Vocabulary
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
- came apart: To break into separate pieces
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- aim at: To point or direct something, such as a weapon, towards a target.
- have to: Must do
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- speaks volumes: To strongly convey a message or impression without words.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- at least: As a minimum
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- going on: To continue doing something
- out of sync: Not occurring at the same time or rate; not synchronized.
- for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- land with: To bring an aircraft down to the ground.
- sign up to: To register for something, like a service or a course.
- alternative: Something different you can choose
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- ruin: To damage or completely destroy something
- attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- firm: Company that sells goods or services
- insecure: Lacking confidence or certainty about yourself
- dialogue: Conversation between two or more individuals
- upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- communicate: To give and exchange information
- capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- depict: To represent or describe something using words
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
- connection: Something that joins things together; being joined
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- explicitly: Clearly; specifically
- scary: Causing fear; frightening
- approval: Agreement that person/thing is acceptable
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- marine: Soldier trained to serve on land and sea
- communication: Talking to people; giving information to people
- medium: Method of expressing ideas or feelings
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- sync: Short for 'synchronization'
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- piece: A counter in a board game
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
- assert: To state or declare your ideas positively strongly
- business: A company formed for making profit
- rig: To dishonestly fix the result of elections, games
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- consolation: Something that gives you a better feeling when sad
- disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
- dysfunctional: Acting in an abnormal way or not as required
- affirm: To state, strengthen or support a belief you have
- reassurance: Feeling of reduced worry about something
- implicitly: Without doubting or questioning
- disconnect: To separate something from something else
- membership: Being a member of a group; joining a group
- hijack: To take control of a plane, etc. by force
- online: Connected to the internet
- arbitrage: Buying a commodity, gold etc. to sell it quickly
- volley: To kick or hit a ball so it stays in the air
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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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What Realistic Film Dialogue Sounds Like
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/04/05Ever wonder why movie dialogue sounds so different from real life? This video dives into how filmmakers like Noah Baumbach capture the messy, overlapping, and nuanced rhythm of actual conversations, showing you how to understand and even use these realistic speech patterns. You'll pick up on phrases that reveal unspoken emotions and learn how characters talk *around* issues, just like we do!
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