action
US /ˈækʃən/
UK /'ækʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that a person or thing does
- A lawsuit.
- Intransitive Verb
- To act to do something
A2Moreadaptation
US /ˌædæpˈteʃən/
UK /ˌædæpˈteɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Music, movie or play, changed to a new form
- Changing to a new form; thing that is changed
B1Morealong with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Moreanime
US /ˈænəˌme/
UK /ˈænɪmeɪ/
- Noun
- A form of Japanese animation
C2Moreappreciation
US /əˌpriʃiˈeʃən/
UK /əˌpri:ʃiˈeɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Rise in value (of property or belongings)
- Understanding something's value or worth
- Noun
- Formal Korean expression of appreciation or gratitude
A2Moreattach
US /əˈtætʃ/
UK /ə'tætʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be associated or connected with
A2TOEICMoreauthor
US /ˈɔθɚ/
UK /'ɔ:θə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who writes books, plays, poems etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To write book or articles
B1Morebaroque
US /bəˈrok/
UK /bəˈrəʊk/
- Adjective
- Highly decorated, as some art in 18th century
- Overly decorated in style; ornate
B2Morebehind the scenes
US
UK
- Phrase
- Secretly or without being known to the public.
- In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
A1Moreblast
US /blæst/
UK /blɑ:st/
- Transitive Verb
- To attack someone with words
- To destroy something with explosives
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Destructive wave of air from an explosion
- Strong current of wind
B1Morebrainstorm
US /ˈbreɪnstɔ:rm/
UK /ˈbreɪnstɔ:m/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To discuss concepts, ideas or solutions
- Countable Noun
- Group discussion about concepts or ideas
C1Morebullet
US /ˈbʊlɪt/
UK /'bʊlɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Metal object fired from a gun
- Dot at the beginning of each line in a list
- Adjective
- Very fast.
B1Morecarbon
US /ˈkɑrbən/
UK /'kɑ:bən/
- Uncountable Noun
- Chemical element with an atomic number of 6
B1Morecheek
US /tʃik/
UK /tʃi:k/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The soft part of your face that is below your eye and between your mouth and ear
- Rude and disrespectful behavior; impudence.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- to be rude to someone
A2Moreconfidence
US /ˈkɑnfɪdəns/
UK /'kɒnfɪdəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Feeling that you can do well at something
- Feeling you can trust someone
A2Morecrazy
US /ˈkrezi/
UK /'kreɪzɪ/
- Adjective
- Mentally ill; mad
- Not being sensible or practical
- Noun
- Person acting in a manner that is strange and odd
A2Moredimension
US /dɪˈmɛnʃən, daɪ-/
UK /daɪˈmenʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Number of planes (X, Y, Z axes) an object has
- Measurement in space, e.g. length or diameter
B1Moredissect
US /dɪˈsɛkt, daɪ-, ˈdaɪˌsɛkt/
UK /dɪ'sekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cut up plant or body into pieces to examine it
- To analyze something in great detail.
C1Moreduo
US /ˈdu:oʊ/
UK /ˈdju:əʊ/
- Noun
- Two (e.g. of living or people)
B2Moreempower
US /ɛmˈpaʊɚ/
UK /ɪm'paʊə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To give someone a power or ability
B2Moreencouragement
US /ɪnˈkɜ:rɪdʒmənt/
UK /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of increasing the chance of a thing happening
- Something nurturing courage, confidence or hope
A2Moreepic
US /ˈɛpɪk/
UK /'epɪk/
- Adjective
- Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- Noun
- A long story, often about many people and events
B2Moreepisode
US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/
UK /'epɪsəʊd/
- Noun
- One separate event in a series of events
- Show which is part of a larger story
B1TOEICMoreescalate
US /ˈɛskəˌlet/
UK /ˈeskəleɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To increase in size, intensity, or scope
- To become much worse or more severe
B2Morefeel like
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a desire or inclination for something.
