Vocabulary
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- in the works: Being planned or prepared; in progress.
- cast over: To look through or examine something briefly.
- way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- care for: To want or desire a thing
- in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
- have to: Must do
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
- ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
- relevant: Having an effect on an issue; related or current
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- presentation: Act of giving a formal talk about something
- rehearse: To practice e.g. play, speech before a performance
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- cast: People who appear in a play or movie
- thrill: Thing/event causing sudden excitement or pleasure
- sacred: Worthy of religious worship; very holy
- silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
- respond: To answer something or someone
- role: Character played by an actor
- reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
- grateful: Feeling or showing thanks; thankful
- text: To send a message by phone or other device
- monumental: (Mistake/waste of time) huge; very big; severe
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- exhaustion: Total loss of strength; extreme tiredness
- director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
- great: Very good; better than before
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
- capitalism: Economic system where companies own industry
- bubble: A small ball of air inside of a liquid
- wand: Thin rod held in the hand, e.g. used by a magician
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- worthy: Having merit or value; being honorable, admirable
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- lifelong: Continuing through life; lasting a long time
- culmination: The point at which an event or series of events ends, having developed until it reaches this point
- live: To be alive
- happen: To take place or occur
- weep: To cry or shed tears often due to sadness
- revival: Process of becoming active, strong or alive again
- touch: To affect feelings, especially by causing sympathy
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- undeniable: Certainly true; impossible to prove false
- radiant: Being bright
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- historically: In history; in the past
- vacation: Time off work used for relaxation or travel
- miller: Someone who grinds grain into flour
- salesman: Person whose job is to sell things
- emmy: Annual award for achievements in US TV
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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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I Was Mesmerized By Arthur Miller’s Attack On Capitalism - Nathan Lane on “Death of a Salesman”
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/04/01Ever wondered what makes a legendary play like "Death of a Salesman" so powerful? Dive into Nathan Lane's hilarious and insightful chat on The Late Show, where he shares his take on Willy Loman and the demanding role in this Broadway revival. You'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary and get a real feel for American theatre culture!
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