Vocabulary
- see about: To look into or arrange something.
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- activate: To cause to happen; cause a chemical reaction
- deck: Floor built into a ship, bus, plane or home
- shout: To speak very loudly to get attention
- shepherd: Person's name
- come: To arrive at a place
- kid: Child or young person
- outrun: To run faster than
- geek: Socially awkward person, who knows about computers
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- western: Movies often about cowboys in the American West
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- wolf: A dog-like wild animal
- showdown: Game or contest where final result will be decided
- computer: Machine for storing data, accessing the internet
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- gimme: Shortened form of 'give me'
- mexican: Concerning the culture and people of Mexico
- monkey: An animal related to humans, which lives in trees
- daddy: Another word for father
- comin: To move toward someone; go with someone
- aaah: Something you shout when you are hurt
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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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Big Fat Liar (9/10) Movie CLIP - Give Me Back My Monkey (2002) HD
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Why Why posted on 2013/04/01Get ready for some hilarious chaos in this clip from 'Big Fat Liar'! You'll love the fast-paced slapstick comedy and playful banter as characters chase a monkey, picking up everyday practical phrases along the way. It's a super fun way to boost your conversational English!
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