Vocabulary
- taken over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- have to: Must do
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- engage: To start to fight with an enemy
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- curious: Wanting to know more about something
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
- affordable: Cheap enough that it can be paid for
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- quarter: 25 cents
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- persona: Personality that you project in public
- audible: Capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- excellent: Extremely good
- great: Very good; better than before
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- bite: Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
- focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- theater: Place where plays or movies are seen
- lane: Marked strip of the road or swimming pool
- award: To give a prize for doing something well
- bolt: Line of electricity in the sky from lightning
- rap: To hit sharply or repeatedly with something
- iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
- lightning: Flashes of light in the sky caused by a storm
- cape: Clothing without sleeves worn over the shoulders
- weirdly: In an odd or strange way
- getaway: Rapid escape (as by criminals)
- mask: To hide something so that it cannot be seen
- instructional: Concerning or providing instruction
- elf: Tiny creature found in many fairy tales
- singe: To burn lightly, often to remove hair
- famously: In a manner or to an extent that is well known
- superhero: Fictional character who fights evil
- showman: Person skilled at making effective presentations
- emmy: Annual award for achievements in US TV
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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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Why Hugh Jackman’s New Theater Company Is Built Different
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/12/20Ever wondered what makes a theater company truly special? Dive into why Hugh Jackman's new venture is 'built different,' featuring insights into affordable theater and his rock star persona. You'll pick up practical workplace phrases and cultural details from this fun chat!
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