accent
US /ˈækˌsɛnt/
UK /'æksent/
- Transitive Verb
- To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- Noun
- Feature of a design, e.g. a stripe on a shirt
- Correct spoken emphasis on a part of a word
A2Morecalm
US /kɑm/
UK /kɑ:m/
- Adjective
- Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- Relaxed and not worried or angry
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make or become relaxed and not worried or angry
A2Morecalm down
US /kɑm daʊn/
UK /kɑ:m daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make or become relaxed after being stressed
A2Morecarpal tunnel syndrome
US
UK
- Noun
- A condition caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel, characterized by pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and fingers.
come by
US /kʌm baɪ/
UK /kʌm bai/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
- To visit someone
A1Morecome from
US /kʌm frʌm/
UK /kʌm frɔm/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have as your native country or city
A1Morecomedian
US /kəˈmidiən/
UK /kəˈmi:diən/
- Countable Noun
- An entertainer whose job is to make people laugh
A2Morecorner
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
A2Morecostume
US /ˈkɑsˌtum, -ˌtjum/
UK /'kɒstju:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Special clothes, e.g. clothes for acting in a film
- The traditional dress of a particular region or historical period.
- Transitive Verb
- To provide with a costume.
A2Moreculture
US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/
UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
- Transitive Verb
- To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
A2Moredead set against
US /dɛd sɛt əˈɡɛnst/
UK /ded set əˈgenst/
- other
- Strongly opposed or determined not to accept something.
B2Moredepart
US /dɪˈpɑ:rt/
UK /dɪˈpɑ:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To die
- To go from a place in order to start a journey
B1TOEICMoredisguise
US /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
UK /dɪs'ɡaɪz/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Change in appearance so you will not be noticed
- The act of concealing the identity or true nature of something.
- Transitive Verb
- To change your appearance to not be noticed
- To hide something so it will not be noticed
B1Moredog eat dog
US /dɔg it dɔg/
UK /dɒg i:t dɒg/
- other
- A situation where people compete fiercely and ruthlessly.
B2Moredoggy
US /ˈdɔɡi, ˈdɑɡi/
UK /'dɒɡɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Word for dog used by and to children
C2Moredown the drain
US /daʊn ði dren/
UK /daun ðə drein/
- Phrase
- Wasted or lost completely.
- Gradually deteriorating or failing.
C2Moredrain
US /dren/
UK /dreɪn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hole or pipe that water, waste etc. flows into
- Something that depletes resources or energy.
- Transitive Verb
- To empty or remove liquid from
- To use up the energy/ money/power of something
B1Moreease
US /iz/
UK /i:z/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make something less difficult, tight, stressed
- To move slowly and purposely to get in small space
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being comfortable or relaxed
A2Moreease up
US /iz ʌp/
UK /i:z ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reduce effort, pressure, or intensity.
- To stop criticizing or putting pressure on someone.
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
A2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
forget about
US /fɚˈɡɛt əˈbaʊt/
UK /fəˈɡet əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
A1Morego back to
US /ɡo bæk tu/
UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To return to a starting point
A1Moregot to
US /ɡɑt tu/
UK /gɔt tu:/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrive at some place
- To have the opportunity or permission to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To appeal to the emotions of; move
- To finally begin to start something after a delay
A1Moregrandpa
US /ˈɡrændˌpɑ, ˈɡræn-, ˈɡræmˌpɑ, ˈɡræmpə/
UK /ˈgrænpɑ:/
- Countable Noun
- Your mother or father's father
B2Morehang on
US /hæŋ ɑn/
UK /hæŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- To persevere or persist, especially in a difficult situation.
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreherb
US /ɜ:rb/
UK /hɜ:b/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small leafy plant used in medicines or food
B1Morehold 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.
A1Morehonest
US /ˈɑnɪst/
UK /ˈɒnɪst/
- Adjective
- Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
A2TOEICMoreidiot
US /ˈɪdiət/
UK /'ɪdɪət/
- Noun
- A person who is foolish or not very smart
B2Morein a hurry
US /ɪn e ˈhɚri/
UK /in ə ˈhʌri/
- Phrase
- Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
in disguise
US /ɪn dɪsˈɡaɪz/
UK /in disˈɡaiz/
- Phrase
- Having altered one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
- Seeming different from what it really is; concealing the true nature.
B2Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein honor of
US /ɪn ˈɑnɚ ʌv/
UK /in ˈɔnə ɔv/
- Phrase
- To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
- As a tribute or memorial to someone or something.
- Preposition
- To show respect and admiration for someone.
