Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- going on: To continue doing something
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- out of the window: To be discarded or no longer applicable or relevant.
- in truth: In fact; actually; really
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- dead to the world: Completely unconscious or in a very deep sleep.
- make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
- technically speaking: According to the precise meaning of something; in a strict or literal sense.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- test out: To try something (such as a new product) to see whether it works properly or is appealing
- power down: To turn off a device or system completely.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move into: To start living in a new house or building
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
- go nuts: To become crazy, angry, or very excited.
- for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- out of whack: Not in proper working order; not functioning correctly.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- fall out
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- not surprisingly: In a way that is not unexpected or predictable.
- for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- out of favor: No longer approved of or supported; having lost popularity or approval.
- sort out: To find a way of dealing with a problem; resolve
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- draw on: To come to its end
- light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- disorder: State of confusion or a lack of organization
- deprivation: State of lacking something needed
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
- consciousness: Process by which thoughts, ideas are processed
- dream: A wish or hope for something to happen
- neural: About the nerves or nervous system
- night: Time when sun does not shine
- sleep: To have enough beds for
- rapid: Moving or happening very quickly
- awake: To make aware of (a certain feeling or memory)
- asleep: In a state of sleep; sleeping
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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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To Sleep, Perchance to Dream - Crash Course Psychology #9
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Johnny Tsai posted on 2014/12/04Ever wonder why we spend a third of our lives sleeping? This Crash Course Psychology episode dives deep into the science of sleep and dreams, exploring everything from REM sleep to sleep disorders. You'll pick up tons of advanced vocabulary related to neuroscience and psychology, making it a fantastic way to boost your English knowledge!
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