at home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
at once
US /æt wʌns/
UK /æt wʌns/
- Adverb
- Immediately; without delay
- At the same time; simultaneously
A2Moreauntie
US /ˈænti, ˈɑn-/
UK /ˈænti:, ˈɑ:n-/
- Noun
- A nickname for your aunt
B1Moreback onto
US /bæk ˈɑntoʊ/
UK /bæk ˈɒntə/
- other
- To reverse a vehicle so it stops at a particular place.
B1Morebacon
US /ˈbekən/
UK /ˈbeɪkən/
- Uncountable Noun
- Salted meat from a pig
B1Morebarbecue
US /ˈbɑ:rbɪkju:/
UK /ˈbɑ:bɪkju:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Grill used for cooking food over an open fire
- Outdoor gathering to cook and eat food on a grill
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cook something on an outdoor grill
B2Morecall out
US /kɔl aʊt/
UK /kɔ:l aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To criticize someone to modify their behavior
- To announce or specify, e.g. in a list
- Transitive Verb
- To summon or request the presence of someone, especially for assistance or service.
- To publicly criticize or denounce someone for their actions or behavior.
A1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Moreclose up
US /kloz ʌp/
UK /kləuz ʌp/
- Countable Noun
- A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
- Adverb
- To move nearer to someone or something.
A1Morecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Morecorrect
US /kəˈrɛkt/
UK /kə'rekt/
- Adjective
- Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- True or accurate
- Transitive Verb
- To fix a problem
- To write marks on a piece of work to show mistakes
A2Morecrack on
US /kræk ɑn/
UK /kræk ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something, especially working, with energy and enthusiasm.
B2Moredelicious
US /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
UK /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
- Adjective
- Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
B1TOEICMoredish
US /dɪʃ/
UK /dɪʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Shallow container that you cook or serve food in
- Food that has been prepared in a certain way
A2Moredrawer
US /ˈdrɔɚ/
UK /drɔ:(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Sliding box of a desk, closet used to store things
- An undergarment covering the lower part of the body and having two holes for the legs.
B1Moreexcitement
US /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
UK /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
- Uncountable Noun
- When people feel very happy and enthusiastic
- Something that causes great enthusiasm and eagerness.
A2Moreflavor
US /ˈflevɚ/
UK /'fleɪvə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quality giving something a particular character
- Taste of something, especially in food or drink
- Transitive Verb
- To add extra taste to a food
B1Morefry
US /fraɪ/
UK /fraɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cook something in fat or oil
- Intransitive Verb
- To burn your skin due to too long in the sun
A2Moregarlic
US /ˈɡɑrlɪk/
UK /'ɡɑ:lɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
B2Moreginger
US /ˈdʒɪndʒɚ/
UK /ˈdʒɪndʒə(r)/
- Adjective
- Being reddish-brown in color
- Uncountable Noun
- Root with a hot strong taste used in cooking
B2Morego back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Morego in on
US /goʊ ɪn ɑn/
UK /gəu ɪn ɒn/
- other
- To contribute together with others toward a shared goal or purchase.
B2Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Morehand down
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
A1Morehandle
US /ˈhændl/
UK /'hændl/
- Transitive Verb
- To cope with or take responsibility for
- To control a machine, car etc.
- Countable Noun
- The part of a door you hold to open it
- Thing you hold to carry or open a bag, pan etc.
A2TOEICMorehang over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be a worry or problem that continues to exist
- To stick out or extend over something in a way that is not vertical
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreimpressive
US /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/
UK /ɪmˈpresɪv/
- Adjective
- Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
- Having a strong effect, commanding attention.
B1TOEICMorein love with
US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//
UK
- Adjective
- Feeling romantic love for someone.
- Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
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.
A1Moreincredible
US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/
UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/
- Adjective
- Very good; amazing
- Really good; amazing; great
A2TOEICMoreliterally
US /ˈlɪtərəli/
UK
- Adverb
- In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremaster
US /ˈmæstɚ/
UK /'mɑ:stə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To gain control over something
- To learn to do something very well
- Adjective
- Being very skilled at doing something
- Being the main or most important thing or part
A2Moremetal
US /ˈmɛtl/
UK /ˈmetl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Usually hard shiny material mined from rock
- An object made of metal.
- Adjective
- Made something such as gold, steel, iron
A2Moremy eye
US /ˈmaɪ aɪ/
UK /ˈmaɪ ai/
- other
- Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
B2Morenephew
US /ˈnɛfju/
UK /ˈnefju:/
- Countable Noun
- Son of your brother or sister
B1Moreniece
US /nis/
UK /ni:s/
- Countable Noun
- Daughter of your brother or sister
A2Morenon stick
US
UK
- Noun
- A substance used to coat a surface to prevent things from sticking to it.
B1Morenoodle
US /ˈnudl/
UK /ˈnu:dl/
- Countable Noun
- String of dried dough, usually eaten in a soup
- (Informal) A person's head or brain; used to suggest thinking or intelligence.
- Intransitive Verb
- (chiefly US, Southern) To fish with one's bare hands, especially for catfish, by feeling in holes or under rocks.
- (informal) To improvise or play music in a casual, unstructured way.
B1Moreof a sudden
US
UK
- Phrase
- Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
B2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the street
US /ɑn ði strit/
UK /ɔn ðə stri:t/
- Phrase
- Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- Available or circulating, especially illegally or unofficially.
A1Moreoscar
US
UK
- Proper Noun
- Annual award given in the movie industry
B2Moreout 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.
