Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
- upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- lay an egg: To fail completely or produce a poor result, especially in performance.
- by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
- before long: Soon; in a short time.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
- creep: To move quietly so as not to be seen
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
- stalk: Thin part of a plant that allows it to stand
- money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
- climb: To rise gradually and steadily to a higher point
- chop: To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
- jack: To increase the amount or intensity of something
- asleep: In a state of sleep; sleeping
- table: Diagram that shows data in rows and columns
- castle: Large defensive building in historical times
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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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The Story of Jack and The Beanstalk - Fairy Tales for Kids
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Anbe2623 posted on 2016/03/26Ever wondered how Jack ended up with magic beans instead of a cow? Dive into the classic fairy tale of Jack and the Beanstalk and follow his adventure up a magical beanstalk! You'll get to practice simple sentence structures and situational dialogue as Jack encounters giants and chases golden eggs.
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