Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- have to: Must do
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- for instance: As an example.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- laid back
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- all the rage: Being the current popular thing
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- up the wall: Extremely annoyed or frustrated.
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- under the surface: Not obvious or apparent; existing out of sight.
- in under: Located inside and beneath something.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- in the ground: Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- catch up: To become equal with another person
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- next to: Being located along side another
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- gorgeous: Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
- instance: An example of something; case
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- fancy: To want to have or do something; feel like
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- couple: To join something to something else
- flourish: To show and direct attention by waving something
- reckon: To believe or expect that something is true
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- straw: Dry yellow stems of crops such as wheat
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
- smash: Accident involving vehicles
- creep: To move quietly so as not to be seen
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- attach: To be associated or connected with
- trim: To cut (hair, etc.) to make it neater/shorter
- minister: An official who heads a government department
- piece: A counter in a board game
- bucket: Open container with a handle used to carry liquids
- volunteer: Working willingly without pay to help others
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- great: Very good; better than before
- wise: Knowledgeable about life; having good judgment
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- plant: Factory or a place where things are made
- wire: Thin, flexible thread of metal
- spiky: Having a long sharp point
- guardian: Person who guards, protects, or preserves
- insulate: To prevent heat, electricity, sound from passing
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- cactus: Fleshy spiky plant that grows in hot, dry areas
- hay: Dry grass used as food for animals
- refresh: To refill a person's glass with a drink
- barley: Plant producing grain used in food and alcohol
- moat: Water-filled ditch surrounding a castle
- moss: Soft green plant which grows on trees and stones
- wreath: Decoration of leaves and flowers in a circle
- propagate: To make an idea known by many people
- ivy: Climbing plant growing up walls of buildings
- grassy: Covered with or having a lot of grass
- snip: To cut using a light movement with scissors
- hanger: Piece of wire to hang clothes on
- boardwalk: Walkway made of wooden boards; usually at seaside
- birch: Type of tree whose leaves fall in winter
- mulch: Material spread round plants to stop weeds, etc.
- creeper: Any plant which crawls or climbs up a tree
- woodland: Land that is covered with trees and shrubs
- holly: Tree with red berries, associated with Christmas
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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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Autumn Gardening with Tom Allen | Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kent
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/07/23Ever wondered how to protect your banana trees from frost or create a stunning autumn wreath? Join Tom Allen at Walmer Castle and Gardens as he learns practical gardening tips for the season, like distinguishing between straw and hay and using moss for crafts. You'll pick up useful vocabulary and discover the rewarding world of heritage plants and volunteer gardening!
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