after dark
US
UK
- Phrase
- After the sun has set and night has begun.
- Adjective
- Occurring or operating secretly or illicitly, especially at night.
A1Moreapart from
US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/
UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/
- Preposition
- Except for; not considering
- In addition to; as well as
at the same time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
A1Morebarely survived
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To manage to live or exist, despite nearly dying or being destroyed.
based 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.
A1Morebehind the scenes
US
UK
- Phrase
- Secretly or without being known to the public.
- In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
A1Moreby hand
US /baɪ hænd/
UK /bai hænd/
- Phrase
- Done manually; not by machine.
- Delivered personally; not by mail or electronically.
A1Morecanal
US /kəˈnæl/
UK /kəˈnæl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Channel cut through land for boats or ships
- A tubular passage in the body.
B1Moredistrict
US /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
UK /'dɪstrɪkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of a country, city, or town
- A region or area known for a particular activity, industry, or feature.
A2Moredown with
US /daʊn wɪð/
UK /daun wið/
- Adjective
- Suffering from an illness.
- Agreeable to; in favor of.
- Interjection
- An expression of opposition to something.
A1Moredrop into
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To visit someone or some place casually and often briefly.
- To descend or fall into a state or condition.
B1Morefrank
US /fræŋk/
UK /fræŋk/
- Proper Noun
- Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
- Person's name
- Transitive Verb
- To stamp envelopes for posting
B2TOEICMorefrom the start
US /frʌm ði stɑrt/
UK /frɔm ðə stɑ:t/
- Phrase
- From the very beginning; from the outset.
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
A1Morehang in
US /hæŋ ɪn/
UK /hæŋ in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To persevere; to not give up.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein hiding
US /ɪn ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
UK /ɪn ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
- other
- Trying to avoid being found or caught.
B2Morein miniature
US /ɪn ˈmɪnətʃɚ/
UK /ɪn ˈmɪnətʃə/
- other
- On a very small scale; a small representation.
B2Morein prison
US /ɪn ˈprɪzən/
UK /in ˈprizən/
- Phrase
- Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
in public
US /ɪn ˈpʌblɪk/
UK /in ˈpʌblik/
- Phrase
- In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- Adjective
- Relating to the government or the people as a whole.
B1Morein secret
US /ɪn ˈsiːkrət/
UK /in ˈsiːkrət/
- Phrase
- Done or kept in a way that is not known or seen by others.
B1Morein the hospital
US /ɪn ðə ˈhɑspɪtəl/
UK /in ðə ˈhɒspɪtəl/
- Preposition
- Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
A1Morein town
US /ɪn taʊn/
UK /in taun/
- Phrase
- Present or available in the local area or city.
- Available or present in a particular place.
A1Morelive and let live
US /lɪv ænd let lɪv/
UK /lɪv ænd let lɪv/
- other
- Accept others' opinions and lifestyles without interference.
B2Morelock up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To imprison someone.
- To secure a building or container by locking it.
look at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremain dish
US
UK
- Noun
- The primary dish of a meal.
A2Moremarijuana
US /ˌmærəˈwɑːnə/
UK /ˌmærəˈwɑ:nə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Illegal drug that is made from hemp
- A slang term for cannabis.
- Countable Noun
- The hemp plant from which marijuana is obtained.
B2Moremerchant
US /ˈmɜ:rtʃənt/
UK /ˈmɜ:tʃənt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Someone who buys and sells goods
- A retail dealer; shopkeeper.
- Adjective
- Engaged in trade or commerce.
B1Moremuseum
US /mjuˈziəm/
UK /mjuˈzi:əm/
- Countable Noun
- Building to display art/science/history objects
A2Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreon the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
picks up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To catch a criminal and take to police station
- To start again where you left off
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Learns or acquires something, often quickly or without effort.
- Collects someone or something.
A1Morerather than
US
UK
- Adverb
- More exactly; more correctly
- Preferably; instead
- Preposition
- Instead of
A1Moresame time
US
UK
- Phrase
- Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
- Noun
- An equal duration or period.
A1Morestrike out
US /straɪk aʊt/
UK /straik aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To not hit the ball when playing baseball
A2Morework 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
A1Morezipper down
US /ˈzɪpɚ daʊn/
UK /ˈzɪpə daʊn/
- other
- Describes pants or clothing with the zipper undone.
B2More
Vocabulary
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
- live and let live: Accept others' opinions and lifestyles without interference.
- drop into: To visit someone or some place casually and often briefly.
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- next to: Being located along side another
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- hang in: To persevere; to not give up.
- picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
- lock up: To imprison someone.
- after dark: After the sun has set and night has begun.
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- in miniature: On a very small scale; a small representation.
- in secret: Done or kept in a way that is not known or seen by others.
- in hiding: Trying to avoid being found or caught.
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- barely survived: To manage to live or exist, despite nearly dying or being destroyed.
- main dish: The primary dish of a meal.
- have to: Must do
- from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- strike out: To not hit the ball when playing baseball
- in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- zipper down: Describes pants or clothing with the zipper undone.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- century: Period of 100 years
- district: Area of a country, city, or town
- marijuana: Illegal drug that is made from hemp
- canal: Channel cut through land for boats or ships
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
- dutch: Concerning the culture and people of Holland
- art: Creative skill using the imagination e.g. painting
- Europe: A continent including Germany, France and Spain
- merchant: Someone who buys and sells goods
- church: Building where Christians gather and pray to God
- painting: A picture made with paint
- frank: Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
- museum: Building to display art/science/history objects
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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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