allow me
US
UK
- Phrase
- A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- A formal way to ask for permission or to introduce oneself.
along 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.
A2Morealternate
US /ˈɔ:ltərnət/
UK /ɔ:lˈtɜ:nət/
- Intransitive Verb
- To follow one thing after another repeatedly
B2TOEICMoreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreas you wish
US
UK
- Phrase
- A polite way of granting a request or giving permission.
- Expressing acceptance of someone's decision, even if one doesn't necessarily agree with it.
A1Moreassume
US /əˈsum/
UK /ə'sju:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a false manner to mislead others
- To believe, based on the evidence; suppose
A2TOEICMorebased on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- Preposition
- Using something as the main idea or foundation.
- Relying on something as evidence or justification.
A1Morebeat
US /bit/
UK /bi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- Transitive Verb
- To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
- To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
A2Morebomb
US /bɑm/
UK /bɒm/
- Transitive Verb
- To attack with explosives
- Noun
- An explosive device
B1Morecardinal
US /ˈkɑ:rdɪnl/
UK /ˈkɑ:dɪnl/
- Adjective
- Of the greatest importance; paramount
B2TOEICMorecareer
US /kəˈrɪr/
UK /kə'rɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular occupation in professional life
- The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward very fast and without control
- To advance or make progress rapidly
A2Morecarol
US /ˈkærəl/
UK /'kærəl/
- Noun
- Traditional song sung at Christmas
B2Morecast
US /kæst/
UK /kɑ:st/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- People who appear in a play or movie
- Small amount of a particular color
- Transitive Verb
- To give specific roles to actors in a movie, play
- To describe someone's personality or character
A2Morecharacter
US /ˈkærəktɚ/
UK /'kærəktə(r)/
- Noun
- Person in a story, movie or play
- Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
A2Morecharismatic
US /ˌkærɪzˈmætɪk/
UK /ˌkærɪzˈmætɪk/
- Adjective
- Able to attract and make them like you
B2Moreclue
US /klu/
UK /klu:/
- Noun
- Information that helps explain something; hint
B1Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecommercial
US /kəˈmɚʃəl/
UK /kəˈmə:ʃəl/
- Noun
- Radio or television advertisement
- Adjective
- A notice, picture, or film telling people about a product, job, or service.
- Designed for or primarily concerned with financial success.
B1Morecomplete with
US /kəmˈplit wɪð/
UK /kəmˈpli:t wið/
- Phrase
- Having something as an extra part or feature.
A1Morecon
US /kɑ:n/
UK /kɒn/
- Transitive Verb
- To trick or deceive someone
- Noun
- Argument pointing out the negatives of a position
B2Morecon man
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A person who deceives or swindles others, especially in order to gain money.
concierge
US /kɔŋˈsjɛrʒ/
UK /ˌkɔ:nsiˈɛəʒ/
- Noun
- (French) caretaker of apartments or a hotel
C1Morecult
US /kʌlt/
UK /kʌlt/
- Noun
- Small extreme religious group
- Adjective
- Very much liked by a small group of people
B2Moredemonstrate
US /ˈdɛmənˌstret/
UK /'demənstreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To display a feeling or ability openly
- To protest about something often as a group
A2TOEICMoredevious
US /ˈdiviəs/
UK /ˈdi:viəs/
- Adjective
- Clever in using lies and tricks to fool people
C1Moredisagree
US /ˌdɪsəˈɡri/
UK /ˌdɪsə'ɡri:/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
B2TOEICMoredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Moreequivalent
US /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
UK /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
- Adjective
- Equal to something in value, use or meaning
- Having the same meaning or significance.
- Noun
- Thing like another in quality, quantity or degree
B1TOEICMoreestablish
US /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
UK /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To set or create something to last for a long time
- To use facts, evidence to show truth or clarity
A2TOEICMorefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morefrightening
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone afraid or nervous
- Adjective
- Being scary
A2Moreget away with murder
US /ɡɛt əˈweɪ wɪθ ˈmɜrdɚ/
UK /ɡet əˈweɪ wɪð ˈmɜ:də/
- other
- To do something wrong without being punished or stopped.
