Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- out on a limb: In a risky or unsupported position; vulnerable.
- bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- oral hygiene: The practice of keeping the mouth and teeth clean to prevent dental problems.
- on the book: Recorded in an official list or register.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- back then: At that time in the past.
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- on the record: Officially documented or registered.
- royal court: The entourage of a monarch, including family, advisors, and officials.
- get to the bottom of: To find the true cause or explanation of something.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
- sit around: To spend time idly; to do nothing in particular.
- for instance: As an example.
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
- have to: Must do
- in the throes of: Experiencing a very difficult or painful process.
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- going on: To continue doing something
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- record holder: A person or thing that holds a record, especially in sports.
- shy of: A little less than; just under a certain amount.
- write up: To make a written record of (a study, etc.)
- pig: Animal that bacon, pork and ham come from
- woman: Adult female human being
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- book: (Police) to officially record someone's crimes
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- camera: Object that takes pictures digitally, or on film
- love: Person's name
- paper: Academic writing or a talk on a specific topic
- university: High-level educational institution; college
- person: Man, woman or child
- egg: Hard-shelled thing from which a young bird is born
- tooth: A sharp points on the edge of a machine or tool
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- doctor: Person paid to help people become or stay healthy
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- dead: Not alive
- believe: To think or accept that something is true
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- point: An item to be discussed
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- fresh: Clean; not used or dirty
- van: Truck with an enclosed cargo space
- marriage: Relationship between a husband and a wife
- sexual: Relating to men and women and their relationships
- interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
- female: Person of the sex that gives birth to babies
- spot: A certain place or area
- shy: Afraid of meeting people; lacking self-confidence
- literature: Writing valued as art, e.g. fiction, drama, poetry
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- author: Person who writes books, plays, poems etc.
- lab: Short for 'laboratory'
- title: Book produced by a publisher
- publish: To prepare and make available a book magazine etc.
- experiment: Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- artificial: Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
- stimulate: To arouse or excite emotionally
- motor: Concerning cars and vehicles
- nerve: Fibers in the body that enable feeling, movement
- stimulation: Arousal of interest or emotions
- oral: Concerning the mouth
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- manual: Done by hand (not machine)
- demonstrate: To display a feeling or ability openly
- device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
- apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
- sow: To plant seeds in an area of ground
- spinal: Concerning the spine or nerves in your back
- journal: A diary; record of what you do every day
- divert: To attract someone's attention from something
- fertility: The state of a female being able to produce young
- conception: Moment when a woman's pregnancy begins
- transplantation: A medical operation to replace organs in a body
- orgasm: Moment of most intense pleasure when having sex
- semen: Bodily fluid ejaculated from a man's penis
- reflex: Body's physical reaction done unconsciously
- clitoris: Female sexual organ homologous to the penis
- boar: Wild pig
- intercourse: Communication between individuals
- ultrasound: Use of sound waves to therapy or diagnostics
- masturbation: Stimulation of the genitals for sexual pleasure
- sperm: Cell produced by men and needed for reproduction
- penis: Male organ for copulation and urination
- cervix: Neck of the uterus in a female body
- vulva: External parts of the female genitalia
- oxygenate: To treat or combine with oxygen
- la: The syllable naming the sixth (submediant) note of a major or minor scale in solmization
- arousal: Being woken up from sleep; sexual excitement
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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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【TED】Mary Roach: 10 things you didn't know about orgasm (10 things you didn't know about orgasm | Mary Roach)
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