Vocabulary
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- for long: For a considerable period of time.
- burn down: To destroy (usually buildings) by burning
- dress up: To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- cut through: To pass or go directly through something, often overcoming an obstacle.
- in a big way: To a great or significant extent.
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- hold off: To delay doing something; postpone.
- fishing for: Currently trying to get attention or praise from other people.
- try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- back in the day: In the past; in former times.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- of means: Having resources or wealth available for use.
- in total: Completely; with everything added together.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- have to: Must do
- toe in: To turn the toes inward when standing or moving.
- over the hill: Considered to be too old to perform effectively.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- turn on
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- heritage: Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
- humble: Being lower in quality or status
- gear: To aim at or prepare yourself for something
- settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
- huge: Very very large
- section: A part of a whole
- expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
- resort: Act of choosing something to help with a problem
- couple: To join something to something else
- treasure: Valuable things collected, and often hidden
- reduction: Act of making something smaller
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- tune: To make adjustments to equipment to make it better
- fantasy: Something imagined and very different from reality
- premier: Being the most influential, important, or best
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- connect: To associate a thing with something else
- point: An item to be discussed
- ferry: Passenger boat on a regular schedule
- surround: To be all the way around something
- scatter: To throw or move into various different directions
- scenery: Stage props during a play; a country view
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- hoard: Large amount of hidden (valuable) items
- battle: Military fight between armies
- part: Division of a book
- scenic: Having beautiful scenery
- village: Small town in the country
- erosion: Process of wearing away by water, wind, or ice
- inhabit: To live in a certain area or place
- iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- bronze: Having a yellowish olive-brown color
- circular: Shaped like a circle or part of a circle
- age: To keep food, wine for a long time to improve it
- circle: A perfectly round shape
- melody: Song; music
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- wildlife: All wild animals
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- monastery: Place where monks live
- archaeological: Concerning the study of ancient societies
- pony: Small young horse
- cod: Type of large fish that is often eaten
- malt: Grain used in brewing and distilling
- fjord: Long narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs
- brewery: Company or building for making beer
- bon: Good
- tartar: Yellow material that forms on the teeth and gums
- seafood: Fish, shellfish, etc. that can be eaten
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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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The Shetland Islands | The Unbelievable Hidden Treasure of Scotland
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/08/09Ever wondered about the hidden gems of Scotland? Join the Vagabrothers as they explore the stunning Shetland Islands, diving into ancient Iron Age villages and tasting delicious local seafood! You'll pick up fantastic vocabulary for travel and culture while enjoying breathtaking remote landscapes.
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