Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- hand up: To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- on the back of: As a result of or following something.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- bed down: To prepare or settle down to sleep.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- go away: To go on vacation
- thought: To have an idea about something without certainty
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
- look: Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- land: Region or country
- bother: To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
- close: Almost; near
- death: When someone dies; the end of life
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- die: Cube with dots numbering 1-6 on it used in games
- invitation: When someone asks another to attend an event, etc.
- hall: Area just inside the entrance of a building
- bed: Flat bottom surface of a lake, ocean etc.
- mother: Female who has a child or children; female parent
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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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Hospice Nurses Share Their Spiritual Experiences with Dying Patients
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Precious Annie Liao posted on 2014/05/02Ever wondered about the profound moments hospice nurses witness? This video shares incredible firsthand accounts and emotional testimonies from nurses about their experiences with dying patients, offering a unique look into end-of-life care and spiritual encounters. You'll pick up valuable phrases for discussing sensitive topics and gain a deeper understanding of palliative care through simple, clear language.
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