action
US /ˈækʃən/
UK /'ækʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that a person or thing does
- A lawsuit.
- Intransitive Verb
- To act to do something
A2Moreairport
US /ˈerpɔ:rt/
UK /ˈeəpɔ:t/
- Noun
- A place where passenger planes land and take off
B1TOEICMoreat 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.
C2Moreback 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.
A1Morebrick
US /brɪk/
UK /brɪk/
- Countable Noun
- Baked clay block used to build houses, walls
A2Morecarpenter
US /'kɑ:rpəntər/
UK /'kɑ:pəntə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person that makes, repairs objects made of wood
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
B2Morecoat
US /koʊt/
UK /kəʊt/
- Noun
- Clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something thinly with something
A2Morecome on in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- An invitation to enter a place.
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone to join an activity or situation.
A1Moredecide
US /dɪˈsaɪd/
UK /dɪ'saɪd/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- To make a legal judgment in court
A2TOEICMoredestroy
US /dɪˈstrɔɪ/
UK /dɪ'strɔɪ/
- Transitive Verb
- To damage so badly that something no longer exists
- To defeat someone or something easily
A2TOEICMoreEasier said than done
US
UK
- Idiom
- More difficult than it appears to be.
A1Moreencourage
US /ɛnˈkɚrɪdʒ, -ˈkʌr-/
UK /ɪn'kʌrɪdʒ/
- Transitive Verb
- To increase the chance of something happening
- To make someone more determined or confident
A2TOEICMoreendless
US /ˈɛndlɪs/
UK /ˈendləs/
- Adjective
- Having or appearing to have no end
- Having no end or limit.
A2Moreerr
US /ɚ, ɛr/
UK /ɜ:(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a mistake
B2Moreever since
US /ˈɛvɚ sɪns/
UK /ˈevə sins/
- Adverb
- Continuously from a past time until now.
- Conjunction
- From the time that; because.
B2Morefalling apart
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To suffer a nervous breakdown
- To break into pieces; stop functioning
A1Moreget out of
US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/
UK /ɡet aut ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
A1Moregive up
US /ɡɪv ʌp/
UK /ɡiv ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To lose hope or admit defeat
- To decide to not start to try solving a problem
A1Morego out
US /ɡo aʊt/
UK /ɡəu aut/
- Phrase
- To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- Phrasal Verb
- (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
- Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
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
A1Moregradually
US /ˈɡrædʒʊəlɪ/
UK /ˈgrædʒuəli/
- Adverb
- Occurring in a slow manner over a period of time
- Little by little; in a slow and progressive manner.
B1TOEICMoreimagination
US /ɪˌmædʒəˈneʃən/
UK /ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ability to creates new ideas and mental images
- Something that you imagine; an idea that you have in your mind.
A2TOEICMorein stock
US /ɪn stɑk/
UK /in stɔk/
- Adjective
- Available to buy in a store
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 the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Morein 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.
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.
A1Morelego
US /'leɡoʊ/
UK /ˈlegəʊ/
- Proper Noun
- Child's plastic construction set
C1Morelike father, like son
US /laɪk ˈfɑðɚ laɪk sʌn/
UK /laɪk ˈfɑ:ðə laɪk sʌn/
- Proverb
- Sons often resemble their fathers in behavior or character.
A2Morelimit
US /ˈlɪmɪt/
UK /'lɪmɪt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- A line or edge marking the boundary of an area.
- Transitive Verb
- To stop or prevent an increase past a point
A2TOEICMorelocker
US /ˈlɑ:kə(r)/
UK /ˈlɒkə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Cupboard with a lock to keep your possessions
B2Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelook over
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To check something to see it works well; inspect
- To examine or inspect something quickly.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreoff the mark
US
UK
- Adjective
- Inaccurate; not correct.
- Irrelevant; not pertinent to the subject.
A2Moreole
US
UK
- Adjective
- Dialect another way of saying 'old'
B2Moreon fire
US /ɑn faɪr/
UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/
- Adjective
- Very successful or popular
- Burning
A2Moreon the table
US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/
UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of a table.
