Vocabulary
- going on: To continue doing something
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- on the door: Situated on the surface or part of a door.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- knock on: To strike a door or window to attract attention.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- get it down: To write something down; record something in writing.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- anything other than: Except for; not including
- like anything: Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- have to: Must do
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- accent: To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- vibe: Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively
- occasionally: Not very often; sometimes; seldom
- prompt: Message on a computer requiring attention
- parade: Large group walking in a public celebration
- require: To demand that someone does something
- dairy: Concerning or made from milk
- estate: A large piece of land, usually with a large house
- literal: Being the basic exact meaning of a word/expression
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- steer: A cow
- couple: To join something to something else
- deception: Use of trickery to make someone believe an untruth
- explicitly: Clearly; specifically
- briefly: Using little time or resources
- row: To move a boat using oars
- starve: To (cause to) be hungry or go without food
- preparation: Cream or substance applied onto the skin
- deceive: To make someone believe something that is not true
- mascot: Object, person or animal used to represent a team
- invade: To enter something causing a harmful result
- remind: To cause someone to remember what they forgot
- spell: To lead to future trouble
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- siege: Surrounding an enemy to prevent them getting food
- entity: Something that exists by itself and is real
- statue: Stone or metal image of a person, often carved
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- picture: General situation or state of being
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- tent: Portable cloth shelter used outdoors for camping
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- paint: To make a picture with colored liquids
- circle: A perfectly round shape
- lateral: On the side; moving sideways
- cavalry: Soldiers trained to fight on horseback
- upstairs: On a floor above
- overthrow: To throw something past a certain point or person
- save: To make your computer keep a file
- countryside: Natural open land away from towns
- poor: Inferior; below the normal standard
- look: Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
- bull: Large male animal such as a cow or elephant
- talk: Style of speaking
- nickname: Name given by friends or family
- weaponry: Collection of weapons and weapon-like instruments
- chrome: Shiny metal often found on car bumpers
- bourgeoisie: Middle classes when seen as conventional or boring
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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
A2 Elementary
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Richard VT posted on 2026/03/02Ever wondered why Austrians would paint a bull? Dive into this hilarious history lesson about a clever siege deception in Salzburg that's sure to make you laugh! You'll pick up some fun historical facts and practice understanding situational dialogue in this engaging episode.
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