shadow
US /ˈʃædo/
UK /'ʃædəʊ/
- Transitive Verb
- To cover something with shade
- To secretly follow a person
- Noun
- Person who follows another person to observe them
- Area of darkness that is caused by blocked light
A2Moreshallow
US /ˈʃælo/
UK /'ʃæləʊ/
- Adjective
- Not deep; short from top to bottom
- Lacking interest in serious things; superficial
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Vocabulary
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- need: To be unable to manage without something; require
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- shallow: Not deep; short from top to bottom
- shadow: To cover something with shade
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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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廣通渠 posted on 2016/07/24Ever wondered about the emotional core of Alan Walker's hit song 'Faded'? This beautiful acoustic instrumental version lets you dive deep into the melody and lyrics, exploring themes of light, shadow, and searching for someone. You'll get a chance to connect with the song's poignant message and perhaps pick up some evocative phrases like 'shadow to my light' and 'shallow waters' to express your own feelings!
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