Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- stay up: To not go to bed until late
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
- ritual: Performed as part of a ceremony
- routine: Happening or done regularly or habitually
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- embarrassed: To cause someone to feel ashamed
- leave: To go away from; depart
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
- podium: Small raised area you stand on to give a speech
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- nail: Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
- pal: Friend
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- land: Region or country
- wheel: Round thing that rolls, used for moving things
- focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- coach: Large, comfortable bus
- united: To join or come together for the same goal
- supportive: Providing help and support to someone or something
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- background: Images, color, or information behind the main one
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- come: To arrive at a place
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- happiness: State of feeling pleased; feeling of satisfaction
- history: Established pattern or record
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- musical: Having a pleasant sound like music
- fan: To blow air upon a fire to make it stronger
- skate: Flat sea fish
- gotcha: Shortened form of 'got you'
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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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Alysa Liu Reacts to Becoming the Youngest Ever U.S. Figure Skating Champion
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哈利 posted on 2026/01/12Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes before a big competition? Alysa Liu shares her amazing pre-show ritual and talks about becoming the youngest U.S. Figure Skating Champion on The Tonight Show! You'll pick up everyday phrases and learn about situational dialogue in this fun, feel-good interview.
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