Vocabulary
- next to: Being located along side another
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- stop by: To visit someone or some place for a short time
- beat the heat: To find a way to stay cool during hot weather.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- on hold: Temporarily delayed or suspended.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- wipe off: To remove by rubbing or erasing
- go on: To continue doing something
- at least: As a minimum
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- come at: To approach someone to attack them
- in little: To a small extent; insignificantly.
- look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- lights up: Third-person singular present tense of to illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- up close and personal: Very near or intimately, often in detail or physically close.
- passport control: The place where your passport is checked when you enter a country.
- neat: That you approve of; cool
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- new: Not old, recently born, built or made
- food: What people and animals eat to live
- street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- bridge: Structure built over river, road so you can cross
- open: To make accessible or able to be used, e.g. road
- visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
- bay: Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
- jewelry: Necklace, ring, etc., often made of gold, etc.
- mosque: Muslim temple or place of worship
- coconut: A large nut with a hairy shell and white flesh
- metro: Underground railway or subway
- shopping: To look for or buy goods or services
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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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Singapore Travel Guide
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Go Tutor posted on 2014/08/11Planning a trip to Singapore? This video is your ultimate guide, covering everything from the iconic Merlion and Marina Bay Sands to delicious hawker center eats and navigating Changi Airport like a pro! You'll pick up practical travel phrases and cultural insights to make your first visit unforgettable.
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