Vocabulary
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- let off: To allow someone to go unpunished for wrongdoing
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
- afternoon tea: A light meal typically eaten between 3pm and 5pm, consisting of tea, sandwiches, cakes, and scones.
- up top: In or at the highest position or location.
- finish off: To complete the last part of something.
- come around: To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
- without a doubt: Certainly; definitely.
- light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- light show: An entertainment event involving lights, lasers, and sometimes music.
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- such as: For example; like
- sit down: To take a seat
- check off: To write on a list to show something has been done
- to order: To give an instruction or command.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in flower: Having flowers blooming; producing flowers.
- by day: During the daytime; not at night.
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- background: Images, color, or information behind the main one
- dim: Not bright; not being clear
- bun: Woman's hairstyle of hair drawn into a round shape
- sum: Amount when all is added together; total
- wait: To delay or not do something until later
- sticky: Easy to adhere or stick to other things
- meat: Flesh of a dead animal that you eat
- avenue
- symphony: Harmony of color or sound
- cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
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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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Things to do in Hong Kong China | Top Attractions Travel Guide
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Ashley Chen posted on 2014/10/20Dreaming of Hong Kong? This video is your ultimate guide, taking you from the dazzling Symphony of Lights to the breathtaking views at Victoria Peak and the deliciousness of Tim Ho Wan's dim sum! You'll pick up practical phrases for ordering food and navigating the city, making it perfect for anyone wanting to explore Hong Kong's culture and cuisine.
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