Vocabulary
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- family ties: The connections and relationships between members of a family.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- back then: At that time in the past.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- have to: Must do
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- pulled off: To manage to succeed
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- those times: A period in the past, often remembered fondly.
- off the air: Not currently being broadcast on television or radio.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- bring back: To cause to remember
- halfway through: At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
- across from: Being on the other side
- on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
- on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- reach down: To extend one's arm downwards in order to grasp or touch something.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- on a set: Located or working at a filming location.
- in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- panic: Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- sacrifice: Person/animal killed in a sacrifice (to a god)
- clever: Funny in a way that shows intelligence
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- blow: To move something using air
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- haunt: To remain in the mind causing worry, sadness, pain
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- nightmare: Frightening, difficult or displeasing experience
- inhale: To breathe in something like air or smoke
- naked: Not wearing any clothes; without covering
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
- purse: Small bag for carrying money and other things
- choke: To cause someone not to breathe
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- fill: To make something full
- bow: To (cause to) curve or bend
- podcast: A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
- great: Very good; better than before
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- bride: Woman who is, or who will get married soon
- paramount: More important/significant than all other things
- shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- glitter: To shine with individual tiny flashes of light
- virgin: Someone who did not do a thing before; first timer
- improv: Drama that the actors make up as they go along
- image: Picture, sculpture or painting of something
- tank: Container for holding liquid or gas
- makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
- undercover: Operating in disguise; incognito
- bench: Part of the room in court where the judge sits
- nude: Completely unclothed
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- camaraderie: Good feeling of togetherness
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- spy: Person who gets secret information about an enemy
- duke: Title given to a man below the rank of prince
- crossover: The use of a new style (especially in pop music)
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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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Ted Danson on Fun Times While Shooting Cheers & Almost Dying on the Set of A Man on the Inside
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Richard VT posted on 2026/02/16Ever wondered what really happened behind the scenes of "Cheers"? Ted Danson spills the beans on hilarious set moments and even a near-death experience while filming "A Man on the Inside"! You'll pick up tons of natural, situational dialogue and cultural insights that make learning English fun and engaging.
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