Vocabulary
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- link up: To connect or join together physically.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- on the real: Honestly or truly; speaking sincerely.
- dream up: To invent or imagine something, especially something unusual or ingenious.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- draw out: To lengthen (far beyond the normal limits)
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- live: To be alive
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- gravity: (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
- answer: To reply to a question someone asks
- fantasy: Something imagined and very different from reality
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
- helicopter: Aircraft with spinning blades at the top
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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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【TED-Ed】How to build a fictional world - Kate Messner
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Sofi posted on 2014/04/15Ever wondered how authors craft those incredible fictional worlds like Middle-earth or the wizarding world of Harry Potter? This video breaks down the secrets of worldbuilding, giving you practical tips and advanced vocabulary to bring your own imaginary realms to life! It's a fantastic watch for aspiring authors looking to deepen their fiction writing skills.
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