desire
US / dɪˈzaɪr/
UK /dɪ'zaɪə(r)/
- Transitive Verb
- To wish for, hope or want something
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thing that is wished for or wanted
- A strong feeling of sexual wanting.
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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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Calvin Harris - Outside ft. Ellie Goulding (Savagez Remix)
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Ellie Chuang posted on 2015/07/27Ever felt like you're on the outside looking in? This lyric video for Calvin Harris's 'Outside' is perfect for diving into simple sentence structures while exploring themes of heartbreak and emotional distance. You'll pick up on common phrases and practice your listening with this melancholic indie pop ballad!
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