not afraid of danger

willing to do something difficult, dangerous or frightening without giving up.

brave and confident

brave and confident, not afraid to take risks.

thick, dark print

printed in thick, dark letters that stand out on the page.

brave

willing to face danger or difficulty without giving in to fear.

shocking boldness

a bold and shocking confidence to do something that most people would not dare to do.

risky new project

a new activity or business that involves some risk.

dare to go or say

to dare to go somewhere or say something, even though it might be risky.

try hard (verb)

to try very hard to do something difficult.

a serious attempt (noun)

a serious attempt to do something difficult.

put up with hardship

to bear something difficult or painful without giving up.

last a long time

to continue to exist for a long time.

holding on firmly

not giving up easily, holding on firmly even when things are hard.

very difficult, tiring

needing a lot of effort and very tiring to do.

careful, steady effort

careful and steady effort put into your work.

hardworking and careful

working very hard and carefully, paying close attention to detail.

serious and sincere

very serious and sincere about what you say or do.

great enthusiasm

great energy and enthusiasm for something you believe in.

great enthusiasm or enjoyment

great enthusiasm and enjoyment for life or an activity.

citrus fruit peel

the outer, coloured skin of a lemon, orange or lime, used in cooking.

energy and strength

great energy, strength and enthusiasm.

keen and excited

very keen and excited to do or have something.

keen excitement

a strong feeling of wanting to do or have something.

one of the first to do something

a person who is one of the first to explore a place or try out a new idea.

a barrier in a race

a small fence that runners or horses jump over during a race.

a problem to overcome (figurative)

a difficulty that you must deal with before you can succeed.

an important stage or event

an important event that marks a stage in progress.

something achieved

something difficult that you have managed to do successfully.

leave and not return

to go away from a person, place or thing for ever, without meaning to return.

stop trying

to give up on a plan or activity before it is finished.

total, complete

so complete that nothing at all is left out.

beyond doubt

definitely true, leaving no room for doubt.

unlimited power

held or used without any limits at all.

a telling of events (noun)

a spoken or written report of something that happened.

bank record (noun)

an arrangement with a bank that keeps track of the money you pay in and take out.

explain (verb)

to give the reason why something happened or exists.

importance (set phrases)

used in phrases such as 'of no account' (unimportant) and 'on account of' (because of).

strong and sharp

very intense or serious, like a sudden stab of pain or a pressing problem.

keen senses or mind

quick to notice things or to work them out.

small angle (maths)

describing an angle smaller than ninety degrees.

where somebody lives (noun)

the house number, street and town that say exactly where a place is.

a speech (noun)

a formal talk delivered to a group of listeners.

tackle a problem (verb)

to give proper attention to something that needs sorting out.

speak to (verb)

to talk directly to somebody or to a group, especially formally.

make part of your family

to welcome a child or a pet into your own family and raise them as yours.

start using

to pick a plan, habit or idea and begin to follow it.

take on a manner

to use a particular voice, look or attitude on purpose.

make a difference to

to change or influence somebody or something.

put on falsely

to pretend to have a feeling, style or way of speaking.

share an opinion

to hold the same view as somebody else.

say you will

to accept an invitation or a request.

suit you

to have a good effect on somebody — used about food or weather.

the gas around us

the invisible mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth and fills our lungs.

a feeling given off

an impression or mood that seems to surround a person or place.

a tune (noun)

a simple, graceful melody.

broadcast (verb)

to send out a programme on television or radio.

say openly (verb)

to share your thoughts or complaints out loud.

boat's heavy hook (noun)

a weighted metal hook dropped to the seabed to stop a boat drifting away.

source of steadiness (noun)

somebody or something that keeps you feeling safe and steady.

fix firmly (verb)

to fasten something down so that it cannot shift.