Vocabulary
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- interact with
- down the line: At a later time; in the future.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- hit on: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
- in length: Relating to the measurement of something from end to end.
- in a manner: In a specific way or style.
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- pop up: To appear suddenly.
- lead to: To result in some action
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- follow along: To agree to do or act the same as others
- nuts and bolts: The basic practical details.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- up in the air: Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- move down: To physically shift to a lower position or location.
- going on: To continue doing something
- in conjunction with: Together with; along with
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- turn into: To change to become something else
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- end in: To have something as the final result.
- cranial nerves: The twelve paired nerves that originate in the brainstem and reach various parts of the head, neck, and torso.
- in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
- sit down: To take a seat
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- in another way: Using a different method or approach.
- second nature: A behavior that has become automatic or habitual.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- on the muscle: Obtained or done by force or intimidation.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- lay down on: To neglect duties or avoid work or effort.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- kick back: To relax and enjoy oneself.
- push back: To force someone to withdraw or retreat
- pull on: To put on a piece of clothing quickly and easily.
- set up
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- head over heels: Deeply and completely in love.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
- count up: To add numbers together to find a total; to increase gradually.
- in shape: In good physical condition; fit.
- rule of thumb: A practical and approximate way of doing or measuring something.
- in alignment: In a state of agreement or correspondence; consistent.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- allow for: To take into consideration
- the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
- side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
- up top: In or at the highest position or location.
- turn on
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- in the presence of: While someone or something else is present.
- put back: To return something to the proper place
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- per year: For each year; annually.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- pull through: To get back to a good condition; recover
- on to: Toward something; forward
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- stretch: To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- typically: In a normal or usual way
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- occur: To come to pass or to happen
- flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- tension: Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
- manner: The way a person acts, talks, or behaves
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- posture: Attitude someone adopts regarding a subject
- spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- couple: To join something to something else
- mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- neuron: A nerve cell
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- provide: To make available; to supply for use
- nerve: Fibers in the body that enable feeling, movement
- thumb: To use your thumb to request a ride in a car
- calcium: A substance important for making bones and teeth
- connection: Something that joins things together; being joined
- fiber: Basic character and nature of a person
- sensory: Referring to the physical senses
- spine: Line of bones that runs down your back
- lifespan: Length of time something is expected to last
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- important: Having power or authority
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- column: Regular series of articles in a newspaper/magazine
- skeleton: Structure of bones that supports the body
- peripheral: Computer devices attached to the computer
- cord: A long strong material, thicker than string
- spinal: Concerning the spine or nerves in your back
- marrow: A soft, fatty tissue inside bones
- muscular: Having strong or developed muscles
- skeletal: Of the bones of the body
- tendon: Band of tough fibrous tissue connecting muscles
- actin: A proteins into which actomyosin can be split
- femur: Bone that extends from the pelvis to the knee
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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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Chapter 5 - The Nervous, Muscular, and Skeletal Systems
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Louise Cheng posted on 2025/04/08Ever wondered how your body moves? This video dives deep into the amazing nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems, explaining the 'kinetic chain' and how everything works together! You'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary related to human movement that's super practical for understanding your own body.
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