Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- say cheese: To say 'cheese' to smile for a photograph.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- in no time: Very quickly or soon
- hop in: To get in or on a vehicle
- around the bend: Crazy; insane
- live off: To receive money from someone on which to live
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- in the weeds: Overwhelmed by complexity or amount of work.
- cook up: To invent a story or plan, especially dishonestly.
- after dinner: Following the meal of dinner.
- crack of dawn: The very beginning of the day; the first light of morning.
- turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- peace and quiet: A state of calm and tranquility; freedom from disturbance.
- go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
- for sale: (object) that people can buy
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- phone up: To make a telephone call to someone.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- play about: Behave in a careless or unserious way.
- talk on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
- grow out of: To develop or originate from something.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- jump on: To criticize someone suddenly and strongly.
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- spoil: To damage something, usually by treating it poorly
- cabin: Small basic wooden home in the countryside
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- night: Time when sun does not shine
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- mountain: Very high piece of land, higher than a hill
- ring: A roped area in which people fight or box
- phone: To talk to someone using a telephone
- vacation: Time off work used for relaxation or travel
- sigh: Breathing out to show boredom or disappointment
- brother: A boy or man who shares a parent with you
- stew: To cook meat or vegetables in hot water
- cheese: Yellowish solid food made from aged milk
- cub: Young of certain animals, e.g. fox, lion or bear
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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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The Berenstain Bears - Too Much Vacation / Trouble with Grown Ups - Ep. 22
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SylviaQQ posted on 2015/11/19Get ready for a fun family adventure with the Berenstain Bears as they head out for a camping trip! You'll pick up practical phrases for everyday situations and learn about family values through their relatable experiences. This episode is a fantastic way to practice simple sentence structures while enjoying a heartwarming story!
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