Vocabulary
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- have to: Must do
- count on: To depend on someone
- in the heat of the moment: Acting impulsively due to intense emotion or pressure.
- in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
- king of beasts: A title for the lion, symbolizing strength and dominance over animals.
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- no sweat: An informal way of saying that something is not a problem or is easy to do.
- on tape: Recorded on audio or video media.
- sack up: To gather courage or bravery to face a difficult situation.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
- going on: To continue doing something
- before it was cool: Doing or liking something before it becomes popular or trendy.
- take it easy
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- equal parts: Amounts that are the same in size or quantity.
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- family: Close group of people or organizations
- devote: To dedicate
- wire: Thin, flexible thread of metal
- grill: Plate of food that has been grilled
- invincible: That cannot be defeated; unbeatable
- daughter: A female child of someone
- father: A male parent
- bob: To move up and down repeatedly
- wife: Married woman
- dad: Another word for father
- george: Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-)
- cartoon: Drawing or illustration meant to make you laugh
- son: Male child; friendly way of addressing a boy
- peter: Disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
Get the full experience in the app
Learn anywhere with detailed sentence and usage analysis
01:03
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.
Get the full experience in the app
Look up words anytime with pronunciation, part of speech, and usage
brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
A2 Elementary
Get the full experience in the app
Practice speaking anytime and get instant pronunciation feedback
Try this speaking exercise.
Try practicing with this sentence.
80
0
Colin Lin posted on 2014/08/07Ever wondered who the best cartoon dads are? This fun list dives into iconic TV dads like Homer Simpson and Peter Griffin, giving you a chance to pick up on real-life situational dialogue and cultural insights. It's a super entertaining way to boost your English with simple sentences and relatable humor!
Learn this video on the APP!
The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!