Vocabulary
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- in secret: Done or kept in a way that is not known or seen by others.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- ingredient: Food item used when making a meal or drink
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- fascinating: To attract or interest greatly
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
- click: To work well with someone or something
- furniture: Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- mission: A task or role someone is given to do
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- cave: Large hole in the side of a cliff or hill
- person: Man, woman or child
- sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
- compartment: Enclosed part used to hold particular thing
- business: A company formed for making profit
- trust: To expect confidently
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- deep: Complex and important
- loud: Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
- spice: Plant used for making food sweet or hot-tasting
- alley: A narrow road or path between buildings
- brake: Mechanism on car, train, bike to make it slow down
- paste: To move computer data from one page to another
- hallway: Interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
- bob: To move up and down repeatedly
- valentine: The person you date on Valentine's Day
- butler: Senior male servant in a household
- spy: Person who gets secret information about an enemy
- yummy: (Of food) delicious; very tasty
- squeaky: Making a high-pitched sound, like a mouse
- dresser: Piece of furniture with drawers and shelves
- olden: Long past
- superman: Person with great powers and abilities
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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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How to Talk about Secrets in English!
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林宜悉 posted on 2024/03/10Ever wondered how to spill the beans or keep a secret in English? This fun lesson dives into all the essential vocabulary and phrases you need, from secret admirers to secret compartments! You'll pick up practical language for everyday conversations and learn how to talk about secrets like a native speaker.
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