Vocabulary
- go on: To continue doing something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on to: Toward something; forward
- at the outset: At the very beginning; from the start.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- such as: For example; like
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- play out: To use up or exhaust
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- going on: To continue doing something
- in terms of
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- to some extent: Partially; not completely.
- pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- next to: Being located along side another
- pull down: To destroy an old building; demolish
- third one: The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- have to: Must do
- set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
- get with it: To understand and become involved in what is happening.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- by means of: Using; with the help of.
- punch in: To record the time of arrival at work on a time clock.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- give and take
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- come on over: An invitation to visit someone's home or location.
- on a string: To be under someone's control or influence.
- on the horn: Talking on the telephone.
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- with flying colors: With great success or distinction.
- blow through: To spend money quickly and carelessly.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- often used to: Frequently employed or utilized for a specific purpose or action.
- bow down: To submit to someone or something; to show respect or obedience.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- from beginning to end: Throughout the entire time or process; completely.
- passed by: Went past someone or something.
- with regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
- one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- playing away: Participating in a sports match at the opponent's venue.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- in any event: Regardless of what happens; whatever may be the case.
- cut to the chase: To get directly to the point without unnecessary details.
- close by: Near in distance; nearby.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- got the idea: Understood something.
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
- instrument: Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
- begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
- genre: Category of art, music with its own qualities
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- student: Person studying at school
- symphony: Harmony of color or sound
- musical: Having a pleasant sound like music
- motive: A reason for doing something
- violin: Wooden instrument with strings, played with a bow
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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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Lecture 2. Introduction to Instruments and Musical Genres
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kin posted on 2014/09/02Ever wondered about the magic behind Beethoven's Fifth or Tchaikovsky's Concerto? This lecture dives deep into musical instruments and genres, explaining concepts like motive versus theme and the emotional journey music takes you on. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain cultural depth, making it perfect for music lovers and students alike!
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