Vocabulary
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- stand out
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
- away from home: Not at one's residence; at a distance from one's home.
- connected with: Related to; associated with.
- or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
- vulnerable: Being open to attack or damage
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- vulnerability: Being weak and able to be easily hurt or damaged
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- intimate: (E.g. of detail) fine, detailed or complete
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- interact: To talk or do things with each other
- strike: To hit something
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- precisely: In an exact and accurate manner
- innovation: Process of creating new ideas or inventions
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- essence: Most important part or quality of something
- intentionally: With a plan to do or achieve something
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- principle: Moral rule or belief governing a person's behavior
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- couple: To join something to something else
- meaningful: Having importance; showing someone's intention
- connection: Something that joins things together; being joined
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- participate: To take part with others in doing something
- solution: Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
- leave: To go away from; depart
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- gather: To bring objects together into one place
- creative: Having the ability to make something new
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- connect: To associate a thing with something else
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- quintessential: Being a model example of a specific thing
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- loneliness: State of feeling sad because you are alone
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- attend: To take care of someone in need
- glue: Sticky substance used for joining things together
- cape: Clothing without sleeves worn over the shoulders
- disconnect: To separate something from something else
- latte: Espresso coffee filled up with hot milk
- bookshop: Shop where books are sold
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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 power of third spaces | Martina Lastikova | TEDxCranfield University
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Masa posted on 2026/06/11Ever feel disconnected in a big city? This talk explores the concept of 'third spaces' – places like cafes and libraries that foster community and belonging beyond home and work. You'll discover how these spaces combat loneliness and spark creativity, and learn phrases to help you connect more meaningfully wherever you go!
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