along with
US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/
- Preposition
- In addition to; together with.
- Adverb
- In company or together with someone or something.
- Including; in addition to.
A2Moreas for
US /æz fɔr/
UK /æz fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Concerning; regarding.
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
A1Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
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.
A1Morebranch off
US /bræntʃ ɔf/
UK /brɑ:ntʃ ɔf/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a main road or path and go in a different direction.
- To start to talk or think about a different subject.
A2Morecarve
US /kɑ:rv/
UK /kɑ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
- To make a cut in, e.g. to write your name on tree
B1Morecentered around
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have (something) as the main subject or focus.
A2Morecivilization
US /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeʃən/
UK /ˌsɪvəlaɪ'zeɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A highly developed society
B2Moreculture
US /ˈkʌltʃɚ/
UK /'kʌltʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- The customs, beliefs, art, and all the other things that a group of people share and consider important.
- Transitive Verb
- To grow cells, tissues, bacteria, etc. in a controlled environment.
A2Moredecline
US /dɪˈklaɪn/
UK /dɪ'klaɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To bend towards the ground
- To slope downward.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To lessen in quality or value
A2TOEICMoredue to
US /du tu/
UK /dju: tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; owing to
- Adjective
- Attributable to; caused by.
A1Moreempire
US /ˈɛmˌpaɪr/
UK /ˈempaɪə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Group of countries controlled by one government
- A large and important business or group of businesses owned by one person or company.
- Adjective
- A style of dress with a high waistline, just below the bust.
B1Moreevidence of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- Something that shows that something else exists or is true.
A1Morefood source
US
UK
- Noun
- A place or thing from which food is obtained.
B2Morefor sure
US /fɔr ʃʊr/
UK /fɔ: ʃuə/
- Adverb
- Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- Used to emphasize a statement.
- Interjection
- An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
A2Morein peace
US /ɪn pis/
UK /in pi:s/
- Phrase
- In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
- In a state of non-war, without armed conflict.
B1Morein reality
US /ɪn riˈælɪti/
UK /in riˈæliti/
- Phrase
- Actually; in fact; truly.
B2Moreinhabit
US /ɪnˈhæbɪt/
UK /ɪnˈhæbɪt/
- Intransitive Verb
- To live in a certain area or place
B1TOEICMoreinvade
US /ɪnˈved/
UK /ɪnˈveɪd/
- Transitive Verb
- To enter something causing a harmful result
- To enter (a country or region) so as to subjugate or occupy it.
B1Moremilitary
US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/
UK /'mɪlətrɪ/
- Noun
- Army or armed forces
- Adjective
- Concerning the army or navy
B1Morerely
US /rɪˈlaɪ/
UK /rɪ'laɪ/
- Intransitive Verb
- Depend on with full trust or confidence
- To trust or have confidence in someone.
B2TOEICMoresouthern
US /ˈsʌðərn/
UK /ˈsʌðən/
- Adjective
- Concerning a region in the south
A2Morespread out
US /sprɛd aʊt/
UK /spred aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To extend or stretch over a large area.
- To arrange things so that they cover a large area.
B2Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moresymbol of
US
UK
- Phrase
- Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- A visible sign of something intangible.
B2Moretheory
US /ˈθiəri, ˈθɪri/
UK /ˈθiəri/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- An idea or belief about something
A2TOEICMoretrade
US /treid/
UK /treɪd/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- Action of buying and selling things in business
- Transitive Verb
- To buy, sell and exchange goods in business
- To give something in return for something else
A2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- due to: Because of; owing to
- centered around: To have (something) as the main subject or focus.
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- branch off: To leave a main road or path and go in a different direction.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- food source: A place or thing from which food is obtained.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
- such as: For example; like
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- decline: To bend towards the ground
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- military: Army or armed forces
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- rely: Depend on with full trust or confidence
- civilization: A highly developed society
- carve: To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
- empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
- inhabit: To live in a certain area or place
- southern: Concerning a region in the south
- invade: To enter something causing a harmful result
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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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Top 10 Civilizations That Mysteriously Disappeared — TopTenzNet
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richardwang posted on 2016/03/28Ever wondered what happened to ancient civilizations like the Indus Valley or the Olmec? This video dives into 10 mysterious disappearances, perfect for history buffs and language learners alike! You'll pick up some fascinating advanced vocabulary related to archaeology and ancient cultures while exploring these intriguing historical puzzles.
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