all along
US /ɔl əˈlɔŋ/
UK /ɔ:l əˈlɔŋ/
- Adverb
- From the beginning; all the time.
- Phrase
- In a line parallel to something long.
A2Moreat bat
US /æt bæt/
UK /æt bæt/
- Noun
- A player's turn to bat.
A1Moreback up
US /bæk ʌp/
UK /bæk ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To save a copy of your computer data
- To confirm the truth of what someone says
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.)
A2TOEICMorebat
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
A2Morebig hitter
US /bɪg ˈhɪtɚ/
UK /bɪg ˈhɪtə/
- other
- An important or influential person in a field or industry.
B2Moreblink
US /blɪŋk/
UK /blɪŋk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly
- To shine with a flickering light.
- Noun
- A quick shutting and opening of the eye.
- A brief flash of light.
B1Morechase
US /tʃes/
UK /tʃeɪs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of going after someone to catch them
- Something that one pursues or tries to obtain.
- Transitive Verb
- To go after with the intention of catching
- To try very hard to get something that you want
A2Morechopper
US /ˈtʃɑ:pə(r)/
UK /ˈtʃɒpə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Large heavy knife with a square blade; small ax
B1Morecorner
US /ˈkɔrnɚ/
UK /'kɔ:nə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To force into a position impossible to escape from
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where two lines, sides, corners etc. meet
- Edges of something, e.g. eyes, boxing ring
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
A2Morecurve
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
A2Morediamond
US /ˈdaɪəmənd, ˈdaɪmənd/
UK /'daɪəmənd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Very hard colorless stone used in jewelry
A2Moredown 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.
A1Morefielder
US /ˈfildɚ/
UK /ˈfi:ldə(r)/
- Noun
- Member of the baseball team that is in the field
B1Morefinish off
US /ˈfɪnɪʃ ɔf/
UK /ˈfiniʃ ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To complete the last part of something.
- To decisively defeat someone.
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
B2Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Morehalfway
US /ˌhæfˈweɪ/
UK /ˌhɑ:fˈweɪ/
- Adverb
- A middle point between two extremes
- At or to a point equidistant between two places.
- Adjective
- Located at or being at a point equidistant between two places.
- Partially completed; at an intermediate stage.
B2Moreharden
US /'hɑ:rdn/
UK /'hɑ:dn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make or become hard or firm
A2Moreheadlong
US /ˈhedlɔ:ŋ/
UK /ˈhedlɒŋ/
- Adverb
- (Fall, rush) fast, with the head at the front
C1TOEICMorehitter
US /ˈhɪtɚ/
UK /ˈhɪtə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Someone who hits (usually a ball in sports)
A2Morehurry
US /ˈhɚri, ˈhʌr-/
UK /'hʌrɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move, act, get somewhere, do something quickly
- Noun
- Act of moving quickly because you are late
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 play
US
UK
- Adjective
- In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
- Available or under consideration.
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 this day and age
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the present time; nowadays.
A1Moreinfield
US /ˈɪnˌfild/
UK /ˈɪnfi:ld/
- Noun
- Area of a baseball field enclosed by the bases
C2Morelead 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.
A2Moreloft
US /lɔ:ft/
UK /lɒft/
- Countable Noun
- High area with seats in a church or hall
- Room or space in a building just under the roof
- Transitive Verb
- To hit or throw so that it travels high in the air
- To hit or throw so that it travels high in the air
B2Morelosing streak
US
UK
- Noun
- A series of consecutive losses or failures.
off the wall
US
UK
- Adjective
- Unconventional; eccentric; bizarre.
- Adverb
- Away from a wall.
A1Moreoff we go
US
UK
- Interjection
- An expression used to indicate the start of a journey or activity.
- Phrase
- An expression used to signal the commencement of an activity or task.
A1Moreon the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
out of it
US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/
UK /aut ɔv it/
- Adjective
- Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
A1Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
ping
US /pɪŋ/
UK /pɪŋ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a high sharp sound, as bullet hitting rock
C1Morepitch
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 up
US /pɪtʃ ʌp/
UK /pɪtʃ ʌp/
- other
- To arrive or appear at a place, sometimes unexpectedly.
B2Morepong
US /pɔ:ŋ/
UK /pɒŋ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To smell badly
- Noun
- A very bad smell
C2Morepop
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 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.
