Vocabulary
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- 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.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- works from: To perform one's job duties from a specific location.
- from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- have to: Must do
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- answer: To reply to a question someone asks
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- hall: Area just inside the entrance of a building
- gig: Show; performance; job for a musician or performer
- symphony: Harmony of color or sound
- festival: Cultural event with a program of events
- tonight: Night following this day
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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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BBC 6 Minute English September 10, 2015 - The Proms
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Adam Huang posted on 2015/12/14Ever wondered what the famous BBC Proms are all about? This episode dives into the exciting world of this classical music festival, explaining everything from 'Promers' to standing tickets at the Royal Albert Hall. You'll pick up some fantastic vocabulary related to music and cultural events while learning about this unique British tradition!
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