Vocabulary
- hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
- at least: As a minimum
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
- pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- declare: To make a statement in a strong and confident way
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- chest: Strong, lidded container for storing things
- prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- verdict: Jury or judges finding or decision as to guilt
- grave: Hole in the ground in which you place a dead body
- storm: To act violently or angrily
- soul: Central or basic part of something
- lawn: Fine cotton cloth, either plain or printed
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- land: Region or country
- snatch: To take something quickly or eagerly
- leather: Chemically tanned animal skin, e.g. for shoes
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- twirl: Turning/spinning quickly, as to show off a dress
- live: To be alive
- horn: Device that makes a loud warning noise
- sheriff: Officer who enforces the law in an area
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- death: When someone dies; the end of life
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- salt: Natural white crystal used to flavor food
- town: Small city
- send: To cause to behave or respond in a particular way
- midnight: 12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
- sit: To take an exam
- fun: Amusing and enjoyable
- lake: Large area of water surrounded by land
- baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
- kill: To cause someone to experience a lot of pain
- unfit: Not healthy; in poor condition
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2025/11/28Ever wondered about the dark side of storytelling? Dive into the chilling narrative of "Nebraska" by Jeremy Allen White, exploring themes of murder ballads and confessional narration that will keep you on the edge of your seat! You'll get a fantastic dose of cultural depth while practicing simple sentence structures that make complex stories easy to follow.
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