Vocabulary
- solar eclipse: An eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon.
- one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
- count on: To depend on someone
- at least: As a minimum
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- those times: A period in the past, often remembered fondly.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- happen on: To find or discover by accident.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- long: Person's name
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- happen: To take place or occur
- gigantic: Extremely large
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- bite: Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
- small: Little in size; not big
- night: Time when sun does not shine
- shadow: To cover something with shade
- month: One of 12 28-31 day periods in the year
- dark: Of a color that is not light
- solar: Concerning the sun, or its heat
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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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Ray Du posted on 2015/06/22Ever wondered what happens during a solar eclipse? This video breaks down the amazing science behind the Sun, Earth, and Moon's dance, explaining total and partial eclipses with simple sentences you'll easily understand. Plus, you'll learn crucial eye safety tips so you can watch the next one like a pro!
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