Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- going on: To continue doing something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- have to: Must do
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- ask for it: To behave in a way that will cause trouble or punishment.
- home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- black eye: A bruise around the eye, typically caused by a blow.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- on tour: Time a soldier is away from home for work
- talked into: To persuade someone to do something.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- property: Particular quality that someone or something has
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- shelter: Place to protect people/animals from abuse
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- wisdom: Knowledge gained from experience in life
- horrible: Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
- protest: To argue against something in a forceful way
- subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
- thrill: Thing/event causing sudden excitement or pleasure
- clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- fault: A failure or negative aspect of
- briefly: Using little time or resources
- comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
- genius: Person displaying a high level of intelligence
- complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
- documentary: Supported by written evidence
- delight: Strong feeling of great pleasure
- arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
- whatsoever: Used to add emphasis to an idea being expressed
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- scar: Long lasting emotional pain from a bad experience
- scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- comedian: An entertainer whose job is to make people laugh
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- hire: To give a job to someone in exchange for pay
- diaper: Towel/paper for baby's bottom for urine/feces
- business: A company formed for making profit
- affirmation: Statement that something is true
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- strap: Strip of leather cloth etc. used to attach/support
- wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
- stain: A mark or unwanted spot / thing
- bolt: Line of electricity in the sky from lightning
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- bud: Small part of a plant that will be a flower
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- believe: To think or accept that something is true
- vet: Short for 'veterinarian' or 'veterinary surgeon'
- harrowing: Extremely shocking or upsetting
- friendship: Feeling of liking someone; good relationship
- howl: To cry or wail loudly
- dynamite: Sticks of explosive triggered by a fuse
- curly: Having curls or waves
- vineyard: Farm where grapes for wine are produced
- sweatshirt: Long-sleeved pullover, generally made from cotton
- mall: Large public area often covered with grass
- ethically: As regards moral principles and rules of behavior
- hardy: Able to survive cold weather, hard times
- seatbelt: Strong belt in a car to hold you in your seat
- funniest: Causing the most laughter or amusement
- southwest: Location in the southwestern part of an area
- cheesecake: A cake made with cream cheese
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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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Maria Bamford: 9:00AM Is The Best Time For Stand-Up Comedy
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/03/04Ever wondered what it's like to do stand-up comedy at 9 AM? Dive into this hilarious interview with Maria Bamford as she chats about her unique routines and documentary, "Paralyzed by Hope." You'll pick up some fun situational dialogue and gain a deeper understanding of alternative comedy and mental health topics!
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