Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
- upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- peace and quiet: A state of calm and tranquility; freedom from disturbance.
- watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- come near: To be nearly as much as (a value)
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- bear fruit: To produce good results or success after effort.
- come at: To approach someone to attack them
- at last: Finally; after a long delay.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- urge: A strong desire for something
- awful: Very bad; horrible; terrible
- permission: Right to do something as allowed by another
- bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
- distress: State of great sadness, anxiety or pain
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- lift: Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
- abandon: To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
- rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- scary: Causing fear; frightening
- guard: To keep watch over something to protect it
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- transform: To change the shape completely in a good way
- attach: To be associated or connected with
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- loneliness: State of feeling sad because you are alone
- bore: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- emperor: Man who rules an empire
- blush: To turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
- flutter: To bet on a e.g. a horse race or game
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- spring: Coil of metal that lessens impact, e.g. on cars
- wizard: Man with magical powers
- bloom: To flower; to produce flowers
- quiet: Hidden, or done in a private way
- climb: To rise gradually and steadily to a higher point
- wither: To become drier and smaller, as when dead or dying
- caterpillar: Insect with many legs that becomes a butterfly
- lonely: Sad because apart from other people
- neighbor: Person who lives, or is near, you
- monster: Large frightening imaginary creature
- playground: Outdoor area for children to play in
- ugly: (E.g. of a situation) bad; likely to turn nasty
- hooray: Said to show delight at something happening
- dreary: Dull and making you feel sad or bored
- clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
- goblin: Fictional creature that likes to cause trouble
- butterfly: Insect with large and colorful wings
- uninvited: Unwelcome and unwanted
- barb: Sharp point which curves backwards
- oz: Abbreviation for 'ounce' or 'ounces'
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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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The Selfish Giant - Bedtime Story (BedtimeStory.TV)
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/04/04Ever wondered what happens when a giant learns the true meaning of friendship? This charming story of 'The Selfish Giant' shows how sharing and kindness can bring spring back into even the coldest heart. You'll pick up lovely descriptive words and phrases as you follow the giant's journey from loneliness to joy!
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