Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- have to: Must do
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
- head for the hills: To run away or escape from danger immediately.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- in his place: Instead of him; as his substitute.
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- destination: The place you are traveling to
- event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
- action: Something that a person or thing does
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- store: To put things in a place for later use
- behalf: As a representative of someone or a group.
- care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
- motion: Suggestion at a meeting
- preposition: Word such as 'at' 'on' etc. showing position/time
- invite: To ask someone to go somewhere or do something
- noun: The subject or object of a sentence
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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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TO or FOR? Prepositions in English
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稲葉白兎 posted on 2015/01/25Ever mix up 'to' and 'for' in English? This video breaks down exactly when to use each one with super practical examples you'll use every day! You'll totally nail these common mistakes and boost your grammar confidence.
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