Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
- punch your way: To force a path or achieve a goal by fighting or using aggressive methods.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- long: Person's name
- buck: To resist or go against the trend
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
- punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
- tolerate: To be able to adjust to changes of various kinds
- prefer: To like something better than something else
- captain: Title of a senior officer in the military
- shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
- operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
- tooth: A sharp points on the edge of a machine or tool
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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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Captain America: Civil War Official Trailer #1 (2016) - Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson Movie HD
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Lee Yin posted on 2016/01/17Ever wondered what happens when heroes clash? This clip from Captain America: Civil War dives into a gripping moral conflict and tests the bonds of friendship, perfect for practicing situational dialogue and understanding cultural depth. You'll pick up on simple sentence structures and real-world conversational phrases used in intense moments!
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