along about
US /əˈlɑŋ əˈbaʊt/
UK /əˈlɒŋ əˈbaʊt/
- other
- At or near a particular time or place.
B2Moreanxiety
US /æŋˈzaɪɪti/
UK /æŋ'zaɪətɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
B1Moreapplause
US /əˈplɔz/
UK /ə'plɔ:z/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
B1Morearound the world
US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/
UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- In or to many countries.
- In various places throughout the world.
A2Moreas opposed to
US
UK
- Preposition
- In contrast to; rather than.
- Instead of; in place of.
A1Moreat home
US /æt hom/
UK /æt həum/
- Phrase
- In one's own residence or country.
- Adjective
- Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
at the moment
US
UK
- Adverb
- At this time; now
A1Moreaverage
US /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/
UK /'ævərɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- Transitive Verb
- To add numbers then divide by the number of items
A2TOEICMoreback down
US /bæk daʊn/
UK /bæk daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
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.
A1Morebasically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
A2Morebeat
US /bit/
UK /bi:t/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- Transitive Verb
- To strike or hit repeatedly and with great force
- To mix ingredients together with a fork or machine
A2Moreboom
US /bum/
UK /bu:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Very fast increase in growth or popularity
- A very loud and deep sound
- Intransitive Verb
- To experience a rapid increase in growth
- To make a very loud and deep sound
B1Morebreak with
US /brek wɪð/
UK /breik wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To end a relationship or association.
- To publicly disagree with or separate from a group or organization.
A2Morebrilliance
US /ˈbrɪljəns/
UK /'brɪlɪəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Great amount of skill or intelligence
- The (great amount of) brightness of something
B2Morebrilliant
US /ˈbrɪljənt/
UK /'brɪlɪənt/
- Adjective
- Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- Being very bright, like a diamond; shining
- Noun
- A diamond or other gem cut in a particular form with many facets to have exceptional brilliance.
A2Morecalculate
US /ˈkælkjəˌlet/
UK /'kælkjʊleɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To find an answer using mathematics
- To make an educated guess about something
B2Morechaos
US /ˈkeˌɑs/
UK /'keɪɒs/
- Noun (plural)
- State of utter confusion or disorder
- Uncountable Noun
- Complete disorder and confusion.
- Behavior so unpredictable as to appear random, owing to great sensitivity to small changes in conditions.
B1Morechaotic
US /keɪˈɒtɪk/
UK /keɪ'ɒtɪk/
- Adjective
- Utterly confused
B1Moreclip
US /klɪp/
UK /klɪp/
- Countable Noun
- A metal holder used for keeping things together
- Brief part of a television show or movie
- Transitive Verb
- To attach things together using a metal pin
- To cut a small section or piece out from something
B1Morecome up
US /kʌm ʌp/
UK /kʌm ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To come closer to someone; approach
- (Of sun) to rise into the sky in the morning
A1Morecount out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To say numbers 10 to 1 to declare a boxer 'out'
A2Morecrank
US /kræŋk/
UK /kræŋk/
- Noun
- Device for turning
B2Morecrank out
US /kræŋk aʊt/
UK /kræŋk aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To produce something quickly and in large quantities.
A1Moredatum
US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/
UK /ˈdeɪtəm/
- Noun
- Item of factual information
B1Moredemonstration
US /ˌdɛmənˈstreʃən/
UK /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃn/
- Noun
- Open showing of emotion
- Public gathering showing disagreement or support
B1TOEICMoredistance
US /ˈdɪstəns/
UK /'dɪstəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Lack of friendliness toward another person
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Amount of space between two places or things
- A point or place that is far away.
A2Moredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moreemotion
US /ɪˈmoʃən/
UK /iˈməuʃən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A feeling such as sadness, anger or love
- A mental state that arises spontaneously rather than through conscious effort
A2Morefantastic
US /fænˈtæstɪk/
UK /fænˈtæstɪk/
- Adjective
- Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- Very large, fast or great
A2Morefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
foremost
US /ˈfɔrˌmost,ˈfor-/
UK /'fɔ:məʊst/
- Adjective
- Being the best or most important
- Adverb
- In the most prominent or important position.
B1TOEICMorefrontal
US /ˈfrʌntl:/
UK /ˈfrʌntl/
- Adjective
- Belonging to the forward part
- Relating to the front part of something, especially the front of the head or brain.
- Noun
- The bone that forms the front part of the skull above the eyes.
