Vocabulary
- at last: Finally; after a long delay.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- at length: In detail; fully
- at least: As a minimum
- hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- have to: Must do
- cry out: To shout or scream loudly, often due to pain, fear, or surprise.
- in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
- pen in: To confine or enclose someone or something in a small area.
- next to: Being located along side another
- blow through: To spend money quickly and carelessly.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- at sea
- from the first: From the very beginning.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- cut on: To switch on; to activate (a device or light).
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- on to: Toward something; forward
- for instance: As an example.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- at hand: Close by; readily available.
- next moment: Immediately after; very soon.
- in hand: In one's possession or control.
- close by: Near in distance; nearby.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
- in accordance with: In agreement with; following
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- write down: To record in writing
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- cut across: To rudely go in front of someone
- on the door: Situated on the surface or part of a door.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- head up: To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
- well spoken: Speaking in a clear and effective way.
- cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- fly up: To ascend or rise quickly into the air.
- terrible at: Very bad or unskilled at something.
- for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- against you: In opposition to you.
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- in drink: Under the influence of alcohol; drinking alcohol.
- drink to: To raise a glass to honor or celebrate someone or something.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- get behind: To support or encourage.
- come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
- sit down: To take a seat
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- over the edge: In a state of emotional or mental breakdown; beyond the limits of what one can handle.
- hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
- put it down: To place something on a surface.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- have on: To be wearing something.
- for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
- break off: To end a relationship, engagement etc.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- in places: In some locations but not others
- shake out: To empty something by shaking it.
- dead weight: A burden or something that slows progress or is useless.
- lay for: To wait secretly to catch or surprise someone.
- man and boy: Completely and totally, often about loss or defeat.
- the whole story: The complete and unabridged account of something.
- nose out: To win or gain by a small margin, to just get ahead.
- like a man: To act bravely or responsibly.
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- with age: As someone gets older; as time passes.
- to the letter: Following instructions or rules exactly; precisely.
- of late: Recently; lately.
- burst into: To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
- saying goes: An expression or proverb that is commonly known and used.
- go forth: To begin or proceed with something, especially after hesitation or delay.
- seek help: To ask for or try to get assistance or support.
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- out of view: Not visible; hidden from sight.
- for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- lay in: To provide stocks (e.g. for the winter)
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- lose money: To suffer a financial loss; to not make a profit.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- bring back: To cause to remember
- go along with: To agree to do something
- set forth: To explain; present a plan; express in words
- in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- at random
- halfway through: At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
- by a long way: By a large margin; by a considerable distance.
- come forth: To appear; to emerge.
- run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- from the top: From the beginning.
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- few steps: A small number of steps; a short distance.
- sight in: To adjust a weapon's sights for accurate aiming.
- in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
- passed by: Went past someone or something.
- at any rate: Whatever happens; in any case; anyway.
- keep out of: To avoid entering a place; to stay away from a place.
- fish out of water: Feeling uncomfortable or out of place in a situation.
- clean off: To remove dirt, marks, or unwanted matter from a surface by wiping or washing.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- come to think of it: Used when you suddenly remember or realize something, often leading to a change in perspective or a new thought.
- in the saddle: Riding a horse or in control of a situation.
- home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
- pipe in: To suddenly interrupt or add to a conversation.
- rough and ready: Simple and effective, though lacking refinement or polish.
- itching to: Desperate (to do something)
- in the pocket: Having secured or certain success or advantage.
- in the same breath: Saying two things at once that seem to contradict each other.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- put back: To return something to the proper place
- care for: To want or desire a thing
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- come round: To visit someone or some place for a short time
- make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
- such as: For example; like
- make head or tail of: To understand or make sense of something confusing.
- stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
- little else: Almost nothing more; very few other things.
- in rank: Arranged in a line or specific order according to status or position.
- roll in: To arrive in a casual or unimpressive manner.
- hold your tongue: To stop yourself from saying something you might regret.
- through thick and thin: Through good times and bad times; during both prosperity and adversity.
- stick together: To support each other; remain united.
- from first to last: Throughout the entire process or sequence, without exception.
- breathe a word: To reveal a secret or private matter.
- silent as the grave: Extremely quiet or completely silent.
- chest: Strong, lidded container for storing things
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- blind: Unable to see; with eyes that cannot see
- mate: A friend who you work, live, or go to school with
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- captain: Title of a senior officer in the military
- bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
- road: Long piece of hard land for cars to travel on
- black: To fill in something to make it a very dark color
- dog: Small 4-legged animal that barks kept as a pet
- mother: Female who has a child or children; female parent
- cry: To sound an animal may make to call its family
- sea: Very large group of people, similar-looking things
- door: You walk through this when you go in a room
- doctor: Person paid to help people become or stay healthy
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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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Part 1 - Treasure Island Audiobook by Robert Louis Stevenson (Chs 1-6)
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羅致 posted on 2014/06/07Ahoy there, matey! Dive into the thrilling opening chapters of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic pirate adventure, Treasure Island. You'll not only get swept up in the tale of treasure maps and the ominous Black Spot, but you'll also pick up some fantastic advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures perfect for boosting your English!
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