all along
US /ɔl əˈlɔŋ/
UK /ɔ:l əˈlɔŋ/
- Adverb
- From the beginning; all the time.
- Phrase
- In a line parallel to something long.
A2Moreall bets are off
US /ɔl bɛts ɑr ɔf/
UK /ɔ:l bets ɑ: ɔf/
- other
- Used to say that no plans or predictions can be relied upon.
B2Moreas long as
US /æz lɔŋ æz/
UK /æz lɔŋ æz/
- Conjunction
- For the period that; provided that.
- For the length of time that
- Preposition
- On the condition that; providing that.
- Having the same length as.
A1Moreas one
US
UK
- Adverb
- Acting or moving together at the same time.
- In complete agreement or unity.
- Phrase
- With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
- In perfect harmony or unison.
A1Moreat once
US /æt wʌns/
UK /æt wʌns/
- Adverb
- Immediately; without delay
- At the same time; simultaneously
A2Morebar
US /bɑ:r/
UK /bɑ:(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
- Professional organization of lawyers and judges
- Transitive Verb
- To prevent entry, exit or an action
A2Morebare
US /bɛr/
UK /beə(r)/
- Adjective
- Lacking contents; empty
- Not having a covering; naked
- Transitive Verb
- To remove your clothes, hat etc.
A2Morebased 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.
A1Morebear
US /bɛr/
UK /bɛː/
- Transitive Verb
- To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
- Countable Noun
- Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
- Someone who expects stock market to fall
A2Morebetween ourselves
US /bɪˈtwin əˈsɛlvz/
UK /bɪˈtwi:n əˈsɛlvz/
- other
- Said when sharing something confidentially or privately.
B1Moreby chance
US /baɪ tʃæns/
UK /bai tʃɑ:ns/
- Adverb
- Accidentally; without planning.
- Phrase
- Accidentally; without planning.
B1Moreby design
US
UK
- Phrase
- Intentionally; deliberately.
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.
A2Morecharacter
US /ˈkærəktɚ/
UK /'kærəktə(r)/
- Noun
- Person in a story, movie or play
- Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
A2Moredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Morefigure out
US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/
UK /ˈfiɡə aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To understand the behavior of someone
- To think through logically to find a solution
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To understand or find an answer to something.
- To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
A1Morefound out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- To become known; be revealed.
B2Morefrom the first
US /frəm ðə ˈfɝst/
UK /frəm ðə ˈfɜ:st/
- other
- From the very beginning.
B2Moregoing on
US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/
UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
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
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morein 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 the hospital
US /ɪn ðə ˈhɑspɪtəl/
UK /in ðə ˈhɒspɪtəl/
- Preposition
- Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
A1Morelike a duck to water
US /laɪk ə ˈdʌk tu ˈwɑtɚ/
UK /laɪk ə ˈdʌk tə ˈwɔ:tə/
- other
- To take to something instinctively without difficulty.
B2Morelive life
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To enjoy life and make the most of every moment.
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
A1Moreon the surface
US /ɑn ði ˈsɚfəs/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈsə:fis/
- Phrase
- Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- Located on the outer part or uppermost layer of something.
B2Moreonce upon a time
US /wʌns əˈpɑn e taɪm/
UK /wʌns əˈpɔn ə taim/
- Phrase
- A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
B1Moreout 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.
A1Morepier
US /pɪr/
UK /pɪə(r)/
- Noun
- Strong post that helps support something
- Long structure built over the water to tie boats
B2Moreprove
US /pruv/
UK /pru:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- To test the quality or worth of something.
- Intransitive Verb
- To turn out to be; be found to be.
A2TOEICMorestone
US /stoʊn/
UK /stəʊn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hard, solid piece of rock
- Transitive Verb
- To kill as a punishment, by throwing stones at
A2Moretoy
US /tɔɪ/
UK /tɔɪ/
- Countable Noun
- Things children play with, as dolls or small cars
- Adjective
- Something small in size compared to an original
A2Moreupon a time
US
UK
- Phrase
- An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
A1More
Vocabulary
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- got to: To arrive at some place
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- from the first: From the very beginning.
- between ourselves: Said when sharing something confidentially or privately.
- by chance: Accidentally; without planning.
- by design: Intentionally; deliberately.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
- upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- all along: From the beginning; all the time.
- like a duck to water: To take to something instinctively without difficulty.
- going on: To continue doing something
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- have to: Must do
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- live life: To enjoy life and make the most of every moment.
- all bets are off: Used to say that no plans or predictions can be relied upon.
- on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
- bar: Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- bare: Lacking contents; empty
- wall: High, flat side of a room or building
- stone: Hard, solid piece of rock
- toy: Things children play with, as dolls or small cars
- pier: Strong post that helps support something
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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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【TED】Andrew Stanton: The clues to a great story (Andrew Stanton: The clues to a great story)
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Max Lin posted on 2016/01/05Ever wonder what makes a story truly unforgettable? Dive into Andrew Stanton's brilliant TED Talk where he shares the secrets behind Pixar's magic, like the 'character spine' concept, and you'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary to describe narratives yourself!
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