- Available for consideration or discussion.
A1Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Morepassed by
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- Went past someone or something.
- Elasped; time went by.
C2Moreplastic
US /ˈplæstɪk/
UK /'plæstɪk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- Adjective
- Being easily formed or shaped
A2Morepraise
US /preɪz/
UK /preɪz/
- Transitive Verb
- To express approval of something or someone
- To express thanks, respect, and love
- Uncountable Noun
- Expression of approval of something/someone
- Expression of thanks, respect, and love
B1Moreproduction
US /prəˈdʌkʃən, pro-/
UK /prəˈdʌkʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Process of producing or growing food naturally
- Process of making something on a large scale
A2TOEICMoreput together
US /pʊt təˈɡɛðɚ/
UK /put təˈɡeðə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- To organize or arrange something.
A1Morequality
US /ˈkwɑlɪti/
UK /'kwɒlətɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Feature associated with someone or something
- High level of worth or excellence
- Adjective
- Of a high standard
A2TOEICMoresearch for
US /sɚtʃ fɔr/
UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To try to find someone or something.
B1Morestick together
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To support each other; remain united.
- To adhere physically; to be joined by an adhesive substance.
B1Moresuccess
US /səkˈsɛs/
UK /sək'ses/
- Uncountable Noun
- Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- A successful person; one who achieved their aims
A2TOEICMoresuitable
US /ˈsutəbəl/
UK /ˈsu:təbl/
- Adjective
- Right for a particular purpose or occasion
- (Of clothes) appropriate for a given occasion
A2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethink of
US /θɪŋk ʌv/
UK /θiŋk ɔv/
- Phrasal Verb
- To look on as (being something specific); consider
- To consider or remember something.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To imagine or call something to mind
A1Moreto do with
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To be about something; concern
A1Moretractor
US /ˈtræktɚ/
UK /ˈtræktə(r)/
- Noun
- Powerful (farm) vehicle with large back wheels
B2Moretrade in
US /treid ɪn/
UK /treid in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To give something as part of the payment for something else.
B1Moretrip
US /trɪp/
UK /trɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To release an electrical switch
- To fall by catching your foot on something
- Noun
- Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
- Journey or visit to a place
A2Moreturned 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.
A1Moreworkshop
US /ˈwɜ:rkʃɑ:p/
UK /ˈwɜ:kʃɒp/
- Noun
- A brief intensive course for a small group
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Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- passed by: Went past someone or something.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- come on in: An invitation to enter a place.
- at least: As a minimum
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- trade in: To give something as part of the payment for something else.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- on fire: Very successful or popular
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- in stock: Available to buy in a store
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- falling apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
- stick together: To support each other; remain united.
- Easier said than done: More difficult than it appears to be.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- like father, like son: Sons often resemble their fathers in behavior or character.
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
- off the mark: Inaccurate; not correct.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- gradually: Occurring in a slow manner over a period of time
- carpenter: Person that makes, repairs objects made of wood
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- praise: To express approval of something or someone
- plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- brick: Baked clay block used to build houses, walls
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- limit: Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- endless: Having or appearing to have no end
- imagination: Ability to creates new ideas and mental images
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- destroy: To damage so badly that something no longer exists
- detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- production: Process of producing or growing food naturally
- action: Something that a person or thing does
- suitable: Right for a particular purpose or occasion
- coat: Clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
- workshop: A brief intensive course for a small group
- locker: Cupboard with a lock to keep your possessions
- tractor: Powerful (farm) vehicle with large back wheels
- err: To make a mistake
- airport: A place where passenger planes land and take off
- lego: Child's plastic construction set
- ole: Dialect another way of saying 'old'
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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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VoiceTube posted on 2013/04/24Ever wondered how those iconic LEGO bricks came to be? Dive into the inspiring origin story of Ole Kirk Christiansen and his family business, learning about the "System of Play" and how interlocking bricks revolutionized toys! You'll pick up practical workplace vocabulary and cultural insights in this engaging look at a beloved brand.
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