Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- larger than life: Very exciting, impressive, or with personality beyond normal limits.
- have to: Must do
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- consists of: Is made up or composed of.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- centered around: To have (something) as the main subject or focus.
- past it: No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
- for England: To an extreme degree; with great intensity, effort, or quantity.
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- not all there: Mentally slow, confused, or lacking full awareness.
- lean into: To bend or move your body closer to something, often for support or to get a better view.
- square the circle: To attempt something that is impossible; to try to do the impossible.
- under the sun: Everything in the world; everything imaginable.
- stand out
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- psychology: The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
- epic: Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- narrative: The telling of a story
- incorporate: To form into a company or business corporation
- desire: To wish for, hope or want something
- reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
- flaw: Quality that makes something imperfect
- myth: Popular belief that is false, unsupported by fact
- conventional: Following the common attitudes and practices
- lean: To balance against or on something for support
- convey: To carry or transport something
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- adapt: To change something for a different function
- sympathy: Feeling for other people when they are in trouble
- messy: Being complex or difficult to fix
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- define: To explain the meaning of words
- indicate: To show something; direct attention to; point out
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- contemporary: Being modern, up -to-date, of this age
- medieval: Old or out of date and not of much use
- genre: Category of art, music with its own qualities
- rigid: Stiff rather than flexible
- vision: Ability to see; eyesight
- fate: What will happen to you in the future, often bad
- destiny: Someone's future; the power that governs this
- adaptation: Music, movie or play, changed to a new form
- literature: Writing valued as art, e.g. fiction, drama, poetry
- peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- noble: Being admirable and honorable in character
- root: Emotional connection with a place, history etc.
- dormant: Temporarily not active/growing
- important: Having power or authority
- fantasy: Something imagined and very different from reality
- optimize: To make as effective as possible
- suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- alternate: To follow one thing after another repeatedly
- mythology: Myths of a particular culture or group of people
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- remove: To get rid of something completely
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- unity: Being in full agreement; being joined together
- special: Being additional or extra
- center: Community place people go health or social reasons
- loophole: Error when making rules allowing people to avoid
- trilogy: Series of three connected works
- supernatural: Being unable to be explained by natural causes
- theorist: A person who forms new ideas about a subject
- finality: Quality of being final or definitely settled
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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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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/13Ever wondered why Tolkien's epic world feels so different on screen? This video dives deep into the challenges of adapting his mythic tone for TV, using "Rings of Power" as a case study. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to literary analysis and fantasy, perfect for expanding your English toolkit!
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