Vocabulary
- cut down: To reduce your use of something
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- have to: Must do
- go on: To continue doing something
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- in the wind: Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- split: No longer married or in a relationship
- variety: Particular type of thing or person
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
- pile: Large amount of something
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- refer: To talk about or write about something
- rub: To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- click: To work well with someone or something
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- roast: To strongly criticize often in a teasing manner
- log: To move a certain distance or speed, as recorded
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- avid: Very eager (fan, collector of something, etc.)
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- squirrel: Small furry tree-living animal with a big tail
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- carve: To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- branch: Part of a family related to the same members
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- bow: To (cause to) curve or bend
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- stove: Device that burns fuel for heating or cooking
- heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- stump: To campaign by making political speeches
- loud: Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
- wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
- part: Division of a book
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- arrow: Symbol used on road signs to show direction
- bush: A wooden plant that is smaller than a tree
- goodness: (Used to express slight surprise)
- trunk: Long nose of an elephant
- flag: To indicate something should get special attention
- bark: To make the loud sound of a dog (when angry)
- pine: Tall pointed evergreen tree with needlelike leaves
- maple: Any of various trees, some producing syrup
- hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
- bob: To move up and down repeatedly
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- rake: Tool used to gather leaves or break up soil
- underground: (Being or living) under the surface of the earth
- rustle: To steal cattle or other animals from a herd
- oak: Hard, tough wood taken from an oak tree
- lumber: Pieces of wood cut ready for use in building
- chipmunk: Burrowing ground squirrel of America and Asia
- spruce: Evergreen tree with needle-like leaves
- deer: Large wild animal with long thin legs and antlers
- cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
- deciduous: (Of leaves) falling off during the fall
- chainsaw: Machine-powered saw that cuts with a sharp chain
- firewood: Wood that can be burned as fuel
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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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Let's Learn English in the Forest in the Fall (Autumn) | English Video with Subtitles
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linda posted on 2018/10/27Ever wondered about the cozy sounds and sights of a forest in autumn? Join Bob the Canadian for an outdoor lesson packed with essential fall and forest vocabulary, perfect for boosting your everyday English skills! You'll pick up practical words and phrases while enjoying a beautiful Canadian landscape.
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