bolt down
US /boʊlt daʊn/
UK /bəʊlt daʊn/
- other
- To fasten or secure something firmly in place.
B2Moreby chance
US /baɪ tʃæns/
UK /bai tʃɑ:ns/
- Adverb
- Accidentally; without planning.
- Phrase
- Accidentally; without planning.
B1Moreearn
US /ɜ:rn/
UK /ɜ:n/
- Transitive Verb
- To deserve something because you worked for it
- To get money for work
A2TOEICMoreearn it
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To deserve something as a result of one's actions or efforts.
A2Morefantastic
US /fænˈtæstɪk/
UK /fænˈtæstɪk/
- Adjective
- Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- Very large, fast or great
A2Moreflash
US /flæʃ/
UK /flæʃ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To appear suddenly and briefly
- To shine brightly very suddenly and briefly
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sudden and brief appearance of something
- Light used by a camera to brighten the area
B1Moreget 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.
A1Morehanging out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time with your friends
- To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
A2Morehappen by
US /ˈhæpən baɪ/
UK /ˈhæpən baɪ/
- other
- To visit a place casually or unexpectedly.
B2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehinges on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Depends entirely on something.
in mind
US /ɪn maɪnd/
UK /in maind/
- Phrase
- Being aware of or considering something.
- To remember or consider something.
A2Morein other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
in the first place
US
UK
- Phrase
- To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- From the beginning; initially.
A1Moreinitiate
US /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/
UK /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To cause something to begin
- To allow someone into a group by a special ceremony
- Noun
- A person who has been initiated into an organization or activity.
A2TOEICMoreinto detail
US /ˈɪntu ˈditel/
UK /ˈɪntəʊ ˈdi:teɪl/
- other
- To explain or discuss something thoroughly with many specifics.
B1Moreknow about
US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/
UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
know better
US
UK
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be wise enough not to do something.
- To be expected to have the sense to not do something.
A1Morelook into
US /lʊk ˈɪntu/
UK /luk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
A1Moremiss out
US /mɪs aʊt/
UK /mis aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To exclude; not include in something
- To fail to take advantage of something; to lose an opportunity.
A1Moreodd
US /ɑd/
UK /ɒd/
- Adjective
- Being unmatched with someone or something
- Being a number not able to be divided by two
A2Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon board
US /ɑn bɔrd/
UK /ɔn bɔ:d/
- Phrase
- Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- Adverb
- On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
A1Moreon 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 fire
US /ɑn faɪr/
UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/
- Adjective
- Very successful or popular
- Burning
A2Moreon purpose
US /ɑn ˈpɚpəs/
UK /ɔn ˈpə:pəs/
- Idiom
- Intentionally; deliberately.
- Phrase
- Intentionally; deliberately.
A1Moreon the nose
US /ɑn ði noz/
UK /ɔn ðə nəuz/
- Adverb
- Exactly; precisely at the stated time or amount.
- Adjective
- Having a strong and distinct aroma, especially in wine tasting.
- Completely accurate or correct.
A1Moreon the real
US /ɑn ðə ˈril/
UK /ɒn ðə ˈri:əl/
- other
- Honestly or truly; speaking sincerely.
B2Moreon the streets
US /ɑn ðə strits/
UK /ɒn ðə stri:ts/
- other
- Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
B2Moreorigin
US /ˈɔrədʒɪn,ˈɑr-/
UK /ˈɒrɪdʒɪn/
- Noun
- Point at which something begins or is created
- A person's social or ethnic background.
A2TOEICMoreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
page in
US /peɪʤ ɪn/
UK /peɪʤ ɪn/
- other
- Contact someone by pager urgently.
C1Moreput out
US /pʊt aʊt/
UK /put aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To publish, e.g. a book
- To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
A1Morescience
US /ˈsaɪəns/
UK /'saɪəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Study of the physical world, based on facts
A2TOEICMorescientist
US /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
UK /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
- Countable Noun
- Person who is trained in a science
A2Morespeed
US /spid/
UK /spi:d/
- Uncountable Noun
- How fast or slow something is or is done
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move quickly when completing an action
- To drive a vehicle faster than laws allow
A2TOEICMorethe following
US
UK
- Adjective
- Next in order or sequence.
- Uncountable Noun
- What is about to be said or written.
B1Moretv show
US /ˈtiˈvi ʃo/
UK /ˈti:ˈvi: ʃəu/
- Noun
- A television program.
under the rug
US
UK
- Idiom
- To hide something, especially something embarrassing or damaging.
A1Moreweird
US /wɪrd/
UK /wɪəd/
- Adjective
- Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- Eerily strange or disturbing.
B1More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- have to: Must do
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- into detail: To explain or discuss something thoroughly with many specifics.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- tv show: A television program.
- on the real: Honestly or truly; speaking sincerely.
- under the rug: To hide something, especially something embarrassing or damaging.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- on the nose: Exactly; precisely at the stated time or amount.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- on fire: Very successful or popular
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- by chance: Accidentally; without planning.
- know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
- happen by: To visit a place casually or unexpectedly.
- bolt down: To fasten or secure something firmly in place.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
- hinges on: Depends entirely on something.
- earn it: To deserve something as a result of one's actions or efforts.
- page in: Contact someone by pager urgently.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
- get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- miss out: To exclude; not include in something
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- initiate: To cause something to begin
- scientist: Person who is trained in a science
- speed: How fast or slow something is or is done
- book: (Police) to officially record someone's crimes
- accident: Sudden unplanned event causing damage, injury etc.
- flash: To appear suddenly and briefly
- origin: Point at which something begins or is created
- earn: To deserve something because you worked for it
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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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The REAL Origin of the Flash! | Comic Misconceptions
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Barrett D Fergus Allen posted on 2015/12/26Ever wonder about the REAL origin of The Flash? This video dives deep into the Silver Age comics to uncover surprising details and even a bizarre retcon involving a character named Mopey! You'll boost your understanding of comic history and pick up some great cultural vocabulary along the way.
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