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Items more than you need; additional items
- Person who has a small part in a movie
A2Moreflare
US /flɛr/
UK /fleə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To become angry or excited suddenly
- To burn or shine suddenly and briefly
- Noun
- A brief bright light
- Light/fire used to signal for help/warn of danger
B2Moreflare out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To spread outwards from a narrow to a wider shape.
- To suddenly become more intense or violent.
force out
US /fɔrs aʊt/
UK /fɔ:s aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make someone leave a job or position.
B1Morefreeman
US /ˈfrimən/
UK /'fri:mən/
- Noun
- Someone who is not a slave
C2Moreglove
US /ɡlʌv/
UK /glʌv/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of clothing to protect or keep hands warm
B1TOEICMorehack
US /hæk/
UK /hæk/
- Transitive Verb
- To illegally access someone else's computer
- To cut away plants and branches to make a path
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dry cough
- Horse for hire to work or pull a vehicle for a fee
B1TOEICMorein a row
US /ɪn e ro/
UK /in ə rəu/
- Phrase
- One after another without a break.
- Arranged in a straight line.
- Idiom
- To have an argument.
A1Morein a series
US
UK
- Phrase
- Arranged or happening one after another.
- Occurring sequentially or in a specific order.
B1Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein the past
US
UK
- Phrase
- During a former period of time; previously.
A1Moreinstill
US /ɪnˈstɪl/
UK /ɪn'stɪl/
- Transitive Verb
- To give a quality by example or teaching
- To put a feeling, idea, or principle gradually into someone's mind, so that it has a strong influence on the way that person thinks or behaves
B2Moreknee
US /ni/
UK /ni:/
- Noun
- Middle part of your leg that bends
- Middle part of your leg which bends
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something with your knee
A2Moreknock
US /nɑk/
UK /nɒk/
- Noun
- Bad experience that reduces a person's confidence
- Action of something solid hitting something hard
- Transitive Verb
- To criticize someone in an unreasonable way
- To hit something to get people's attention
A2Morelead on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To encourage someone to believe something that is not true.
B1Moreleap
US /lip/
UK /li:p/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To enter or start something eagerly
- (Of prices) to increase quickly by a large amount
- Noun
- (Of prices) a quick large increase
- A large forward step or jump
B1Moreleft and right
US
UK
- Adverb
- In both the left and right directions.
- Everywhere; in all directions.
- Noun
- Referring to both liberal and conservative political viewpoints.
- Two opposing options or directions.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff the wall
US
UK
- Adjective
- Unconventional; eccentric; bizarre.
- Adverb
- Away from a wall.
A1Moreon base
US /ɑn bes/
UK /ɔn beis/
- Adjective
- Having reached a base safely in baseball.
- Phrase
- Located at a military installation.
A1Moreon 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 bounce
US /ɑn ðə baʊns/
UK /ɒn ðə baʊns/
- other
- Happening consecutively in a row.
B2Moreon the double
US /ɑn ði ˈdʌbəl/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈdʌbl/
- Phrase
- Very quickly; immediately
A1Moreon the move
US /ɑn ði muv/
UK /ɔn ðə mu:v/
- Adjective
- Traveling or going from place to place.
- Actively progressing or developing.
- Phrase
- In the process of changing location.
A1Moreon the radar
US
UK
- Idiom
- Being noticed or tracked; within someone's awareness or attention.
A1Moreon the run
US /ɑn ði rʌn/
UK /ɔn ðə rʌn/
- Phrase
- Fleeing or trying to escape, especially from the police.
- Adjective
- Very busy and active; constantly moving from place to 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.
A1Moreoutstanding
US /aʊtˈstændɪŋ, ˈaʊtˌstæn-/
UK /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/
- Adjective
- Being better/distinct from others; specially good
B1TOEICMoreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
pitch
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
B1TOEICMorepoke
US /pok/
UK /pəʊk/
- Transitive Verb
- To give a push, thrust, or jab
B2Morepop
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 in
US /pɑp ɪn/
UK /pɔp in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To visit someone briefly.
A2Morepop 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.
