Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- due to: Because of; owing to
- ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- go along with: To agree to do something
- roll up your sleeves: Prepare to work hard or tackle a difficult task.
- jacket up: To put on a jacket or dress warmly.
- phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
- wear in: To make (a new item of clothing, especially shoes) more comfortable by wearing it for a period of time.
- dig in: To start eating eagerly and enthusiastically.
- move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- wear on
- first off: To begin with; firstly.
- roll it: To prepare a marijuana cigarette.
- shape up: To try harder, work better; make more effort
- by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
- see through: To realize the truth about
- stand behind: To support or defend someone or something.
- cast a shadow: To cause a shadow to appear.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- on to: Toward something; forward
- book bag: A bag used for carrying books, especially to school.
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- at least: As a minimum
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- material: Cloth; fabric
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- drastically: In a sudden, extreme or severe manner
- tendency: Likelihood to behave in a particular way
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- plain: Obvious; clearly so, true
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- thick: Difficult to see through, as fog
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- handy: Convenient, easy to use, easy to reach
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- layer: One of several sheets of a material or object
- affordable: Cheap enough that it can be paid for
- crop: Plants grown on a farm for food, e.g. corn or rice
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- medium: Method of expressing ideas or feelings
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- temperature: When you your body heat is above normal
- waist: Narrower part of your body between hips and chest
- crystal: A solid formed by the solidification of a chemical
- adjust: To change; to attain a desired state or function
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
- sleeve: Part of a garment covering the arm
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- great: Very good; better than before
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- glad: Happy or pleased about something/to do something
- pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- theft: Act of stealing
- strap: Strip of leather cloth etc. used to attach/support
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- knit: To join or be joined closely together
- tank: Container for holding liquid or gas
- zip: To compress digital documents into one file
- hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
- foliage: Leaves of a plant
- backpack: Bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
- aloe: African succulent plants having rosettes of leaves
- chopstick: One of a pair of thin sticks used to eat food with
- sweatshirt: Long-sleeved pullover, generally made from cotton
- fleece: To cheat someone out of money, possessions
- candy: Small sweet foods made mostly of sugar
- doggy: Word for dog used by and to children
- quince: Smooth-skinned fruit used to make jam, jelly
- oversize: Larger than normal for its kind
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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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What To Wear and Pack for the Foliage Season in North Carolina (October)
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/08/15Planning a trip to North Carolina for the stunning fall foliage? This video shares exactly what to pack and wear for the unpredictable October weather, with temps ranging from the 40s to 70s! You'll get practical tips on layering and see real outfits perfect for hiking and exploring, plus learn useful phrases for discussing clothing and weather.
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