Vocabulary
- on to: Toward something; forward
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- for instance: As an example.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- on a mission: Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
- on the label: Printed on the label of a product.
- best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
- track down: To find out where someone is; hunt; chase
- for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
- going on: To continue doing something
- in blood: Covered or stained with blood, literally or figuratively.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
- name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
- take the cake: To be the most remarkable or extreme example, often negative.
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- check out
- mental: Concerning the mind
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
- rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
- strap: Strip of leather cloth etc. used to attach/support
- synonymous: Having the same meaning as another word
- independence: Having the freedom to make your own decisions
- declaration: Stating the cost of things purchased overseas
- revere: To give someone great respect and loyalty
- washington: A state in northwestern United States on the Pacific
- george: Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-)
- ben: A mountain or tall hill
- humane: Compassionate; thoughtful; acting like a human
- benjamin: A male given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'son of the right hand'.
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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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26 Fascinating Founding Fathers Facts - mental_floss - List Show (242)
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Go Tutor posted on 2015/02/04Ever wondered about the quirky side of America's Founding Fathers? This video from Mental Floss spills the tea on surprising facts about figures like Ben Franklin, perfect for history buffs looking to deepen their cultural knowledge. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary while learning fascinating tidbits about Colonial America!
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