Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in some places: In certain locations or areas, but not all.
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- consider: To think carefully about something
- exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- standard: Official unit of measuring something
- dialect: Way of speaking used by a group or in a region
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- stupid: Not intelligent; lacking ability to learn easily
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
- main: Most important; most often used
- care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
- kid: Child or young person
- call: A order or request for action
- speak: To be able to use a certain language
- conversational: Speaking in a casual way
- garden: Yard; ground outside your house to grow plants
- sunny: Feeling or being cheerful, happy, and friendly
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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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This Regional Use of “Whenever” Sounds Wrong to Most Native Speakers
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Susan posted on 2026/05/11Ever heard someone say "whenever I was a kid" and thought it sounded off? This video dives into why that specific regional use of "whenever" can sound strange to many native English speakers, even though it's perfectly normal in some dialects! You'll learn the standard ways "whenever" is used and why this common phrase might be tripping you up.
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