B1Morefunction
US /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
UK /'fʌŋkʃn/
- Noun
- Social event, or party such as a wedding
- Mathematical operation used in calculations
- Intransitive Verb
- To serve a certain purpose or role
- To be operating, working or achieving its purpose
A2TOEICMorefundamental
US /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/
UK /ˌfʌndəˈmentl/
- Adjective
- Forming a necessary part, base, or core
- Of central importance.
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A basic part of something
- (Music) the lowest note in a harmony
A2TOEICMoreget a grip
US /ɡɛt e ɡrɪp/
UK /ɡet ə ɡrip/
- Idiom
- To control your emotions and behave more calmly.
A1Moreget to grips with
US /ɡɛt tə ɡrɪps wɪθ/
UK /ɡet tə ɡrɪps wɪθ/
- other
- To begin to understand and deal with something difficult.
B2Morego on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Moregoing 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
A1Moregrip
US /ɡrɪp/
UK /ɡrɪp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To hold someone's interest
- To hold something in your hand very firmly
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Strong understanding of an idea
- Control over something or someone
A2Moregut
US /ɡʌt/
UK /ɡʌt/
- Transitive Verb
- To destroy the inside of a building , e.g. by fire
- To remove the internal parts of an animal or fish
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Stomach and internal organs of digestion
B1Morehang on
US /hæŋ ɑn/
UK /hæŋ ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- To persevere or persist, especially in a difficult situation.
A2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheartbeat
US /ˈhɑ:rtbi:t/
UK /ˈhɑ:tbi:t/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Beat of your heart
- The rhythmic contraction and expansion of the heart.
C1Morein a state
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a particular condition or situation.
- In an emotional condition, often negative (e.g., panic, distress).
B2Morein colour
US /ɪn ˈkʌlər/
UK /in ˈkʌlə/
- other
- Displayed or reproduced using natural or full colours.
A2Morein control
US /ɪn kənˈtrol/
UK /in kənˈtrəul/
- Adjective
- Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- Possessing self-restraint and the ability to manage one's own behavior and emotions.
- Phrase
- Having command or authority; managing effectively.
C1Morein 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 motion
US /ɪn ˈmoʃən/
UK /in ˈməuʃən/
- Phrase
- Moving; not stationary.
C2Morein order to
US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/
UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/
- Preposition
- For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- Phrase
- In a specific sequence or arrangement.
- With the aim of; for the purpose of.
C1Moreinside of
US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /inˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Within; in the inner part of.
- Within a certain period of time.
A1Morelobe
US /loʊb/
UK /ləʊb/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Round part in body, e.g. some parts of brain
- part of an organ(e.g. the brain, lungs, or liver) that seems to be separate in some way from the rest
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
A1Moremultiple
US /ˈmʌltəpəl/
UK /ˈmʌltɪpl/
- Adjective
- Having or involving more than one of something
- Having or involving several parts, elements, or members.
- Countable Noun
- Number produced by multiplying a smaller number
- A number of identical circuit elements connected in parallel or series.
B1Morenerve
US /nɚv/
UK /nə:v/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Fibers in the body that enable feeling, movement
- Courage to do something that is difficult or risky
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To summon one's courage; brace oneself.
A2Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreno matter
US
UK
- Conjunction
- Regardless of; it does not matter.
- Adverb
- Regardless of; it is not important
A1Moreoff the charts
US
UK
- Adjective
- Extremely high or impressive; beyond normal measurement or scale.
- Adverb
- To an extreme degree; exceptionally.
B2Moreon the couch
US /ɑn ðə kaʊtʃ/
UK /ɒn ðə kaʊtʃ/
- other
- Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
B1Moreon the inside
US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/
UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/
- Phrase
- Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- In prison; incarcerated.
- Adjective
- Possessing secret or confidential information.
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.
B2Moreover time
US /ˈovɚ taɪm/
UK /ˈəuvə taim/
- Phrase
- Gradually; as time passes.
- During a long period.
- Adverb
- Gradually; as time passes.
B1Moreperformance
US / pɚˈfɔrməns/
UK /pə'fɔ:məns/
- Noun
- Act of doing something
- Activity done to entertain an audience
A2TOEICMorephysiological
US /ˌfɪziəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
UK /ˌfɪzɪə'lɒdʒɪkl/
- Adjective
- Of or relating to functions of the body
- Consistent with the normal functioning of an organism.
