Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- in tune: Agreeing in pitch; agreeing in opinion
- at least: As a minimum
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- happen by: To visit a place casually or unexpectedly.
- by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
- from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
- in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- burst into: To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- pack in: To decide to stop doing something
- hand in glove: In very close cooperation or partnership.
- in charge: To be responsible for
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
- in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
- around the corner: Very near; close by.
- at first sight: Immediately on seeing someone or something for the first time; based on a first impression.
- pop up: To appear suddenly.
- jump ship: To leave a job or group suddenly, often for better opportunity.
- in the mood: Wanting to do something
- before long: Soon; in a short time.
- in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- in service: Available for use; operational
- to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- in reverse: In the opposite direction.
- of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
- on a different note: Introducing a different subject or topic in conversation.
- except that: But; with the exception that.
- for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
- bear on: To have an influence or effect on something.
- for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- swallow up: To completely consume or engulf something.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- off key: Not in the correct key; not in tune.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- fall out
- out of favour: Not popular or liked by someone or a group.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- out of sync: Not occurring at the same time or rate; not synchronized.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- have to: Must do
- on to: Toward something; forward
- with bells on: With enthusiasm and eagerness to attend or participate.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- game on: An exclamation indicating the start of a game or activity.
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
- string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
- instrument: Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
- equal: Same in shape, size, or number
- century: Period of 100 years
- begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- tune: To make adjustments to equipment to make it better
- top: To be higher or larger than a specific value
- age: To keep food, wine for a long time to improve it
- gravity: (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
- sequence: Part of a movie showing one part of the story
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- invention: Something new that is different from other things
- note: To notice or pay particular attention to something.
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
- circle: A perfectly round shape
- soft: Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
- royal: Excellent or grand; suitable for a king or queen
- symphony: Harmony of color or sound
- temper: An angry mood or fit; temperament
- God: Someone admired because they are famous or good
- Europe: A continent including Germany, France and Spain
- orchestra: Large group who perform instrumental music
- musical: Having a pleasant sound like music
- chord: Line that joins two points on a circle
- instrumental: Relating to, composed for, or performed on a musical instrument or instruments (without vocals).
- temperament: Person's nature or typical moods
- opera: A type of play that is sung with classical music
- composer: Person who writes music
- ensemble: Group of things, people working together
- violin: Wooden instrument with strings, played with a bow
- piano: Keyboard instrument used for playing music
- keyboard: A set of keys on a piano or computer
- hallelujah: Shout or song of praise to God
- concerto: Piece of music for an instrument with an orchestra
- harmonic: Relating to harmony in music
- aria: Song for one of the main singers in an opera
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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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BBC Howard Goodalls Story of Music. Part 2 of 6: The Age of Invention
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Ntiana posted on 2016/10/01Dive into the amazing "Age of Invention" with Howard Goodall's Story of Music! You'll explore the Baroque era, uncovering how composers like Bach and Vivaldi revolutionized music with new harmonic ideas and the development of equal temperament. This is a fantastic chance to boost your vocabulary with advanced terms and gain a deeper understanding of classical music history!
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