Vocabulary
- earn it: To deserve something as a result of one's actions or efforts.
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- throw away: To fail to take advantage of a good chance
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- going on: To continue doing something
- go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- rub: To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
- grand: A counter for 1000 of something
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- harmony: Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- agent: Chemical with the power to make chemical reactions
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- mission: A task or role someone is given to do
- arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
- swing: Movement in a curved motion
- splash: To throw water or liquids in many directions
- mansion: Very large, expensive home
- alive: Living; not dead
- pot: Container designed to hold or store something
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- gamble: To play games to win money
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- go: To attend or be at a place
- come: To arrive at a place
- greeting: To meet with friendly words and actions; welcome
- bureau: Administrative unit of government
- quiet: Hidden, or done in a private way
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- casino: Establishment that hosts legalized gambling
- nun: Female member of a religious group
- leech: Freshwater worm that sucks blood
- solo: Being performed or done alone
- soda: Sweet bubbly flavored drink
- zoo: Place in a town where wild animals are shown
- whisky: Scottish strong alcoholic drink made from barley
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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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Matt Damon Acts Out His Film Career w/ James Corden
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Jenny posted on 2016/12/29Get ready to laugh with Matt Damon as he hilariously acts out his entire film career with James Corden! You'll pick up tons of situational dialogue and simple sentence structures from this super fun, comedic movie mashup. It's a fantastic way to boost your English comprehension with iconic lines and celebrity impressions!
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