A1Moreovercrowd
US /ˌoʊvə'kraʊd/
UK /ˌəʊvə'kraʊd/
- Transitive Verb
- To have too many people or things in
B2Moreoverdrive
US /ˈoʊvərdraɪv/
UK /ˈəʊvədraɪv/
- Noun
- Extra gear on a vehicle that allows more power
C1Moreoyster
US /ˈɔɪstɚ/
UK /'ɔɪstə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- An edible marine mollusk
B2Morepan
US /pæn/
UK /pæn/
- Transitive Verb
- To follow an object being filmed with a camera
- To criticize, e.g. a film, in a strong way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Open metal container used for cooking
- Steel drum
A2Morepaste
US /pest/
UK /peɪst/
- Transitive Verb
- To move computer data from one page to another
- To stick or glue something to something else
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Type of thick glue used for sticking things
- Soft, wet mixture of powder and liquid
B1Morepork
US /pɔ:rk/
UK /pɔ:k/
- Uncountable Noun
- Meat of a pig, used for food
B2Morepowder
US /ˈpaʊdɚ/
UK /'paʊdə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
- Dry and light form of snow
- Transitive Verb
- To apply a dust onto the body or face
- To reduce to powder; pulverize.
B1Moresauce
US /sɔs/
UK /sɔ:s/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
B1Moresesame oil
US /ˈsɛsəmi ɔɪl/
UK /ˈsesəmi ɔil/
- Uncountable Noun
- An oil derived from sesame seeds, used in cooking and as a flavouring.
- An oil derived from sesame seeds, also used in cosmetics and skincare.
shrimp
US /ʃrɪmp/
UK /ʃrɪmp/
- Countable Noun
- Small edible salt-water shellfish with many legs
- Someone who is small and weak
B1Moreskill
US /skɪl/
UK /skɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ability to do something well
A2TOEICMoresoggy
US /'sɑ:ɡɪ/
UK /'sɒɡɪ/
- Adjective
- Unpleasantly wet
C2TOEICMoresoy
US /sɔɪ/
UK /sɔɪ/
- Noun
- Food substance made from soya beans
C2Morestick
US /stɪk/
UK /stɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- To join together using glue or paste
- Countable Noun
- Long thin piece of wood from a tree
A2Morestir
US /stɚ/
UK /stɜ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To arouse (attention or interest)
- To mix e.g. food by making circular movements
- Uncountable Noun
- Attention or interest aroused by an event
B1Moretablespoon
US /ˈtebəlˌspun/
UK /ˈteɪblspu:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large spoon that is used for measuring ingredients
- A large spoon used for serving food.
B1Moretaste
US /test/
UK /teɪst/
- Uncountable Noun
- (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- Flavor in your mouth from food or drink
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To experience something
- To experience the flavor of food, drink
A2TOEICMoretasty
US /ˈtesti/
UK /ˈteɪsti/
- Adjective
- Good tasting; having a lot of flavor
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
A2TOEICMoreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morewhisk
US /hwɪsk, wɪsk/
UK /wɪsk/
- Transitive Verb
- To beat egg, etc. to add air and make it light
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A kitchen tool for beating food such as eggs to add air and make it light
B2Morewok
US /wɑ:k/
UK /wɒk/
- Countable Noun
- Pan with convex bottom used for stir frying
C1More
Vocabulary
- hand down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
- non stick: A substance used to coat a surface to prevent things from sticking to it.
- go on: To continue doing something
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- check out
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- crack on: To continue doing something, especially working, with energy and enthusiasm.
- back onto: To reverse a vehicle so it stops at a particular place.
- hang over: To be a worry or problem that continues to exist
- call out: To criticize someone to modify their behavior
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- go in on: To contribute together with others toward a shared goal or purchase.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- sesame oil: An oil derived from sesame seeds, used in cooking and as a flavouring.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
- have to: Must do
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- impressive: Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- stir: To arouse (attention or interest)
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- excitement: When people feel very happy and enthusiastic
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- leave: To go away from; depart
- soggy: Unpleasantly wet
- master: To gain control over something
- important: Having power or authority
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- garlic: Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- shrimp: Small edible salt-water shellfish with many legs
- handle: To cope with or take responsibility for
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
- trust: To expect confidently
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- oyster: An edible marine mollusk
- drawer: Sliding box of a desk, closet used to store things
- metal: Usually hard shiny material mined from rock
- whisk: To beat egg, etc. to add air and make it light
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- pan: To follow an object being filmed with a camera
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- skill: Ability to do something well
- ginger: Being reddish-brown in color
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- paste: To move computer data from one page to another
- powder: Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
- delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
- weak: Not having a strong character
- nephew: Son of your brother or sister
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- overdrive: Extra gear on a vehicle that allows more power
- tasty: Good tasting; having a lot of flavor
- fry: To cook something in fat or oil
- niece: Daughter of your brother or sister
- dish: Shallow container that you cook or serve food in
- soy: Food substance made from soya beans
- tablespoon: Large spoon that is used for measuring ingredients
- bacon: Salted meat from a pig
- barbecue: Grill used for cooking food over an open fire
- pork: Meat of a pig, used for food
- wok: Pan with convex bottom used for stir frying
- noodle: String of dried dough, usually eaten in a soup
- oscar: Annual award given in the movie industry
- auntie: A nickname for your aunt
- overcrowd: To have too many people or things in
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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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蓓 posted on 2026/08/20Get ready for some serious food commentary as Uncle Roger reacts to Gordon Ramsay making mie goreng! You'll pick up some fun phrases and learn about authentic Indonesian street food, plus why Uncle Roger thinks Gordon's noodle dish is a bit off. It's a hilarious and tasty watch!
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