account for
US /əˈkaʊnt fɔr/
UK /əˈkaunt fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To explain the cause or reason for something
- To form a particular amount or part of something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To supply a reason or explanation for something.
- To form a particular amount or proportion of something.
A1Moreapproach
US /əˈprəʊtʃ/
UK /ə'prəʊtʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- To request someone to do something specific
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Means of reaching a place, often a road or path
- Request of someone with a specific goal in mind
A2TOEICMoreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreawesome
US /ˈɔsəm/
UK /'ɔ:səm/
- Adjective
- Great; wonderful; stupendous
B2TOEICMorebased 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.
A1Morebattleship
US /ˈbætl:ˌʃɪp/
UK /'bætlʃɪp/
- Countable Noun
- Large and heavily armored warship
C2Moreby hand
US /baɪ hænd/
UK /bai hænd/
- Phrase
- Done manually; not by machine.
- Delivered personally; not by mail or electronically.
A1Morechampionship
US /ˈtʃæmpiənˌʃɪp/
UK /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sports competition to find the best player or team
B1Morechronic traumatic encephalopathy
US
UK
- Noun
- A progressive degenerative disease of the brain found in individuals with a history of repetitive brain trauma.
C2Morecollege
US /'kɑːlɪdʒ/
UK /'kɒlɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- School or educational institution for adults
- A constituent body of a university.
A2Morecollegiate
US /kə'liːdʒiət/
UK /kəˈli:dʒiət/
- Adjective
- Concerning or of college students
C1Moreconcussion
US /kənˈkʌʃən/
UK /kənˈkʌʃn/
- Noun
- Injury to the brain caused by a blow
C2Morecostume
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.
A2Moredare
US /der/
UK /deə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To challenge someone to do something that is risky
- To have enough courage to do something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A dangerous or risky act people are afraid to do
A2Moredefender
US /dɪˈfɛndɚ/
UK /dɪˈfendə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Fighter who fights against attack
B1Moredetonate
US /ˈdɛtn:ˌet/
UK /'detəneɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To trigger or start an explosion
C1Moredig
US /dɪɡ/
UK /dɪg/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move material to create a hole
- To search or investigate thoroughly.
A2Moredownright
US /ˈdaʊnˌraɪt/
UK /ˈdaʊnraɪt/
- Adjective
- Absolute; absolutely
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.
B1Morefake
US /fek/
UK /feɪk/
- Adjective
- Not real; made to look like something real
- Countable Noun
- A copy of something made to trick people
B1Morefall behind
US /fɔl bɪˈhaɪnd/
UK /fɔ:l biˈhaind/
- Phrasal Verb
- To get behind or late, because of going slowly
- To do worse than someone else, e.g. in rank
A1Morefigure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Morefor instance
US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/
UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
B1Morefor the world
US /fɚ ðə wɝld/
UK /fə ðə wɜ:ld/
- other
- Used to emphasize something would never happen.
B2Moreformally
US /ˈfɔrml:ɪ/
UK /'fɔ:məlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a formal manner; officially
- In your best clothes, e.g. for a prom
B1Morefossil
US /ˈfɑsəl/
UK /'fɒsl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Plant or animal that became rock after many years
- A person or thing that is outdated or no longer useful.
- Adjective
- Relating to or resembling a fossil.
- Relating to or denoting energy generated from fossil fuels.
B1Morefrom A to Z
US /frʌm eɪ tə zi/
UK /frɒm eɪ tə zed/
- other
- Describes covering something completely or in full detail.
B2Moreget past
US /ɡɛt pæst/
UK /ɡet pɑːst/
- Phrasal Verb
- To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
- To move beyond someone or something that is blocking your way.
A1Moreget through
US /ɡɛt θru/
UK /ɡet θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive at the end of or finish something
- To succeed in contacting someone by phone
A1Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
A1Morein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Moreinvasion
US /ɪnˈveʒən/
UK /ɪnˈveɪʒn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Entry into a place to cause harm
- An unwelcome intrusion into another's domain.
B1Moreivy
US /ˈaɪvi/
UK /'aɪvɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Climbing plant growing up walls of buildings
B2Morejust kind of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
A2Morelacrosse
US /ləˈkrɔ:s/
UK /ləˈkrɒs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Game with long-handled racquets used to carry ball
C2Morelassie
US /ˈlæsi/
UK /ˈlæsi/
- Countable Noun
- Scottish and Northern English young woman; girl
B2Morelead to
US /lid tu/
UK /li:d tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To result in some action
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have something as a consequence or result.
A1Moreleft out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To forget; omit
- To exclude someone or something; to not include.
A1Moremental
US /ˈmɛntl/
UK /ˈmentl/
- Adjective
- Concerning the mind
A2TOEICMoremysterious
US /mɪˈstɪriəs/
UK /mɪˈstɪəriəs/
- Adjective
- Unusual; hard to understand or work out
A2Morenano
US /'nænoʊ/
UK /'nænəʊ/
- Adjective
- Concerning 1/1000,000th
C2Morenetwork
US /ˈnetwɜ:rk/
UK /ˈnetwɜ:k/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Group of computers connected to each other
- System of connections
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To join a group of computers together
- To exchange information with colleagues, contacts
A2Morenewscast
US /ˈnu:zkæst/
UK /ˈnju:zkɑ:st/
- Noun
- Broadcast of news or commentary on the news
C2Moreon the road
US /ɑn ði rəʊd/
UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/
- Phrase
- Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
- Idiom
- Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
A1Moreon the whole
US /ɑn ði hol/
UK /ɔn ðə həul/
- Phrase
- Considering everything; generally.
- In summary; taking everything into consideration.
