access
US /ˈæksɛs/
UK /'ækses/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- The opportunity or right to use something or to see someone.
- Transitive Verb
- To be able to use or have permission to use
A2TOEICMorealso known as
US
UK
- Phrase
- Also called; alternatively named.
- Identified by another term; synonymous with.
A1Moreartificial
US /ˌɑrtəˈfɪʃəl/
UK /ˌɑ:tɪ'fɪʃl/
- Adjective
- Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
- (Something) made by people; not created by nature
B1TOEICMoreas long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
A1Moreat sea
US /æt si/
UK /æt si:/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Confused; not knowing what to do.
A1Moreback into
US /bæk ˈɪntu/
UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
A1Morebased 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.
A1Moreblow
US /blo/
UK /bləʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something using air
- To make air come quickly out of your mouth
- Noun
- Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
- Act of making air come out of your mouth
A2Morebreak down
US /brek daʊn/
UK /breik daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
A1Morebreak up
US /brek ʌp/
UK /breik ʌp/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of party, relationship) to come to an end
- To end something, e.g. a fight
A1Morebrilliant
US /ˈbrɪljənt/
UK /'brɪlɪənt/
- Adjective
- Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- Being very bright, like a diamond; shining
- Noun
- A diamond or other gem cut in a particular form with many facets to have exceptional brilliance.
A2Moreby god
US
UK
- Interjection
- An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
- An expression of strong promise or determination.
B2Morecargo
US /ˈkɑ:rgoʊ/
UK /ˈkɑ:gəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Goods carried in a ship or plane
B2Morechill
US /tʃɪl/
UK /tʃɪl/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being a little cold
- Feeling of fear or being frightened
- Transitive Verb
- To make something cold, e.g. a drink
B1Morecity center
US /ˈsɪti ˈsɛntɚ/
UK /ˈsiti ˈsentə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The central part of a city, especially the main business or commercial area.
- Phrase
- The main part of a city where the main commercial and administrative activities take place.
cool down
US /kul daʊn/
UK /ku:l daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become cooler; to reduce in temperature.
- To become calm and relaxed after being angry or excited.
- Intransitive Verb
- To perform light exercises after a more intense workout to gradually decrease heart rate and breathing.
A2Morecrank
US /kræŋk/
UK /kræŋk/
- Noun
- Device for turning
B2Morecrop up
US /krɑp ʌp/
UK /krɔp ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To suddenly happen, or be talked about
- Intransitive Verb
- To appear or happen, especially unexpectedly.
B1Morecrystal clear
US /ˈkrɪstəl klɪr/
UK /ˈkristəl kliə/
- Adjective
- Extremely clear and easy to understand.
- Perfectly transparent; allowing light to pass through without obstruction.
A2Morecube
US /kjub/
UK /kju:b/
- Noun
- Solid object that has six square sides
- Transitive Verb
- To cut food into the shape of small cubes
- To multiply a number by itself three times
B2Morecylinder
US /ˈsɪləndɚ/
UK /ˈsɪlɪndə(r)/
- Noun
- Tube shape with flat ends
- A solid geometric figure with straight parallel sides and a circular or oval section.
B2Moredemand
US /dɪˈmænd/
UK /dɪ'mɑ:nd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Desire customers have to buy product, service
- A strong request for someone to do something
- Transitive Verb
- To strongly request someone to do something
- To need something.
A2TOEICMoredown with
US /daʊn wɪð/
UK /daun wið/
- Adjective
- Suffering from an illness.
- Agreeable to; in favor of.
- Interjection
- An expression of opposition to something.
A1Moredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Moreeat up
US /it ʌp/
UK /i:t ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To eat all of something
- To use a large amount of something, especially money or time.
A1Moreemerged as
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To become known or apparent; to come forth as.
B2Moreempire
US /ˈɛmˌpaɪr/
UK /ˈempaɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Group of countries controlled by one government
- A large and important business or group of businesses owned by one person or company.
- Adjective
- A style of dress with a high waistline, just below the bust.
B1Moreenergy
US /ˈɛnədʒi/
UK /'enədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical or mental strength
- Enthusiasm and determination.
A2Moreentire
US /ɛnˈtaɪr/
UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- Undivided; not shared or distributed.
