Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- do without: To manage without having or doing something
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- due to: Because of; owing to
- clean out: To empty a place of things, e.g. a room
- stumble upon: To accidentally discover or meet
- by chance: Accidentally; without planning.
- overwhelmed: To defeat something or someone completely
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- anxious: Afraid of what may happen; worried and nervous
- precious: Having a youthful, cute, and pleasant appearance
- strength: Condition of being strong
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- shed: Small building used for storage
- financial: Involving money
- flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
- vibe: Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively
- tiny: Very, very small
- stumble: Failing to do something well, e.g. giving a speech
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- repetitive: Doing or saying the same things many times
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- meaningful: Having importance; showing someone's intention
- frequently: Often; regularly
- wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- emotion: A feeling such as sadness, anger or love
- livestock: Any animals kept for use or profit
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- funeral: Ceremony of burying, burning a dead body
- devour: To eat quickly and hungrily
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- important: Having power or authority
- relieve: To make less boring by making some change
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- exhaust: System of pipes through which gases escape
- invitation: When someone asks another to attend an event, etc.
- surround: To be all the way around something
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- fleet: Group of ships under one commander
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- quit: To leave a job
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- greet: To meet with friendly words and actions; welcome
- monotonous: Lacking in variety; always the same, and so boring
- adore: To love very much; to give honor to
- picturesque: Pretty/interesting in a cute, old-fashioned way
- lush: Someone who is often drunk
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
- healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
- barn: Building on a farm where animals or crops are kept
- neighbor: Person who lives, or is near, you
- sprawl: To spread out in an uncontrolled way
- countryside: Natural open land away from towns
- deepen: To become louder, lower or greater in degree
- singe: To burn lightly, often to remove hair
- pie: Baked food with a filling encased in pastry
- grandmother: Your mother or father's mother
- unhappy: Not feeling happy; sad or worried
- grandma: Mother of your father or mother
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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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English Story for Listening | Elena’s Journey | A2 | B1
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Gia Huy posted on 2025/10/02Ever wondered what it's like to trade city stress for countryside calm? Join Elena on her inspiring journey as she makes a big life change, and pick up tons of practical vocabulary along the way! This story is perfect for boosting your listening skills and learning about everyday life in a new setting.
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