Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- grow back: To regrow; to grow again after being cut, lost, or damaged.
- clear up: To tidy things away, e.g. dirty dishes after meal
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- rule of thumb: A practical and approximate way of doing or measuring something.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- saying goes: An expression or proverb that is commonly known and used.
- contrary to: In opposition to; against.
- speed up: To move more quickly
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- brush off: To ignore or dismiss something or someone.
- have to: Must do
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- urine: Yellow liquid waste from the body
- microbe: Very small, microscopic, living thing
- loss: Friend, family, or other loved person's death
- cocaine: Illegal drug made from coca leaves
- cold: Illness of sneezing, coughing, and a sore throat
- itch: Something you are desperate to do
- grey: Color between black and white (also spelled gray)
- bald: Lacking additional information or facts; unadorned
- hair: Long thin strands growing on your head or body
- rinse: To wash off small amounts of dirt, soap suds, etc.
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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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17 Crazy Hair Myths (incl. Can a MARCHING BAND cause HAIR LOSS?!) - mental_floss - List Show (244)
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稲葉白兎 posted on 2015/02/01Ever wondered if a marching band could cause hair loss? This fun video from Mental Floss busts 17 wild hair myths, explaining the science behind dandruff and the scalp microbiome! You'll pick up practical hair care tips and learn some fascinating cultural history along the way.
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