all along
US /ɔl əˈlɔŋ/
UK /ɔ:l əˈlɔŋ/
- Adverb
- From the beginning; all the time.
- Phrase
- In a line parallel to something long.
A2Moreanswer to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
A1Moreas for
US /æz fɔr/
UK /æz fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Concerning; regarding.
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
A1Moreas we know it
US /əz wi no ɪt/
UK /əz wi nəu ɪt/
- other
- In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
B2Moreat 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 right angles to
US /æt ˌraɪt ˈæŋɡəlz tu/
UK /æt ˌrait ˈæŋɡəlz tə/
- Preposition
- Forming a 90-degree angle with another line or surface.
B2Moreback into
US /bæk ˈɪntu/
UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
A1Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Moreclimb up
US /klaɪm ʌp/
UK /klaim ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To ascend or move to a higher position by using one's hands and feet.
A1Morecontrary to
US /ˈkɑnˌtrɛri tu/
UK /ˈkɔntrəri tu:/
- Preposition
- In opposition to; against.
- Differing from; not in agreement with.
A1Morecosmic
US /ˈkɑzmɪk/
UK /'kɒzmɪk/
- Adjective
- Concerning space and the universe
B2Morecosmic ray
US
UK
- Noun
- A high-energy, subatomic particle originating from outer space.
B2Moredrop off
US /drɑp ɔf/
UK /drɒp ɒf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave someone, something somewhere
- To fall asleep
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To take someone or something to a particular place and leave them there.
A1Moreedge
US /ɛdʒ/
UK /edʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An advantage you have over others
- Cutting side of a sharp object
- Transitive Verb
- To cut something to make the blade sharp
- To go around the boundary of something
A2TOEICMorefit together
US /fɪt təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /fɪt təˈɡeðə/
- other
- To combine or join parts properly or correctly.
B1Moreflat
US /flæt/
UK /flæt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Apartment; set of rooms for living in
- The smooth or level part of something
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To share an apartment with someone
- To fail to produce the intended effect; to be unsuccessful or uninteresting.
A2Morefor instance
US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/
UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/
- Adverb
- As an example.
- Phrase
- As an example.
- As an illustration or case in point
B1Moregravity
US /ˈɡrævɪti/
UK /ˈgrævəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
- Force making things fall towards the ground
B1TOEICMorehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
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 the west
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located in or towards the west.
- Located in the western part of a country or region.
A1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Moreinto space
US
UK
- Phrase
- Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- Figuratively, entering a realm of imagination or abstraction.
A1Moremisconception
US /ˌmɪskənˈsɛpʃən/
UK /ˌmɪskənˈsepʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Wrong or misunderstood idea
- A widely held but incorrect belief.
B1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the spot
US /ɑn ði spɑt/
UK /ɔn ðə spɔt/
- Phrase
- Immediately; at that location.
- Present and ready for action or responsibility.
A1Moreout of view
US /aʊt əv vju/
UK /aut əv vju:/
- other
- Not visible; hidden from sight.
A2Moreover the edge
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a state of emotional or mental breakdown; beyond the limits of what one can handle.
- Beyond the physical boundary or brink of something.
B1Moreput together
US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /put təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- To organize or arrange something.
A1Morepuzzle
US /ˈpʌzəl/
UK /'pʌzl/
- Transitive Verb
- To be a challenge to understand; confuse
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something challenging to explain or understand
- Game requiring the player to find an answer
A2TOEICMorepuzzle with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to solve a difficult problem or understand a confusing situation by thinking carefully about it.
A1Moreround to
US /raʊnd tə/
UK /raund tə/
- other
- To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
B2Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moreto scale
US
UK
- Phrase
- In proportion; maintaining accurate relative dimensions.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To increase or expand proportionally.
- To climb or ascend.
B2Moreturned out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- To happen to be in the end
- Transitive Verb
- To extinguish or switch off lights.
A1Morewithout knowing
US
UK
- Phrase
- Unaware; without being conscious of something.
- Unintentionally; without meaning to do something.
work out
US /wɚk aʊt/
UK /wə:k aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To find a way to do something, by thinking
A1More
Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- have to: Must do
- for instance: As an example.
- cosmic ray: A high-energy, subatomic particle originating from outer space.
- without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- to scale: In proportion; maintaining accurate relative dimensions.
- check out
- climb up: To ascend or move to a higher position by using one's hands and feet.
- at right angles to: Forming a 90-degree angle with another line or surface.
- drop off: To leave someone, something somewhere
- contrary to: In opposition to; against.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- over the edge: In a state of emotional or mental breakdown; beyond the limits of what one can handle.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- all along: From the beginning; all the time.
- out of view: Not visible; hidden from sight.
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- at least: As a minimum
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- work out
- as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
- round to: To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- puzzle with: To try to solve a difficult problem or understand a confusing situation by thinking carefully about it.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- fit together: To combine or join parts properly or correctly.
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- edge: An advantage you have over others
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- believe: To think or accept that something is true
- gravity: (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
- answer: To reply to a question someone asks
- misconception: Wrong or misunderstood idea
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- ball: Large dance where people dress formally
- puzzle: To be a challenge to understand; confuse
- cosmic: Concerning space and the universe
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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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Yim Chong posted on 2016/01/28Ever wondered if the Earth really is flat? This video dives deep into the history of this idea, exploring scientific evidence and even how Eratosthenes measured our planet ages ago! You'll pick up some fascinating vocabulary and get a great workout for your critical thinking skills.
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