Vocabulary
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- vision: Ability to see; eyesight
- silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
- leave: To go away from; depart
- narrow: Not wide; short from one side to the other
- damn: To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
- naked: Not wearing any clothes; without covering
- silent: Without making any noise; soundless
- creep: To move quietly so as not to be seen
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- disturb: To cause someone anxiety or fear
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- bow: To (cause to) curve or bend
- restless: Worried and uneasy; ceaselessly in motion
- collar: Band put around the neck of an animal
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- sprinkle: To throw a little water on something
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- stab: To strike a blow with a knife, as to kill someone
- plant: Factory or a place where things are made
- flash: To appear suddenly and briefly
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- cancer: Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- history: Established pattern or record
- warn: To tell someone about possible danger
- pray: To speak to your god to request help
- speak: To be able to use a certain language
- listen: To carefully consider what someone is saying
- cobblestone: Stone set in the ground to make a permanent road
- talk: Style of speaking
- neon: Gaseous element used in electric lamps and signs
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- darkness: The state or quality of being dark in color
- subway: Train system running under the ground in a city
- glam: Shortened form of 'glamorous'
- softly: In a gentle or quiet 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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Simon and Garfunkel - The Sound of Silence (1966)
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邱一弘（快樂的蘋果） posted on 2025/12/01Ever wondered about the deep meaning behind Simon & Garfunkel's iconic "The Sound of Silence"? This video dives into its haunting melody and prophetic lyrics, exploring the poetic and neon imagery that makes it so captivating. You'll get a fantastic chance to practice simple sentence structures while exploring rich cultural depth!
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