Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
- in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- have to: Must do
- keen as mustard: Very eager or enthusiastic about something.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- turn down: To fold something, e.g. a shirt collar
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- on the rise: Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
- those in need: People who are poor, suffering, or disadvantaged and require help.
- for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- look after: To take care of someone or something
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- in the dock: Position of someone being tried in court.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- decent: Being fairly good; acceptable
- plenty: When there is not too little of something; a lot
- doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- harsh: Rough; tough; hard to experience or accept
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- presentation: Act of giving a formal talk about something
- keen: Being eager or excited for something to happen
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
- cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
- chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- plague: To cause to have continual problems with something
- estate: A large piece of land, usually with a large house
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- strip: To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
- mustard: Spicy yellow or brown condiment used to add flavor
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- lure: Appealing quality that attracts people
- investigate: To try to find out facts; to carry out research
- prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- roast: To strongly criticize often in a teasing manner
- livestock: Any animals kept for use or profit
- bare: Lacking contents; empty
- tidy: With things in their proper place; not messy
- sharp: Person's name
- dreadful: Extremely bad, unpleasant, or ugly
- accident: Sudden unplanned event causing damage, injury etc.
- hip: The upper part of Leg
- hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- business: A company formed for making profit
- puddle: Small pool of water or liquid on the ground
- mourn: To feel or show extreme sadness
- needy: Poor; without much money
- bout: A boxing match
- burn: To destroy with fire
- pigeon: Gray bird that is common in cities
- nephew: Son of your brother or sister
- lifetime: The time between birth and death
- complain: To say something is wrong and should be changed
- lifelong: Continuing through life; lasting a long time
- influenza: Full name for the 'flu'
- rope: A thick string made by twisting fibers together
- penny: Person's name
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- can: Able to; have the skill to; have the time to
- dead: Not alive
- dark: Of a color that is not light
- socialize: To spend time with people; go out and make friends
- close: Almost; near
- bottle: Container with a narrow neck used to hold liquids
- plantation: A large area of plants, usually in a hot climate
- hare: Fast animal similar to a rabbit but larger
- clockwork: Any mechanism of geared wheels driven by a spring
- servitude: Slavery; compulsory labor imposed as a punishment
- shotgun: Double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon
- waistcoat: Man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a jacket
- partridge: Brown bird with a short tail which is often hunted
- sh: Sound people make to make someone be quiet
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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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Mr Barker the Gamekeeper Visits Mrs Crocombe — The Victorian Way
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/10/25Ever wondered about life on a Victorian country estate? Dive into a fascinating scene with Mr. Barker the Gamekeeper and Mrs. Crocombe, where you'll pick up tons of vocabulary related to poaching, servant life, and even pigeon pie! This is a fantastic chance to boost your vocabulary and understand situational dialogue from a different era.
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