Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- read for: To read aloud on behalf of someone else.
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- left: To go away from; depart
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- dry: (Of humor) clever, but not obvious; ironic
- book: (Police) to officially record someone's crimes
- read: Person's name
- school: Large group of fish that swim together
- soap: Hard cream-like substance used to wash something
- math: Study or science of numbers and shapes
- bag: Soft container to put things in and carry with you
- open: To make accessible or able to be used, e.g. road
- copy: A counter for items that are the same
- wash: To clean someone or something with soap and water
- homework: Work that a student is given to do at home
- washing: To clean someone or something with soap and water
- notebook: Book with blank pages used for writing notes
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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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Jim posted on 2017/08/08Ever wondered what homework looks like for a third grader in Japan? This fun vlog takes you through a typical afternoon, showing everything from packing a school bag to the playful way they wash their shoes! You'll pick up practical daily phrases and get a glimpse into Japanese school life, all while enjoying a super relatable kids' routine.
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