A1Morepuppy
US /ˈpʌpi/
UK /ˈpʌpi/
- Countable Noun
- Very young dog (and some other animals)
B1Moreput it away
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To return something to its proper location; to tidy up.
- To save something, especially money, for future use.
A1Morerail
US /rel/
UK /reɪl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To complain or object forcefully
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long thin piece of metal, wood as part of a fence
- One of two metal tracks along which a train runs
B1TOEICMorerun 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
A1Moresac
US /sæk/
UK /sæk/
- Noun
- Bag-like part of an animal or plant
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
A2TOEICMoreshut down
US /ʃʌt daʊn/
UK /ʃʌt daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- To stop a factory/machine from operating
- Transitive Verb
- To deactivate a nuclear reactor.
- To turn off a computer or other electronic device.
A2Moresinker
US /ˈsɪŋkɚ/
UK /ˈsɪŋkə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- A weight that sinks fishing lines under water
- Small ring-shaped fried cake
B1Morestrand
US /strænd/
UK /strænd/
- Countable Noun
- Long part of a rope, someone's hair, etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to be stuck or trapped somewhere
B2Moresurgery
US /ˈsɚdʒəri/
UK /'sɜ:dʒərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Medical operation involving cutting into body
- A doctor's office; health clinic
B1Moreswing
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
A2Moretapper
US /'tæpə/
UK /'tæpə/
- Countable Noun
- Someone who removes liquid from a tree
B1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethis day and age
US /ðɪs deɪ ənd eɪdʒ/
UK /ðɪs deɪ ənd eɪdʒ/
- other
- The present period or modern times.
B1Moretie
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
A2TOEICMoretie in
US /taɪ ɪn/
UK /tai in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make a connection to bring two things together
A2Moreto the left
US
UK
- Phrase
- In or toward the left direction.
- Situated on the left side of.
toss down
US /tɔs daʊn/
UK /tɒs daʊn/
- other
- To drink something quickly or in one go.
B2Moreup against
US /ʌp əˈɡenst/
UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/
- Phrase
- Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- In close proximity or contact with something.
up there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- lead off: To begin; to start something, such as a meeting or performance.
- pop up: To appear suddenly.
- tie in: To make a connection to bring two things together
- off we go: An expression used to indicate the start of a journey or activity.
- losing streak: A series of consecutive losses or failures.
- at bat: A player's turn to bat.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- pitch up: To arrive or appear at a place, sometimes unexpectedly.
- all along: From the beginning; all the time.
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- this day and age: The present period or modern times.
- in this day and age: In the present time; nowadays.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- finish off: To complete the last part of something.
- off the wall: Unconventional; eccentric; bizarre.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- down the line: At a later time; in the future.
- in play: In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- put it away: To return something to its proper location; to tidy up.
- toss down: To drink something quickly or in one go.
- big hitter: An important or influential person in a field or industry.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
- couple: To join something to something else
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- surgery: Medical operation involving cutting into body
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- leave: To go away from; depart
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- curve: Smooth rounded line that is not straight
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- blink: To close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly
- swing: Movement in a curved motion
- flare: To become angry or excited suddenly
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- deep: Complex and important
- halfway: A middle point between two extremes
- corner: To force into a position impossible to escape from
- tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- wide: Having a great distance from one side to the other
- strand: Long part of a rope, someone's hair, etc.
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- rail: To complain or object forcefully
- bat: Small flying mouse-like animal with wings
- puppy: Very young dog (and some other animals)
- diamond: Very hard colorless stone used in jewelry
- hurry: To move, act, get somewhere, do something quickly
- harden: To make or become hard or firm
- loft: High area with seats in a church or hall
- sac: Bag-like part of an animal or plant
- chopper: Large heavy knife with a square blade; small ax
- headlong: (Fall, rush) fast, with the head at the front
- ping: To make a high sharp sound, as bullet hitting rock
- pong: To smell badly
- hitter: Someone who hits (usually a ball in sports)
- fielder: Member of the baseball team that is in the field
- tapper: Someone who removes liquid from a tree
- sinker: A weight that sinks fishing lines under water
- infield: Area of a baseball field enclosed by 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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Milwaukee Brewers vs Los Angeles Dodgers - FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS 🔥 August 14, 2026 MLB Season
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/08/15Get ready for some baseball action as the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in this full game highlights reel! You'll catch key plays, exciting moments, and maybe even pick up some sports commentary phrases along the way.
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