B2Moregive in
US /ɡɪv ɪn/
UK /ɡiv in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To submit work; hand in
- To stop resisting; to surrender
A1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Moregraceful
US /ˈɡresfəl/
UK /ˈgreɪsfl/
- Adjective
- Showing beautiful movement, behavior or form
- Showing politeness and good manners.
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreiconic
US /aɪˈkɑnɪk/
UK /aɪˈkɒnɪk/
- Adjective
- Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
B1Moreimpressive
US /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/
UK /ɪmˈpresɪv/
- Adjective
- Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
- Having a strong effect, commanding attention.
B1TOEICMorein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
A1Moreinfluence
US / ˈɪnfluəns/
UK /'ɪnflʊəns/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To affect or change something indirectly
- To persuade someone to do something.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The power to affect what happens, to persuade etc.
- A person or thing that affects someone or something in an important way.
A2TOEICMorekick ass
US /kɪk æs/
UK /kik æs/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To decisively defeat someone
- To perform exceptionally well
lad
US /læd/
UK /læd/
- Countable Noun
- A boy or young man; any man
B1Morelegend
US /ˈlɛdʒənd/
UK /'ledʒənd/
- Noun
- List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
- Person famous for doing something very well
B1Morelook back
US /lʊk bæk/
UK /luk bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To think about past events
A1Moremajor
US /ˈmedʒɚ/
UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- High-ranking officer in the army
- Main subject you study at university
- Adjective
- Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
- Important, serious, or large in scope, size
A2TOEICMoreof all time
US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/
UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/
- Adjective
- The best or most significant in history.
- Phrase
- Ever; in all of history.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreorphanage
US /ˈɔ:rfənɪdʒ/
UK /ˈɔ:fənɪdʒ/
- Noun
- Home for children whose parents have died
C2Moreover the top
US /ˈovɚ ði tɑp/
UK /ˈəuvə ðə tɔp/
- Adjective
- More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- So extreme that it is offensive.
- Adverb
- To an excessive degree; excessively.
A1Moreperformance
US / pɚˈfɔrməns/
UK /pə'fɔ:məns/
- Noun
- Act of doing something
- Activity done to entertain an audience
A2TOEICMorepirate
US /ˈpaɪrɪt/
UK /'paɪrət/
- Transitive Verb
- To copy or sell a product illegally
- To steal things from ships by force
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who attacks ships in order to steal things
- One who reproduces or uses the work of another person without authorization.
B1Moreplaza
US /ˈplæzə/
UK /ˈplɑ:zə/
- Noun
- Open public space
B1Moreportray
US /pɔ:rˈtreɪ/
UK /pɔ:ˈtreɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To play a character in theater or on film
- To represent something for artistic purposes
B2Moreportrayal
US /pɔ:rˈtreɪəl/
UK /pɔ:ˈtreɪəl/
- Noun
- Actor's representation of a character
- The way person/thing is represented in a book etc.
B2Morepraise
US /preɪz/
UK /preɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To express approval of something or someone
- To express thanks, respect, and love
- Uncountable Noun
- Expression of approval of something/someone
- Expression of thanks, respect, and love
B1Morerainforest
US /ˈreɪnfɔ:rɪst/
UK /ˈreɪnfɒrɪst/
- Noun
- Ancient forest growing in tropical regions
B2Morerole
US /rol/
UK /rəʊl/
- Noun
- Character played by an actor
- Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
A2Morerooster
US /ˈrustɚ/
UK /ˈru:stə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Adult male chicken
B2Moresadistic
US /sə'dɪstɪk/
UK /sə'dɪstɪk/
- Adjective
- Fondness for cruelty or punishment
C1Moresatan
US /'seɪtn/
UK /'seɪtn/
- Proper Noun
- An evil spirit said to be in control of hell
B2Morescarlet
US /ˈskɑ:rlət/
UK /ˈskɑ:lət/
- Noun
- Bright red color
B1Moreserial
US /ˈsɪriəl/
UK /ˈsɪəriəl/
- Noun
- Story that is told is several parts on TV or radio
- Adjective
- Arranged according to a particular system or order
- Repeating the same actions in the same way
B2Moresignature
US /ˈsɪɡnətʃɚ/
UK /ˈsɪgnətʃə(r)/
- Adjective
- Something that represents a person's work or style
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person's name written in their handwriting
- The key in which a piece of music is written, indicated by sharps or flats at the beginning of the stave.
