acre
US /ˈekɚ/
UK /'eɪkə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An area of land 64m by 64m (4046.8 sq. m....)
B1Morealong 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.
A2Moreannually
US /ˈænjʊəlɪ/
UK /ˈænjuəli/
- Adverb
- Every year; once a year
B1Moreapartment building
US
UK
- Countable Noun
- A building with many apartments or flats
A2Moreback 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.
A1Morebowl
US /bol/
UK /bəʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
- Round container used for holding rice, soup etc.
- Intransitive Verb
- To roll a ball in the sport of bowling
A2Morebrunch
US /brʌntʃ/
UK /brʌntʃ/
- Noun
- Mixture of breakfast and lunch eaten late morning
C1Morecamouflage
US /ˈkæməˌflɑʒ, -ˌflɑdʒ/
UK /ˈkæməflɑ:ʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Blending into the background by being similar
- Something patterned that hides military vehicle
- Transitive Verb
- To hide by blending it into its background
- To hide or disguise someone or something, by means of camouflage.
B2Morecheck out
US /tʃɛk aʊt/
UK /tʃek aut/
- Phrase
- Phrasal Verb
- To find out information about something
- To take books out of a library
A1Morecinnamon
US /ˈsɪnəmən/
UK /ˈsɪnəmən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet spice used in cooking or desserts
B2Morecircuit
US /ˈsɜ:rkɪt/
UK /ˈsɜ:kɪt/
- Noun
- An area where cars race in a circle
- Route for journey all the way around a place
- Intransitive Verb
- To complete a journey all the way round an area
B1Morecouple
US /ˈkʌpəl/
UK /'kʌpl/
- Transitive Verb
- To join something to something else
- (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Two people in a romantic relationship
- Two of something; two people; a pair
A2Morecute
US /kjut/
UK /kju:t/
- Adjective
- Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
B2Moredo in
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To make completely tired out and exhausted
- To destroy or cause damage to someone
A1Moredrop 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.
A1Moreexplore
US /ɪkˈsplɔr/
UK /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To examine something in detail to learn about it
- To travel to a place to discover more about it
A2TOEICMorefantastic
US /fænˈtæstɪk/
UK /fænˈtæstɪk/
- Adjective
- Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- Very large, fast or great
A2Morefoundation
US /faʊnˈdeʃən/
UK /faunˈdeiʃən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Base or important starting point
- Underground base on which building is constructed
C1TOEICMorefund
US /fʌnd/
UK /fʌnd/
- Transitive Verb
- To supply money for something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Money collected, saved, or provided for a purpose
- A specific account into which you put money
A2TOEICMoregetaway
US /ˈɡɛtəˌwe/
UK /ˈgetəweɪ/
- Noun
- Rapid escape (as by criminals)
C2Moreglare
US /gler/
UK /gleə(r)/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To look at in an angry manner for a long time
- To shine with a very strong, harsh, bright light
- Noun
- Long, unfriendly and angry look
- A very strong, harsh, bright light
B1Moregot 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
A1Morehabitat
US /ˈhæbɪˌtæt/
UK /'hæbɪtæt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Natural place where a plant or animal lives
B1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Morehistorical
US /hɪˈstɔrɪkəl,-ˈstɑr-/
UK /hɪˈstɒrɪkl/
- Adjective
- Connected with the past
B1Morehost
US /host/
UK /həʊst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Mass; a great number
- Person who entertains guests
- Transitive Verb
- To be the sponsor of an event, e.g. the Olympics
- To lead or start a party, program, or other event
A2TOEICMoreiconic
US /aɪˈkɑnɪk/
UK /aɪˈkɒnɪk/
- Adjective
- Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
B1Moreimagery
US /ˈɪmɪdʒri/
UK /'ɪmɪdʒərɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Use of symbolism to help imagine something
- Visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.
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.
C1Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelagoon
US /ləˈɡun/
UK /ləˈgu:n/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small lake surrounded by rocks; channel of water
B2Morelocal
US /ˈloʊkl/
UK /ˈləʊkl/
- Noun
- Bus or train, that stops at most stations
- People who live in the area being discussed
- Adjective
- Relating to a particular area, city, or town
A2TOEICMorelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Moremeditation
US /ˌmɛdɪˈteʃən/
UK /ˌmedɪ'teɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Act of deep and quiet thinking
- The practice of focusing one's mind for a period of time.
B2Morenext to
US /nɛkst tu/
UK /nekst tu:/
- Preposition
- Being located along side another
- In comparison with
- Adverb
- Almost; nearly
A1Moreon the beach
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
A1Moreon the other side of
US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/
- Preposition
- Located across something from a given point.
A2Moreoutside 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.
A1Moreowl
US /aʊl/
UK /aʊl/
- Noun
- Bird with large eyes that hunts at night
B1Morepeacock
US /ˈpiˌkɑk/
UK /'pi:kɒk/
- Noun
- Bird with colorful long feathers
C1Moreplate
US /plet/
UK /pleɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Flat dish used for eating or serving food
- Smooth, thin piece of metal applied in a layer
- Transitive Verb
- To put a layer of metal on something to protect it
A2TOEICMorepottery
US /ˈpɑtəri/
UK /'pɒtərɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Factory where pots/bowls are made from clay
- Pots/bowls made from clay and baked in an oven
B1Moreranch
US /ræntʃ/
UK /rɑ:ntʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Large farm, made mostly of land for raising cattle
- Intransitive Verb
- To do the work of raising cattle
B1Moreraptor
US /ˈræptɚ/
UK /'ræptə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Carnivorous bird that hunts other animals
C1Morerecommend
US /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/
UK /ˌrekə'mend/
- Transitive Verb
- To advise or suggest that someone do something
- To endorse or support something publicly.
