Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- almost all of: Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
- falling apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
- come on over: An invitation to visit someone's home or location.
- move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
- on tour: Time a soldier is away from home for work
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- go: To attend or be at a place
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- love: Person's name
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- school: Large group of fish that swim together
- free: Living, happening without being controlled
- surprise: To do something that another person didn't expect
- principal: Leading person in a group of musicians or dancers
- donate: To give money, etc. to charity, party, etc.
- dollar: A basic unit of money equal to 100 cent
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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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Ellen's Biggest, Most Generous Giveaway Ever!
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SH posted on 2016/05/16Get ready for an amazing surprise as Ellen helps a deserving performing arts school with a HUGE half-million dollar donation! You'll love the heartwarming moments and pick up practical phrases from this feel-good story, perfect for understanding cultural depth and everyday dialogue.
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