Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- have to: Must do
- give it up: To stop trying to do something
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- bump into: To meet someone accidentally
- on hold: Temporarily delayed or suspended.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- fair point: A valid or reasonable statement; a good argument.
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- chance encounter: An unplanned or accidental meeting.
- at least: As a minimum
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- tear down: To demolish or destroy a building or structure.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- genuinely: In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
- encounter: To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
- reluctant: Experiencing or expressing unwillingness to do
- cozy: Comfortable, warm, pleasant, and often, small
- jerk: Someone you think is an idiot
- faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
- settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
- interrupt: To stop something from happening for a while
- expectation: Belief or hope that something is going to happen
- cynical: Always believing that bad things are the reasons
- string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
- role: Character played by an actor
- obsess: To talk or think about someone, something too much
- slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
- unrealistic: Not seeing or interpreting things as they are
- bump: To bounce along over a rough surface
- prank: Trick performed to make people look foolish
- hallmark: Quality that is typical or defines person or thing
- audition: To try out for a part in a play or film
- problematic: Being difficult to deal with or fix
- steam: Mist collecting on a surface when wet air cools
- point: An item to be discussed
- seizure: Act of taking control of something by force
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- great: Very good; better than before
- redeem: To exchange (coupon/voucher) for merchandise, etc.
- royalty: Members of a royal family
- central: Being in the middle
- peek: To look at something quickly (often secretly)
- quaint: Appealing and attractive in an outdated way
- helicopter: Aircraft with spinning blades at the top
- village: Small town in the country
- lawsuit: A proceeding in law courts to get a legal decision
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- catholic: One of many Christian belief systems
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- rugged: (Of mountains) rough and uneven; hard to climb
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- crown: To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
- royal: Excellent or grand; suitable for a king or queen
- tape: To record some sounds using an electric device
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- castle: Large defensive building in historical times
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- ranch: Large farm, made mostly of land for raising cattle
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- cane: To beat someone with a stick as punishment
- visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
- factory: Building where things are made
- princess: Daughter of a king and queen
- impractical: Not useful or realistically possible
- nonprofit: Not commercially motivated; charitable
- fly: Common flying insect, sometimes blue in color
- listen: To carefully consider what someone is saying
- asbestos: Type of mineral with cancerous fibers
- popcorn: Small-eared corn that burst in dry heat
- gingerbread: Cake flavored with ginger
- inn: Hotel in the country
- reconnect: To connect again
- baseless: Without any reason or justification
- manor: History main house or mansion on an estate
- tinsel: Shiny metallic paper used for parties or Christmas
- holly: Tree with red berries, associated with Christmas
- grandfather: Your mother's or father's father
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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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Will Prince Harry Ever Get To Be A Hallmark Christmas Movie Prince?
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/12/04Ever wondered if Prince Harry could be the next Hallmark Christmas movie prince? This hilarious video dives into royal romance, Christmas tropes, and celebrity roasts with a deadpan monologue that's perfect for practicing situational dialogue and cultural depth. You'll pick up some fun phrases while enjoying a satirical take on holiday movies!
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