Vocabulary
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
- come down to: To become in the end a matter of
- in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
- in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- touch in: Use a card or device to register entry in public transport.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- bring about: To cause to happen
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- do away with: To remove or take something away; to kill
- person: Man, woman or child
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- witness: To see the signing of an official document
- public: Owned by the government
- innocent: Free from guilt or responsibility for a crime
- row: To move a boat using oars
- happen: To take place or occur
- death: When someone dies; the end of life
- penalty: Negative effect resulting from your actions
- bad: Not good; wrong
- school: Large group of fish that swim together
- arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
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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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Ray's Story: A Death Penalty Mistake
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阿玟 posted on 2016/04/26Ever wondered about the justice system and wrongful convictions? This powerful personal testimony from Ray Crone, who spent years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, offers a deep dive into DNA exoneration and the fight to abolish the death penalty. You'll gain insight into crucial legal reform issues and pick up advanced vocabulary related to these important topics!
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