along with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Moreat its peak
US
UK
- Phrase
- At the highest point of achievement, intensity, or development.
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.
A1Moreclose up
US /kloz ʌp/
UK /kləuz ʌp/
- Countable Noun
- A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
- Adverb
- To move nearer to someone or something.
A1Moredate back
US /det bæk/
UK /deit bæk/
- Intransitive Verb
- To have existed since a particular time in the past.
- Phrasal Verb
- To have originated at a certain time in the past.
A1Moredrop by
US /drɑp baɪ/
UK /drɔp bai/
- Phrasal Verb
- To visit someone or some place for a short time
A1Moreemperor
US /ˈɛmpəɚ/
UK /'empərə(r)/
- Noun
- Man who rules an empire
B1Moreenter into
US /ˈɛntɚ ˈɪntu/
UK /ˈentə ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
A1Moreever since
US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/
UK /ˈevə sins/
- Adverb
- Continuously from a past time until now.
- Conjunction
- From the time that; because.
B2Morefall through
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of plans, arrangements etc.) to fail to happen
- (Of a planned thing) to not happen or be completed
A1Moreforce in
US /fɔrs ɪn/
UK /fɔ:rs ɪn/
- other
- To enter a place by applying physical force.
B2Morefrom the top
US /frʌm ði tɑp/
UK /frɔm ðə tɔp/
- Phrase
- From the beginning.
- From the highest point or position.
A1Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Morehide out
US /haɪd aʊt/
UK /haid aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To conceal oneself, especially to avoid detection or capture.
A1Morehiding out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- The act of concealing oneself, especially to avoid detection or capture.
B1Morehike up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To increase something, often prices or taxes.
- To pull something up, like clothing.
A1Morein 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 little
US /ɪn ˈlɪtl/
UK /in ˈlɪtl/
- other
- To a small extent; insignificantly.
C2Morein progress
US /ɪn ˈprɑɡˌrɛs/
UK /in ˈprəuɡres/
- Adjective
- Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
- Phrase
- In the course of being done or carried out.
B1Morein the black
US /ɪn ði blæk/
UK /in ðə blæk/
- Adjective
- Operating with a profit; not in debt.
- Phrase
- Having a positive balance; out of debt.
A1Moreindependent
US /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
UK /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
- Adjective
- Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
- Not connected with or influenced by something else.
- Noun
- A person not connected to a political party
- Someone who is independent, especially in politics or business.
A2TOEICMorelean in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To move closer to someone or something, often by bending forward.
- To actively pursue and engage with opportunities, especially in a professional context.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelook to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- To expect someone to do something for you; rely on
A1Moremighty
US /ˈmaɪti/
UK /'maɪtɪ/
- Adjective
- Having great strength or great size
- Very, extremely
B2Moremuseum
US /mjuˈziəm/
UK /mjuˈzi:əm/
- Countable Noun
- Building to display art/science/history objects
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreof old
US /ʌv oʊld/
UK /əv əuld/
- other
- From a long time ago; in the past.
B2Moreon earth
US /ɑn ɚθ/
UK /ɔn ə:θ/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
A1Moreon end
US /ɑn ɛnd/
UK /ɔn end/
- Phrase
- Continuously; without stopping.
- In an upright position; standing vertically.
A1Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
pope
US /pop/
UK /pu:p/
- Proper Noun
- Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
B2Moreprince
US /prɪns/
UK /prɪns/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Countable Noun
- Son of a king
A2Morerough and tumble
US /rʌf ænd ˈtʌmbəl/
UK /rʌf ænd ˈtʌmbl/
- Noun
- Noisy and uncontrolled physical activity or fighting.
B2Moreshow off
US /ʃo ɔf/
UK /ʃəu ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
A1Moresize up
US /saɪz ʌp/
UK /saiz ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something to make a decision
A1Moresquare
US /skwɛr/
UK /skweə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- The result of multiplying Length by the width
- Adjective
- Being fair or honest
- Multiply a number by itself e.g. 2x2 or 6x6
A2TOEICMorethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moretiny
US /ˈtaɪni/
UK /'taɪnɪ/
- Adjective
- Very, very small
A2Moreunder control
US /ˈʌndɚ kənˈtrol/
UK /ˈʌndə kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
- Having one's emotions or impulses restrained.
- Phrase
- A situation that is being managed effectively.
C1Moreused 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
A1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1Morework in
US /wɚk ɪn/
UK /wə:k in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make an opening for something in your schedule
- To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
A1More
Vocabulary
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- drop by: To visit someone or some place for a short time
- hike up: To increase something, often prices or taxes.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
- at its peak: At the highest point of achievement, intensity, or development.
- on end: Continuously; without stopping.
- close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
- size up: To consider something to make a decision
- lean in: To move closer to someone or something, often by bending forward.
- from the top: From the beginning.
- in the black: Operating with a profit; not in debt.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
- enter into: To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
- in little: To a small extent; insignificantly.
- go on: To continue doing something
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- in progress: Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
- hiding out: The act of concealing oneself, especially to avoid detection or capture.
- date back: To have existed since a particular time in the past.
- rough and tumble: Noisy and uncontrolled physical activity or fighting.
- hide out: To conceal oneself, especially to avoid detection or capture.
- of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- fall through: (Of plans, arrangements etc.) to fail to happen
- tiny: Very, very small
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
- independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
- emperor: Man who rules an empire
- mighty: Having great strength or great size
- Europe: A continent including Germany, France and Spain
- church: Building where Christians gather and pray to God
- prince: Person's name
- museum: Building to display art/science/history objects
- pope: Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
- switzerland: A landlocked federal republic in central Europe
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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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Little Europe: Five Micro-Countries
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Jane posted on 2015/07/12Ever wondered about Europe's tiniest countries? This video takes you on an exciting tour of fascinating microstates like Vatican City and Monaco, packed with history and art! You'll pick up tons of advanced vocabulary and cultural insights that are surprisingly practical for everyday knowledge.
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