Vocabulary
- going on: To continue doing something
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- come on in: An invitation to enter a place.
- pluck out: To remove something from a place by pulling it quickly.
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- squeeze out: To remove an object by pressing something firmly
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- whack out: To stop working properly or to break down.
- in charge: To be responsible for
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- up top: In or at the highest position or location.
- to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- soul: Central or basic part of something
- waste: To kill or severely harm someone
- shut: To stop being open for business
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- command: To be able to see far from a certain location
- pledge: To make a promise; make an oath
- note: To notice or pay particular attention to something.
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- band: Group of people who work together e.g. play music
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- tech: Shortened form of 'technology' or 'technician'
- allegiance: Loyalty
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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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SCHOOL OF ROCK: The Musical – “You’re in the Band” (360 Video)
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Shirley Huang posted on 2016/05/14Ever wondered how to form a rock band on the fly? Dive into the "You’re in the Band" scene from SCHOOL OF ROCK: The Musical to see how Mr. Schneebly pulls it off! You'll pick up fun vocabulary and practice situational dialogue, all while enjoying a super cool movie clip.
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