bang
US /bæŋ/
UK /bæŋ/
- Transitive Verb
- To strike something loudly or forcefully
- Noun
- Sudden loud noise, as when a bomb explodes
- A loud noise
A2Morebright
US /braɪt/
UK /braɪt/
- Adjective
- Cheerful and happy (manner)
- (Of color) light and easy to see; vivid
A2Morehood
US /hʊd/
UK /hʊd/
- Noun
- Front part of the car that covers the engine
- A head covering attached to a cape, sweater etc.
B2Morein the middle of
US
UK
- Phrase
- In the central part or point of something.
- Engaged or occupied with something.
A2Moreonce upon a time
US /wʌns əˈpɑn e taɪm/
UK /wʌns əˈpɔn ə taim/
- Phrase
- A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
B1Moreshout for help
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To yell loudly in order to attract attention and assistance in a dangerous or emergency situation.
A1Moreupon a time
US
UK
- Phrase
- An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
A1More
Vocabulary
- 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.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- shout for help: To yell loudly in order to attract attention and assistance in a dangerous or emergency situation.
- look: Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
- live: To be alive
- ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
- run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
- bad: Not good; wrong
- bang: To strike something loudly or forcefully
- house: Place where a specific activity or business occurs
- bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
- big: Popular
- forest: Large area with many trees
- open: To make accessible or able to be used, e.g. road
- eat: To put food in your mouth
- hood: Front part of the car that covers the engine
- red: Being the color of blood
- blue: Color of the clear sky
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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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Little Red Riding Hood Kids Story | Bedtime Stories | Children, Preschool, Learn English
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金柏嘉 posted on 2014/09/18Ever wonder how to tell the classic tale of Little Red Riding Hood? This video uses simple sentence structures and situational dialogue from the beloved fairy tale to help you practice everyday English. Get ready for a fun, family-friendly story perfect for bedtime!
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