A2TOEICMoreessentially
US /ɪˈsenʃəli/
UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/
- Adverb
- Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
A2Morefall through
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of plans, arrangements etc.) to fail to happen
- (Of a planned thing) to not happen or be completed
A1Morefever
US /ˈfivɚ/
UK /'fi:və(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A high body temperature, indicating illness
- State of excited emotion or activity
- Transitive Verb
- To cause to have a fever.
B1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
for free
US /fɔr fri/
UK /fɔ: fri:/
- Phrase
- Without charge; at no cost.
- Adjective
- Available without payment.
A2Morefreeze over
US /friz ˈoʊvɚ/
UK /fri:z ˈəuvə/
- other
- When a body of water becomes covered with ice.
- To become covered with ice or freeze solid.
B1Moregot 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
A1Moreheat up
US /hit ʌp/
UK /hi:t ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become warmer; to make something warmer.
- To become excited or agitated.
A1Morehuge
US /hjudʒ/
UK /hju:dʒ/
- Adjective
- Very very large
A2Moreice up
US /aɪs ʌp/
UK /ais ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become covered with ice; to freeze over.
A1Moreiceberg
US /ˈaɪsˌbə:ɡ/
UK /'aɪsbɜ:ɡ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Very large mass of floating ice in the sea
B1Morein 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 love with
US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//
UK
- Adjective
- Feeling romantic love for someone.
- Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
A1Morein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Morein the end
US /ɪn ði ɛnd/
UK /in ðə end/
- Phrase
- Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
A1Morein the west
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located in or towards the west.
- Located in the western part of a country or region.
A1Morein under
US
UK
- Preposition
- Located inside and beneath something.
- Covered or concealed by something.
A1Moreinfirmary
US /ɪnˈfə:məri/
UK /ɪn'fɜ:mərɪ/
- Noun
- Place where injured or sick people go for care
C1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreinvention
US /ɪnˈvɛnʃən/
UK /ɪnˈvenʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something new that is different from other things
- Power or ability to create new things
A2TOEICMorejourney
US /ˈdʒɚni/
UK /'dʒɜ:nɪ/
- Noun
- Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- Intransitive Verb
- To travel through a place
A2TOEICMoreland on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- To criticize someone severely.
B1Morelike new
US /laɪk nu/
UK /laɪk nju:/
- other
- In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
A2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremelt away
US /mɛlt əˈwe/
UK /melt əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To disappear gradually.
- To become gradually smaller or less.
A2Moremonopoly
US /məˈnɑpəli/
UK /mə'nɒpəlɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Complete market control for a service or product
- A board game in which players try to gain monopolies on properties as their opponents are forced to pay them rent.
C2Moreoff the ground
US /ɔf ði ɡraʊnd/
UK /ɔf ðə ɡraund/
- Phrase
- Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
- Airborne; having left the ground.
A1Moreon ice
US /ɑn aɪs/
UK /ɒn aɪs/
- other
- Kept cold or preserved by ice.
- other
- Temporarily postponed or delayed.
B2Moreon the surface
US /ɑn ði ˈsɚfəs/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈsə:fis/
- Phrase
- Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- Located on the outer part or uppermost layer of something.
B2Moreon top of that
US
UK
- Phrase
- In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
A1Moreone up
US /wʌn ʌp/
UK /wʌn ʌp/
- Adjective
- In a better or more advantageous position.
- Countable Noun
- An extra life or chance in a video game.
A1Morepaying off
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- To give money to settle a debt
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To bribe someone.
- To result in success; to be worthwhile.
A1Morepiston
US /ˈpɪstən/
UK /'pɪstən/
- Noun
- Sliding, cylindrical piece moved by fuel pressure
B2Morepoint out
US /pɔɪnt aʊt/
UK /pɔint aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make others aware of an idea
- To draw attention to something or someone
A1Morepress down
US /prɛs daʊn/
UK /pres daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To apply pressure to something with a pushing motion.
