Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
- to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
- like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- under glass: Placed beneath glass for protection or display.
- born and bred: Having been born and raised in a particular place or environment.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- in the works: Being planned or prepared; in progress.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- trade away: Give something in exchange for something else, often reluctantly.
- in the ground: Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- as anything: Used to emphasize intensity or degree of a quality or action.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- financial: Involving money
- bounce: A person's energy or confidence
- academy: School that specializes in certain subjects
- plan: Drawing of how something should be done or made
- money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
- theater: Place where plays or movies are seen
- musical: Having a pleasant sound like music
- rap: To hit sharply or repeatedly with something
- colonial: Of a system where one country controls another
- washington: A state in northwestern United States on the Pacific
- york: A city in North Yorkshire, England, known for its historical significance and York Minster.
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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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Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks "Hamilton," New York And His Influences
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Emily H. posted on 2016/07/09Ever wondered how Lin-Manuel Miranda brought the Founding Fathers to life with hip-hop beats? Dive into this energetic interview where he shares his inspirations behind "Hamilton" and his love for New York City! You'll get a fantastic dose of cultural depth and pick up some simple, useful sentence structures along the way.
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