alcohol
US /ˈælkəˌhɔl,-ˌhɑl/
UK /'ælkəhɒl/
- Uncountable Noun
- A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- Drinks such as wine, whiskey, beer
B1Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
at least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreback then
US
UK
- Phrase
- At that time in the past.
A1Morecabin
US /ˈkæbɪn/
UK /'kæbɪn/
- Countable Noun
- Small basic wooden home in the countryside
- Room where you can sleep on a ship, sit in a plane
B1Morecult
US /kʌlt/
UK /kʌlt/
- Noun
- Small extreme religious group
- Adjective
- Very much liked by a small group of people
B2Moreequality
US /iˈkwɑ:ləti/
UK /iˈkwɒləti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Idea that all people have the same rights
A2TOEICMorefor instance
US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/
UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
B1Morefor the most part
US
UK
- Phrase
- Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- Mostly; generally; in most cases.
A1Morehigh class
US
UK
- Adjective
- Of superior quality or social standing; luxurious or sophisticated.
- Belonging to or associated with the upper social classes.
A1Morehistory
US /ˈhɪstəri/
UK /'hɪstrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Established pattern or record
- Study of past events as an academic subject
A2Morein 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 general
US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/
UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/
- Phrase
- Typically; usually; on the whole.
- Not specific or detailed; broadly.
- Adjective
- Not detailed or specific; overall.
C2Morein line with
US /ɪn laɪn wɪð/
UK /in lain wið/
- Phrase
- In agreement with; conforming to.
- In the same direction or alignment as.
- Preposition
- In agreement or conformity with.
A2Morein living color
US /ɪn ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈkʌlər/
UK /in ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈkʌlə/
- other
- In full, bright, natural colors; vividly.
B2Morein the streets
US /ɪn ðə strits/
UK /ɪn ðə stri:ts/
- other
- Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
A2Morein 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.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelead to
US /lid tu/
UK /li:d tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To result in some action
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have something as a consequence or result.
A1Moreman's best friend
US /mænz best frɛnd/
UK /mænz best frend/
- other
- A dog, considered faithful and loyal to humans.
A2Moremovement
US /ˈmuvmənt/
UK /ˈmu:vmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of a piece of classical music
- Group with a shared interest or goal
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon a daily basis
US
UK
- Phrase
- Happening every day.
A1Moreout of the ordinary
US
UK
- Adjective
- Unusual or remarkable; not typical.
- Exceptional; remarkably better than others of its kind.
- Phrase
- Beyond what is usual, common, or expected.
A1Moreparticipate
US /pɑ:rˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
UK /pɑ:ˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To take part with others in doing something
- To be involved in a discussion or conversation.
B1TOEICMorepassed by
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Went past someone or something.
- Elasped; time went by.
C2Morepoint out
US /pɔɪnt aʊt/
UK /pɔint aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make others aware of an idea
- To draw attention to something or someone
A1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Morereform
US /rɪˈfɔrm/
UK /rɪ'fɔ:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To re-shape something to a better condition
- To (cause to) lead a non-criminal life
- Noun
- An improvement, especially in a person's behaviour or in the structure of something
A2Moreshut out
US /ʃʌt aʊt/
UK /ʃʌt aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To prevent from entering; keep out of relationship
A2Moreslippery slope
US /ˈslɪpəri slop/
UK /ˈslipəri sləup/
- Noun
- An idea or course of action which will lead to something unacceptable, wrong, or disastrous.
C1Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Morevote
US /vot/
UK /vəʊt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a choice for or against, as in an election
- Noun
- Act of deciding who to choose in an election
A2Morevote in
US /voʊt ɪn/
UK /vəut ɪn/
- other
- To elect someone into a position by voting.
B1Morework in
US /wɚk ɪn/
UK /wə:k in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an opening for something in your schedule
- To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
A1More
Vocabulary
- at least: As a minimum
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- man's best friend: A dog, considered faithful and loyal to humans.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- for instance: As an example.
- high class: Of superior quality or social standing; luxurious or sophisticated.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- shut out: To prevent from entering; keep out of relationship
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in living color: In full, bright, natural colors; vividly.
- in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- out of the ordinary : Unusual or remarkable; not typical.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- slippery slope: An idea or course of action which will lead to something unacceptable, wrong, or disastrous.
- lead to: To result in some action
- for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
- such as: For example; like
- passed by: Went past someone or something.
- on a daily basis: Happening every day.
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- century: Period of 100 years
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- cabin: Small basic wooden home in the countryside
- American: Person from the USA
- participate: To take part with others in doing something
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- class: To place things into groups by common qualities
- history: Established pattern or record
- reform: To re-shape something to a better condition
- vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
- equality: Idea that all people have the same rights
- cult: Small extreme religious group
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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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Women in the 19th Century: Crash Course US History #16
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Eating posted on 2015/02/03Ever wondered about the incredible women who shaped the 19th century? This Crash Course episode dives into their lives, from the Seneca Falls Convention to the fight against slavery, packed with advanced vocabulary you'll actually use. You'll gain a deeper cultural understanding while picking up some seriously useful new words!
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