Vocabulary
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- to a man: Every single person involved without exception.
- such as: For example; like
- lay down the law: To assert authority by making strict rules or orders.
- carry out
- at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
- pro bono: Denoting work undertaken without charge, especially legal work for a client with a low income.
- all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- on to: Toward something; forward
- go on: To continue doing something
- in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- charged with: To be officially accused of something
- got to: To arrive at some place
- against all odds: Despite having very little chance of succeeding.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- contend with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
- have to: Must do
- record label: A company that records and distributes music.
- color in: To fill a drawing or space with color, often in artwork.
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- at least: As a minimum
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
- represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
- advocate: A lawyer who protects a clients interests
- fraud: Use of dishonest ways to take something valuable
- tendency: Likelihood to behave in a particular way
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- address: Exact street location of a place
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- rebel: Person who fights against established government
- anonymous: Unknown; with no name revealed
- assault: To attack someone physically or emotionally
- outrageous: Exceeding the usual limits; far too extreme
- degree: Amount or extent of something
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- conviction: Act of finding someone guilty of a crime
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
- prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- digital: Using electronic signals or computers
- racism: Belief that people of other races are bad/inferior
- attorney: Person giving legal advice; a lawyer
- defense: Argument in support of something
- assemble: To put parts together to make a complete unit
- obtain: To be given or to earn something through efforts
- enforcement: Process of making sure that rules are followed
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- hop: Dance party
- hip: The upper part of Leg
- greatness: Property of outstanding importance or eminence
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
- behalf: As a representative of someone or a group.
- convict: Person in prison
- incarceration: Act of putting in prison
- innocence: Lack of guilt or responsibility for a crime
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- jar: To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
- enact: To make a bill into law
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- contend: To struggle or compete for
- affiliate: Organization that is associated with another
- cyber: Concerning the internet
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- tweet: Weak chirping sound as of a small bird
- testify: To tell what you know (in court)
- overturn: Improbable and unexpected victory
- exonerate: To clear or free from guilt or blame
- incarcerate: To put in prison; to jail someone
- mane: Long hair around face or neck of lions and horses
- op: Shortened form of of 'medical operation'
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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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The Man Who Defends Anonymous
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/06/17Ever wondered about the fight for justice behind anonymous online actions? Dive into the incredible story of 'The Man Who Defends Anonymous' and discover how legal battles are fought for those accused online. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to cyberlaw and criminal justice reform while exploring a fascinating real-world case!
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