Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- stand by: To keep to an agreement
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- except that: But; with the exception that.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- subordinate clauses: A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb within a main clause.
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- in writing: Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- in brackets: Placed within parentheses () in writing.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- transitive verb: Abbreviation for 'transitive verb,' a verb that requires a direct object.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- on the condition: Depending on something happening or being done.
- going on: To continue doing something
- with time: As time passes; eventually.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
- pick out: To choose or select one item from many
- have to: Must do
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- object: Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
- free: Living, happening without being controlled
- adjective: A word that describes a noun, e.g. happy
- noun: The subject or object of a sentence
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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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Advanced English Grammar: Dependent Clauses
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22 posted on 2016/01/22Ever get tangled up with dependent clauses? This video breaks down noun, adjective, and adverb clauses with super clear examples, plus a special look at the 'that' clause! You'll boost your grammar and pick up some advanced vocabulary perfect for IELTS prep.
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