Vocabulary
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- such as: For example; like
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- custom made: Designed and manufactured specifically for a particular customer.
- by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
- on location: At a place that is not a studio; a place away from the studio where a movie or TV show is being filmed
- park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- make with: To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
- edge in: To insert oneself into a group or conversation gradually.
- look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
- upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- try on: To wear something briefly to check it fits, etc.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- too heavy: Having excessive weight; difficult to lift or move.
- check out
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- live: To be alive
- action: Something that a person or thing does
- architecture: Design and construction of buildings
- design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
- ball: Large dance where people dress formally
- director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
- dress: Women's garment with a top part and a skirt
- costume: Special clothes, e.g. clothes for acting in a film
- gown: Long loose clothing worn over other clothes
- movie: Motion picture; film
- team: Group of people working on a task together
- shoe: Outer covering for the foot, often made of leather
- slipper: Soft, comfortable type of indoor footwear
- prince: Person's name
- carriage: Vehicle on wheels, usually pulled by a horse
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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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Peter Yang posted on 2016/01/02Ever wondered how Cinderella's magical ballgown came to life? Dive into the dazzling world of Disney's live-action Cinderella and discover 25 amazing behind-the-scenes facts, from the incredible costume design featuring Swarovski crystals to the massive set construction at Pinewood Studios! You'll pick up tons of advanced vocabulary related to film production and cultural history while enjoying this fairytale treat.
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