Vocabulary
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
- going on: To continue doing something
- bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- in a bad way: In poor physical or emotional condition.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- hold out hope: To continue to hope that something will happen, even if it seems unlikely.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- without me: Not including me; excluding me.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- such as: For example; like
- left out: To forget; omit
- feel right: To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
- think back: To recapture the past
- go on: To continue doing something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- all along: From the beginning; all the time.
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- dig into: To start eating food enthusiastically.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- dread: To await with great fear
- combination: Series of letters or numbers needed to open a lock
- interpret: To express so that others understand it
- inspiration: Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- convey: To carry or transport something
- indigenous: Being naturally from an area, not somewhere else
- elusive: Difficult to find or catch
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- emerge: To rise or appear out of some background
- interpretation: Explanation of the meaning of something
- infinite: Being very large in amount
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- quest: Long and challenging journey to find something
- solution: Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
- stale: (E.g. of bread) not fresh
- literature: Writing valued as art, e.g. fiction, drama, poetry
- author: Person who writes books, plays, poems etc.
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- visceral: From deep within you; caused by strong instincts
- century: Period of 100 years
- alphabet: Letters, symbols, characters of a written language
- act: To behave in a certain way
- crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
- eloquent: Able to speak expressively or convincingly
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- mirror: Thing with glass surface used to look at yourself
- savage: Condition of being cruel, violent, uncivilized
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- poetry: Poetic writing; imaginative verses
- fill: To make something full
- celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- detective: Person who investigates and solves crimes
- spice: Plant used for making food sweet or hot-tasting
- translate: To change something into a different state
- gibberish: Unintelligible talking
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- vanish: To disappear in a sudden and mysterious way
- hallway: Interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
- literary: Concerning writers or the profession of writing
- curly: Having curls or waves
- latin: Ancient Roman language affecting many languages
- birthright: Privilege or property you have from birth
- longtime: Concerning for a long duration
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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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The importance of translation: Crash Course Latin American Literature #13
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Richard VT posted on 2026/02/28Ever wondered how books change when they cross languages? This Crash Course video dives into the fascinating world of literary translation in Latin American Literature, exploring how readers and translators shape a story's meaning. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper cultural understanding along the way!
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