- To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
A1Moreget together
US /ɡɛt təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /ɡet təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To gather, or come together for some purpose
- To start a romantic relationship.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To meet for social or recreational purposes.
- To start a romantic relationship.
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
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
A1Moregrapple
US /ˈɡræpəl/
UK /'ɡræpl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To engage in close hand-to-hand combat
- To attempt to solve difficult problems
B2TOEICMorehanging out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morehighlight
US /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/
UK /ˈhaɪlaɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Best or most interesting part of something
- Spot or section lighter than the area around it
- Transitive Verb
- To use chemicals to make some hair a lighter color
- To make people aware of a problem, subject, issue
A2Morehonestly
US /ˈɑnɪstli/
UK /ˈɒnɪstli/
- Adverb
- With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- Genuinely; in a sincere manner.
A2Morehug
US /hʌɡ/
UK /hʌɡ/
- Transitive Verb
- To hold someone in your arms as sign of affection
- To keep very close to something
B1Morein 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 the way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
A1Moreincredible
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/
- Adjective
- Very good; amazing
- Really good; amazing; great
A2TOEICMoreinvolve
US /ɪnˈvɑlv/
UK /ɪn'vɒlv/
- Transitive Verb
- To have or be included as a part of something
- To cause (a person or group) to take part in an event or activity.
A2TOEICMorelone
US /lon/
UK /ləʊn/
- Adjective
- Being alone or the only one; single
B2Morelone wolf
US
UK
- Noun
- A person who prefers to act alone, without the need for social interaction or support from others.
- An individual who acts alone in committing violent acts, without direct orders or support from an organization.
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
A1Moremic
US /maɪk/
UK /maɪk/
- Noun
- Short for 'microphone'
B1Moremove 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.
A1Moreneck
US /nɛk/
UK /nek/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of the body joining the head and the body
- Opening of a piece of clothing for your head
- Intransitive Verb
- (Lovers) to play affectionately; kissing
A2Moreoff of
US /ɔf ʌv/
UK /ɔf ɔv/
- Preposition
- From a position on something; down from.
A1Moreorigami
US /ˌɔ:rɪˈgɑ:mi/
UK /ˌɒrɪˈgɑ:mi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Japanese art of folding paper into artistic shapes
C2Moreoriginal
US /əˈrɪdʒənəl/
UK /ə'rɪdʒənl/
- Adjective
- Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- Being unique or thinking differently from others
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A work of art, writing, or music that is not a copy.
- A person of fresh initiative or inventiveness.
A2TOEICMoreout 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.
A1Morepap
US /pæp/
UK /pæp/
- Uncountable Noun
- Soft or semiliquid food for babies or sick people.
- Noun
- Idealess or worthless entertainment or writing (often "intellectual pap").
B2Morepopcorn
US /ˈpɑ:pkɔ:rn/
UK /ˈpɒpkɔ:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small-eared corn that burst in dry heat
C2Morerandomly
US /'rændəmlɪ/
UK /'rændəmlɪ/
- Adverb
- With no pattern or clear purpose; by chance
B1TOEICMoresacred
US /ˈsekrɪd/
UK /ˈseɪkrɪd/
- Adjective
- Worthy of religious worship; very holy
- Being highly valued and respected
B1Moresalsa
US /'sɑ:lsə/
UK /'sælsə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Spicy sauce of tomatoes, onions and chili peppers
B2Moresay it all
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To express everything that needs to be said without using many words.
