Vocabulary
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- down the line: At a later time; in the future.
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- have to: Must do
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- trade off: Exchange that occurs as a compromise
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- like anything: Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
- in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
- overwhelming: To defeat something or someone completely
- obsession: Irrational motive for performing certain actions
- compromise: To weaken your position or views
- presence: The same place or area that a person is
- integrity: Quality of being honest, fair and honorable
- encounter: To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
- psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
- reinforce: To send more troops/resources to support an army
- brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- familiar: Well-known or easily recognized
- grief: Feeling of great sadness because someone has died
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- impression: Effect or feeling resulting from an experience
- condition: To improve something to make it better
- portrait: Picture of a person's head and shoulders
- intact: Being complete, without damaged or missing parts
- comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
- bargain: Something bought for a lower price than expected
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- remarkable: Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
- secure: To get or achieve something with certainty
- independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
- crew: Organized group of workers (e.g. on a ship)
- capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- anecdote: Brief story based on personal experience
- provide: To make available; to supply for use
- costume: Special clothes, e.g. clothes for acting in a film
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- nuance: Small, not obvious difference in meaning, etc.
- previously: At an earlier time
- resolve: To make a decision to do something
- creature: Animal of any type
- humility: Quality of not feeling better than others
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- exquisite: Being very sensitive or detailed, e.g. of taste
- necessity: Something that you must have or do
- point: An item to be discussed
- sudden: Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- encompass: To encircle; cover completely
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- manifestation: Clear sign or evidence something exists
- jar: To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
- redemption: Trading in a voucher, debt, etc.
- scholar: Educated person who attends or attended school
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- lipstick: Red, pink etc. makeup for the lips
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- smear: To cover a surface with something sticky
- drunk: To put liquid in your body through your mouth
- view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
- usual: Being the way things occur most of the time
- crow: Large black bird
- otherworldly: Not belonging to this world; alien; weird
- safeguard: To protect and ensure the safety of
- upend: To overturn or turn up on end
- poo: Feces
- godfather: Man who acts as a sponsor for a child at baptism
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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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Grief Manifests As An Eight Foot Tall Crow In Benedict Cumberbatch's "The Thing with Feathers"
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/11/20Ever wondered how grief could take the form of an eight-foot-tall crow? Dive into Benedict Cumberbatch's "The Thing with Feathers" and explore its powerful themes and fascinating production, including practical effects and the use of twin actors! You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain cultural depth by discussing this unique cinematic piece.
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