Vocabulary
- quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- television program: A segment of content intended for broadcast on television.
- book on: A book about a particular subject.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- of a certain age: Refers politely to someone who is middle-aged or older.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- find out about: To look for information to learn about it
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- check out
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- appetite: Feeling of hunger or desire for something
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- author: Person who writes books, plays, poems etc.
- trace: To make an outline to determine a shape
- forum: Meeting where people can openly discuss a subject
- count: To add things together to find the total number
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- census: Survey to collect data about people in an area
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- programme: A plan or schedule of events
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- royalty: Members of a royal family
- empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
- official: Real, exact, truely felt
- historical: Connected with the past
- clerk: Person who works in a store or bank
- economist: A person who studies economics
- fashion: Style of dress or activity popular at some time
- tax: To require a lot of physical or mental effort
- history: Established pattern or record
- conscription: Compulsory military service
- army: Large group of soldiers organized to fight in wars
- electronically: By electronic means
- dyer: Someone whose job is to dye cloth
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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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Making sense of the census - 6 Minute English
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林宜悉 posted on 2021/11/13Ever wondered about the history behind collecting information about everyone? This "6 Minute English" episode dives into the fascinating origins of the census, from ancient times to modern use, and you'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary along the way! It's a brilliant way to boost your English while learning about cultural history and family records.
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