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- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
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- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
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- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- tongue: Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
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- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
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- pronounce: To state something in a legal or official way
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- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
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- American: Person from the USA
- vowel: A speech sound; a, e , it, o, u and sometimes y
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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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Flap T: Really a D Sound? American English Pronunciation
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Sofi posted on 2014/05/29Ever wondered why some 'T' sounds in American English sound like a 'D'? This video breaks down the fascinating 'flap T' and shows you exactly when and how it happens between vowels, helping you sound more natural in everyday conversations! You'll pick up practical pronunciation tips that make a big difference.
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