A1Morepressure
US /ˈprɛʃɚ/
UK /'preʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- Force, weight when pressing against a thing
- Transitive Verb
- To apply force to something
- To persuade or force someone to do something
A2TOEICMoreprocess
US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/
UK /prə'ses/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize and use data in a computer
- To deal with official forms in the way required
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dealing with official forms in the way required
- Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
A2TOEICMorerail
US /rel/
UK /reɪl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To complain or object forcefully
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Long thin piece of metal, wood as part of a fence
- One of two metal tracks along which a train runs
B1TOEICMorerely on
US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/
UK /riˈlai ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To depend on someone or something
A2Moreremain
US /rɪˈmen/
UK /rɪˈmeɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be left behind; to continue to exist
- To stay in a place when other people have gone
A2TOEICMoreresult
US /rɪˈzʌlt/
UK /rɪ'zʌlt/
- Noun
- Something produced through tests or experiments
- Final score of a competition, election or game
- Intransitive Verb
- To be the outcome of other causes and effects
- To happen or exist as a consequence of something.
A2Moreset about
US /sɛt əˈbaʊt/
UK /set əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or start to do something
A1Moresurface
US /ˈsɚfəs/
UK /'sɜ:fɪs/
- Transitive Verb
- To give (road) a top layer
- Intransitive Verb
- To appear after being hidden, unseen, or unknown
- To come to the top of something; emerge
A2TOEICMoresweet tooth
US /swit tuθ/
UK /swi:t tu:θ/
- Noun
- A great liking for sweet foods.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretank
US /tæŋk/
UK /tæŋk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Container for holding liquid or gas
- Military vehicle that can go over rough areas
- Intransitive Verb
- To fail completely or badly
- To deliberately lose a game or contest
B1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Morethreat to
US
UK
- Phrase
- A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for or opposition to something done or not done.
B2Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moreto the point
US /tu ði pɔɪnt/
UK /tu: ðə pɔint/
- Adjective
- Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- Phrase
- Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
A2Moreturn into
US /tɚn ˈɪntu/
UK /tə:n ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change to become something else
- To change your direction to go into a place
A1Moreturn to
US /tɚn tu/
UK /tə:n tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
A1Morevalve
US /vælv/
UK /vælv/
- Noun
- A device along a pipe or tube to regulate flow
B1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morework on
US /wɚk ɑn/
UK /wə:k ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To devote effort to improve or develop something
- To try to persuade or influence someone.
A1More
Vocabulary
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- cool down: To become cooler; to reduce in temperature.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- crop up: To suddenly happen, or be talked about
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- on ice: Kept cold or preserved by ice.
- freeze over: When a body of water becomes covered with ice.
- fall through: (Of plans, arrangements etc.) to fail to happen
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- break up
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
- land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
- at sea
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- melt away: To disappear gradually.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- eat up: To eat all of something
- sweet tooth: A great liking for sweet foods.
- paying off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- in under: Located inside and beneath something.
- ice up: To become covered with ice; to freeze over.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- emerged as: To become known or apparent; to come forth as.
- city center: The central part of a city, especially the main business or commercial area.
- on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- set about: To begin or start to do something
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- heat up: To become warmer; to make something warmer.
- threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- press down: To apply pressure to something with a pushing motion.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- turn into: To change to become something else
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- crystal clear: Extremely clear and easy to understand.
- by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- artificial: Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
- brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- chill: State of being a little cold
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- surface: To give (road) a top layer
- huge: Very very large
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- blow: To move something using air
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- monopoly: Complete market control for a service or product
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- invention: Something new that is different from other things
- century: Period of 100 years
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- fever: A high body temperature, indicating illness
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- fill: To make something full
- great: Very good; better than before
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- valve: A device along a pipe or tube to regulate flow
- empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
- cargo: Goods carried in a ship or plane
- cylinder: Tube shape with flat ends
- tank: Container for holding liquid or gas
- crank: Device for turning
- iceberg: Very large mass of floating ice in the sea
- rail: To complain or object forcefully
- cube: Solid object that has six square sides
- infirmary: Place where injured or sick people go for care
- piston: Sliding, cylindrical piece moved by fuel pressure
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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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Dragon posted on 2026/10/21Ever wondered how people kept things cold before the invention of the refrigerator? This video tells the fascinating story of the historic ice trade and explains the physics behind how ancient civilizations successfully kept ice from melting using simple principles like the square-cubed law. You will pick up some interesting scientific vocabulary and learn how a bold merchant turned a frozen commodity into a global business.
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