as for
US /æz fɔr/
UK /æz fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Concerning; regarding.
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
A1Morebowl
US /bol/
UK /bəʊl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
- Round container used for holding rice, soup etc.
- Intransitive Verb
- To roll a ball in the sport of bowling
A2Moreearthquake
US /ˈɜ:rθkweɪk/
UK /ˈɜ:θkweɪk/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Heavy shaking of the ground due to natural forces
- A series of vibrations in the earth caused by the abrupt movement of rock far below the surface
B1Moregrass
US /græs/
UK /grɑ:s/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To betray someone
- To cover an area of ground to make a lawn or field
- Uncountable Noun
- Slang name for marijuana
A2Morein the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
- Referring to something placed or growing in soil.
A1Morejump out
US /dʒʌmp aʊt/
UK /dʒʌmp aut/
- Phrasal Verb
- To suddenly appear or move forward, often to surprise someone.
- To be very obvious or easily noticeable.
A2Moreon the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
pond
US /pɑ:nd/
UK /pɒnd/
- Countable Noun
- Pool of water that is smaller than a lake
- Intransitive Verb
- To become a pool of water on a surface.
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Vocabulary
- jump out: To suddenly appear or move forward, often to surprise someone.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- in the ground: Located within or beneath the surface of the earth.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- bowl: Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
- healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- come: To arrive at a place
- grass: To betray someone
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- need: To be unable to manage without something; require
- pond: Pool of water that is smaller than a lake
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- fly: Common flying insect, sometimes blue in color
- visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
- earthquake: Heavy shaking of the ground due to natural forces
- open: To make accessible or able to be used, e.g. road
- jump: To attack someone suddenly
- winter: Time or season of idleness or decay
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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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