brand
US /brænd/
UK /brænd/
- Noun
- A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- Product made or designed by a named company
- Transitive Verb
- To burn a mark on an animal to show who owns it
- To describe someone as a liar, coward, etc.
A2TOEICMorecoat
US /koʊt/
UK /kəʊt/
- Noun
- Clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something thinly with something
A2Moreexplore
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
A2TOEICMoreon time
US /ɑn taɪm/
UK /ɔn taim/
- Phrase
- Adjective
- Arriving at or done by the required time
- Meeting a deadline; punctual in fulfilling obligations.
A1Moreproud
US /praʊd/
UK /praʊd/
- Adjective
- Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
B1TOEICMoretricky
US /ˈtrɪki/
UK /'trɪkɪ/
- Adjective
- Difficult, so needing skill to do or deal with
- Likely to use tricks; dishonest or deceptive
A2Morezip
US /zɪp/
UK /zɪp/
- Transitive Verb
- To compress digital documents into one file
- To close using a zipper
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Energy; vigor; determination
- Way to say 'nothing' or 'zero'
B1Morezip up
US /zɪp ʌp/
UK /zip ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To fasten something with a zipper.
Vocabulary
- zip up: To fasten something with a zipper.
- on time
- tricky: Difficult, so needing skill to do or deal with
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- coat: Clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
- begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
- zip: To compress digital documents into one file
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- grown: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- ready: Being likely or about to do something
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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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Get Ready To Go To School Song with Dodge and Balamory's Miss Hoolie | CBeebies
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/08/14Ready for school? This fun song with Balamory's Miss Hoolie will get you excited for a brand-new start! You'll pick up useful phrases for getting ready, like zipping up your coat and putting on your shoes, and learn how to ask for help when things get tricky.
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