Vocabulary
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- the whole story: The complete and unabridged account of something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- happy ending: A conclusion to a story, play, movie, etc., in which everything turns out well for the protagonists.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- first off: To begin with; firstly.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- on to: Toward something; forward
- or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- in actuality: In fact; in reality; actually.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- left out: To forget; omit
- leave: To go away from; depart
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
- miracle: Amazing, seemingly impossible thing that happened
- true: Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
- revenge: Getting back at someone by hurting them back
- war: Situation where armies fight each other
- glass: Clear hard container used for drinking
- slave: Someone who is legally owned by another person
- wall: High, flat side of a room or building
- movie: Motion picture; film
- historical: Connected with the past
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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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10 Movie Endings You've Never Seen
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劉采翎 posted on 2016/01/31Ever wondered if movie endings tell the whole story? This video dives into 10 famous films, revealing unseen endings and exploring historical inaccuracies that might surprise you! You'll boost your vocabulary and understanding of complex sentences while learning fascinating facts about true story films.
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