Vocabulary
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- pull away: To drive (vehicle) away;
- out of place: Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
- settle into: To become comfortable and familiar with a new place or situation.
- pull back: To move to a safer area; retreat
- reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- have to: Must do
- feel stuck: To feel unable to progress or change a situation, often leading to frustration or helplessness.
- regardless of
- past it: No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- overwhelming: To defeat something or someone completely
- trauma: A very severe or upsetting experience
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- consistent: Agreeing with or being similar to another part
- necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- previous: Existing or happening before the present time
- awareness: Having knowledge of something
- alert: Being aware and able to respond quickly
- numb: Unable to feel a body part due to cold or illness
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- sabotage: To destroy or damage, often secretly, to weaken
- settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- steady: Happening or developing at a regular rate
- resonate: (Of ideas) to have a big impact for a long time
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
- heal: To recover from or forget a bad experience
- digital: Using electronic signals or computers
- react: To change when mixing with other chemicals
- withdraw: To take money out of a bank account
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- confusion: Not knowing what to do; state of disorder
- automatic: Done without conscious thought
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- static: Concerning electricity that collects on a surface
- remind: To cause someone to remember what they forgot
- naturally: In the expected or usual way
- dial: To call a person or place on a telephone
- unfamiliar: Unusual; strange or unknown
- revisit: To talk or think about something again
- unstoppable: Not capable of being stopped
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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 Unspoken Rules of Loving Others (As a Trauma Survivor)
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/06/04Ever wondered why it feels so hard to stay close to people, even when you want to? This video dives into the "unspoken rules" of loving others as a trauma survivor, explaining why pulling away or finding it hard to receive love is a natural protective response. You'll gain insights into common patterns and learn phrases to help you navigate relationships with more confidence and self-compassion.
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