Vocabulary
- kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
- bite back: To respond angrily or with a retort to criticism or attack.
- get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
- my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
- go on: To continue doing something
- nose out: To win or gain by a small margin, to just get ahead.
- attend to: To deal with; take care of; pay attention to.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- past it: No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- when the time comes: At the appropriate or necessary future moment.
- care for: To want or desire a thing
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- against you: In opposition to you.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- trust: To expect confidently
- professor: Teacher who teaches at a college or university
- dark: Of a color that is not light
- lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
- arrogant: Rude, from belief you are better than others
- vow: Very serious promise
- mother: Female who has a child or children; female parent
- kill: To cause someone to experience a lot of pain
- groan: To make a deep sound from despair, pain etc.
- potion: Drink said to have a magic effect
- harry: Make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes
- father: A male parent
- coward: Someone too afraid to do what is right or needed
- lily: Type of plant with big, leafy flowers
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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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Severus Snape | Important Scenes in Chronological Order
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Li posted on 2015/02/12Ever wondered about Severus Snape's most pivotal moments? This video dives into key scenes from Harry Potter, showing you exactly how simple sentence structures and situational dialogue are used in dramatic movie moments. You'll get a fantastic chance to boost your comprehension and pick up some really useful phrases!
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