Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- for instance: As an example.
- feel the need: To have a strong desire or urge to do something.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- instance: An example of something; case
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- previous: Existing or happening before the present time
- annoying: To make someone angry
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
- interrupt: To stop something from happening for a while
- gesture: Bodily movement expressing a particular meaning
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- leave: To go away from; depart
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- point: An item to be discussed
- throat: Part of the neck that is below the chin
- clarify: To make a liquid become clear or pure
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
- partner: One you have a business/personal relationship with
- gently: In a mild, careful, and soft manner
- politely: In a manner showing good manners or respect
- mark: Person's name
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- impolite: Not showing good manners or behavior
- cheerio: Another way to say 'goodbye'
- twain: (Literary) two of something; two people
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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
A2 Elementary
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Conversation Skills for Interrupting Politely in English
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Minnie posted on 2021/03/10Ever feel like you're talking over someone or can't get a word in? This video is your secret weapon for mastering polite interruptions in English, perfect for both daily chats and workplace meetings! You'll learn practical phrases and techniques to jump into conversations smoothly and confidently.
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