armour
US /ˈɑrmɚ/
UK /'ɑ:mə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Defensive (e.g. metal) covering for bodies, things
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something in metal to protect it
C1Morebedtime
US /ˈbɛdˌtaɪm/
UK /ˈbedtaɪm/
- Noun
- Time you go to bed
C1Moreblanket
US /ˈblæŋkɪt/
UK /'blæŋkɪt/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of cloth you covers yourself with in bed
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something completely so it cannot be seen
A2TOEICMorebluey
US
UK
- Adjective
- Kind of blue color
B1Morebrave
US /brev/
UK /breɪv/
- Countable Noun
- (Old-fashioned) A native American warrior
- Adjective
- Not letting fear or danger stop you acting
A2Morebreakfast
US /ˈbrɛkfəst/
UK /ˈbrekfəst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- First meal of the day
- Intransitive Verb
- To have the first meal of the day
A2Morebreath
US /brɛθ/
UK /breθ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Air you take in and out of your body
- The smell of someone's breath.
A2Morebreathe
US /brið/
UK /bri:ð/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move air into and out of your lungs
- To say something very softly
A2Morebrush
US /brʌʃ/
UK /brʌʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To touch against a thing very lightly when moving
- To clean, paint, or apply something with a brush
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Quick and gentle movement
- Thing with hairs used to apply paint, etc.
A2Morecardboard
US /ˈkɑ:rdbɔ:rd/
UK /ˈkɑ:dbɔ:d/
- Uncountable Noun
- Lightweight paper board
B1Morecome along
US /kʌm əˈlɔŋ/
UK /kʌm əˈlɔŋ/
- Phrasal Verb
- To go with someone who takes the lead
- To make progress toward a goal
A1Morecoming your way
US
UK
- Intransitive Verb
- To happen or become available to you.
- To move in the direction of someone.
A1Morecosy
US /ˈkozi/
UK /'kəʊzɪ/
- Adjective
- Comfortable, warm, pleasant, and often, small
B1Moredawn
US /dɔn/
UK /dɔ:n/
- Uncountable Noun
- First light of day
- Intransitive Verb
- To begin to grow light as the sun rises
- To begin to be understood for the first time
B1Moredecorate
US /ˈdɛkəˌret/
UK /ˈdekəreɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make more attractive by adding designs/paint
- To award a medal to someone
A2Moredodge
US /dɑ:dʒ/
UK /dɒdʒ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attempt to avoid something
- Noun
- An attempt to avoid something
B1Moredownload
US /ˈdaʊnˌlod/
UK /'daʊnləʊd/
- Transitive Verb
- To transfer data from a computer or the internet
- Noun
- Transfer of data from the internet to a computer
A2TOEICMoredragon
US /ˈdræɡən/
UK /ˈdrægən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Imaginary creatures that breathe fire
B1Moreexplore
US /ɪkˈsplɔr/
UK /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To examine something in detail to learn about it
- To travel to a place to discover more about it
A2TOEICMorefiery
US /ˈfaɪri/
UK /ˈfaɪəri/
- Adjective
- Of or like fire; hot or angry
- Consisting of fire or closely resembling fire.
B2Morefold
US /fold/
UK /fəʊld/
- Transitive Verb
- To bend one part of something against another
- (Of business) to fail or close down
- Countable Noun
- Pen where sheep are kept
- Group of people who have a common belief
B1TOEICMorefold up
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To collapse or be able to be collapsed into a smaller shape, often for storage.
- To fail and close down (a business).
B1Moregiant
US /ˈdʒaɪənt/
UK /'dʒaɪənt/
- Countable Noun
- Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- Very successful, powerful person or organization
- Adjective
- Very large, or much bigger than other things
A2Moregrab
US /ɡræb/
UK /ɡræb/
- Transitive Verb
- To take and hold something quickly
A2Morein a hurry
US /ɪn e ˈhɚri/
UK /in ə ˈhʌri/
- Phrase
- Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
join in
US /dʒɔɪn ɪn/
UK /dʒɔin in/
- Phrasal Verb
A1Morelullaby
US /ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/
UK /'lʌləbaɪ/
- Noun
- Quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep
- Transitive Verb
- To sing a lullaby to (someone).
B2Morenight light
US
UK
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A dim light left on in a room at night, especially for a child who is afraid of the dark.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the floor
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
A1Moreonce upon a time
US /wʌns əˈpɑn e taɪm/
UK /wʌns əˈpɔn ə taim/
- Phrase
- A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
B1Morepair
US /per/
UK /peə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Two of the same thing, e.g. socks
- Two people viewed together for some reason; couple
- Transitive Verb
- To put two things or people together
A2TOEICMorepeep
US /pip/
UK /pi:p/
- Intransitive Verb
- To look at secretly or when you shouldn't
- Noun
- Word or sound (used in the negative, etc.)
B2Morepillow
US /ˈpɪlo/
UK /'pɪləʊ/
- Countable Noun
- Soft cushion for your head on a bed/while sleeping
- A cushion used as decoration.
- Uncountable Noun
- Something used to provide support or cushioning.
B1Morepop
US /pɑp/
UK /pɒp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sweet soda drink
- A short, sharp, explosive sound.
