Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- got to: To arrive at some place
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
- at least: As a minimum
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- head up: To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
- speed up: To move more quickly
- first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
- spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- rule the roost: To be in charge; to be the person who makes the important decisions.
- on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
- knock down: To hit something so it falls down
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- in pairs: Divided into or working as two people together.
- match made in heaven: A perfect or ideal partnership or relationship.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- right up there: Among the best or most successful.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- push through: To continue with a plan or activity despite difficulties or opposition.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- at random
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- knock out: To hit and make unconscious
- chicken thigh: A cut of chicken meat from the upper part of the leg, above the knee.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- going on: To continue doing something
- roll with it: To adapt easily to changes or unexpected events.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- cut into: To divide something into pieces with a sharp tool.
- to the bone: Thoroughly; completely; to the innermost part.
- to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- sit down: To take a seat
- after dinner: Following the meal of dinner.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- by and large: Generally; on the whole; mostly.
- pull off: To manage to succeed
- in essence: Used to summarize the main point.
- moment of truth: A critical point, especially in a difficult situation, when one's fate or success is determined.
- the moment of truth: The crucial time when the real outcome is decided.
- oil and water: Two things that are very different and do not mix well.
- to perfection: In a flawless or ideal manner; perfectly.
- cool down: To become cooler; to reduce in temperature.
- too heavy: Having excessive weight; difficult to lift or move.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- on course: Likely to achieve a desired outcome after a period of difficulty.
- come down to: To become in the end a matter of
- put through: To connect someone to the number he or she wants
- on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
- beyond belief: Too improbable to be believed; incredible.
- on tap: Available; readily accessible.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- on the run: Fleeing or trying to escape, especially from the police.
- partner up: To join with someone to work together on something.
- fall short: To fail to reach a required or expected standard or goal.
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- great: Very good; better than before
- breast: Fleshy part of a woman's body for feeding babies
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- job: Something that must be done
- dish: Shallow container that you cook or serve food in
- chef: Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
- broth: Liquid or soup that meat, etc. has been cooked in
- Christian: Person believing in the teachings of Jesus Christ
- balcony: Platform with a rail projecting out of a building
- chicken: A bird raised for its eggs and meat
- cook: To heat food until it is ready to eat
- yolk: Yellow central part of a bird's egg
- cheese: Yellowish solid food made from aged milk
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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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Hsiao-Han Su posted on 2014/10/30Get ready for some serious culinary drama in MasterChef Season 5 Episode 13! You'll see the remaining home cooks pair up and face a wild challenge involving different cuts of chicken, all while Gordon Ramsay adds to the pressure. Tune in to catch all the action, from surprising team picks to shocking eliminations, and maybe even pick up some cooking vocabulary along the way!
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