Vocabulary
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- a passion for: A strong enthusiasm or interest in something.
- have to: Must do
- to the fullest: To the greatest extent possible; completely and without reservation.
- seize the day: To make the most of the present moment; to take all opportunities that are available to you.
- think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- deal with
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- break out
- look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
- dig into: To start eating food enthusiastically.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- break away: To escape from a situation suddenly
- lead to: To result in some action
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- end in: To have something as the final result.
- in stride: To deal with problems or difficulties calmly and without allowing them to influence what you are doing
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
- set up
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
- stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- check out
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
- scenario: An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
- decent: Being fairly good; acceptable
- engage: To start to fight with an enemy
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- thrive: To be or become healthy or successful
- journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- passionate: Being easily excited to strong emotions
- pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- philosophy: Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
- reluctant: Experiencing or expressing unwillingness to do
- desire: To wish for, hope or want something
- encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- military: Army or armed forces
- suck: To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- optimal: Best or most desirable; best possible
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- pursuit: Act of following someone to catch them
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- fade: To cause to lose brightness of color
- subconscious: Occurring in the mind without direct thinking
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- stance: A position or opinion stated in public
- excel: To perform an activity better than others
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- seize: To take a place with force, as by military action
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- act: To behave in a certain way
- piece: A counter in a board game
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- greatness: Property of outstanding importance or eminence
- prescribe: (Of doctors) to say what medicine should be taken
- great: Very good; better than before
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- incline: To bend the head or body forward
- marrow: A soft, fatty tissue inside bones
- viewpoint: Point of view; your opinion or attitude
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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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Finding Your Voice: Lessons from Robin Williams in Dead Poets Society
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Masa posted on 2026/02/22Ever wondered how to truly pursue your passions? Dive into the inspiring world of "Dead Poets Society" and learn how to find your voice, just like Robin Williams' unforgettable character! You'll pick up useful phrases for discussing life's big questions and gain cultural insights from this iconic film.
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