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.
A2Moreancient
US /ˈenʃənt/
UK /'eɪnʃənt/
- Adjective
- Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- Relating to a period in history, especially in the distant past.
- Noun
- A person who lived in ancient times.
A2Moreat 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.
C2Moreat night
US /æt naɪt/
UK /æt nait/
- Phrase
- During the night; in the nighttime.
A1Moreback down
US /bæk daʊn/
UK /bæk daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
A1Moreback then
US
UK
- Phrase
- At that time in the past.
A1Morebelow the surface
US /bəˈloʊ ðə ˈsɝfɪs/
UK /bɪˈləu ðə ˈsɜ:fɪs/
- other
- Hidden emotions or issues not immediately visible.
B2Morecalm down
US /kɑm daʊn/
UK /kɑ:m daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To make or become relaxed after being stressed
A2Morecare of
US /kɛr ʌv/
UK /kɛə ɔv/
- Preposition
- Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
A2Morecompete in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To take part in a contest or competition.
B1Moredescend into
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To go down into a place.
- To get into a bad state or situation.
B2Moreenter into
US /ˈɛntɚ ˈɪntu/
UK /ˈentə ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
A1Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
fortify
US /ˈfɔrtəˌfaɪ/
UK /'fɔ:tɪfaɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To protect against military attack, as with walls
- To make someone or something stronger
B2Morefortress
US /ˈfɔ:rtrəs/
UK /ˈfɔ:trəs/
- Countable Noun
- Military buildings providing protection
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehistory
US /ˈhɪstəri/
UK /'hɪstrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Established pattern or record
- Study of past events as an academic subject
A2Morein 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 love with
US //ɪn lʌv wɪð//
UK
- Adjective
- Feeling romantic love for someone.
- Extremely enthusiastic about or fond of something.
A1Morein mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein person
US /ɪn ˈpɜːrsn/
UK /in ˈpɜːsn/
- Adverb
- Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- Face-to-face; not through electronic communication.
A1Morein the extreme
US /ɪn ði ɪkˈstrim/
UK /in ði: ɪkˈstri:m/
- other
- To a very great degree; extremely.
C1Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morelocal
US /ˈloʊkl/
UK /ˈləʊkl/
- Noun
- Bus or train, that stops at most stations
- People who live in the area being discussed
- Adjective
- Relating to a particular area, city, or town
A2TOEICMoremade with
US
UK
- Phrase
- Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
- Phrasal Verb
- To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
A1Moremainland
US /ˈmenˌlænd, -lənd/
UK /'meɪnlænd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Main land mass of a country or continent
- Adjective
- Relating to or situated on the main landmass of a country or continent.
B2Morenext door
US /nɛkst dɔr/
UK /nekst dɔ:/
- Adverb
- Living in the house next to the one mentioned
A1Morenot surprisingly
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a way that is not unexpected or predictable.
B1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff the beaten path
US
UK
- Adjective
- In a place where few people go; not well known.
- Adverb
- Away from the popular routes or places.
A2Moreon the town
US /ɑn ðə taʊn/
UK /ɒn ðə taʊn/
- other
- Out socially enjoying nightlife and entertainment.
B2Morepeninsula
US /pəˈnɪnsjələ, -sələ/
UK /pə'nɪnsjələ/
- Noun
- Narrow strip of land projecting into a sea or lake
B2Morepicked it up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To acquire or obtain something.
- To learn something, often without formal instruction.
A1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Moreremain
US /rɪˈmen/
UK /rɪˈmeɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be left behind; to continue to exist
- To stay in a place when other people have gone
A2TOEICMorescreen in
US /skrin ɪn/
UK /skri:n ɪn/
- other
- To enclose a space with a screen or mesh.
B2Moresee in
US /si ɪn/
UK /si: in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
A1Moresettle in
US /ˈsɛtl ɪn/
UK /ˈsetl in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become comfortable in a new place or situation.
B2Moresettle into
US /ˈsɛtl ˈɪntu/
UK /ˈsetl ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become comfortable and familiar with a new place or situation.
- To get used to a new job or activity.
A1Moreshow up
US /ʃo ʌp/
UK /ʃəu ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- To be noticeably better than (someone else)
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
A2TOEICMorestadium
US /ˈstediəm/
UK /'steɪdɪəm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Building with a sports field for watching games
B2Moresymbol of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- A visible sign of something intangible.
B2Morethe good stuff
US
UK
- Phrase
- Things of high quality or the best kind.
- Desirable or enjoyable things.
B1Moretogether with
US /təˈɡɛðɚ wɪð/
UK /təˈɡeðə wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; along with.
- Including; as well as.
A1Moretourist
US /ˈtʊrɪst/
UK /ˈtʊərɪst/
- Countable Noun
- Someone who travels to a place for pleasure
A2Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- the good stuff: Things of high quality or the best kind.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- have to: Must do
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- in the extreme: To a very great degree; extremely.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- picked it up: To acquire or obtain something.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- descend into: To go down into a place.
- below the surface: Hidden emotions or issues not immediately visible.
- at least: As a minimum
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
- in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- compete in: To take part in a contest or competition.
- off the beaten path: In a place where few people go; not well known.
- settle into: To become comfortable and familiar with a new place or situation.
- next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
- calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- settle in: To become comfortable in a new place or situation.
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- on the town: Out socially enjoying nightlife and entertainment.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- screen in: To enclose a space with a screen or mesh.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- enter into: To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
- not surprisingly: In a way that is not unexpected or predictable.
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- century: Period of 100 years
- square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- history: Established pattern or record
- tourist: Someone who travels to a place for pleasure
- town: Small city
- peninsula: Narrow strip of land projecting into a sea or lake
- local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
- stadium: Building with a sports field for watching games
- greek: Concerning the culture and people of Greece
- mainland: Main land mass of a country or continent
- fortress: Military buildings providing protection
- fortify: To protect against military attack, as with walls
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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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Greece's Peloponnese
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Grace Chen posted on 2015/08/01Ever wondered about the rugged landscapes and ancient wonders of Greece's Peloponnese? You'll get to explore incredible sites like Mycenae and Olympia with Rick Steves, picking up advanced vocabulary related to history and culture along the way! Plus, you'll discover delicious Greek cuisine and the beauty of Byzantine churches, making this a super engaging cultural deep-dive.
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