Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- have to: Must do
- in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- knock on: To strike a door or window to attract attention.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- at last: Finally; after a long delay.
- eat in: To have a meal at home instead of going out.
- break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
- snow in: To be trapped inside due to heavy snowfall blocking exits.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- leave: To go away from; depart
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- call: A order or request for action
- stable: In a position where something does not fall over
- tradition: An event, custom or way common to a people or race
- room: All of the people inside a particular room
- living: To be alive
- paper: Academic writing or a talk on a specific topic
- eat: To put food in your mouth
- cracker: Something excellent or that you really like
- decorate: To make more attractive by adding designs/paint
- reindeer: Large type of deer, associated with Christmas
- Christmas: Christian holiday celebrated on December 24-26
- father: A male parent
- tree: Tall green plants in a forest
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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
A2 Elementary
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Christmas vocabulary | Christmas traditions | English lesson
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楊鎧瑄 posted on 2015/10/17Ever wondered about British Christmas traditions like Christmas crackers and Boxing Day? This fun lesson dives into all the festive vocabulary you need to understand and celebrate like a local! You'll pick up tons of useful words and get a real feel for the cultural depth of a British Christmas.
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