Vocabulary
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- with flying colours: To achieve something with great success or distinction.
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- deal with
- adorable: Lovable or appealing, e.g. like a cute child
- distract: To draw someone's attention away from something
- cuddle: To hold in your arms to show love or care for
- fluffy: Containing air and being light in weight
- keen: Being eager or excited for something to happen
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- scent: To become aware of the presence of a smell, etc.
- week: Period of seven days from Sunday to Saturday
- recruit: Person who has just joined the military
- terrain: Characteristics (e.g. rough) of a piece of land
- ramp: Path that increases in height as you walk up it
- canine: Long, pointed tooth
- headquarters: Main offices; administrative buildings or centers
- squad: A sports team
- puppy: Very young dog (and some other animals)
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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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richardwang posted on 2015/08/13Get ready for cuteness overload as a fluffy police puppy tackles his first agility test! You'll love watching this adorable recruit train with the Devon and Cornwall Police, and you'll pick up simple sentence structures and situational dialogue perfect for everyday conversations.
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