Vocabulary
- against the law: Not allowed according to the law; illegal.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- in the mood: Wanting to do something
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- go on: To continue doing something
- no go: A failure; something that does not proceed as planned.
- check out
- show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- second nature: A behavior that has become automatic or habitual.
- at school: Present and attending school.
- set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- often used to: Frequently employed or utilized for a specific purpose or action.
- move back: To retreat or withdraw from a position.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
- roll in: To arrive in a casual or unimpressive manner.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- on the real: Honestly or truly; speaking sincerely.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- staple: Main food of a particular community
- spot: A certain place or area
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- fancy: To want to have or do something; feel like
- silly: Careless
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- expert: Skillful person with special knowledge
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- reference: A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
- premium: Having a higher than normal quality
- household: Being in everyday use; common
- thick: Difficult to see through, as fog
- construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
- mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- intermediate: Between; in the middle; moderate
- straw: Dry yellow stems of crops such as wheat
- brick: Baked clay block used to build houses, walls
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- deck: Floor built into a ship, bus, plane or home
- swing: Movement in a curved motion
- rocket: Powerful engine that releases hot gases
- flour: Powder made from a grain used in cooking
- blob: Object that does not have a regular shape
- mortar: Stone bowl for crushing substances with a pestle
- cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
- corn: Small, painful hard spot on the foot
- dolphin: Sea animal like a big fish that breathes air
- pineapple: A sweet fruit with yellow flesh and green skin
- flashcard: Card for memorizing words
- pig: Animal that bacon, pork and ham come from
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2026/03/08Ever wondered about pineapple on pizza or how to talk about building a house? Dive into the world of Peppa Pig to pick up tons of useful household and construction vocabulary, plus master tricky pronoun usage with a native British accent! This fun, family-friendly video makes learning practical English a breeze.
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