Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- family man: A man who is devoted to his family and considers their needs to be very important.
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- glimpse: To see or notice something very briefly
- drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
- fate: What will happen to you in the future, often bad
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- leave: To go away from; depart
- damn: To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
- credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
- academy: School that specializes in certain subjects
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- college: School or educational institution for adults
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- award: To give a prize for doing something well
- lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
- capitalism: Economic system where companies own industry
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- cage: Box made of wire or metal bars, e.g. for a bird
- jersey: Shirt worn as part of a sports uniform
- bleed: To allow a liquid or gas to escape
- tire: To lose, cause to lose energy so you want to rest
- merry: Feeling a little drunk from alcohol
- baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- winner: Person or thing that wins a contest or race
- ed: Shortened form of 'editor'
- mag: Shortened form of 'magazine' (publication)
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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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The Family Man (2000) Trailer | Nicolas Cage | Tea Leoni
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niko posted on 2025/11/28Ever wondered 'what if'? Dive into 'The Family Man' trailer and explore an alternate life with Nicolas Cage, perfect for practicing simple dialogue and everyday phrases! You'll get a fantastic chance to pick up practical, situational language from this heartwarming Christmas drama about second chances and lost love.
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