Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • such as: For example; like
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • set up
  • together with: In addition to; along with.
  • come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • on offer: Available at a reduced price or with special terms.
  • being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
  • act out: To perform a role before going on stage; practice
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • local communities: Groups of people living in the same area or having particular characteristics in common.
  • to a lesser extent: To a smaller or less significant degree or amount.
  • drink in: To absorb or take in something with great enjoyment.
  • clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • down the road: At a future time; in the future.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • sell up: To sell most or all possessions to free resources.
  • go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • discipline: Instruction and practice to teach obedience
  • atmosphere: Air around us
  • ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
  • distinctive: Having a quality that is different from others
  • pleasant: Causing a good feeling
  • explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
  • giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
  • introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
  • serve: To act in a particular position or office
  • quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
  • entertainment: Act or process of providing service for someone
  • absolute: Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
  • element: Essential or particular part of something
  • gossip: To talk about others' private lives
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • wild: In a manner which lacks control
  • interior: Part of country that is far from the border, coast
  • british: Concerning the culture and people of British
  • offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
  • entertain: To receive someone as a guest
  • spend: To use money to pay for something
  • operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
  • attract: To make something move closer using magnetic force
  • program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
  • middle: Place that is halfway between two things
  • traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
  • range: Cooking stove with multiple burners
  • float: To sell the shares of a company publicly
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • spice: Plant used for making food sweet or hot-tasting
  • popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
  • unusual: Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
  • hold: To agree to keep something for someone
  • group: Two or more musicians who play music together
  • less: Smaller in amount or degree
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • alcoholic: Containing alcohol; that can make you drunk
  • afloat: Remaining on top of a liquid; floating
  • rover: Someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
  • favorable: When a good result or positive outcome is likely
  • caravan: Group of people traveling together
  • lemonade: Drink that has a lemon flavor
  • singe: To burn lightly, often to remove hair
  • brewery: Company or building for making beer
  • showman: Person skilled at making effective presentations
  • lunchtime: The time you eat your midday meal
  • nightclub: Place for drinking and dancing at night
  • disco: Public dance hall for dancing to popular music
  • publican: Person who runs a pub
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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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    Private Lives. Part 9. | BBC Learning English.

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    thky4vwyz8 posted on 2026/02/26
    Ever wondered what goes on behind the bar at a classic British pub? This episode dives into the vibrant world of pub culture, from lively quiz nights to delicious Ploughman's lunches, giving you tons of practical vocabulary for everyday conversations and cultural insights. You'll get a real feel for publican life and pick up some great new phrases along the way!

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