Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- turn away: To go in a different direction; not face something
- break out
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- way up here: At a high or elevated location, often emphasizing the distance or effort to reach it.
- by contrast: Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- plunge into: To begin doing something with great enthusiasm or to become very involved in something.
- move beyond: To go past or exceed a limit, boundary, or set of expectations.
- light work: A task that is easy to do.
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
- above water: Not in debt or trouble; surviving or managing successfully.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- constantly: Frequently, or without pause
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- discipline: Instruction and practice to teach obedience
- essential: Extremely or most important and necessary
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
- determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- interact: To talk or do things with each other
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- category: Groups of things that are similar in some way
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
- judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- clarity: Being easy to be seen through, heard or understood
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- drown: To kill something by putting it under water
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- eloquent: Able to speak expressively or convincingly
- intern: Person working to get experience/train for a job
- dimension: Number of planes (X, Y, Z axes) an object has
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- fill: To make something full
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- great: Very good; better than before
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- tally: To count or reckon up; to score a point
- sphere: Area of interest or activity
- refine: To change slightly in order to improve it
- minimal: The smallest possible; least
- grade: To give a road the required angle of slope
- buffet: Meal where eaters select from many various dishes
- checklist: List of tasks and things to be checked
- likeness: Similarity; resemblance; portrait
- unpaid: Yet to be paid
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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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Light and Shadow - 10 Minutes To Better Painting - Episode 6
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黃子芸 posted on 2025/03/14Ready to make your paintings pop? This episode breaks down the essential principles of light and shadow, showing you how to use just three core values to create incredible depth and dimension. You'll learn how to connect shapes to values and master techniques used by legendary painters like Sargent and Frazetta!
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