answer for
US /ˈænsɚ fər/
UK /ˈɑ:nsə fə/
- other
- Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
C1Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
at work
US /æt wɚk/
UK /æt wə:k/
- Phrase
- Located at one's place of employment
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.
A1Morebe with
US /bi wɪð/
UK /bi: wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- To support someone's opinion or cause.
A1Moreby now
US /baɪ naʊ/
UK /bai nau/
- Phrase
- At the present time or already; before the present.
A2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecut it out
US /kʌt ɪt aʊt/
UK /kʌt it aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- Stop doing something annoying or disruptive.
- Interjection
- Stop doing something annoying or disruptive.
A1Morecut out
US /kʌt aʊt/
UK /kʌt aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- To cut something from, e.g. a picture from a book
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To stop doing or using something.
- To be naturally suited or fitted for something.
A1Moredepending on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- Influenced or determined by.
- Preposition
- Subject to; contingent on
- Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
A2Moreepisode
US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/
UK /'epɪsəʊd/
- Noun
- One separate event in a series of events
- Show which is part of a larger story
B1TOEICMorefake
US /fek/
UK /feɪk/
- Adjective
- Not real; made to look like something real
- Countable Noun
- A copy of something made to trick people
B1Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehear out
US /hɪr aʊt/
UK /hiə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To listen to the end of what someone is saying
A1Morehold on
US /hold ɑn/
UK /həuld ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- To wait for a short time.
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 mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein real life
US /ɪn ˈriəl laɪf/
UK /in riəl laif/
- Phrase
- In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- Actually; genuinely; not made up or fictional.
A2Morein someone's way
US /ɪn ˈsʌmwʌnz weɪ/
UK /ɪn ˈsʌmwʌnz weɪ/
- other
- Positioned so as to block or obstruct someone.
B2Morein 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 time
US /ɪn taɪm/
UK /in taim/
- Adverb
- Eventually; after a period of time.
- Not late; with enough time to spare.
- Phrase
- Eventually; before it is too late.
- According to the scheduled time; punctual.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelay out
US /le aʊt/
UK /lei aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To show or explain your plans carefully
- To spread something out; arrange something in a particular way.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To arrange according to a plan or design.
- To spread out for viewing; display.
A2Moreleading character
US
UK
- Noun
- The main or most important character in a story, play, or film.
- An influential or prominent person in a particular field or activity.
B1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremake up
US /mek ʌp/
UK /meik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To invent or create a story
- To add up to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To invent a story, excuse, etc.
- To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon 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.
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.
A1Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Morepicks 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.
A1Moreplay along
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To cooperate or pretend to cooperate with someone
A1Moresaying goes
US
UK
- Phrase
- An expression or proverb that is commonly known and used.
set to
US /sɛt tu/
UK /set tu:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
A1Morestick with
US /stɪk wɪð/
UK /stik wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- To continue doing or using something; to persevere.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moreto the good
US /tu ðə ɡʊd/
UK /tu ðə ɡʊd/
- other
- An advantage or credit that one has.
C2Moretrailer
US /ˈtrelɚ/
UK /'treɪlə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Advertisement of short scenes from a movie
- Vehicle pulled by a truck/car to transport things
C2Moreup there
US /ʌp ðɛr/
UK /ʌp ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- In heaven.
A1Morewake up
US /wek ʌp/
UK /weik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To stop sleeping
- To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
A1More
Vocabulary
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- have to: Must do
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- lay out: To show or explain your plans carefully
- picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- leading character: The main or most important character in a story, play, or film.
- to the good: An advantage or credit that one has.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- play along: To cooperate or pretend to cooperate with someone
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- hear out: To listen to the end of what someone is saying
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- cut it out: Stop doing something annoying or disruptive.
- cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- in someone's way: Positioned so as to block or obstruct someone.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- saying goes: An expression or proverb that is commonly known and used.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- go: To attend or be at a place
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- fake: Not real; made to look like something real
- answer: To reply to a question someone asks
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- true: Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
- star: To perform or play a main role in a movie, play
- trailer: Advertisement of short scenes from a movie
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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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Ray Du posted on 2015/12/17Ready to dive into the world of Star Wars: The Force Awakens? You'll get to react to the trailer, test your trivia knowledge with a fun 'Fact or Fake' game, and hear some casual banter about movie cameos and the original cast. It's a fantastic way to practice situational dialogue and pick up some cool cultural insights!
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