Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- sit down: To take a seat
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- person: Man, woman or child
- journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- long: Person's name
- contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- mirror: Thing with glass surface used to look at yourself
- family: Close group of people or organizations
- pillow: Soft cushion for your head on a bed/while sleeping
- singular: Form of a word referring to only one person/thing
- plural: Being more than one person or thing
- student: Person studying at school
- sitcom: Humorous drama based on day-to-day life
- heavy: Greater in amount, degree, or severity than usual
- table: Diagram that shows data in rows and columns
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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
A2 Elementary
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吴德晟 posted on 2015/08/02Ever wondered how to introduce yourself and others in British English? This fun lesson dives into subject pronouns and the verb 'to be' with a super relatable dialogue featuring Elena's arrival. You'll pick up essential conversational phrases and master those tricky contracted forms in no time!
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