A1Moreranger
US /ˈrendʒɚ/
UK /ˈreɪndʒə(r)/
- Noun
- Official who manages and protects a park or forest
B2Moreroutine
US /ruˈtin/
UK /ru:ˈti:n/
- Adjective
- Happening or done regularly or habitually
- Always the same; boring through lack of variety
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Regular or habitual way of behaving or doing
- Series of actions that make up a performance
A2TOEICMorerun in
US /rʌn ɪn/
UK /rʌn in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrest person and take them to police station
- To drive engine slowly until ready for normal use
A1Moresafe
US /sef/
UK /seɪf/
- Adjective
- Highly likely
- Being out of danger
- Countable Noun
- Metal box with a lock to keep valuable things in
A2Morescoop
US /skup/
UK /sku:p/
- Transitive Verb
- To dig out for a hole with a tool or hands
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An amount of e.g. ice cream taken from a whole
- An important news story broken for the first time
B2Morescore
US /skɔr, skor/
UK /skɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- Current number of points given in a game, contest
- Transitive Verb
- To mark or cut something with a sharp object
- To get or give points in a game, contest, or test
A2TOEICMoreshot
US /ʃɑt/
UK /ʃɒt/
- Transitive Verb
- To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- To fire a gun; injure or kill someone with a gun
- Countable Noun
- An attempt to kick or throw a ball at a goal
A2Moresneak out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a place secretly, usually without permission.
A1Morespin
US /spɪn/
UK /spɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- To move something in a rapid turning motion
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel dizzy/confused, as in my head is spinning
B1Morestereo
US /ˈsterioʊ/
UK /ˈsteriəʊ/
- Noun
- Device transmitting sound through two speakers
B1Morestrike
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
A2TOEICMoreswing
US /swɪŋ/
UK /swɪŋ/
- Noun
- Movement in a curved motion
- Flowing, curved movement, e.g. of the arm
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something in a back and forth motion
- To move in a back and forth motion, while hanging
A2Moreup there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1Morewave
US /wev/
UK /weɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Movement of sound, air or energy
- Deep and strong emotion that is suddenly felt
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause to move side to side or back and forth
A2Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morewith just
US
UK
- Phrase
- Using only; with no more than.
- Barely; by a narrow margin.
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Vocabulary
- drop down: To go to a lower place, rank
- flare out: To spread outwards from a narrow to a wider shape.
- lead on: To encourage someone to believe something that is not true.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- drive out: To force someone or something to leave a place or situation.
- pop in: To visit someone briefly.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- on the bounce: Happening consecutively in a row.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- down the line: At a later time; in the future.
- on the double: Very quickly; immediately
- run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
- force out: To make someone leave a job or position.
- drop by: To visit someone or some place for a short time
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- ball up: To crumple something into a ball shape.
- sneak out: To leave a place secretly, usually without permission.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- on the run: Fleeing or trying to escape, especially from the police.
- off the wall: Unconventional; eccentric; bizarre.
- on deck: In baseball, being the next batter to come up to bat.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
- pop up: To appear suddenly.
- on the move: Traveling or going from place to place.
- on the radar: Being noticed or tracked; within someone's awareness or attention.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- on base: Having reached a base safely in baseball.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- left and right: In both the left and right directions.
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- cut on: To switch on; to activate (a device or light).
- in a series: Arranged or happening one after another.
- routine: Happening or done regularly or habitually
- strike: To hit something
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
- cruise: To easily achieve
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- leap: To enter or start something eagerly
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- scoop: To dig out for a hole with a tool or hands
- couple: To join something to something else
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- leave: To go away from; depart
- poke: To give a push, thrust, or jab
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- hack: To illegally access someone else's computer
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- swing: Movement in a curved motion
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- flare: To become angry or excited suddenly
- instill: To give a quality by example or teaching
- knock: Bad experience that reduces a person's confidence
- announce: To make a public statement about a plan, decision
- base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- wave: Movement of sound, air or energy
- bench: Part of the room in court where the judge sits
- outstanding: Being better/distinct from others; specially good
- error: Something that is not correct; a mistake
- knee: Middle part of your leg that bends
- diving: To swim deep under water with an air supply
- ranger: Official who manages and protects a park or forest
- glove: Piece of clothing to protect or keep hands warm
- ballpark: Facility in which ball games are played
- stereo: Device transmitting sound through two speakers
- comeback: A clever or witty retort or reply
- safe: Highly likely
- freeman: Someone who is not a slave
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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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Boston Red Sox vs Colorado Rockies - FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS 🔥 June 24, 2026 MLB Season
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/06/26Get ready for some baseball action as the Boston Red Sox take on the Colorado Rockies in this full game highlights reel! You'll see some incredible plays, clutch hits, and maybe even pick up some exciting sports vocabulary along the way. Don't miss this thrilling matchup from the MLB season!
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