Vocabulary
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- set aside: To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- run with: To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
- come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
- for instance: As an example.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- each end: At both extremities or sides of something.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- arranged in: Organized or placed in a specific order or manner within a particular space or format.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- set forth: To explain; present a plan; express in words
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- mess up: To make a mistake
- in terms of
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- go on: To continue doing something
- usher in: To mark the start of something new; to introduce or initiate.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- particle: Adverb or preposition that joins with a verb
- atom: Smallest bit that matter can be broken down into
- chemistry: The study of the structure of substances
- model: Being an excellent example of
- clay: Heavy sticky earth used to make pottery
- quantum: The smallest unit or amount of energy
- discharge: To complete a task that has been assigned
- nucleus: Center of an atom
- alpha: First letter in the Greek alphabet
- foil: To cleverly prevent (plot/crime) from happening
- physicist: Person who studies and works in physics
- electron: A negatively charged particle
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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 History of Atomic Chemistry: Crash Course Chemistry #37
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Ieng Fei posted on 2016/05/08Ever wondered how we figured out what atoms are actually made of? This Crash Course Chemistry video dives into the fascinating history of atomic models, from the Gold Foil Experiment to the quantum model, and you'll pick up some awesome advanced vocabulary along the way! It's a fantastic way to boost your knowledge learning and understand key science history concepts.
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