Vocabulary
- dim the lights: To reduce the brightness of lights.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- have to: Must do
- in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
- come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
- neat: That you approve of; cool
- junk: Something that is old, useless, or has no value
- important: Having power or authority
- dim: Not bright; not being clear
- glow: Pink color in the face, e.g. from exercise/emotion
- scarf: To eat or drink something quickly
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- trust: To expect confidently
- gentle: Kind and quiet in nature; not harsh or violent
- store: To put things in a place for later use
- shake: To cause someone to be surprised or upset
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- pet: Animal kept by a person for company and friendship
- fry: To cook something in fat or oil
- dark: Of a color that is not light
- kitten: Young cat
- kid: Child or young person
- hate: To have a very strong feeling of dislike for
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- mark: Person's name
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- call: A order or request for action
- warn: To tell someone about possible danger
- puppy: Very young dog (and some other animals)
- voice: Ability to sing well
- hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
- careful: Trying not to make mistakes; working slowly
- wait: To delay or not do something until later
- ready: Being likely or about to do something
- screech: To make a loud high cry of pain, anger, or fear
- cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
- open: To make accessible or able to be used, e.g. road
- win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
- honey: Sweet, thick golden liquid that is made by bees
- gizmo: Used to describe a name is forgotten or unknown
- yum: Used to show pleasure at eating something nice
- chinatown: Area of town with many Chinese stores, restaurants
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2025/12/08Ever wondered how to react when you get a surprise pet, even a strange one like a Mogwai? This video uses clips from "Gremlins" to show you everyday dialogue and practical phrases you can use in similar situations. You'll pick up on simple sentence structures perfect for daily conversations!
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