Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- deal with
- have to: Must do
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- get here: To arrive at a specific location.
- on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- with time: As time passes; eventually.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- such as: For example; like
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- like magic: In a way that is surprisingly easy or sudden.
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- happen on: To find or discover by accident.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- on my birthday: Referring to the day of one's birth, often used in the context of celebrations or events.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- for instance: As an example.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- in a box: Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
- for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- bunch: A group of things of the same kind
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- surface: To give (road) a top layer
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- limit: Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
- lesson: Something done to learn or teach something; class
- vehicle: Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
- talk: Style of speaking
- close: Almost; near
- exception: Something different or not included
- carpet: Colored floor covering made of wool, etc.
- transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
- confused: To make something unclear or hard to understand
- calendar: A table showing the days, months and years
- dot: To place small amounts/things in various places
- location: Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
- marker: Something that is easy to recognize or identify
- Christmas: Christian holiday celebrated on December 24-26
- taxi: Car that transports people for money
- bicycle: 2-wheeled vehicle ridden by pushing on foot pedals
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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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English Grammar: The Prepositions ON, AT, IN, BY
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Aaron Yao-Ren Wu posted on 2016/08/08Ever mix up 'on the bus' and 'in the car'? This video breaks down the tricky prepositions ON, AT, and IN for transportation, time, and places, helping you avoid common mistakes! You'll pick up practical grammar tips that make your daily English conversations smoother and more accurate.
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