Vocabulary
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- before long: Soon; in a short time.
- come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- feel right: To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
- adorable: Lovable or appealing, e.g. like a cute child
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- fluffy: Containing air and being light in weight
- strike: To hit something
- instant: (Food) requiring very little preparation
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- permission: Right to do something as allowed by another
- odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- vibrant: Having a lot of energy and being very active
- couple: To join something to something else
- mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- industrial: Concerning making things in factories
- creature: Animal of any type
- invention: Something new that is different from other things
- smash: Accident involving vehicles
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- immigrant: Person moving to another country to live there
- avid: Very eager (fan, collector of something, etc.)
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- colossal: Being extremely large in size or amount
- prototype: A first or preliminary version of a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
- clay: Heavy sticky earth used to make pottery
- legend: List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
- weave: To make a cloth or baskets by crossing threads
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- nephew: Son of your brother or sister
- hay: Dry grass used as food for animals
- rag: Piece of old cloth, usually used for cleaning
- morph: (Of computer animation) to gradually change shape
- badger: Small forest animal with thick black and white fur
- nickname: Name given by friends or family
- cartoon: Drawing or illustration meant to make you laugh
- handmade: Made by hand or a hand process
- teddy: A soft toy resembling a bear; teddy bear
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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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Who Invented Stuffed Animals? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS
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Elise Chuang posted on 2021/08/12Ever wonder who invented your favorite cuddly friend? This fun video dives into the fascinating history of stuffed animals, revealing the surprising stories behind the beloved teddy bear! You'll pick up some great vocabulary about history and culture while learning some cool facts.
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