Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- turn off
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- go against: To disagree with or challenge someone
- have to: Must do
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- falling apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
- terrible at: Very bad or unskilled at something.
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- in one sitting: All at one time; without interruption.
- been there, done that: To have already experienced something and be tired of it.
- going on: To continue doing something
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- dig into: To start eating food enthusiastically.
- jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
- deal with
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- lay it on: To praise or criticize someone excessively or exaggeratedly.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- all ears: Fully attentive; very interested in hearing what someone has to say.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- care for: To want or desire a thing
- things change: Circumstances or situations do not remain constant; they evolve or transform over time.
- skill up: To learn or improve skills to become more competent.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- discipline: Instruction and practice to teach obedience
- overwhelmed: To defeat something or someone completely
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- mental: Concerning the mind
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
- rid: To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
- fluent: Doing something well and with ease
- awful: Very bad; horrible; terrible
- distract: To draw someone's attention away from something
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- chill: State of being a little cold
- willpower: Ability to make yourself do what you really want
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- guide: To help or advise someone about something
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- solution: Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
- harmony: Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- philosopher: Person studying the meaning of truth and life
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- terrible: Very bad; horrible
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- emperor: Man who rules an empire
- depress: To make someone feel sad or miserable
- tab: To press the tab key on a keyboard
- peaceful: In a calm and quiet state
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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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Slow English Podcast Speaking Practice | You become what you think | English Podcast for Beginner
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kasa21 posted on 2025/08/16Ever feel like your thoughts are running wild? This podcast episode dives into how what you think shapes your reality, inspired by Marcus Aurelius, and it's packed with vocabulary to boost your English! You'll pick up practical phrases for daily conversations and improve your mindset all at once.
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