Vocabulary
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- have to: Must do
- at least: As a minimum
- in the making: Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- back in the day: In the past; in former times.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- freak out: To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
- play out: To use up or exhaust
- in the scene: Present at the location where something is happening or has happened.
- pull off: To manage to succeed
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- aspect ratio: The ratio of the width to the height of an image or screen.
- close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
- head out: To leave a place; depart
- in the moment: At the present time; now.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- mess around: To cheat on your partner with another lover
- from a mile away: Easily noticed or recognized from a great distance.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- connected with: Related to; associated with.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- bunch: A group of things of the same kind
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- aspect: Way something looks or seems to be
- routine: Happening or done regularly or habitually
- intimate: (E.g. of detail) fine, detailed or complete
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- dynamic: Always active or energetic; getting things done
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- intimidate: To make someone feel afraid
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- direction: When someone tells people what to do
- performance: Act of doing something
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- respect: To follow the established rules
- animation: The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- intentional: Done with a deliberate plan to do or achieve
- operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
- piece: A counter in a board game
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- point: An item to be discussed
- suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
- last: Final; with nothing following; after all others
- great: Very good; better than before
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- familiarity: Manner of talking or behaving
- testament: Evidence or proof (usually of something good)
- cellar: Storage room under the house, similar to basement
- skate: Flat sea fish
- backstage: In the area of a theater behind the stage
- pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
- horseman: Person skilled in riding horses
- standup: (Of comedian) standing to deliver jokes
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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 Arnett on Stand-Up Comedy, ‘Is This Thing On?,’ and Career Reflections
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/06Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of stand-up comedy? In this fun interview, you'll get an intimate look at Will Arnett's thoughts on his special 'Is This Thing On?' and his career, picking up natural conversational phrases along the way!
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