Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- lay out: To show or explain your plans carefully
- for instance: As an example.
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- person: Man, woman or child
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
- refer: To talk about or write about something
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- meaning: To express a particular idea or thought
- close: Almost; near
- mirror: Thing with glass surface used to look at yourself
- carry: To have a child, be pregnant
- noun: The subject or object of a sentence
- book: (Police) to officially record someone's crimes
- rocket: Powerful engine that releases hot gases
- replace: To use instead of something else
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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
A2 Elementary
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How do reflexive pronouns get their meaning? Syntax Video #4
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VoiceTube posted on 2015/12/27Ever wondered how reflexive pronouns like 'himself' or 'herself' get their meaning? This video dives deep into anaphora and antecedents, breaking down the fascinating syntax behind them. You'll gain a solid understanding of pronoun ambiguity and boost your advanced English vocabulary!
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