A2TOEICMorerenovate
US /ˈrɛnəˌvet/
UK /'renəveɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To repair or rebuild a house, room, etc.
B2TOEICMoreresidence
US /ˈrɛzɪdəns/
UK /ˈrezɪdəns/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place where a person lives
- State of living in a particular place
B1TOEICMoreridge
US /rɪdʒ/
UK /rɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Edge where two leaning surfaces meet
- Raised, narrow area, usually on top of a hill
B1Moreroam
US /rom/
UK /rəʊm/
- Intransitive Verb
- To move about freely without a set destination
B1Morescene
US /sin/
UK /si:n/
- Noun
- Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- View that looks like a picture
A2TOEICMorescreech
US /skritʃ/
UK /skri:tʃ/
- Intransitive Verb
- To make a loud high cry of pain, anger, or fear
B2Moresection
US / ˈsɛkʃən/
UK /'sekʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A part of a whole
- Specific group of people from a larger group
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something into smaller parts
B1TOEICMoresit around
US /sit əˈraʊnd/
UK /sit əˈraund/
- Phrasal Verb
- To spend time idly; to do nothing in particular.
A1Morespot
US /spɑt/
UK /spɒt/
- Noun
- A certain place or area
- A difficult time; awkward situation
- Transitive Verb
- To see someone or something by chance
A2TOEICMorestripe
US /straɪp/
UK /straɪp/
- Noun
- Strip of alternating color in straight lines
B1Morestudio
US /ˈstudio, ˈstju-/
UK /'stju:dɪəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
A2Moresuch as
US /sʌtʃ æz/
UK /sʌtʃ æz/
- Preposition
- For example; like
A1Moresunflower
US /ˈsʌnˌflaʊɚ/
UK /'sʌnflaʊə(r)/
- Noun
- Very tall plant with large, bright yellow flowers
C1Morethanks to
US /θæŋks tu/
UK /θæŋks tu:/
- Preposition
- Because of; as a result of.
A1Moretrip
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.
A1Moreused to
US /juzd tu/
UK /ˈju:st tə/
- Adjective
- Did regularly before, but don't do now
- Auxiliary Verb
- Have done before, but do not do now
A1Morevillage
US /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/
UK /'vɪlɪdʒ/
- Noun
- Small town in the country
- A close-knit community or group of people.
A2Morewalk through
US /wɔk θru/
UK /wɔ:k θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To show someone carefully how to do something
A1Moreyoga
US /ˈjoʊgə/
UK /ˈjəʊgə/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
B2More
Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- check out
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- apartment building: A building with many apartments or flats
- on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- next to: Being located along side another
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- such as: For example; like
- walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- have to: Must do
- sit around: To spend time idly; to do nothing in particular.
- drop off: To leave someone, something somewhere
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- meditation: Act of deep and quiet thinking
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
- spot: A certain place or area
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- foundation: Base or important starting point
- section: A part of a whole
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- roam: To move about freely without a set destination
- couple: To join something to something else
- habitat: Natural place where a plant or animal lives
- camouflage: Blending into the background by being similar
- cinnamon: Sweet spice used in cooking or desserts
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
- stripe: Strip of alternating color in straight lines
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- plate: Flat dish used for eating or serving food
- host: Mass; a great number
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- circuit: An area where cars race in a circle
- great: Very good; better than before
- lagoon: Small lake surrounded by rocks; channel of water
- pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
- imagery: Use of symbolism to help imagine something
- bowl: Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
- studio: Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- village: Small town in the country
- service: Work that a person does to assist others
- ridge: Edge where two leaning surfaces meet
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
- renovate: To repair or rebuild a house, room, etc.
- historical: Connected with the past
- fund: To supply money for something
- forest: Large area with many trees
- pottery: Factory where pots/bowls are made from clay
- residence: Place where a person lives
- acre: An area of land 64m by 64m (4046.8 sq. m....)
- owl: Bird with large eyes that hunts at night
- glare: To look at in an angry manner for a long time
- ranch: Large farm, made mostly of land for raising cattle
- local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
- annually: Every year; once a year
- getaway: Rapid escape (as by criminals)
- peacock: Bird with colorful long feathers
- screech: To make a loud high cry of pain, anger, or fear
- yoga: Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
- brunch: Mixture of breakfast and lunch eaten late morning
- cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
- raptor: Carnivorous bird that hunts other animals
- sunflower: Very tall plant with large, bright yellow flowers
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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 2024/07/27Dreaming of a California getaway? Join this solo trip to Carlsbad and discover charming spots like the sunflower fields and Carlsbad Village, perfect for a weekend escape! You'll pick up practical travel phrases and learn about local culture, all while enjoying a fun, real-life travelogue.
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