Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
- pump up: To inflate something with air using a pump.
- turn on
- have to: Must do
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- go: To attend or be at a place
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- close: Almost; near
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- foot: Base of something such as a mountain or vase
- alarm: Sound or light used for a warning or alert
- pant: Short, loud breath, taken with the mouth open
- push: To move into enemy country with a military attack
- room: All of the people inside a particular room
- fence: Wood, metal structure enclosing an area, land
- gasp: To take a short quick breath because of surprise
- jump: To attack someone suddenly
- grunt: To utter a deep sound like that of a pig
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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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VoiceTube posted on 2012/12/13Get ready for some serious suspense as Ellie tries to restore power in this thrilling clip from Jurassic Park! You'll pick up on practical, situational dialogue and simple sentence structures that are perfect for A2+ learners looking to boost their listening comprehension.
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