Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- have to: Must do
- hard cheese: Used to show sympathy for someone's bad luck or disappointment.
- around town: In the local area or vicinity.
- get around town: To travel to different places in a town or city.
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
- on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- set up
- lead to: To result in some action
- once and for all: Completely and finally; decisively.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- such as: For example; like
- level with: To be honest and straightforward with someone; to tell someone the truth.
- in hand: In one's possession or control.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- join in
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- organ: Part of a person's body with a particular function
- grand: A counter for 1000 of something
- revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
- street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
- renaissance: Period of intense activity in art and science
- neighborhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
- collection: Act of asking for money for a debt or a charity
- visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
- palace: Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
- bread: Money or earnings
- French: Person's name
- art: Creative skill using the imagination e.g. painting
- Europe: A continent including Germany, France and Spain
- museum: Building to display art/science/history objects
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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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稲葉白兎 posted on 2014/10/31Ever wondered about the secrets behind the Louvre or the drama of the French Revolution? This video dives deep into the history and culture of Paris, from its regal past to its intimate street life, and you'll pick up tons of useful vocabulary along the way! Get ready for a fascinating look at French cuisine, iconic landmarks, and maybe even a pipe organ performance!
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