B2Morepup
US /pʌp/
UK /pʌp/
- Countable Noun
- Very young dog (and some other animals)
B1Morequiet as a mouse
US /ˈkwaɪət əz ə ˈmaʊs/
UK /ˈkwaɪət əz ə ˈmaʊs/
- other
- Extremely quiet or silent.
A2Moresettle
US /ˈsɛtl/
UK /'setl/
- Transitive Verb
- To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
- To complete or finalize e.g. a contract or debt
- Intransitive Verb
- To become accustomed to a new environment
- (Of liquids) to move to the bottom of a container
A2Moresettle down
US /ˈsɛtl daʊn/
UK /ˈsetl daun/
- Phrasal Verb
- To become calm and relaxed after not being so
- To begin living in a stable and ordinary way
A2Moreshine
US /ʃaɪn/
UK /ʃaɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To point a light in a certain direction
- To make or produce a bright light
- Transitive Verb
- To make something clean by using a polish
A2Moresnack
US /snæk/
UK /snæk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Small amount of food eaten between meals
- Intransitive Verb
- To eat a small amount outside of regular meal time
B2Morestay up
US /ste ʌp/
UK /stei ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To not go to bed until late
A1Moreteddy
US /ˈtɛdi/
UK /'tedɪ/
- Countable Noun
- A soft toy resembling a bear; teddy bear
B2Moretickle
US /ˈtɪkəl/
UK /'tɪkl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Discomfort caused by something touching the skin
- Discomfort in the throat before a person coughs
- Transitive Verb
- To amuse or entertain someone
- To touch someone lightly causing them to laugh
B1Moretired
US /ˈtaɪərd/
UK /ˈtaɪəd/
- Adjective
- Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
- Transitive Verb
- To lose, cause to lose energy so you want to rest
B1Moretoast
US /tost/
UK /təʊst/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Bread grilled to make it brown and crisp
- An expression of goodwill or honor made by drinking to someone or something.
- Transitive Verb
- To grill bread to make it brown and crisp
- To make pleasantly warm.
B1Moretowel
US /ˈtaʊəl/
UK /ˈtaʊəl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of cloth used for drying things
- Transitive Verb
- To dry something or yourself using a towel
A2Moretuck
US /tʌk/
UK /tʌk/
- Transitive Verb
- To put something into a small or safe place
- To put something gently into place, as to hide it
- Noun
- Fold sewn into a skirt, etc. to improve the fit
B1Moretumble
US /ˈtʌmbəl/
UK /'tʌmbl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To fall downwards, hitting the ground a few times
- To decrease rapidly and significantly.
B1Moretwinkle
US /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
UK /ˈtwɪŋkl/
- Intransitive Verb
- To shine with a flickering gleam of light
B2Moreupon a time
US
UK
- Phrase
- An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
A1Moreyawn
US /jɔn/
UK /jɔ:n/
- Noun
- Opening the mouth wide and take a deep breath
- Intransitive Verb
- To open the mouth wide and take a deep breath
B1More
Vocabulary
- night light: A dim light left on in a room at night, especially for a child who is afraid of the dark.
- settle down: To become calm and relaxed after not being so
- come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
- 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.
- stay up: To not go to bed until late
- in a hurry: Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- fold up: To collapse or be able to be collapsed into a smaller shape, often for storage.
- quiet as a mouse: Extremely quiet or silent.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- join in
- coming your way: To happen or become available to you.
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- dawn: First light of day
- tuck: To put something into a small or safe place
- fold: To bend one part of something against another
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- pillow: Soft cushion for your head on a bed/while sleeping
- blanket: Piece of cloth you covers yourself with in bed
- tumble: To fall downwards, hitting the ground a few times
- breathe: To move air into and out of your lungs
- yawn: Opening the mouth wide and take a deep breath
- snack: Small amount of food eaten between meals
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- breath: Air you take in and out of your body
- great: Very good; better than before
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- brave: (Old-fashioned) A native American warrior
- decorate: To make more attractive by adding designs/paint
- tickle: Discomfort caused by something touching the skin
- dodge: To attempt to avoid something
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- brush: To touch against a thing very lightly when moving
- quiet: Hidden, or done in a private way
- climb: To rise gradually and steadily to a higher point
- towel: Piece of cloth used for drying things
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- pair: Two of the same thing, e.g. socks
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- toast: Bread grilled to make it brown and crisp
- asleep: In a state of sleep; sleeping
- fiery: Of or like fire; hot or angry
- cardboard: Lightweight paper board
- special: Being additional or extra
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- lullaby: Quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep
- shine: To point a light in a certain direction
- visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
- tired: Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
- peep: To look at secretly or when you shouldn't
- pup: Very young dog (and some other animals)
- breakfast: First meal of the day
- dragon: Imaginary creatures that breathe fire
- cosy: Comfortable, warm, pleasant, and often, small
- twinkle: To shine with a flickering gleam of light
- armour: Defensive (e.g. metal) covering for bodies, things
- bedtime: Time you go to bed
- download: To transfer data from a computer or the internet
- teddy: A soft toy resembling a bear; teddy bear
- bluey: Kind of blue color
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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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Dodge's Bedtime at the CBeebies House 💤 ⏾ | FULL EPISODE | CBeebies
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/05/27It's bedtime for Dodge, but he's not quite ready to settle down! Follow along as Dodge tries to delay bedtime with songs, stories, and even making a special bed for his teddy, Coogie. You'll pick up some fun phrases for bedtime routines and creative play along the way!
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