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 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.
A1Moreat a time
US /æt e taɪm/
UK /æt ə taim/
- Phrase
- Separately; one by one
- Simultaneously; together
A1Moreat first glance
US /æt fɚst ɡlæns/
UK /æt fə:st ɡlɑ:ns/
- Phrase
- Upon initial observation or assessment.
A1Moreat the hands of
US
UK
- Phrase
- By the agency or through the actions of.
- Through the responsibility or fault of.
A1Morebarely
US /ˈbɛrli/
UK /ˈbɛəli/
- Adverb
- Only just; just possible
A2TOEICMorecarry out
US /ˈkæri aʊt/
UK /ˈkæri aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To fulfill or perform your instructions, duty
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To perform or execute a task, order, or plan.
- To remove something or someone from a place.
A1Moreclean out
US /klin aʊt/
UK /kli:n aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To empty a place of things, e.g. a room
- To get rid of dirt or trash
A1Morecruiser
US /ˈkruzɚ/
UK /ˈkru:zə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Large motorboat used for long pleasure journeys
B1Morecubicle
US /ˈkjubɪkəl/
UK /ˈkju:bɪkl/
- Countable Noun
- Workspace with low walls within an office
C1Moredarkness
US /ˈdɑrknɪs/
UK /'dɑ:knəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- The state or quality of being dark in color
A2Moredebt
US /dɛt/
UK /det/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
- A moral or social obligation.
A2TOEICMoredehydration
US /ˌdihaɪˈdreʃən/
UK /ˌdi:haɪ'dreɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- The state of not having enough water
C2Moredisposable
US /dɪˈspoʊzəbl/
UK /dɪˈspəʊzəbl/
- Adjective
- Being available to be used or spent
- Designed to be used once and then thrown away.
B1Moredust
US /dʌst/
UK /dʌst/
- Transitive Verb
- To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
- To wipe something to remove dirt
- Uncountable Noun
- Fine dry powder that builds up on surfaces
A2Moredye
US /daɪ/
UK /daɪ/
- Noun
- A liquid that colors hair, cloth etc.
- Transitive Verb
- To make (hair, leather) colored by using chemicals
B1Moreenslave
US /ɛnˈslev/
UK /ɪn'sleɪv/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone live like a slave
C2Moreentire
US /ɛnˈtaɪr/
UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- Undivided; not shared or distributed.
A2TOEICMoreescort
US /ˈeskɔ:rt/
UK /ˈeskɔ:t/
- Countable Noun
- Person going with you for protection/help/company
- Transitive Verb
- To go along with to provide protection, help
B2Moreexhaustion
US /ɪɡˈzɔstʃən/
UK /ɪgˈzɔ:stʃən/
- Uncountable Noun
- Total loss of strength; extreme tiredness
- Using up completely so that there is none left
A2Morefishing
US /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
UK /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To go fishing with a net or hook
- Uncountable Noun
- The act of catching fish
A2Morefit into
US /fɪt ˈɪntu/
UK /fit ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To be small enough to go inside something.
- To feel like you belong to a group.
A2Morefreedom
US /ˈfridəm/
UK /'fri:dəm/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of being free, not being controlled
B1Morefrightened
US
UK
- Adjective
- Afraid; scared
- Easily scared; timid.
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone afraid or nervous
A2Moregear
US /ɡɪr/
UK /ɡɪə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To aim at or prepare yourself for something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A speed selector connected to an engine
- Special clothes you use for a purpose
B1Moregive 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 on
US /ɡo ɑn/
UK /ɡəu ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To continue doing something
- To happen (usually negative)
- Interjection
- Used to encourage someone
A1Moregold
US /goʊld/
UK /gəʊld/
- Adjective
- Dark yellow color often seen in sunsets
- Uncountable Noun
- Soft yellow metal that is very valuable
A2Moregot 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
A1Moreheat
US /hit/
UK /hi:t/
- Uncountable Noun
- State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- Particular temperature at which to cook something
- Transitive Verb
- To make hot or hotter
A2Morehole
US /hol/
UK /həʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An empty space, as in the ground, in a sock etc.
- Fault or weakness in a plan, idea or explanation
- Transitive Verb
- (Golf) to get the ball into the hole
- To make a hole in something.
A2Moreillegal
US /ɪˈliɡəl/
UK /ɪ'li:ɡl/
- Adjective
- Not allowed by the laws or rules
- Prohibited by law; illicit.
A2Morein 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 the closet
US /ɪn ðə ˈklɑzət/
UK /in ðə ˈklɒzət/
- other
- Keeping something, often sexual orientation, secret.
