Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- going on: To continue doing something
- step into: To enter a place or situation.
- in terms of
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- go against: To disagree with or challenge someone
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- go below: To move down to a lower deck or level, especially on a ship.
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- of the like: And similar kinds or types; alike in category.
- catch up: To become equal with another person
- in the open: Publicly; not secret.
- move into: To start living in a new house or building
- by mistake: Accidentally; unintentionally.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- off camera: Not being filmed or recorded.
- set on: To attack
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- quite simply: In a clear and straightforward manner; without complication.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- by virtue of: By reason of; because of.
- whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- in charge: To be responsible for
- against the grain: Contrary to someone's natural inclinations or feelings; in opposition to what is normal or expected.
- in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
- in hand: In one's possession or control.
- go hand in hand: Two things closely related or connected, usually occurring together.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- back onto: To reverse a vehicle so it stops at a particular place.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- to the death: With the greatest effort or until the very end, often deadly.
- creep in: To enter or affect something gradually or stealthily.
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- end in: To have something as the final result.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- house: Place where a specific activity or business occurs
- horror: Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
- movie: Motion picture; film
- romance: To court someone into a love relationship
- gothic: With mysterious/frightening events, as in a castle
- thomas: A radio broadcast journalist during World War I and World War II noted for his nightly new broadcast
- tom: (Ethnic slur) Offensive and derogatory name for a Black man who is abjectly servile and deferential to Whites
- crimson: Deep purplish-red color
- del: To remove or erase something, especially digital data.
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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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Guillermo del Toro, Tom Hiddleston, Jessica Chastain, Mia Wasikowska: "Crimson Peak"
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Chien Huei Chen posted on 2015/10/24Dive into the chilling world of Gothic romance with director Guillermo del Toro and the cast of "Crimson Peak"! You'll hear them discuss the genre's roots in Victorian literature and explore how it blends romance, horror, and fairy tales. Plus, get insights into the powerful female characters and the psychological depth explored by the actors.
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