Vocabulary
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- at any rate: Whatever happens; in any case; anyway.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- close by: Near in distance; nearby.
- watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- pop down: To go somewhere briefly or for a short time.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- for fear of: Because of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
- past it: No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- walk with: To accompany someone while walking.
- have to: Must do
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- in hand: In one's possession or control.
- in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
- like the wind: Moving very fast, quickly like the wind blows.
- close behind: Following very closely; in close pursuit.
- down the middle: In or along the center of something.
- rate it: To give something a score or evaluation based on its quality or merit.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- wander about: To move from place to place without a fixed purpose or destination.
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- in a hurry: Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
- such as: For example; like
- red hot: Extremely hot; heated to a point of glowing red.
- disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
- certain to: Sure to happen; inevitable.
- to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- climb up: To ascend or move to a higher position by using one's hands and feet.
- leave off: To stop doing something.
- hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
- go on: To continue doing something
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
- thought: To have an idea about something without certainty
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- mark: Person's name
- passage: Process of moving through time
- white: Person's name
- hole: An empty space, as in the ground, in a sock etc.
- hall: Area just inside the entrance of a building
- bottle: Container with a narrow neck used to hold liquids
- poor: Inferior; below the normal standard
- poison: To affect something in a very negative way
- eat: To put food in your mouth
- table: Diagram that shows data in rows and columns
- garden: Yard; ground outside your house to grow plants
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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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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll - Chapter 01 - Down the Rabbit Hole
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Ashley Chen posted on 2014/09/01Ever wondered what it's like to tumble down a rabbit hole? This chapter of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is packed with whimsical talking animals and fantastic situations that will boost your vocabulary and help you master situational dialogue. You'll love diving into this classic fantasy tale and picking up new English phrases along the way!
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