Vocabulary
- in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
- step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- have to: Must do
- in the making: Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- of late: Recently; lately.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- on the fence: Undecided; wavering between two options.
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- save the day: To prevent a disaster or failure; to rescue a situation.
- from the first: From the very beginning.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- go at it: To start doing something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- check out
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- ruin: To damage or completely destroy something
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- leave: To go away from; depart
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- long: Person's name
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- answer: To reply to a question someone asks
- death: When someone dies; the end of life
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
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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 Hobbit The Battle of the Five Armies Official Trailer + Trailer Review : Beyond The Trailer
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venny posted on 2015/01/14Ever wondered about the buzz behind movie trailers and box office success? This video dives deep into "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" trailer, offering insights into marketing strategies and critical reviews. You'll pick up useful vocabulary for discussing films and cultural topics, all while enjoying a lively analysis!
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