Vocabulary
- for sale: (object) that people can buy
- get stuck in: To become enthusiastically involved in something.
- breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- replacement parts: Components or spares used to replace damaged or worn-out parts in a machine or device.
- step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- have on: To be wearing something.
- on occasion: Sometimes, but not regularly.
- once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
- upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- silly: Careless
- neat: That you approve of; cool
- failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- occasion: Significant or important event or function
- blast: To attack someone with words
- grumpy: Easily annoyed and complaining
- charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- effect: An advantage, benefit
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- leftover: (Of food) that you didn't eat at a meal
- option: A choice
- couple: To join something to something else
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- junk: Something that is old, useless, or has no value
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- bother: To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- whisper: To talk with breath but no voice
- loose: To shoot or fire something from a gun
- humidity: Amount of moisture in the air in a particular area
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- fully: Completely or entirely
- worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- coal: Dark hard substance from the earth burnt as a fuel
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- trash: Garbage or anything that is worthless
- stain: A mark or unwanted spot / thing
- gasp: To take a short quick breath because of surprise
- puppy: Very young dog (and some other animals)
- coil: Wire wound into circles to carry electricity
- hum: To make a constant low sound
- gust: Sudden strong blast of wind
- screwdriver: Cocktail made with vodka and orange juice
- possum: Small furry Australian animal that lives in trees
- singe: To burn lightly, often to remove hair
- hiss: To make a very long 's' sound to show disapproval
- miner: Someone working in a mine to dig out coal, etc.
- snowman: Figure of a person made of packed snow
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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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If Disney Princesses Were Southern
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神谷菜々子 posted on 2020/08/10Ever wondered what happens when Disney princesses get a Southern twist? This hilarious video throws them into quirky situations like possum rescues and HVAC fails, all with deadpan humor! You'll pick up everyday practical vocabulary and practice situational dialogue that's surprisingly useful.
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