B2Morein the face of
US //ɪn ðə feɪs ɑv//
UK
- Phrase
- When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- Despite; in defiance of; when confronted with.
A1Morein the field
US
UK
- Phrase
- Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
- Located on the playing area of a sports ground.
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.
A1Moreinjury
US /ˈɪndʒəri/
UK /'ɪndʒərɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Physical or emotional harm or damage
- An unjust or unfair action or event.
A2TOEICMoreinterpreter
US /ɪnˈtɜ:rprɪtə(r)/
UK /ɪnˈtɜ:prɪtə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- One who translates from one language into another
A2TOEICMorelake
US /lek/
UK /leɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Large area of water surrounded by land
A2Morelight on
US /laɪt ɑn/
UK /lait ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To illuminate something.
- To discover something unexpectedly.
- Adjective
- Gentle or delicate in the use of something.
A1Moremeet with
US /mit wɪð/
UK /mi:t wið/
- Phrasal Verb
- To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
- To encounter or experience something, often something negative.
next to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreon the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
on top of that
US
UK
- Phrase
- In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
A1Morepan
US /pæn/
UK /pæn/
- Transitive Verb
- To follow an object being filmed with a camera
- To criticize, e.g. a film, in a strong way
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Open metal container used for cooking
- Steel drum
A2Morepath
US /pæθ, pɑθ/
UK /pɑ:θ/
- Noun
- Method of living leading to a particular result
- Track made with stones, by walking over the ground
A2TOEICMorepervasive
US /pɚˈvesɪv/
UK /pə'veɪsɪv/
- Adjective
- Occurring or existing throughout all the parts
B2TOEICMorepetrified
US
UK
- Transitive Verb
- To convert into stone or a stony substance
- Adjective
- Converted into stone or a stony substance
C2TOEICMoreplywood
US /ˈplaɪˌwʊd/
UK /ˈplaɪwʊd/
- Uncountable Noun
- Building material made of layers of wood
- A sheet of this material.
C1Morequick look
US /kwɪk lʊk/
UK /kwik luk/
- Noun
- A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
- A swift or brief glance.
A1Morerely on
US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/
UK /riˈlai ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To depend on someone or something
A2Morerun back
US /rʌn bæk/
UK /rʌn bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To come back
A1Morerun over
US /rʌn ˈovɚ/
UK /rʌn ˈəuvə/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go beyond a limit, e.g. of a budget
- To hit someone when driving a car
A1Moresex
US /sɛks/
UK /seks/
- Noun
- State of being male or female
- Physical activity by which we produce babies
A2Moreshaft
US /ʃæft/
UK /ʃɑ:ft/
- Transitive Verb
- To ruin the plans or prospects of others
- Noun
- Vertical, sloping passageway leading to a surface
B2Moreshine
US /ʃaɪn/
UK /ʃaɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To point a light in a certain direction
- To make or produce a bright light
- Transitive Verb
- To make something clean by using a polish
A2Moresilk
US /sɪlk/
UK /sɪlk/
- Uncountable Noun
- Fine cloth material used for making clothes
A2Moreslave
US /slev/
UK /sleɪv/
- Countable Noun
- Someone who is legally owned by another person
- A person who is controlled by something.
- Intransitive Verb
- To work very hard.
B1Moreslavery
US /ˈslevəri, ˈslevri/
UK /ˈsleɪvəri/
- Uncountable Noun
- State or condition of being a slave
B1Morespeed
US /spid/
UK /spi:d/
- Uncountable Noun
- How fast or slow something is or is done
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move quickly when completing an action
- To drive a vehicle faster than laws allow
A2TOEICMorestack
US /stæk/
UK /stæk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A large number or amount of something
- Large tube through which smoke exits a building
- Transitive Verb
- To arrange cards in a certain order, to cheat
- To put one thing on top of another, e.g. boxes
B1TOEICMorestone
US /stoʊn/
UK /stəʊn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Hard, solid piece of rock
- Transitive Verb
- To kill as a punishment, by throwing stones at
A2Moretake in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- To include or add
- Transitive Verb
- To absorb (liquid).
- To understand or comprehend something.
A1Moretalking about
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To discuss a particular topic.
- To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
A1Moretextile
US /ˈtɛksˌtaɪl, -təl/
UK /ˈtekstaɪl/
- Adjective
- Referring to something made of cloth
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Any kind of cloth goods, like cotton, for example
B1Morethink 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
A1Moretrade
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
A2TOEICMoretraffic
US /ˈtræfɪk/
UK /'træfɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The cars or vehicles on the road
- Amount of activity over a communication system
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- Deal or trade in something illegal.
