Vocabulary
- in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- for best: An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
- stand by: To keep to an agreement
- such as: For example; like
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- in total: Completely; with everything added together.
- consists of: Is made up or composed of.
- on location: At a place that is not a studio; a place away from the studio where a movie or TV show is being filmed
- consider: To think carefully about something
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- cast: People who appear in a play or movie
- solitary: Done alone; spending a lot of time alone
- prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- score: A sharp mark or cut in the surface of something
- list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
- money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
- award: To give a prize for doing something well
- inmate: Person who lives somewhere, especially in jail
- red: Being the color of blood
- poster: A large, printed notice or picture
- frank: Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
- redemption: Trading in a voucher, debt, etc.
- king: Person considered the best or top at something
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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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Susy posted on 2015/01/05Get ready to dive into the incredible story of "The Shawshank Redemption"! You'll explore themes of hope and perseverance through complex sentences and advanced vocabulary, making this a fantastic way to boost your English while enjoying a cinematic masterpiece.
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