alive
US /əˈlaɪv/
UK /ə'laɪv/
- Adjective
- Living; not dead
- Active; energetic; full of life.
A2TOEICMoreatop
US /əˈtɑ:p/
UK /əˈtɒp/
- Preposition
- At the top of (a mountain, etc.)
B2Moreblanket
US /ˈblæŋkɪt/
UK /'blæŋkɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of cloth you covers yourself with in bed
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something completely so it cannot be seen
A2TOEICMorecareer
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
A2Morecave
US /kev/
UK /keɪv/
- Noun
- Large hole in the side of a cliff or hill
- Intransitive Verb
- To give in to pressure
A2Moredinosaur
US /ˈdaɪnəˌsɔr/
UK /'daɪnəsɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- Reptile that lived millions of years ago
- A person who is outdated or resistant to change.
B2Moreelaborate
US /ɪˈlæbəret/
UK /ɪ'læbəreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To explain something in detail
- To be made or explained with great care/in detail
- Adjective
- Made or done with great care or in a detailed way
B2TOEICMoreexplanation
US /ˌɛkspləˈneʃən/
UK /ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Details or reasons given to make something clear
- A reason or justification given for an action or event.
A2TOEICMoreflashlight
US /ˈflæʃˌlaɪt/
UK /'flæʃlaɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Lights used in the dark, powered by batteries
- A feature on a smartphone that uses the camera's LED as a light source.
B1Morefor sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Morehistory
US /ˈhɪstəri/
UK /'hɪstrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Established pattern or record
- Study of past events as an academic subject
A2Morehoax
US /hoʊks/
UK /həʊks/
- Noun
- Act intended to deceive or trick
- Transitive Verb
- To deceive someone, using a trick of some kind
C1TOEICMorejudge
US /dʒʌdʒ/
UK /dʒʌdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who decides on the results of a contest
- Person who has the power to make a decision
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To reach a decision about who won a contest
- To form an opinion after careful consideration
A2TOEICMoremuseum
US /mjuˈziəm/
UK /mjuˈzi:əm/
- Countable Noun
- Building to display art/science/history objects
A2Morenick
US /nɪk/
UK /nɪk/
- Noun
- Person's name
- Scratches caused by accidentally knocking
- Transitive Verb
- To make a scratch in
- To steal
B2Morenope
US /noʊp/
UK /nəʊp/
- Noun
- A dialect or emphatic way of saying 'No'
- A situation or idea that one strongly rejects or wants to avoid.
- Interjection
- An informal way of saying 'no'
B2Moreon 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.
over to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
publicity
US /pʌˈblɪsɪti/
UK /pʌbˈlɪsəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Attention given to person/thing by news/radio/TV
B1Moreremarkable
US /rɪˈmɑrkəbəl/
UK /rɪˈmɑ:kəbl/
- Adjective
- Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
- Worthy of attention; striking.
A2TOEICMorestraight
US /stret/
UK /streɪt/
- Adjective
- Not having curves, bends, or angles
- Not gay; heterosexual
- Adverb
- in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
- In a straight line; directly.
A2TOEICMorestunt
US /stʌnt/
UK /stʌnt/
- Countable Noun
- Dangerous and daring trick, as in an action film
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent from growing bigger or as big as normal
B2Moresubway
US /ˈsʌbˌwe/
UK /ˈsʌbweɪ/
- Noun
- Train system running under the ground in a city
B1Morevideo
US /ˈvɪdiˌo/
UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Recording capturing action with sound
- A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
- Transitive Verb
- To make a moving film of, with sound
- To make a video call.
A2More
Vocabulary
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- elaborate: To explain something in detail
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
- remarkable: Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- stunt: Dangerous and daring trick, as in an action film
- explanation: Details or reasons given to make something clear
- blanket: Piece of cloth you covers yourself with in bed
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- cave: Large hole in the side of a cliff or hill
- alive: Living; not dead
- ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
- hoax: Act intended to deceive or trick
- atop: At the top of (a mountain, etc.)
- fresh: Clean; not used or dirty
- publicity: Attention given to person/thing by news/radio/TV
- dinosaur: Reptile that lived millions of years ago
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- history: Established pattern or record
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- museum: Building to display art/science/history objects
- street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- parent: Person's, animal's mother or father
- talk: Style of speaking
- nope: A dialect or emphatic way of saying 'No'
- nick: Person's name
- late: At a time after the expected time
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- subway: Train system running under the ground in a city
- ready: Being likely or about to do something
- flashlight: Lights used in the dark, powered by batteries
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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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Night at the Museum (2006) - Ending
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神谷菜々子 posted on 2026/09/17Ever wondered what happens after dark at the Museum of Natural History? This clip from the ending of 'Night at the Museum' shows a wild night where history literally comes alive, complete with dinosaur tracks and cave drawings! You'll hear fun, descriptive language that brings the unbelievable events to life.
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