A1Moreout of it
US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/
UK /aut ɔv it/
- Adjective
- Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
A1Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Moreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Moreparade
US /pəˈred/
UK /pə'reɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large group walking in a public celebration
- A formal gathering of troops for inspection or display.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To display something publicly
- To display (someone or something) ostentatiously.
B1Morepass out
US /pæs aʊt/
UK /pɑ:s aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To distribute or hand out papers to people
- To faint; lose consciousness
A1Morepiglet
US /ˈpɪɡlɪt/
UK /ˈpɪglət/
- Countable Noun
- Young pig
B2Morepup
US /pʌp/
UK /pʌp/
- Countable Noun
- Very young dog (and some other animals)
B1Moreradio
US /ˈreɪdioʊ/
UK /ˈreɪdiəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- System of sending/receiving signals through air
- Device to listen to broadcast programs, messages
- Adjective
- Concerning the broadcasting of sound
A2Morerancher
US /ˈræntʃər/
UK /ˈrɑ:ntʃə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person who owns or operates a ranch
B1Moreroll back
US /rol bæk/
UK /rəul bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To restore a system or database to a previous state.
A2Moresanctuary
US /ˈsæŋktʃuˌɛri/
UK /'sæŋktʃʊərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place to find rest and relaxation
- Area used for protecting wildlife
B1Moreserve
US /sɚv/
UK /sɜ:v/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To act in a particular position or office
- To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
A2TOEICMoreslaughterhouse
US /ˈslɔ:tərhaʊs/
UK /ˈslɔ:təhaʊs/
- Countable Noun
- Building where animals are killed for their meat
B2Morestart out
US /stɑrt aʊt/
UK /stɑ:t aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin your life or career in a particular way.
- To begin a journey.
A1Morestay in
US /ste ɪn/
UK /stei in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To remain inside one's home.
- Intransitive Verb
- To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
store
US /stɔr, stor/
UK /stɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To put things in a place for later use
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where things are kept for future use
- Place where you can go to buy things
A2TOEICMoresurrender
US /səˈrɛndɚ/
UK /sə'rendə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ending a fight you cannot win; formally giving up
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To give up in a fight that you cannot win
- To give in, e.g. to person's demands or temptation
B1Moretear
US /tɛr/
UK /teə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Drop of salty water from the eye
- Hole or rip in something after it has been damaged
- Intransitive Verb
- To move very quickly, often with carelessness
A2Morethrive
US /θraɪv/
UK /θraɪv/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be or become healthy or successful
- To grow or develop well; to flourish.
B2TOEICMoretraumatic
US /traʊˈmætɪk/
UK /trɔ:ˈmætɪk/
- Adjective
- Causing upsetting emotional effects over time
- Causing an injury
B2Morevan
US /væn/
UK /væn/
- Noun
- Truck with an enclosed cargo space
A2TOEICMoreveterinary
US /ˈvetərəneri/
UK /ˈvetnri/
- Adjective
- Concerning the care of an animal's health
B2Morewar
US /wɔr/
UK /wɔ:(r)/
- Noun
- Situation where armies fight each other
A2Morewood
US /wʊd/
UK /wʊd/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Land covered with trees, smaller than a forest
- Cut tree used for making fires or building things
A2Morework 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
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- from A to Z: Describes covering something completely or in full detail.
- pass out: To distribute or hand out papers to people
- start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
- chronic traumatic encephalopathy: A progressive degenerative disease of the brain found in individuals with a history of repetitive brain trauma.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- at least: As a minimum
- account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
- roll back
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- going on: To continue doing something
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- lead to: To result in some action
- fall behind: To get behind or late, because of going slowly
- get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- left out: To forget; omit
- for instance: As an example.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- mental: Concerning the mind
- awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
- thrive: To be or become healthy or successful
- traumatic: Causing upsetting emotional effects over time
- mysterious: Unusual; hard to understand or work out
- downright: Absolute; absolutely
- parade: Large group walking in a public celebration
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- dare: To challenge someone to do something that is risky
- costume: Special clothes, e.g. clothes for acting in a film
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- invasion: Entry into a place to cause harm
- fossil: Plant or animal that became rock after many years
- sanctuary: Place to find rest and relaxation
- fake: Not real; made to look like something real
- tear: Drop of salty water from the eye
- concussion: Injury to the brain caused by a blow
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- surrender: Ending a fight you cannot win; formally giving up
- dig: To move material to create a hole
- college: School or educational institution for adults
- great: Very good; better than before
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- store: To put things in a place for later use
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- network: Group of computers connected to each other
- date: To have become old-fashioned
- soviet: Elected government council in a communist country
- health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
- ball: Large dance where people dress formally
- van: Truck with an enclosed cargo space
- study: To focus on learning something usually at school
- war: Situation where armies fight each other
- veterinary: Concerning the care of an animal's health
- formally: In a formal manner; officially
- pup: Very young dog (and some other animals)
- wood: Person's name
- championship: Sports competition to find the best player or team
- ivy: Climbing plant growing up walls of buildings
- detonate: To trigger or start an explosion
- radio: System of sending/receiving signals through air
- lacrosse: Game with long-handled racquets used to carry ball
- defender: Fighter who fights against attack
- slaughterhouse: Building where animals are killed for their meat
- piglet: Young pig
- collegiate: Concerning or of college students
- rancher: Person who owns or operates a ranch
- nano: Concerning 1/1000,000th
- battleship: Large and heavily armored warship
- newscast: Broadcast of news or commentary on the news
- lassie: Scottish and Northern English young woman; girl
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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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Susan posted on 2026/10/30Curious how top athletes stay focused under pressure? Discover how the Boston College women's lacrosse team uses mental training to build resilience and learn helpful English phrases like 'controlling the controllable' to master your own mindset.
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