Vocabulary
- 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.
- from the first: From the very beginning.
- lay in: To provide stocks (e.g. for the winter)
- to pieces: Broken into many small parts.
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- bowl: Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
- sleep: To have enough beds for
- sit: To take an exam
- walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
- forest: Large area with many trees
- baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- eat: To put food in your mouth
- tired: Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
- bed: Flat bottom surface of a lake, ocean etc.
- sigh: Breathing out to show boredom or disappointment
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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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Fairy Tales as Short Bedtime Stories: The Story of Goldilocks and The 3 Bears
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Sandy posted on 2016/06/11Ever wondered what happens when an uninvited guest visits the Three Bears? Dive into the whimsical tale of Goldilocks and learn simple sentence structures and situational dialogue perfect for everyday conversations. This is a fantastic, family-friendly way to practice your English with a classic bedtime story!
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