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- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- mess with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
- mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
- personality: Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
- maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- primarily: In the most basic or important way
- revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
- fame: (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
- optimistic: Tending to believe the future will be good
- money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
- portray: To play a character in theater or on film
- carve: To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
- climb: To rise gradually and steadily to a higher point
- European: Concerning the culture and people of Europe
- comic: Person who stands on a stage and tells jokes
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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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Tintin: A European Hero - In the Shadow of Tintin
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Matthias posted on 2016/01/23Ever wondered what makes Tintin a true European hero, especially compared to American superheroes? This video dives deep into Hergé's iconic character, exploring his unique brand of righteousness and what makes him tick. You'll get a fantastic character study that's perfect for comics fans and anyone interested in cultural hero archetypes!
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