Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- little man: A man of short stature.
- deal with
- going on: To continue doing something
- turn on
- bear with me: Be patient with me.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- squeeze: Amount of liquid from firmly pressing e.g. orange
- fluid: A material that can easily flow, e.g. water
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- blood: Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
- oxygen: A gas in the air that we need to breathe
- poop: Feces
- breathe: To move air into and out of your lungs
- womb: Place in a woman's body where a baby grows
- air: Mixture of gases around the earth that we breathe
- circulation: Movement of blood through the body
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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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Why You Didn't Die at Birth - Smarter Every Day 42
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Furong Lai posted on 2012/12/16Ever wondered how babies take their very first breath? This Smarter Every Day episode dives into the amazing science behind the neonatal transition, explaining how a baby's body switches from fluid to air. You'll pick up fascinating vocabulary about pulmonary circulation and heart shunts, perfect for understanding this incredible life moment!
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