Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- such as: For example; like
- on the scene: Present at a location, especially where something has happened.
- fall short: To fail to reach a required or expected standard or goal.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- philosophy: Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- century: Period of 100 years
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- university: High-level educational institution; college
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- owe: To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
- philosopher: Person studying the meaning of truth and life
- shadow: To cover something with shade
- medieval: Old or out of date and not of much use
- nonsense: Foolish or untrue statements or ideas
- warm: To become more friendly or to like something
- medicine: Something used in treating illness or pain
- art: Creative skill using the imagination e.g. painting
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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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周杰 posted on 2015/07/20Think the Dark Ages were just dark? Think again! This video dives into the incredible achievements of the Middle Ages, from the birth of universities to stunning Gothic cathedrals, and you'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary along the way. It's a super engaging way to bust some common history myths and learn about a vibrant era!
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