B1Morephysiology
US /ˌfɪziˈɑ:lədʒi/
UK /ˌfɪziˈɒlədʒi/
- Uncountable Noun
- Ways in which the parts of a living thing operate
B2Moreping
US /pɪŋ/
UK /pɪŋ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a high sharp sound, as bullet hitting rock
C1Morepredict
US /prɪˈdɪkt/
UK /prɪ'dɪkt/
- Transitive Verb
- To guess or estimate what will or might happen
A2TOEICMorepressure
US /ˈprɛʃɚ/
UK /'preʃə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- Force, weight when pressing against a thing
- Transitive Verb
- To apply force to something
- To persuade or force someone to do something
A2TOEICMoreprevious day
US
UK
- Noun
- The day before the current day.
- Adjective
- Relating to the day before the current one.
B1Morerate it
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To give something a score or evaluation based on its quality or merit.
B1Moreraw emotion
US
UK
- Uncountable Noun
- Emotion that is unfiltered and intense.
- A display of vulnerability through intense feelings.
B1Moreresult
US /rɪˈzʌlt/
UK /rɪ'zʌlt/
- Noun
- Something produced through tests or experiments
- Final score of a competition, election or game
- Intransitive Verb
- To be the outcome of other causes and effects
- To happen or exist as a consequence of something.
A2Morestuff
US /stʌf/
UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
B1Moresubtracting
US /səbt'ræktɪŋ/
UK /səbt'ræktɪŋ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To take away a value or amount from another
B2Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Morethink about
US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/
UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To consider something carefully.
- To remember or call to mind.
A1Moreto let
US /tu lɛt/
UK /tu let/
- Preposition
- Indicates that a property is available for rent.
A2Moretune in
US /tun ɪn/
UK /tju:n in/
- Phrasal Verb
- To listen to a radio program or watch a television program.
- To pay attention to something; to be aware of something.
A2Morevariability
US /ˌvɛrɪəˈbɪlətɪ/
UK /ˌveəriəˈbɪləti/
- Uncountable Noun
- (Statistics) degree scores depart from the mean
B1Morevariance
US /ˈvɛriəns, ˈvær-/
UK /ˈveəriəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of not agreeing
- (Statistics) amount of difference in distributions
B1Morevolunteer
US /ˌvɑlənˈtɪr/
UK /ˌvɒlən'tɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Working willingly without pay to help others
- Countable Noun
- Person who helps others without being paid
- A person who enters military service voluntarily.
B2TOEICMore
Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- get to grips with: To begin to understand and deal with something difficult.
- going on: To continue doing something
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- get a grip: To control your emotions and behave more calmly.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- crank out: To produce something quickly and in large quantities.
- in motion: Moving; not stationary.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- count out: To say numbers 10 to 1 to declare a boxer 'out'
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- on the couch: Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- previous day: The day before the current day.
- break with: To end a relationship or association.
- on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- have to: Must do
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- raw emotion: Emotion that is unfiltered and intense.
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
- rate it: To give something a score or evaluation based on its quality or merit.
- tune in: To listen to a radio program or watch a television program.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- next to: Being located along side another
- in colour: Displayed or reproduced using natural or full colours.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- along about: At or near a particular time or place.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- off the charts: Extremely high or impressive; beyond normal measurement or scale.
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- go on: To continue doing something
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- anxious: Afraid of what may happen; worried and nervous
- brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
- fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
- foremost: Being the best or most important
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
- chaotic: Utterly confused
- gut: To destroy the inside of a building , e.g. by fire
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- grip: To hold someone's interest
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- predict: To guess or estimate what will or might happen
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- performance: Act of doing something
- distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- nerve: Fibers in the body that enable feeling, movement
- clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- emotion: A feeling such as sadness, anger or love
- demonstration: Open showing of emotion
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- volunteer: Working willingly without pay to help others
- physiological: Of or relating to functions of the body
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- boom: Very fast increase in growth or popularity
- crank: Device for turning
- calculate: To find an answer using mathematics
- physiology: Ways in which the parts of a living thing operate
- lobe: Round part in body, e.g. some parts of brain
- frontal: Belonging to the forward part
- variance: State of not agreeing
- heartbeat: Beat of your heart
- brilliance: Great amount of skill or intelligence
- datum: Item of factual information
- variability: (Statistics) degree scores depart from the mean
- ping: To make a high sharp sound, as bullet hitting rock
- subtracting: To take away a value or amount from another
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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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