B1Moretake over
US /tek ˈovɚ/
UK /teik ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- To assume control or possession of something.
A1Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Morethrone
US /θron/
UK /θrəʊn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special elaborate chair on which king/queen sits
- Royal power; sovereignty.
- Transitive Verb
- To place on a throne; to enthrone.
B1Moretoxic
US /ˈtɑksɪk/
UK /ˈtɒksɪk/
- Adjective
- Poisonous; harmful
- (Of relationships) harmful; causing conflict
B2Moretwist
US /twɪst/
UK /twɪst/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To turn something in a circular direction
- To turn in a curving direction e.g. road or path
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Turn or spiral curve in a path or road
- Bend or sudden change of direction
A2Moreunique
US /juˈnik/
UK /jʊ'ni:k/
- Adjective
- Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- Remarkably special or unusual.
A2TOEICMorevillain
US /ˈvɪlən/
UK /'vɪlən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Character in a story who is mean or evil
- Something or someone regarded as responsible for trouble or harm.
B2Morewith all due respect
US /wɪð ɔl du rɪˈspɛkt/
UK /wið ɔ:l dju: risˈpekt/
- Phrase
- A polite phrase used to express disagreement or criticism.
B1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- look back: To think about past events
- con man: A person who deceives or swindles others, especially in order to gain money.
- allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- complete with: Having something as an extra part or feature.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- with all due respect: A polite phrase used to express disagreement or criticism.
- as you wish: A polite way of granting a request or giving permission.
- give in: To submit work; hand in
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- get away with murder: To do something wrong without being punished or stopped.
- kick ass: To decisively defeat someone
- have to: Must do
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- go on: To continue doing something
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- equivalent: Equal to something in value, use or meaning
- demonstrate: To display a feeling or ability openly
- iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- impressive: Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- commercial: Radio or television advertisement
- toxic: Poisonous; harmful
- clue: Information that helps explain something; hint
- establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
- villain: Character in a story who is mean or evil
- signature: Something that represents a person's work or style
- cast: People who appear in a play or movie
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- performance: Act of doing something
- charismatic: Able to attract and make them like you
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- due: When something is required or expected
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- role: Character played by an actor
- praise: To express approval of something or someone
- frightening: To make someone afraid or nervous
- portray: To play a character in theater or on film
- twist: To turn something in a circular direction
- cult: Small extreme religious group
- throne: Special elaborate chair on which king/queen sits
- alternate: To follow one thing after another repeatedly
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- legend: List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
- great: Very good; better than before
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- portrayal: Actor's representation of a character
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- con: To trick or deceive someone
- disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
- list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
- less: Smaller in amount or degree
- pirate: To copy or sell a product illegally
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- graceful: Showing beautiful movement, behavior or form
- devious: Clever in using lies and tricks to fool people
- concierge: (French) caretaker of apartments or a hotel
- sadistic: Fondness for cruelty or punishment
- orphanage: Home for children whose parents have died
- cardinal: Of the greatest importance; paramount
- long: Person's name
- serial: Story that is told is several parts on TV or radio
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- plan: Drawing of how something should be done or made
- bomb: To attack with explosives
- scarlet: Bright red color
- lad: A boy or young man; any man
- rainforest: Ancient forest growing in tropical regions
- carol: Traditional song sung at Christmas
- plaza: Open public space
- rooster: Adult male chicken
- satan: An evil spirit said to be in control of hell
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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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Top 10 Tim Curry Performances
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/08/27Get ready to celebrate the legendary Tim Curry! This video dives into his most iconic roles, from villainous turns to unforgettable musical numbers. You'll get a fantastic look at his acting range and pick up some great vocabulary for describing memorable characters.
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