Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- got to: To arrive at some place
- buckle up: To fasten one's seatbelt.
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
- true form: The actual or genuine appearance or nature of someone or something, often hidden or disguised.
- of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
- sign of the times: An indication or reflection of current social or cultural trends.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- find out about: To look for information to learn about it
- cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
- get back at: To take revenge on someone
- look through: To examine carefully to see what is there
- for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
- at this rate: If things continue as they are now.
- carry out
- old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- sit down: To take a seat
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- contend with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- barge into: To enter a place suddenly and roughly or interrupt.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- all bets are off: Used to say that no plans or predictions can be relied upon.
- in the presence of: While someone or something else is present.
- give off: To produce a smell or gas; emit
- in full swing: At its peak of activity; fully active or operational.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- join the club: Used to say you have the same (usually unpleasant) experience.
- care for: To want or desire a thing
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- with dignity: In a manner that shows respect and seriousness.
- once and for all: Completely and finally; decisively.
- dispose of: To get rid of something, especially by throwing it away.
- in league: Secretly working together to deceive or harm others.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- count: To add things together to find the total number
- master: To gain control over something
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- dust: To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
- roof: Top of the inside a tunnel, cave, mouth etc.
- mother: Female who has a child or children; female parent
- vampire: Bloodsucking dead person who bites neck of victim
- leader: Person who is in charge of a group or task
- son: Male child; friendly way of addressing a boy
- mum: Mother
- dracula: Comprises tropical American species usually placed in genus Masdevallia: diminutive plants having bizarre and often sinister-looking flowers with pendulous scapes and motile lips
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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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Young Dracula - BBC Series - Season 4 Ep 9 "Sun and Heir"
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yi posted on 2015/02/07Get ready for some serious drama with "Young Dracula"! You'll dive into a world of vampire courts, shapeshifters, and dark humor, picking up useful situational dialogue and cultural insights along the way. This episode is packed with betrayal twists and snappy conversations, making it perfect for practicing your B1+ listening skills!
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