base
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.)
A2TOEICMorebounce
US /baʊns/
UK /baʊns/
- Uncountable Noun
- A person's energy or confidence
- Quality causing a person's hair to appear healthy
- Intransitive Verb
- To move around energetically, playfully
- (Of check) to be rejected due to inadequate funds
B1Morebuild up
US /bɪld ʌp/
UK /bild ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To increase the amount; collect something
- To develop or increase something in stages
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To increase or develop something gradually.
- To praise or encourage someone.
A1Morebush
US /bʊʃ/
UK /bʊʃ/
- Noun
- A wooden plant that is smaller than a tree
A2Morecombine
US /kəmˈbaɪn/
UK /kəmˈbaɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To mix several things together to form one thing
- To harvest by means of a combine.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A harvesting machine for cutting, threshing, and cleaning grain.
- A mixture of different things.
A2Morecouple
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
A2Morecrow
US /kroʊ/
UK /krəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large black bird
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a high loud sound, e.g. like a rooster
- To be very proud of something and talk about it
B2Morecurve
US /kɚv/
UK /kə:v/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Smooth rounded line that is not straight
- A distribution of statistical data represented graphically.
- Transitive Verb
- To make something bend into a rounded shape
A2Moredefense
US /dɪˈfɛns/
UK /dɪ'fens/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument in support of something
- The process of protecting something from attack
B1TOEICMorefinish off
US /ˈfɪnɪʃ ɔf/
UK /ˈfiniʃ ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To complete the last part of something.
- To decisively defeat someone.
A2Morefreeman
US /ˈfrimən/
UK /'fri:mən/
- Noun
- Someone who is not a slave
C2Moregap
US /ɡæp/
UK /ɡæp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Distance between two objects
- A difference or disparity.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make an opening or gap in something.
- To bridge or close a gap.
A2TOEICMorein 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 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.
A1Moreknuckle down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To start working or studying hard.
C2Morelevel with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be honest and straightforward with someone; to tell someone the truth.
A2Morelightning
US /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
UK /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Flashes of light in the sky caused by a storm
- A sudden electrostatic discharge that occurs during an electrical storm.
- Adjective
- Moving very fast or occurring suddenly
B1Moreloop
US /lup/
UK /lu:p/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
- A circle of rope or string to put around something
- Transitive Verb
- To put a circle of rope around something
B2TOEICMoremount
US /maʊnt/
UK /maʊnt/
- Transitive Verb
- To attach something to something else
- To set a picture, jewel etc. in
- Noun
- An attachment used to keep something in place
- Horse that someone is riding
B2Moreoffense
US /əˈfɛns/
UK /əˈfens/
- Noun
- Attempt to score in a game or match
- Breaking of a rule or law
B1TOEICMoreon base
US /ɑn bes/
UK /ɔn beis/
- Adjective
- Having reached a base safely in baseball.
- Phrase
- Located at a military installation.
A1Moreon the inside
US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/
UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/
- Phrase
- Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- In prison; incarcerated.
- Adjective
- Possessing secret or confidential information.
A1Moreopportunity
US /ˌɑpɚˈtunɪti, -ˈtju-/
UK /ˌɒpə'tju:nətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- A favorable time or occasion for doing something.
A2TOEICMoreoutfield
US /ˈaʊtˌfild/
UK /ˈaʊtfi:ld/
- Noun
- Area of a baseball playing field beyond the bases
C2Moreperfectly
US /ˈpəfɪktli/
UK /ˈpɜ:fɪktli/
- Adverb
- In a faultless manner; without mistakes
A2Morepitch
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
B1Morepop 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.
A1Moreput it away
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To return something to its proper location; to tidy up.
- To save something, especially money, for future use.
A1Morereach
US /ritʃ/
UK /ri:tʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- To be long enough to get to a certain place
- Uncountable Noun
- Power or control someone has over something
A2TOEICMoreroad ahead
US
UK
- Noun
- The future; what is to come.
- The actual road in front of you.
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
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
A2Moresplit
US /splɪt/
UK /splɪt/
- Adjective
- No longer married or in a relationship
- (Injured) by cutting it open, as in someone's lip
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To become divided or broken along a straight line
- To cause a cut in (lip, etc.)
A2Morestrike
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
A2Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moretie
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
A2TOEICMoretorment
US /ˈtɔ:rment/
UK /ˈtɔ:ment/
- Noun
- Great mental or physical pain
- Transitive Verb
- To cause great physical or mental pain to
B2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- put it away: To return something to its proper location; to tidy up.
- level with: To be honest and straightforward with someone; to tell someone the truth.
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- finish off: To complete the last part of something.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- on base: Having reached a base safely in baseball.
- knuckle down: To start working or studying hard.
- road ahead: The future; what is to come.
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- pop up: To appear suddenly.
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- split: No longer married or in a relationship
- strike: To hit something
- contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- couple: To join something to something else
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- 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
- bounce: A person's energy or confidence
- leave: To go away from; depart
- loop: A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
- combine: To mix several things together to form one thing
- curve: Smooth rounded line that is not straight
- defense: Argument in support of something
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- 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
- offense: Attempt to score in a game or match
- gap: Distance between two objects
- torment: Great mental or physical pain
- tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- mount: To attach something to something else
- perfectly: In a faultless manner; without mistakes
- bush: A wooden plant that is smaller than a tree
- base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- lightning: Flashes of light in the sky caused by a storm
- pitcher: Person who throws the ball during a baseball game
- crow: Large black bird
- freeman: Someone who is not a slave
- outfield: Area of a baseball playing field beyond the bases
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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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Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs - FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS 🔥 August 3, 2026 MLB Season
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/08/04Get ready for some baseball action as the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Chicago Cubs in this full game highlights reel! You'll hear exciting sports commentary and pick up phrases like "jam shot" and "leadoff hit" that are perfect for discussing the game.
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