Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- 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.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- go away: To go on vacation
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- going on: To continue doing something
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- blond hair: Hair that is pale yellowish in color.
- at midnight: At twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night.
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- live: To be alive
- love: Person's name
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- party: Social event often with food, drinks and dancing
- morning: Early part of the day before 12 p.m
- cold: Illness of sneezing, coughing, and a sore throat
- fuck: Vulgar term used as an intensifier
- happy: Feeling pleasure or joy; glad
- hair: Long thin strands growing on your head or body
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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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If Disney Princesses Were Real
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Stanie Yu posted on 2016/07/13Ever wondered what Disney princesses would be like if they navigated modern dating and birthday parties? This hilarious parody gives you a feminist twist on fairy tales, packed with everyday conversations you can use! You'll pick up practical phrases and cultural insights while laughing along with princess problems.
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