Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in progress: Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
- on the wagon: Abstaining from alcohol, especially after drinking problem.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- second hand: (Of goods) already used
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- ring in: To call by telephone.
- cultural phenomenon: A thing that takes place when something or someone gains popularity, especially when this is among many people.
- up till: Until a particular time or point.
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- in sync: Operating or occurring at the same time or rate.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- regret: Feeling of being sorry, as for what you didn't do
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- sensation: (Person) attracting the interest of many people
- meditate: To think deeply and quietly to calm your spirit
- curious: Wanting to know more about something
- script: Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
- reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
- decade: Period of 10 years
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- collaboration: Act of working with someone to complete a task
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- click: To work well with someone or something
- doom: Certain of the failure or destruction of
- honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
- nostalgic: Feeling sad, but positive about memories/the past
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
- crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- aspire: To have a great ambition or goal
- great: Very good; better than before
- tide: Way opinions or events are developing or changing
- stranger: Someone you do not know
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- award: To give a prize for doing something well
- shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- ginger: Being reddish-brown in color
- picture: General situation or state of being
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- guest: Person invited to visit or stay in someone's home
- wagon: Four wheel vehicle used to transport things
- depress: To make someone feel sad or miserable
- loss: Friend, family, or other loved person's death
- crazy: Mentally ill; mad
- musical: Having a pleasant sound like music
- sweatshirt: Long-sleeved pullover, generally made from cotton
- sterling: Of very strong, true character; very reliable
- daydream: To wonder or imagine fantasies happening
- ale: Fermented alcoholic drink made from malt
- moon: To expose your buttocks as a joke
- motorcycle: Motorbike; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
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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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Ethan Hawke's Crazy New Year's Eve: Watching His Daughter Maya In "Stranger Things"
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/06Ever wondered what Ethan Hawke does on New Year's Eve? You'll get a candid look as he chats about watching his daughter Maya in "Stranger Things" and reflects on his career! This is a fantastic chance to pick up on natural conversational phrases and cultural insights.
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