Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- look back: To think about past events
- in the mood: Wanting to do something
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- for all that: Despite that; even though.
- give it up: To stop trying to do something
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- American: Person from the USA
- jam: To block a signal (e.g. radio waves)
- health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
- accomplished: To succeed in doing; complete successfully
- affordable: Cheap enough that it can be paid for
- slow: Lacking activity, busyness or excitement
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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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"Slow Jam the News" with President Obama
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alex posted on 2016/06/18Get ready to laugh and learn with President Obama on the Tonight Show! You'll love this hilarious "Slow Jam the News" segment where you can pick up on natural situational dialogue and cultural insights while enjoying some fantastic political satire.
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