Vocabulary
- without further ado: Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
- in the region of: Approximately around a certain amount or number.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- spell out: To explain something in a very clear and detailed way.
- below the surface: Hidden emotions or issues not immediately visible.
- arising from: Originating from; being caused by.
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- dance: To move your body rhythmically to music
- dog: Small 4-legged animal that barks kept as a pet
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- person: Man, woman or child
- spoken: To be able to use a certain language
- sing: To make musical sounds with your voice
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- carry: To have a child, be pregnant
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
- live: To be alive
- instrument: Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
- wooden: (Of acting) without natural emotion; unconvincing
- wheel: Round thing that rolls, used for moving things
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- song: Distinctive series of sounds made by a bird
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- violin: Wooden instrument with strings, played with a bow
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- specialized: To focus on one area of a field or profession
- tune: To make adjustments to equipment to make it better
- keyboard: A set of keys on a piano or computer
- musical: Having a pleasant sound like music
- piano: Keyboard instrument used for playing music
- bridge: Structure built over river, road so you can cross
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
- folk: (Of ordinary people) not sophisticated
- historically: In history; in the past
- technique: Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
- base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- couple: To join something to something else
- string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
- barking: To make the loud sound of a dog (when angry)
- rub: To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
- contemporary: Being modern, up -to-date, of this age
- bow: To (cause to) curve or bend
- continuous: Happening, existing, or performed without stops
- combine: To mix several things together to form one thing
- physically: In a manner related to the body
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- innovative: Having or using new methods or ideas
- melody: Song; music
- buzzing: To fly making a sound like a bee
- crank: Device for turning
- bagpipe: Scottish wind instrument with a bag and pipes
- fiddle: To play around in an experimental manner; tinker
- acoustic: Connected with sound or hearing
- activate: To cause to happen; cause a chemical reaction
- drone: A remote controlled flying device
- ado: Rapid active commotion
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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】Caroline Phillips: Hurdy-gurdy for beginners (Caroline Phillips: Hurdy-gurdy for beginners)
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Leafmoon posted on 2015/10/08Ever wondered about the fascinating hurdy-gurdy or the intricate world of Rolex watches? This TED talk dives into both, exploring mechanical innovation and cultural depth with some seriously cool vocabulary you'll want to pick up! It's a fantastic chance to boost your knowledge and language skills with real-world examples.
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