Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- live my life: To experience life in a way that is true to oneself and brings personal fulfillment.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- game on: An exclamation indicating the start of a game or activity.
- stand between: To place oneself in the middle to prevent conflict or harm.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- like anything: Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- next to: Being located along side another
- think twice: To consider something carefully before doing it, especially because it could have negative consequences.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- start over: To begin again.
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- pull a muscle: To strain or injure a muscle.
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- say it all: To express everything that needs to be said without using many words.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- make my day: To make someone very happy or pleased.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- on fire: Very successful or popular
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- genuine: Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- cruise: To easily achieve
- chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- leave: To go away from; depart
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- slide: Part of machines that slides backward and forward
- sticky: Easy to adhere or stick to other things
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- point: An item to be discussed
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- hyper: Very excited or active
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- great: Very good; better than before
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
- wax: (Of the moon) to get bigger, like a full circle
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- partly: In part; not completely
- beagle: Small short-legged smooth-coated breed of dog
- puppy: Very young dog (and some other animals)
- liar: Person who tells lies
- underwear: Clothes worn next to skin/under outer clothes
- tired: Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
- contestant: Person who participates in a competition
- corona: Outermost region of the sun's atmosphere
- iguana: Large herbivorous lizards with a spiny crest
- cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
- samurai: Japanese warrior from centuries ago
- stone: Hard, solid piece of rock
- pimp: Man who solicits clients for prostitutes
- trainer: Person that trains sports competitors or animals
- daytime: The time of day you can see the sun
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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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Tom Cruise's First Appearance on The Ellen Show (Full Interview)
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LUO NGO CHING 羅傲晴 4C 19 posted on 2025/07/24Ever wondered what Tom Cruise was like on his first Ellen appearance? You'll get to see him play the 'Movie Line Game' and share some playful banter, giving you a fun peek behind the scenes of 'The Last Samurai'! This is a fantastic chance to pick up everyday dialogue and learn about movie-making culture.
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