Vocabulary
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- in broad daylight: Openly and brazenly, especially during the day when it is easily visible.
- have to: Must do
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- in green: Located in or surrounded by green plants or fields.
- off camera: Not being filmed or recorded.
- step off: To leave or move away from a place or situation, often used as a command.
- like magic: In a way that is surprisingly easy or sudden.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- going on: To continue doing something
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- move out: To leave a house or flat permanently.
- in the open: Publicly; not secret.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- past it: No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- on the door: Situated on the surface or part of a door.
- in secret: Done or kept in a way that is not known or seen by others.
- check out
- pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- fancy: To want to have or do something; feel like
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- concentrate: To cause to be present in large amount or number
- awful: Very bad; horrible; terrible
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- firm: Company that sells goods or services
- root: Emotional connection with a place, history etc.
- broad: General; not detailed
- creep: To move quietly so as not to be seen
- attach: To be associated or connected with
- wipe: To clean or dry something with a cloth
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- gossip: To talk about others' private lives
- important: Having power or authority
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- audio: Concerning sound
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- flood: To quickly appear unexpectedly and in volume
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- tantrum: Uncontrollable fit of temper or anger
- flutter: To bet on a e.g. a horse race or game
- bundle: A group of things that are tied/fastened together
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- phrasal: Concerning or consisting of a phrase
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- cloak: Long loose garment worn over clothes, for warmth
- owl: Bird with large eyes that hunts at night
- flinch: To move back as in fear or pain; recoil; shrink
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- dress: Women's garment with a top part and a skirt
- fly: Common flying insect, sometimes blue in color
- street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
- rumble: Low, heavy continuous sound or series of sounds
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- chapter: Small local group forming part of a larger one
- spy: Person who gets secret information about an enemy
- talk: Style of speaking
- clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
- peck: To strike sharply at something with the beak
- moustache: Hair that grows above the upper lip
- potter: To spend time, e.g. gardening, without hurrying
- nighttime: Time after sunset and before sunrise
- murmur: Low, continuous indistinct sound
- shuttered: To close a business permanently
- beefy: Muscular and heavily built
- motorcycle: Motorbike; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
- motorbike: Motorcycle; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
- eyed: To watch or study something closely
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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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maggieolulu posted on 2017/06/12Ever wanted to learn English with a magical twist? Dive into Chapter One of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone with this fun lesson, perfect for B1 learners! You'll boost your vocabulary and understanding of situational dialogue, all while exploring the wizarding world.
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