A1Moreshare
US /ʃɛr/
UK /ʃeə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something between two or more people
- To allow others to use your things equally
A2TOEICMoreshut up
US /ʃʌt ʌp/
UK /ʃʌt ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close something, e.g. a shop
- To (cause someone to) be silent or not speak
- Interjection
- An expression of disbelief or surprise
A2Moresushi
US /ˈsuʃi/
UK /ˈsu:ʃi/
- Noun
- Rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed
B2Moretackle
US /ˈtækəl/
UK /'tækl/
- Transitive Verb
- To start working on a difficult problem
- To grab and throw a person to the ground
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Equipment used in fishing
- Arrangement of ropes and wheels used for lifting
B1TOEICMoretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretelegram
US /ˈtɛlɪˌɡræm/
UK /'telɪɡræm/
- Noun
- Written message sent by using an electrical device
B2Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moreto the left
US
UK
- Phrase
- In or toward the left direction.
- Situated on the left side of.
to the point
US /tu ði pɔɪnt/
UK /tu: ðə pɔint/
- Adjective
- Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- Phrase
- Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
A2Moretrust
US /trʌst/
UK /trʌst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To expect confidently
- To have confidence or faith
- Uncountable Noun
- Wealth or property held by one person for another
- The belief that someone is honest
A2TOEICMoretuna
US /ˈtu:nə/
UK /ˈtju:nə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large sea fish that is caught for food
B2Morevibe
US /vaɪb/
UK /vaɪb/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a good connection with someone
C1Morevulture
US /ˈvʌltʃɚ/
UK /ˈvʌltʃə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Bird of prey that finds dying/dead people, etc.
B2Morewrestle
US /ˈrɛsəl/
UK /'resl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To fight someone by holding parts of their body
- To struggle with a problem
B2More
Vocabulary
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- lone wolf: A person who prefers to act alone, without the need for social interaction or support from others.
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- say it all: To express everything that needs to be said without using many words.
- get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- tackle: To start working on a difficult problem
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- epic: Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- vibe: Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively
- blast: To attack someone with words
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- sacred: Worthy of religious worship; very holy
- bullet: Metal object fired from a gun
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- leave: To go away from; depart
- adaptation: Music, movie or play, changed to a new form
- randomly: With no pattern or clear purpose; by chance
- author: Person who writes books, plays, poems etc.
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- appreciation: Rise in value (of property or belongings)
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- escalate: To increase in size, intensity, or scope
- carbon: Chemical element with an atomic number of 6
- empower: To give someone a power or ability
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- attach: To be associated or connected with
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- dimension: Number of planes (X, Y, Z axes) an object has
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- trust: To expect confidently
- wrestle: To fight someone by holding parts of their body
- cheek: The soft part of your face that is below your eye and between your mouth and ear
- highlight: Best or most interesting part of something
- share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
- anime: A form of Japanese animation
- brainstorm: To discuss concepts, ideas or solutions
- grapple: To engage in close hand-to-hand combat
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- quiet: Hidden, or done in a private way
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
- action: Something that a person or thing does
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- tuna: Large sea fish that is caught for food
- encouragement: Act of increasing the chance of a thing happening
- hug: To hold someone in your arms as sign of affection
- dissect: To cut up plant or body into pieces to examine it
- crazy: Mentally ill; mad
- neck: Part of the body joining the head and the body
- duo: Two (e.g. of living or people)
- popcorn: Small-eared corn that burst in dry heat
- vulture: Bird of prey that finds dying/dead people, etc.
- lone: Being alone or the only one; single
- origami: Japanese art of folding paper into artistic shapes
- salsa: Spicy sauce of tomatoes, onions and chili peppers
- baroque: Highly decorated, as some art in 18th century
- telegram: Written message sent by using an electrical device
- pap: Soft or semiliquid food for babies or sick people.
- sushi: Rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed
- mic: Short for 'microphone'
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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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【実写ワンピ】麦わらの一味座談会！Netflix「ONE PIECE」ルフィ役 イニャキ・ゴドイが大暴走!?
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三田朋代 posted on 2026/08/03Get ready for some behind-the-scenes fun with the cast of Netflix's One Piece! Hear them share hilarious stories about filming, including advice from Oda-sensei himself and how they bonded as a family. You'll also pick up some cool phrases as they chat about everything from devil fruits to their favorite Japanese foods!
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