absolute
US /ˈæbsəˌlut/
UK /ˈæbsəlu:t/
- Adjective
- Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
- Not capable of being doubted or questioned; certain.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is complete, total, pure, certain
- (in philosophy) a concept of an ultimate, unconditional reality
A2Moreafter all
US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/
UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/
- Adverb
- In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
- Phrase
- Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
- Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
B1Moreaggressive
US /əˈɡrɛsɪv/
UK /əˈgresɪv/
- Adjective
- Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- Behaving in a hostile and threatening way
B1Moreas opposed to
US
UK
- Preposition
- In contrast to; rather than.
- Instead of; in place of.
A1Moreat bat
US /æt bæt/
UK /æt bæt/
- Noun
- A player's turn to bat.
A1Moreback into
US /bæk ˈɪntu/
UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
A1Morebackhand
US /ˈbækˌhænd/
UK /'bækhænd/
- Noun
- Handwriting that slopes to the left
C1Moreball out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend a lot of money extravagantly; to live lavishly.
- To leave a place quickly, often to avoid trouble.
A1Moreball 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.
A1Morebase
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.)
A2TOEICMorebaseline
US /ˈbeɪslaɪn/
UK /ˈbeɪslaɪn/
- Noun
- Imaginary standard by which things are compared
C1Morebat
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
A2Morebolder
US
UK
- Adjective
- Not afraid of danger
B1Morebouncer
US /ˈbaʊnsɚ/
UK /ˈbaʊnsə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person who removes troublemakers out of a bar
B1Morebowl
US /bol/
UK /bəʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
- Round container used for holding rice, soup etc.
- Intransitive Verb
- To roll a ball in the sport of bowling
A2Morechopper
US /ˈtʃɑ:pə(r)/
UK /ˈtʃɒpə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Large heavy knife with a square blade; small ax
B1Morecoming over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To change sides in a discussion
- To visit someone's home
A1Morecouple
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
A2Morecutter
US /ˈkʌtɚ/
UK /'kʌtə(r)/
- Noun
- A special tool used for cutting things
B2Moredown 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.
A1Moredown the middle
US
UK
- Phrase
- In or along the center of something.
- (In baseball) directly over the center of home plate.
- Adjective
- Taking a neutral or moderate position; avoiding extremes.
down with
US /daʊn wɪð/
UK /daun wið/
- Adjective
- Suffering from an illness.
- Agreeable to; in favor of.
- Interjection
- An expression of opposition to something.
A1Moredraft
US /dræft/
UK /drɑ:ft/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Withdrawal of money from the bank
- System for selecting people to join the military
- Transitive Verb
- To order people to join the army in time of war
- To select people for a task or team
B1TOEICMoreerror
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.
A2TOEICMorefew steps
US
UK
- Phrase
- A small number of steps; a short distance.
B1Morefly 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.
A1Moreforce in
US /fɔrs ɪn/
UK /fɔ:rs ɪn/
- other
- To enter a place by applying physical force.
B2Moreglove
US /ɡlʌv/
UK /glʌv/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of clothing to protect or keep hands warm
B1TOEICMorehamstring
US /ˈhæmˌstrɪŋ/
UK /ˈhæmstrɪŋ/
- Noun
- Great tendon behind the leg and below the buttocks
C1Moreheading to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Going in a particular direction.
- Intransitive Verb
- Going in the direction of; on the way to.
- Moving towards a future state or condition.
A1Morein on
US
UK
- Phrase
- To be involved in a secret or plan.
- To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
A1Morein the air
US
UK
- Phrase
- Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
- Adjective
- Being broadcast on radio or television.
A1Morein time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
A1Morejay
US /dʒe/
UK /dʒeɪ/
- Noun
- Bird with a blue and white pattern on the wing
B1Moreknack
US /næk/
UK /næk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ability or talent to do something
- A special talent or skill, especially one that is difficult to explain or teach.
C1TOEICMorelead off
US /lid ɔf/
UK /li:d ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin; to start something, such as a meeting or performance.
- To be the first batter in a baseball game.
A2Morelift
US /lɪft/
UK /lɪft/
- Noun
- Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
- Machine carrying people up or down to other floors
- Transitive Verb
- To stop or cancel something, such as a rule
- To move something to higher position
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.
A1Moreon the ball
US
UK
- Idiom
- Alert, quick to understand and respond to things.
A1Moreoppose
US /əˈpoʊz/
UK /əˈpəʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fight against someone in a contest or game
- To disagree with something and try to prevent it from happening or succeeding.
A2Moreorder in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
out 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
B1TOEICMorepitch out
US /pɪtʃ aʊt/
UK /pɪtʃ aʊt/
- other
- To throw something away or discard it.
