black sheep
US
UK
- Noun
- A person who is different from the rest of their family or group and who is considered a disgrace.
A1Moreblow
US /blo/
UK /bləʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something using air
- To make air come quickly out of your mouth
- Noun
- Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
- Act of making air come out of your mouth
A2Morebright
US /braɪt/
UK /braɪt/
- Adjective
- Cheerful and happy (manner)
- (Of color) light and easy to see; vivid
A2Morecoat
US /koʊt/
UK /kəʊt/
- Noun
- Clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something thinly with something
A2Morecozy
US /ˈkozi/
UK /'kəʊzɪ/
- Adjective
- Comfortable, warm, pleasant, and often, small
B1Morefine
US /faɪn/
UK /faɪn/
- Adjective
- Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- Of high quality; made with great skill
- Countable Noun
- Money you have to pay because you broke a rule
- (at the end of a piece of music) the end
A2TOEICMoregift
US /ɡɪft/
UK /gɪft/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something given to another for a reason; present
- Special skill or natural ability to do something
A2TOEICMorekindness
US /ˈkaɪndnɪs/
UK /ˈkaɪndnəs/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being warmhearted and helpful
- A kind or helpful act.
B1Morelane
US /len/
UK /leɪn/
- Noun
- Marked strip of the road or swimming pool
- Narrow way or road, often with steep sides
A2Moremaster
US /ˈmæstɚ/
UK /'mɑ:stə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To gain control over something
- To learn to do something very well
- Adjective
- Being very skilled at doing something
- Being the main or most important thing or part
A2Moremeadow
US /ˈmɛdo/
UK /'medəʊ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Flat field covered with grass and flowers
- An area of grassland, especially one used for hay.
- Adjective
- A color resembling that of a green meadow.
B2Moreround to
US /raʊnd tə/
UK /raund tə/
- other
- To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
B2Moresafe
US /sef/
UK /seɪf/
- Adjective
- Highly likely
- Being out of danger
- Countable Noun
- Metal box with a lock to keep valuable things in
A2Moreshare
US /ʃɛr/
UK /ʃeə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate
- Transitive Verb
- To divide something between two or more people
- To allow others to use your things equally
A2TOEICMoresheep
US /ʃip/
UK /ʃi:p/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Animal with a woolly coat raised for meat or wool
- Noun
- Person who behaves as others do, without thinking
B1Moreshepherd
US /ˈʃɛpəd/
UK /'ʃepəd/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Countable Noun
- Person who looks after sheep as their job
B2Moresoft
US /sɔft, sɑft/
UK /sɒft/
- Adjective
- Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
- Easy to press, bend or cut; not hard or firm
A2Morespin
US /spɪn/
UK /spɪn/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- To move something in a rapid turning motion
- Intransitive Verb
- To feel dizzy/confused, as in my head is spinning
B1Morethick
US /θɪk/
UK /θɪk/
- Adjective
- Difficult to see through, as fog
- Full of (people, etc.)
- Adverb
- In close association or friendship.
A2Morethread
US /θrɛd/
UK /θred/
- Noun
- Spiral cut at the end of a bolt
- A long, very thin, material used to sew cloth
- Transitive Verb
- To move yourself through a crowded or narrow space
- To put wire, string, etc. through a hole or needle
B1TOEICMoretight
US /taɪt/
UK /taɪt/
- Adjective
- Showing anxiety or anger; tense
- Positioned physically close together
- Adverb
- Firmly; so it can't move
A2TOEICMorewalk through
US /wɔk θru/
UK /wɔ:k θru:/
- Phrasal Verb
- To show someone carefully how to do something
A1Morewheel
US /wi:l/
UK /wi:l/
- Noun
- Round thing that rolls, used for moving things
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move something which has wheels or is on wheels
- To turn or cause to turn something in a circle
A2Morewool
US /wʊl/
UK /wʊl/
- Uncountable Noun
- Soft, thick hair of sheep, used for clothing
A2TOEICMorewrap
US /ræp/
UK /ræp/
- Countable Noun
- Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- Thin bread filled with food and rolled
- Transitive Verb
- To be or move around something
- To cover something with paper or a cloth e.g. gift
B1More
Vocabulary
- black sheep: A person who is different from the rest of their family or group and who is considered a disgrace.
- walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
- round to: To visit someone's place informally, usually briefly.
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- cozy: Comfortable, warm, pleasant, and often, small
- spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- blow: To move something using air
- thick: Difficult to see through, as fog
- master: To gain control over something
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- thread: Spiral cut at the end of a bolt
- tight: Showing anxiety or anger; tense
- storm: To act violently or angrily
- bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
- wheel: Round thing that rolls, used for moving things
- lane: Marked strip of the road or swimming pool
- wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- meadow: Flat field covered with grass and flowers
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- coat: Clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
- full: Containing all the parts; complete
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- shepherd: Person's name
- kindness: Quality of being warmhearted and helpful
- warm: To become more friendly or to like something
- soft: Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
- wool: Soft, thick hair of sheep, used for clothing
- mile: Unit of distance; 1.6 kilometers
- beautiful: Having dome something well
- brown: Of the color of coffee or chocolate
- gift: Something given to another for a reason; present
- town: Small city
- walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- safe: Highly likely
- sheep: Animal with a woolly coat raised for meat or wool
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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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Wayne posted on 2026/06/17Get ready to sing along with a charming rendition of "Baa Baa Black Sheep" that's perfect for young learners! You'll hear lovely descriptions of wool, sweaters, and kindness, making it a delightful way to pick up new vocabulary while enjoying a classic tune.
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