Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- get it down: To write something down; record something in writing.
- of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- off the bat: Immediately; without delay.
- right off the bat: Immediately; from the very beginning or start.
- mess up: To make a mistake
- without a doubt: Certainly; definitely.
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- rip off: To cheat; take advantage of; charge too much
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
- cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
- spin the wheel: To rotate a wheel in a game of chance to determine a random outcome.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- go: To attend or be at a place
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- crew: Organized group of workers (e.g. on a ship)
- link: Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
- bucket: Open container with a handle used to carry liquids
- spice: Plant used for making food sweet or hot-tasting
- deodorant: Substance applied to the skin to hide body smells
- goodness: (Used to express slight surprise)
- smell: To have a particular odor
- mythical: Based on beliefs unsupported by facts
- mayonnaise: Creamy, thick savory dressing for food
- pumpkin: Large roundish orange fruit that can be eaten
- beetle: Insect with a hard, usually black body and 8 legs
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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
A2 Elementary
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Will It Pumpkin Spice? - Taste Test
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Ashley Chen posted on 2014/10/28Get ready for some hilarious autumn chaos with Rhett and Link as they dive into the ultimate 'Will It Challenge' to see if anything can be made into a pumpkin spice treat! You'll love picking up everyday phrases and cultural insights about the wild world of seasonal snacks.
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