Vocabulary
- for instance: As an example.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- at least: As a minimum
- on fire: Very successful or popular
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- hook up with: To meet or connect with someone.
- lean into: To bend or move your body closer to something, often for support or to get a better view.
- at first sight: Immediately on seeing someone or something for the first time; based on a first impression.
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- fight off: To defend a position, often violently
- high and low: Searching everywhere thoroughly.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- instance: An example of something; case
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- love: Person's name
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- narrative: The telling of a story
- crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
- bubble: A small ball of air inside of a liquid
- family: Close group of people or organizations
- tragedy: Play that has a sad ending with many deaths
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
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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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Of Pentameter & Bear Baiting - Romeo & Juliet Part I
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Fu Jung Lai posted on 2012/12/20Ever wondered about the magic behind Shakespeare's most famous tragedy? Dive into 'Of Pentameter & Bear Baiting' to explore the world of Romeo and Juliet, picking up advanced vocabulary and cultural insights along the way! This video is a fantastic chance to boost your literary analysis skills and understand Elizabethan theater like a pro.
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