Vocabulary
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
- of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
- for instance: As an example.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- have to: Must do
- next to: Being located along side another
- at least: As a minimum
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- pork chops
- draw in: To attract or entice someone or something.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- go away: To go on vacation
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
- wet through: Completely soaked with water or liquid.
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- silly: Careless
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- pneumonia: Serious illness affecting the lungs and breathing
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- masterpiece: Greatest work, e.g. of a famous artist
- colony: Group (bees, etc.) that live in the same place
- paint: To make a picture with colored liquids
- pose: To be or exist as (a problem, threat etc.)
- studio: Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
- wine: Dark red color
- leaf: Page in a book
- tired: Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
- vine: Long thin plant that climbs over something
- painting: A picture made with paint
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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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The Last Leaf by O. Henry - Full Movie
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Anbe2623 posted on 2016/03/26Get ready for a heartwarming and bittersweet story with O. Henry's "The Last Leaf"! You'll be captivated by this cinematic adaptation set in Greenwich Village, and it's a fantastic chance to practice simple sentence structures and pick up situational dialogue.
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