- To direct and control traffic.
A2TOEICMoretrail
US /trel/
UK /treɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Series of marks or signs left by something moving
- Rough path, as through a forest or field
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To follow behind someone
- To be losing to a competitor
B1TOEICMoretrap
US /træp/
UK /træp/
- Countable Noun
- Device used for catching animals
- Vehicle pulled by a single horse
- Transitive Verb
- To use a device to catch animals or people
- To hold, e.g. a nerve, so that it cannot move
A2Moretuberculosis
US /tu:ˌbɜ:rkjəˈloʊsɪs/
UK /tju:ˌbɜ:kjuˈləʊsɪs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Disease affecting especially the lungs
C2Moreuncle
US /ˈʌŋkəl/
UK /'ʌŋkl/
- Countable Noun
- Brother of a parent or the husband of your aunt
A2Moreup the walls
US /ʌp ði wɑlz/
UK /ʌp ðə wɔ:lz/
- other
- Extremely irritated or anxious.
B2Moreviolence
US /ˈvaɪələns/
UK /ˈvaɪələns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong physical force of nature
- Use of physical force to harm someone
B1Morewade
US /wed/
UK /weɪd/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Intransitive Verb
- To walk in shallow water
B2Morewalk away
US /wɔk əˈwe/
UK /wɔ:k əˈwei/
- Phrasal Verb
- To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- To choose not to be involved in something.
A1Moreworldwide
US /ˈwɚldˈwaɪd/
UK /ˈwɜ:ldwaɪd/
- Adjective
- Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
- Adverb
- Extending or reaching throughout the whole world.
B1More
Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- have to: Must do
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- light on: To illuminate something.
- up the walls: Extremely irritated or anxious.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
- in the closet: Keeping something, often sexual orientation, secret.
- walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- run back: To come back
- clean out: To empty a place of things, e.g. a room
- next to: Being located along side another
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- at the hands of: By the agency or through the actions of.
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- go on: To continue doing something
- quick look: A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
- run over: To go beyond a limit, e.g. of a budget
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
- carry out
- at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- fishing: To go fishing with a net or hook
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- carry: To have a child, be pregnant
- talk: Style of speaking
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- family: Close group of people or organizations
- road: Long piece of hard land for cars to travel on
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
- lake: Large area of water surrounded by land
- free: Living, happening without being controlled
- uncle: Brother of a parent or the husband of your aunt
- traffic: The cars or vehicles on the road
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- climb: To rise gradually and steadily to a higher point
- full: Containing all the parts; complete
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- heavy: Greater in amount, degree, or severity than usual
- gold: Dark yellow color often seen in sunsets
- hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- deep: Complex and important
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- hole: An empty space, as in the ground, in a sock etc.
- stone: Hard, solid piece of rock
- sex: State of being male or female
- dust: To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
- cruiser: Large motorboat used for long pleasure journeys
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- silk: Fine cloth material used for making clothes
- shine: To point a light in a certain direction
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- speed: How fast or slow something is or is done
- pan: To follow an object being filmed with a camera
- slave: Someone who is legally owned by another person
- petrified: To convert into stone or a stony substance
- freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
- interpreter: One who translates from one language into another
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- injury: Physical or emotional harm or damage
- trail: Series of marks or signs left by something moving
- gear: To aim at or prepare yourself for something
- illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
- violence: Strong physical force of nature
- darkness: The state or quality of being dark in color
- trap: Device used for catching animals
- barely: Only just; just possible
- worldwide: Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
- debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
- slavery: State or condition of being a slave
- disposable: Being available to be used or spent
- enslave: To make someone live like a slave
- shaft: To ruin the plans or prospects of others
- mercury: Silver-white metal that is used in thermometers
- pervasive: Occurring or existing throughout all the parts
- frightened: Afraid; scared
- dye: A liquid that colors hair, cloth etc.
- tuberculosis: Disease affecting especially the lungs
- exhaustion: Total loss of strength; extreme tiredness
- stack: A large number or amount of something
- dehydration: The state of not having enough water
- wade: Person's name
- escort: Person going with you for protection/help/company
- cubicle: Workspace with low walls within an office
- textile: Referring to something made of cloth
- plywood: Building material made of layers of wood
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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】Lisa Kristine: Photos that bear witness to modern slavery (Lisa Kristine: Photos that bear witness to modern slavery)
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