agent
US /ˈedʒənt/
UK /'eɪdʒənt/
- Noun
- Chemical with the power to make chemical reactions
- Person who represents or decides for others
A2TOEICMorealias
US /ˈeliəs, ˈeljəs/
UK /ˈeɪliəs/
- Noun
- False or secret second name
C1Moreat fault
US /æt fɔlt/
UK /æt fɔ:lt/
- Adjective
- Responsible for something negative or undesirable; deserving blame.
- Phrase
- Culpable; deserving of blame or censure.
A1Morebail
US /bel/
UK /beɪl/
- Noun
- Money given to ensure prisoner returns to a court
- Transitive Verb
- To obtain release of a prisoner by giving money
- To throw water out of a boat to prevent it sinking
B2Morebetween you and me
US /bɪˈtwin ju ənd mi/
UK /bɪˈtwi:n ju: ənd mi:/
- other
- Said to show that the information is private or confidential.
B1Morebobby
US /ˈbɑ:bi/
UK /ˈbɒbi/
- Noun
- Police officer (UK slang)
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
C1Morebottom
US /ˈbɑtəm/
UK /'bɒtəm/
- Noun
- The part of your body you sit on
- Lowest position, often in a company or contest
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hit the lowest part of something
- To provide with a bottom.
A2TOEICMorecare of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Moreconfirm
US /kənˈfɜ:rm/
UK /kənˈfɜ:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To formally approve or check something
- To provide evidence to establish the truth of
A2Moredamage
US /ˈdæmɪdʒ/
UK /ˈdæmɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical harm that is done to something
- Transitive Verb
- To harm physically; to hurt or break something
- To harm the reputation of someone.
A2TOEICMoredamn
US /dæm/
UK /dæm/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
- To threaten with everlasting punishment
- Interjection
- A mild swear word used to express annoyance
B2Moredevelopment
US /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
UK /dɪ'veləpmənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
- A new event related to a previous event
A2TOEICMoredude
US /dud, djud/
UK /du:d/
- Noun
- Form of address for a man
- (informal) A man; a fellow.
- Interjection
- (informal) Used as a term of address, often between men.
B2Moreexcuse
US /ɪkˈskjuz/
UK /ɪk'skju:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- To explain acting in a bad or impolite manner
- Noun
- Note explaining why someone cannot do or attend
- Reason why you did or didn't do something
A2Morefault
US /fɔlt/
UK /fɔ:lt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A failure or negative aspect of
- Crack in the earth where earthquakes can happen
- Transitive Verb
- To blame someone, something for a negative result
A2Morehell
US /hɛl/
UK /hel/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Any place of pain and suffering
- A very unpleasant or difficult experience.
A2Morehold on
US /hold ɑn/
UK /həuld ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- To wait for a short time.
A1Morein jail
US /ɪn dʒel/
UK /in dʒeil/
- Phrase
- Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
B1Morein town
US /ɪn taʊn/
UK /in taun/
- Phrase
- Present or available in the local area or city.
- Available or present in a particular place.
A1Morein trouble
US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/
UK /in ˈtrʌbl/
- Adjective
- Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- other
- In serious trouble or difficulty.
A1Moreinsurance
US /ɪnˈʃʊrəns/
UK /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
A2TOEICMorejail
US /dʒel/
UK /dʒeɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
- Transitive Verb
- To hold people who are being punished for a crime
B1Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
loose
US /lus/
UK /lu:s/
- Transitive Verb
- To shoot or fire something from a gun
- Adjective
- (Idea, thought, or work) unclear or imprecise
- Not tightly attached or held
A2Moremarrow
US /ˈmæro/
UK /'mærəʊ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A soft, fatty tissue inside bones
C2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreprison
US /ˈprɪzən/
UK /'prɪzn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- A state of confinement or captivity.
A2Morepunch
US /pʌntʃ/
UK /pʌntʃ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To hit something very hard with a closed hand
- To make a hole in something with a special tool
B1Morereservation
US /ˌrɛzɚˈveʃən/
UK /ˌrezə'veɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Arrangement to keep a room or table for you
- Area of land kept for indigenous peoples
A2TOEICMoreroast
US /roʊst/
UK /rəʊst/
- Transitive Verb
- To strongly criticize often in a teasing manner
- To cook food in an oven or over a fire
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A joint of meat cooked in an oven
B1Moreshow up
US /ʃo ʌp/
UK /ʃəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- To be noticeably better than (someone else)
A1Moreslide
US /slaɪd/
UK /slaɪd/
- Noun
- Part of machines that slides backward and forward
- Reduction in amount, price, quality
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To pass or move smoothly and rapidly into or out
- To move smoothly and rapidly over a surface
A2Moreslow down
US /slo daʊn/
UK /sləu daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce the speed
- To become less active or busy.
A1Morespeak to
US /spik tu/
UK /spi:k tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To address or communicate with someone.
- To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
A1Morestranger
US /ˈstrendʒɚ/
UK /'streɪndʒə(r)/
- Noun
- Someone you do not know
A2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretequila
US /təˈkilə/
UK /təˈki:lə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Mexican liquor made from juices of an agave plant
B2Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moretrip
US /trɪp/
UK /trɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To release an electrical switch
- To fall by catching your foot on something
- Noun
- Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
- Journey or visit to a place
A2Morevolunteer
US /ˌvɑlənˈtɪr/
UK /ˌvɒlən'tɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Working willingly without pay to help others
- Countable Noun
- Person who helps others without being paid
- A person who enters military service voluntarily.
B2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- between you and me: Said to show that the information is private or confidential.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- at fault: Responsible for something negative or undesirable; deserving blame.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- crap: Impolite way of saying something is not good; Faeces
- dude: Form of address for a man
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
- fault: A failure or negative aspect of
- scary: Causing fear; frightening
- prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- damn: To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
- development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
- roast: To strongly criticize often in a teasing manner
- bottom: The part of your body you sit on
- agent: Chemical with the power to make chemical reactions
- hell: Any place of pain and suffering
- loose: To shoot or fire something from a gun
- punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- reservation: Arrangement to keep a room or table for you
- slide: Part of machines that slides backward and forward
- confirm: To formally approve or check something
- accident: Sudden unplanned event causing damage, injury etc.
- volunteer: Working willingly without pay to help others
- damage: Physical harm that is done to something
- fill: To make something full
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- stranger: Someone you do not know
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- bail: Money given to ensure prisoner returns to a court
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- marrow: A soft, fatty tissue inside bones
- jail: Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
- tequila: Mexican liquor made from juices of an agave plant
- alias: False or secret second name
- bobby: Police officer (UK slang)
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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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Bobby and Joseph Get Wild in Mexico | King of the Hill | Hulu
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/09/13Uh oh, Bobby and Joseph are in a bit of a pickle in Mexico! You'll get a kick out of their misadventures trying to navigate car insurance, hotel bookings, and even a run-in with the police. This clip is a fun way to pick up some practical phrases for travel mishaps and unexpected situations.
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