earthquake
US /ˈɜ:rθkweɪk/
UK /ˈɜ:θkweɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Heavy shaking of the ground due to natural forces
- A series of vibrations in the earth caused by the abrupt movement of rock far below the surface
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- short: (Of electric circuit) to spark because faulty
- painting: A picture made with paint
- touch: To affect feelings, especially by causing sympathy
- earthquake: Heavy shaking of the ground due to natural forces
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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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fisher posted on 2013/04/21Ever wondered how to talk your way out of a sticky situation with some dry humor? This clip from 'Bean' dives into a high-stakes art heist scenario, perfect for picking up simple sentence structures and realistic situational dialogue. You'll get a kick out of the witty exchange and learn some great conversational phrases along the way!
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