Vocabulary
- in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- ordinary: Normal or usual
- scary: Causing fear; frightening
- tight: Showing anxiety or anger; tense
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- branch: Part of a family related to the same members
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- bite: Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- kid: Child or young person
- monster: Large frightening imaginary creature
- darling: Dearly loved person
- scratchy: Causing you to itch; causing irritation/annoyance
- toy: Things children play with, as dolls or small cars
- teddy: A soft toy resembling a bear; teddy bear
- heh: An exclamation of surprise or inquiry
- goodnight: (Said as you go to bed, leave someone at night)
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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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Caillou - Caillou is Afraid in the Dark (S01E09) | Cartoon for Kids
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林橘子 posted on 2018/08/26Is your little one afraid of the dark? This heartwarming Caillou episode tackles nighttime fears and imaginary monsters with a comforting story, perfect for bedtime! You'll love how it uses simple sentences and everyday dialogue to help kids feel brave and secure.
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