Vocabulary
- at least: As a minimum
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in moderation: Not excessively; with restraint.
- arranged in: Organized or placed in a specific order or manner within a particular space or format.
- spread around: To distribute something to a wide area or to many people.
- run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- per year: For each year; annually.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- beat up: To hurt someone badly by hitting and punching
- labor pains: Painful contractions of the uterus during childbirth.
- by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
- diet coke: A sugar-free version of Coca-Cola.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- finish up: To complete or bring something to an end.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- goes well: To happen in the way desired
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- wine glass: A glass, typically stemmed, used for drinking wine.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- in wine: Under the influence of wine; when drunk.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- buck: To resist or go against the trend
- cholesterol: Substance in the body that may cause heart disease
- white: Person's name
- drink: To put water in your body through your mouth
- glass: Clear hard container used for drinking
- wine: Dark red color
- buy: To believe something; accept
- moderation: Decrease in the amount of something that is high
- French: Person's name
- floss: To move thin thread to clean between your teeth
- red: Being the color of blood
- chuck: To throw carelessly or casually
- producer: Company producing or growing a certain product
- German: Concerning the culture and people of Germany
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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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24 Facts about Wine - mental_floss List Show Ep. 336
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Ruby Lu posted on 2016/01/07Ever wondered about the Judgment of Paris or the 'Sideways effect' on wine sales? This fun Mental Floss video spills 24 fascinating facts about wine, from its history to its science! You'll pick up tons of useful vocabulary and cultural insights that make wine talk way more interesting.
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