A1Morein particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morejay
US /dʒe/
UK /dʒeɪ/
- Noun
- Bird with a blue and white pattern on the wing
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
A1Moremad
US /mæd/
UK /mæd/
- Adjective
- Very angry
- Enthusiastic about something
A2Moremess
US /mɛs/
UK /mes/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- A difficult or confused situation.
- Transitive Verb
- To make something untidy or dirty
A2Moremess with
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To interfere with or tamper with something.
- To provoke or annoy someone.
- Phrasal Verb
- To interfere with or tamper with something.
- To tease, provoke, or annoy someone.
B1Morenewsletter
US /ˈnu:zletə(r)/
UK /ˈnju:zletə(r)/
- Noun
- Report or open letter giving news to a group
B2TOEICMoreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Morepeel off
US /pil ɔf/
UK /pi:l ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remove the outer layer or skin of something.
- To become detached or separated from something.
A2Morepit
US /pɪt/
UK /pɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To use your strength, skill or wit to beat another
- To make holes or marks on a surface
- Noun
- Hole in the ground
- Garage area for racing cars on a circuit
B1Morerun around with
US /rʌn əˈraʊnd wɪð/
UK /rʌn əˈraʊnd wɪð/
- other
- Spend time with certain people, often implying casual or informal company.
B2Moresake
US /sek/
UK /seɪk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Japanese rice wine
- Noun
- Interest or benefit of someone or something
A2Moreset against
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To compare or consider (one thing) in opposition to another.
- To cause (someone) to be hostile or antagonistic towards.
share
US /ʃɛr/
UK /ʃeə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something between two or more people
- To allow others to use your things equally
A2TOEICMoreslap
US /slæp/
UK /slæp/
- Transitive Verb
- To hit with the open hand or with a flat object
B1Morestir
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
B1Morestop by
US /stɑp baɪ/
UK /stɔp bai/
- Phrasal Verb
- To visit someone or some place for a short time
A1Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moresuppose
US /səˈpoʊz/
UK /sə'pəʊz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or guess what might happen
- Conjunction
- What if
A2TOEICMoresyndrome
US /ˈsɪnˌdrom/
UK /'sɪndrəʊm/
- Noun
- A group of signs and symptoms of a disease
B1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreto order
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To give an instruction or command.
- To request something to be made, supplied, or served.
A1Moretunnel
US /ˈtʌnəl/
UK /'tʌnl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Passage under the ground, often for cars or trains
- Noun
- As if looking in a long hole
B1Moreused 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
A1Morewalk away
US /wɔk əˈwe/
UK /wɔ:k əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- To choose not to be involved in something.
A1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in disguise: Having altered one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
- mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
- peel off: To remove the outer layer or skin of something.
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- in a hurry: Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- dead set against: Strongly opposed or determined not to accept something.
- set against: To compare or consider (one thing) in opposition to another.
- down the drain: Wasted or lost completely.
- walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- dog eat dog: A situation where people compete fiercely and ruthlessly.
- carpal tunnel syndrome: A condition caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel, characterized by pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and fingers.
- to order: To give an instruction or command.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- stop by: To visit someone or some place for a short time
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
- ease up: To reduce effort, pressure, or intensity.
- run around with: Spend time with certain people, often implying casual or informal company.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- accent: To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- drain: Hole or pipe that water, waste etc. flows into
- disguise: Change in appearance so you will not be noticed
- sake: Japanese rice wine
- syndrome: A group of signs and symptoms of a disease
- ease: To make something less difficult, tight, stressed
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- stir: To arouse (attention or interest)
- honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
- costume: Special clothes, e.g. clothes for acting in a film
- leave: To go away from; depart
- fault: A failure or negative aspect of
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- idiot: A person who is foolish or not very smart
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- act: To behave in a certain way
- mad: Very angry
- slap: To hit with the open hand or with a flat object
- comedian: An entertainer whose job is to make people laugh
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- pit: To use your strength, skill or wit to beat another
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- tunnel: Passage under the ground, often for cars or trains
- secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
- corner: To force into a position impossible to escape from
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- herb: Small leafy plant used in medicines or food
- newsletter: Report or open letter giving news to a group
- depart: To die
- doggy: Word for dog used by and to children
- grandpa: Your mother or father's father
- jay: Bird with a blue and white pattern on the wing
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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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Modern Family | 9 Minutes of Jay & Gloria Being PERFECT for Each Other
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神谷菜々子 posted on 2026/10/20Catch this collection of heartwarming and hilarious moments between Jay and Gloria from Modern Family as they navigate the ups and downs of their relationship. You'll hear plenty of natural, real-world banter and pick up common English idioms like 'dog-eat-dog world' and 'blessings in disguise' along the way. It's a fun, engaging way to see how this iconic couple balances cultural differences and daily life through witty, conversational English.
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