attack
US /əˈtæk/
UK /ə'tæk/
- Transitive Verb
- To try to destroy, beat, or injure
- Noun
- Act intended to hurt someone physically, mentally
A2Morebless
US /blɛs/
UK /bles/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something holy by saying a special prayer
B1Morebrave
US /brev/
UK /breɪv/
- Countable Noun
- (Old-fashioned) A native American warrior
- Adjective
- Not letting fear or danger stop you acting
A2Morecommander
US /kəˈmændə(r)/
UK /kəˈmɑ:ndə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person with authority who commands or controls
B1Morecontribute
US /kənˈtrɪbjut/
UK /kən'trɪbju:t/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be a factor in causing something to happen
- To donate, give (money) or help to something
A2Moreduty
US /ˈduti, ˈdju-/
UK /'dju:tɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Work required by your job or position
- A tax (on imported goods)
A2TOEICMoreemperor
US /ˈɛmpəɚ/
UK /'empərə(r)/
- Noun
- Man who rules an empire
B1Moreevident
US /ˈɛvɪdənt/
UK /ˈevɪdənt/
- Adjective
- Clearly the case; plain; apparent
B1TOEICMoregate
US /ɡet/
UK /ɡeɪt/
- Noun
- Place in a fence which can be opened or closed
A2TOEICMoreguardian
US /ˈɡɑrdiən/
UK /'ɡɑ:dɪən/
- Noun
- Person who guards, protects, or preserves
B1Morehonor
US /ˈɑnɚ/
UK /'ɒnə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To fulfill an agreement
- To give an award to someone
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Award you get for doing well; prize, title, etc.
- Chance to do something special; privilege
B2TOEICMoreimperial
US /ɪmˈpɪriəl/
UK /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/
- Adjective
- Of an empire or an emperor
- Of superior or unusual size or excellence.
- Noun
- A size of printing paper; a strong pointed beard.
B1Moreloyal
US /ˈlɔɪəl/
UK /ˈlɔɪəl/
- Adjective
- Always showing support for; faithful
- Demonstrating allegiance to one's country.
B1TOEICMoremajesty
US /ˈmædʒɪsti/
UK /'mædʒəstɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Impressive quality that something large has
B1Moremercy
US /ˈmɚsi/
UK /'mɜ:sɪ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Kind instead of harsh treatment of someone
B1Morenorthern
US
UK
- Adjective
- In or toward the north
- Coming from the north.
- Noun
- A person who comes from the north.
- The Aurora Borealis.
B1Morephoenix
US /ˈfinɪks/
UK /ˈfi:nɪks/
- Noun
- Mythical bird that was burned but rose from ashes
- A symbol of immortality or rebirth.
- Proper Noun
- A small constellation in the southern sky.
- The capital and largest city of the state of Arizona.
C1Moreprotector
US /prəˈtɛktɚ/
UK /prə'tektə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Person who cares for persons or property
B1Moresoldier
US /ˈsoldʒɚ/
UK /'səʊldʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- Person working in an army to fight
B1Morespirit
US /ˈspɪrɪt/
UK /'spɪrɪt/
- Noun
- Person's strong determination or attitude
- Unique qualities of person, place, or time
- Transitive Verb
- To take someone away as if by magic
A2Morewitch
US /wɪtʃ/
UK /wɪtʃ/
- Countable Noun
- Woman believed to have magical powers
- Mean and ugly old woman
B2More
Vocabulary
- contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
- spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- mercy: Kind instead of harsh treatment of someone
- imperial: Of an empire or an emperor
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- duty: Work required by your job or position
- loyal: Always showing support for; faithful
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- guardian: Person who guards, protects, or preserves
- brave: (Old-fashioned) A native American warrior
- emperor: Man who rules an empire
- attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
- evident: Clearly the case; plain; apparent
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- commander: Person with authority who commands or controls
- majesty: Impressive quality that something large has
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- northern: In or toward the north
- close: Almost; near
- soldier: Person working in an army to fight
- witch: Woman believed to have magical powers
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- true: Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
- gate: Place in a fence which can be opened or closed
- beautiful: Having dome something well
- bless: To make something holy by saying a special prayer
- family: Close group of people or organizations
- phoenix: Mythical bird that was burned but rose from ashes
- protector: Person who cares for persons or property
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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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Courtney Shih posted on 2020/02/13Get ready for an epic adventure with Disney's Mulan! You'll dive into a story of family honor and a disguised soldier's bravery, perfect for practicing simple sentence structures and situational dialogue.
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