Vocabulary
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- pitch black: Extremely dark; completely without light.
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- next to: Being located along side another
- in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
- of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- at least: As a minimum
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- in attendance: Present at a particular event or meeting.
- tv show: A television program.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- hold out hope: To continue to hope that something will happen, even if it seems unlikely.
- come: To arrive at a place
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- deep: Complex and important
- breath: Air you take in and out of your body
- apologize: To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
- kid: Child or young person
- dress: Women's garment with a top part and a skirt
- walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
- ready: Being likely or about to do something
- black: To fill in something to make it a very dark color
- closet: Small room or cupboard used for storing things
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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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【TED】Ash Beckham: We're all hiding something. Let's find the courage to open up (Ash Beckham: We're all hiding something. Let's find the courage to open up)
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Go Tutor posted on 2014/11/02Ever feel like you're hiding a part of yourself? Ash Beckham shares a powerful personal story about "closets" and the courage it takes to open up, offering relatable insights into having hard conversations. You'll pick up practical phrases for discussing sensitive topics and gain a deeper understanding of authenticity!
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