Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- got to: To arrive at some place
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- go on: To continue doing something
- on to: Toward something; forward
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- touch on: To briefly discuss
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- going on: To continue doing something
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- on the mark: Exactly correct or accurate.
- order in: To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
- start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
- all along: From the beginning; all the time.
- play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- book on: A book about a particular subject.
- next to: Being located along side another
- come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
- at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- for better or worse: Regardless of the good or bad consequences of an action or situation.
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
- original ideas: New and creative thoughts or concepts.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- churn out: To produce something quickly and in large quantities.
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- turn on
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- business venture
- advanced age: Old age; a late stage in life.
- paid off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- buy up: To buy all of something for sale
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- sit down: To take a seat
- cool off: To become cooler.
- sit back: To relax and take it easy.
- take it easy
- baby up: To treat someone with extra care or protectiveness like a baby.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- by contrast: Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
- fever dream: A vivid and disturbing dream experienced during a fever.
- jump off: To leave a path or designated area.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- other places: Different locations or areas
- in times: During periods or moments of.
- on fire: Very successful or popular
- keep away from: To avoid someone or something; to maintain a distance.
- pop up: To appear suddenly.
- step into: To enter a place or situation.
- fair game: Someone or something that is considered a legitimate target for criticism, attack, or exploitation.
- for instance: As an example.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- write up: To make a written record of (a study, etc.)
- anything other than: Except for; not including
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- famous actress: A well-known female performer in films, television, or theater.
- second childhood: A period of childishness in old age.
- in fairness: Used to indicate honesty or justice in judgment.
- every nook and cranny: Every small hidden or hard-to-reach place.
- look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
- act on: To have an effect on something.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
- deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- couple: To join something to something else
- fortune: What might happen to you in the future
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- chop: To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- terrible: Very bad; horrible
- point: An item to be discussed
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- great: Very good; better than before
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
- united: To join or come together for the same goal
- biography: Story of a person's life as told by someone else
- bankruptcy: State of having no money and unable to pay debts
- fascinate: To attract or interest greatly
- literary: Concerning writers or the profession of writing
- correspondence: Quality of similarity or equality
- kid: Child or young person
- history: Established pattern or record
- mark: Person's name
- crazy: Mentally ill; mad
- war: Situation where armies fight each other
- bacon: Salted meat from a pig
- baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- cigar: Thick brown roll of tobacco leaves for smoking
- disillusion: State of having lost belief in or hope
- meningitis: A serious illness affecting part of the brain
- steamboat: Boat propelled by a steam engine
- twain: (Literary) two of something; two people
- angelfish: Butterfly fish
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2025/06/17Ever wondered about the life of Mark Twain beyond his famous stories? Dive into this fascinating conversation with biographer Ron Chernow, where you'll explore American history and pick up some advanced vocabulary along the way! It's a fantastic chance to boost your cultural knowledge while enjoying a lively discussion.
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