Vocabulary
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- give it up: To stop trying to do something
- by any chance: Used to ask a question in a polite way, often when you do not really expect the answer to be 'yes'
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- have to: Must do
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- for instance: As an example.
- result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- immune: Having a special protection from, e.g. the law
- subtle: Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
- gross: 144 of something; twelve dozen of something
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- instance: An example of something; case
- combination: Series of letters or numbers needed to open a lock
- brag: To speak too proudly about yourself
- contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
- estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- refer: To talk about or write about something
- fart: To break wind; to emit gas from the anus
- expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
- scientific: Concerning academic study of the physical world
- segment: Part divided from the other parts of something
- permanently: For a long time; always
- resistance: Force that stops or slows movement of something
- standard: Official unit of measuring something
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
- span: Distance between two supports of a bridge
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- invasion: Entry into a place to cause harm
- activate: To cause to happen; cause a chemical reaction
- submit: To accept a superior force has power over you
- silent: Without making any noise; soundless
- distribute: To hand out or give to people
- punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
- wrinkle: Small folds in the skin, e.g. as a sign of age
- exponentially: (Of an increase) at a faster and faster rate
- great: Very good; better than before
- medical: Of or relating to physical health or medicine
- symbol: Image that means or represents something
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- icon: Small image on a computer screen
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- disappear: To no longer see because it's not there any more
- toothpaste: A paste used for cleaning teeth
- vanish: To disappear in a sudden and mysterious way
- bug: To bother someone
- installment: One of many payments you have to make
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- whale: To strike forcefully, e.g. as a punishment
- famous: Excellent
- band: Group of people who work together e.g. play music
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- entropy: Lack of order in a system
- fin: Flat, thin body parts of a fish that help it swim
- ad: Public notice or advertisement
- uniformly: In an exactly similar manner
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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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"How Do Whales Brush Their Teeth?" Stephen Colbert Answers Real Questions From Real Kids
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/11/19Ever wondered how whales brush their teeth? Stephen Colbert tackles hilarious and absurd questions from real kids in this super fun Q&A segment! You'll pick up some simple sentence structures and situational dialogue while getting a good laugh.
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