Vocabulary
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- break away: To escape from a situation suddenly
- rule in: To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- as such: Something previously stated or understood
- for the foreseeable: Referring to a time period that can be predicted or expected in the near future.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on hold: Temporarily delayed or suspended.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- parliament: Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
- throne: Special elaborate chair on which king/queen sits
- war: Situation where armies fight each other
- kingdom: Category of the natural world
- island: Area of land that is surrounded by water
- independence: Having the freedom to make your own decisions
- northern: In or toward the north
- Republic: A country governed by elected representatives
- treaty: An agreement between nations
- catholic: One of many Christian belief systems
- rebellion: Act of conflicting with someone in authority
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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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Why Ireland split into the Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland
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Rosalyn Kate posted on 2015/07/16Ever wondered why Ireland is split into two parts? This video dives deep into the historical events like the Partition of Ireland and the Anglo-Irish Treaty, helping you understand the complex Unionist-Nationalist divide. You'll pick up tons of advanced vocabulary and gain cultural depth, making it a fantastic watch for history buffs and language learners alike!
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