Vocabulary
- by eye: Estimating or judging something visually, without measuring tools.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- see stars: To feel dizzy or confused, usually after a blow to the head.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
- have to: Must do
- bundle up: To dress oneself or someone else in warm clothing.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- given time: A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
- in total: Completely; with everything added together.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- terrible at: Very bad or unskilled at something.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- lights up: Third-person singular present tense of to illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- rock concert
- past it: No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- night: Time when sun does not shine
- eye: The part of the body that you see with
- dark: Of a color that is not light
- big: Popular
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- close: Almost; near
- small: Little in size; not big
- color: To change or affect someone's opinion
- hour: 60 minutes
- sky: The place where we see clouds above us
- bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
- star: To perform or play a main role in a movie, play
- north: Direction to your left when facing the rising sun
- brightness: Amount of light something has
- circle: A perfectly round shape
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- south: Direction to your right when facing the rising sun
- view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- carefully: In a manner that involves focus and care
- call: A order or request for action
- move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
- site: Place that is reserved for a particular activity
- east: Direction where the sun rises
- pollution: Dangerous substances released into an environment
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- spot: A certain place or area
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
- pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- due: When something is required or expected
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- dolphin: Sea animal like a big fish that breathes air
- faint: To suddenly become unconscious and fall down
- coincidence: Occurrence by chance, not design or planned
- naked: Not wearing any clothes; without covering
- dipper: Ladle that has a cup with a long handle
- telescope: Tube-shaped device used to see a great distance
- reflection: Sign or indication of a state or condition
- lighting: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- visible: Can see, easily seen or understood
- association: Organization of people with the same interest
- constant: Happening frequently or without pause
- theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
- visibility: Quality of being able to be seen, as at a distance
- disrupt: To cause a disturbance in an activity in progress
- crab: Sea creature with a hard shell and two claws
- horizon: Line where the earth or sea meets the sky
- sphere: Area of interest or activity
- spinning: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- pole: One of two opposite ideas, qualities or positions
- astronomy: Study of stars and other bodies in space
- dim: Not bright; not being clear
- globe: A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
- motion: Suggestion at a meeting
- motionless: Not in physical motion; not moving
- bundle: A group of things that are tied/fastened together
- arbitrarily: Without using reason, often unfairly; on a whim
- equator: Geographical line at zero degrees latitude
- celestial: Concerning the sky or objects in the sky
- constellation: Group of things or people that are similar
- magnitude: Number representing force of an earthquake
- rotate: To regularly change people who perform a role
- astronomer: Scientist studying stars and other bodies in space
- arthropod: Type of animal including insects, shrimp, etc.
- binocular: Using both eyes at the same time
- venomous: Extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
- luminous: Producing or reflecting a large amount of light
- twinkle: To shine with a flickering gleam of light
- teeny: Very small
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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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Naked Eye Observations: Crash Course Astronomy #2
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王政弘 posted on 2016/11/09Ever wondered why some stars seem brighter than others, or why they have different colors? This Crash Course Astronomy episode dives into naked-eye observations, explaining stellar magnitudes and the impact of light pollution. You'll pick up some fantastic new vocabulary while learning how to really see the night sky!
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