Vocabulary
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- have to: Must do
- stick on: To attach something to a surface using glue or adhesive.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- finish off: To complete the last part of something.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
- care for: To want or desire a thing
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- kick off: To start a football match.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- draw on: To come to its end
- air out: To ventilate a room or space by opening windows or doors.
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
- side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
- stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
- next to: Being located along side another
- take a piece: To remove a portion of something.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- cut away: To do something different, as to change direction
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
- in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- write down: To record in writing
- two halves: Two equal parts of something.
- outside the box: Thinking in a new and creative way.
- reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
- card: One of 54 pieces of paper used in a game of cards
- paper: Academic writing or a talk on a specific topic
- birthday: Date each year on which you were born
- black: To fill in something to make it a very dark color
- pair: Two of the same thing, e.g. socks
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- white: Person's name
- green: Color of young leaves
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- eye: The part of the body that you see with
- friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
- color: To change or affect someone's opinion
- yellow: Color of lemons or the sun
- love: Person's name
- glue: Sticky substance used for joining things together
- cut: Act/instance of reducing the size or amount of
- piece: A counter in a board game
- balloon: Thin bag of rubber filled with air, used as a toy
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- cloud: To confuse the mind/judgment of a person
- idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- add: To include as well
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- pink: Color made by mixing red and white
- usual: Being the way things occur most of the time
- lovely: Attractive or beautiful
- top: To be higher or larger than a specific value
- candle: Stick of wax with a string you light to make light
- fold: To bend one part of something against another
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- whale: To strike forcefully, e.g. as a punishment
- butterfly: Insect with large and colorful wings
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- decorate: To make more attractive by adding designs/paint
- greet: To meet with friendly words and actions; welcome
- pipe: To speak in a high-pitched voice, like a child
- occasion: Significant or important event or function
- frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
- stone: Hard, solid piece of rock
- smile: To put up the corners of mouth to show happiness
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- cardboard: Lightweight paper board
- rectangle: Four-sided geometrical shape with all right angles
- cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
- shell: Hard outer cover of an egg, fruit, nut, or seed
- triangle: Three people connected with each in a relationship
- outline: Line around the outer edge of something
- lastly: In conclusion; at the final part of something
- dimension: Number of planes (X, Y, Z axes) an object has
- texture: Quality from different elements, as in music
- sketch: Brief account of something without many details
- thread: Spiral cut at the end of a bolt
- strap: Strip of leather cloth etc. used to attach/support
- tape: To record some sounds using an electric device
- minion: Servile dependent; obsequious follower
- adorable: Lovable or appealing, e.g. like a cute child
- bead: Small round thing made from stone, glass, liquid
- stencil: Panel with cut out shapes for making copies
- snowflake: A single crystal of snow
- napkin: Cloth used to protect clothing when eating
- lollipop: Candy on a stick
- caption: Explanation written next to a picture in a book
- scissor: To cut with or as if with scissors
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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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DIY Gifts! 10 Easy DIY Card Ideas (DIY Cards with Christmas Gifts, Birthday & Valentine's Day)
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Wenny posted on 2015/09/18Want to make your own special cards for birthdays, Valentine's Day, or any occasion? This video is packed with 10 super easy DIY card ideas, perfect for using upcycled materials and learning fun crafting vocabulary! You'll pick up practical phrases and simple sentence structures while creating amazing handmade gifts.
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