C1Moreretire
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
A2TOEICMoreroller
US /ˈroʊlə(r)/
UK /ˈrəʊlə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Long round piece of wood for flattening dough
- Plastic or metal tube for shaping hair
A2Moreroster
US /ˈrɑstɚ, ˈrɔstɚ/
UK /ˈrɒstə(r)/
- Noun
- List of people's names who have some duty to do
C1Morerun to
US /rʌn tu/
UK /rʌn tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
- To go to some place
A1Moresack
US /sæk/
UK /sæk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To put something in a large bag
- To dismiss a person from their job; fire
- Countable Noun
- Large strong bag made of fibers, plastic, etc.
B1Morescore
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
A2TOEICMoresharply
US /ˈʃɑ:rpli/
UK /ˈʃɑ:pli/
- Adverb
- In an angry or unfriendly manner
- By a large amount and very suddenly
A2Morespin
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
B1Morespot on
US
UK
- Adjective
- Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
- Adverb
- Exactly at the expected or scheduled time.
- Perfect; excellent.
B1Morespringer
US /'sprɪŋə/
UK /'sprɪŋə/
- Noun
- Breed of a small brown and white spaniel dog
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 out
US /straɪk aʊt/
UK /straik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To not hit the ball when playing baseball
A2Moreswing
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
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
B1Moretag on
US /tæg ɑn/
UK /tæg ɒn/
- other
- To add something extra or join a group or activity.
B2Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretightness
US /taɪtnəs/
UK /taɪtnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Lack of movement or room for movement
B1Morevan
US /væn/
UK /væn/
- Noun
- Truck with an enclosed cargo space
A2TOEICMorewind up
US //ˈwaɪndˌʌp//
UK //ˈwaɪndˌʌp//
- Phrasal Verb
- To be brought to a state of great tension
- To close or finalize something
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive or end up in a particular state, situation, or place, especially unintentionally.
- To bring something to an end; to conclude or finish something.
A1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Moreyankee
US /ˈjæŋki/
UK /ˈjæŋki/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sometimes used insultingly an American
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Vocabulary
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
- down the line: At a later time; in the future.
- tag on: To add something extra or join a group or activity.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- ball out: To spend a lot of money extravagantly; to live lavishly.
- on the ball: Alert, quick to understand and respond to things.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- lead off: To begin; to start something, such as a meeting or performance.
- off the wall: Unconventional; eccentric; bizarre.
- heading to: Going in a particular direction.
- strike out: To not hit the ball when playing baseball
- wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
- fly out: To leave a place by airplane.
- pitch out: To throw something away or discard it.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- ball up: To crumple something into a ball shape.
- spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
- order in: To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
- at bat: A player's turn to bat.
- coming over: To change sides in a discussion
- down the middle: In or along the center of something.
- few steps: A small number of steps; a short distance.
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- strike: To hit something
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
- spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- lift: Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
- couple: To join something to something else
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- absolute: Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
- leave: To go away from; depart
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- sack: To put something in a large bag
- draft: Withdrawal of money from the bank
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- swing: Movement in a curved motion
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- deep: Complex and important
- bowl: Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
- knack: Ability or talent to do something
- oppose: To fight against someone in a contest or game
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- climb: To rise gradually and steadily to a higher point
- tag: Child's game in which one person chases the others
- retire: To stop using, producing, or servicing something
- back: Farthest from the front e.g. in a classroom
- mound: Raised area on the ground on which pitcher stands
- outstanding: Being better/distinct from others; specially good
- error: Something that is not correct; a mistake
- baseline: Imaginary standard by which things are compared
- bat: Small flying mouse-like animal with wings
- van: Truck with an enclosed cargo space
- roller: Long round piece of wood for flattening dough
- glove: Piece of clothing to protect or keep hands warm
- roster: List of people's names who have some duty to do
- sharply: In an angry or unfriendly manner
- bolder: Not afraid of danger
- bouncer: Person who removes troublemakers out of a bar
- hamstring: Great tendon behind the leg and below the buttocks
- chopper: Large heavy knife with a square blade; small ax
- tightness: Lack of movement or room for movement
- cutter: A special tool used for cutting things
- jay: Bird with a blue and white pattern on the wing
- backhand: Handwriting that slopes to the left
- yankee: Sometimes used insultingly an American
- springer: Breed of a small brown and white spaniel dog
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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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Toronto Blue Jays vs Washington Nationals - FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS 🔥 July 28, 2026 MLB Season
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/07/29Get ready for some baseball action with the full game highlights of the Toronto Blue Jays vs. Washington Nationals from July 28, 2026! You'll see some exciting plays, clutch hits, and maybe even pick up some baseball lingo along the way.
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