Vocabulary
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- metaphor: Imaginative use of words to reveal a similarity
- crowd: To force too many things, people into
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- virtual: Existing only on the internet or on a computer
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- shore: Land along the edge of a sea, lake or river
- hemisphere: One half of a rounded, ball-like object
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- visual: Of or relating to vision
- sizzle: A hissing sound of something burning or frying
- tribute: Something that is said or done to show respect
- curve: Smooth rounded line that is not straight
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- grill: Plate of food that has been grilled
- shade: Area of darkness when something blocks the light
- corner: To force into a position impossible to escape from
- screen: To hide or block something from being seen
- celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- have: To drink, smoke, eat or use something
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- guest: Person invited to visit or stay in someone's home
- cotton: Soft, white material used to make cloth
- band: Group of people who work together e.g. play music
- view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- special: Being additional or extra
- rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- long: Person's name
- carefree: Without cares or responsibilities
- northern: In or toward the north
- party: Social event often with food, drinks and dancing
- backyard: Made in an amateurish or non-professional way
- welcome: Being what was wanted or needed
- tire: To lose, cause to lose energy so you want to rest
- barbecue: Grill used for cooking food over an open fire
- candy: Small sweet foods made mostly of sugar
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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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Phineas and Ferb - Summer All Over the World (720p) (CC)
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朱威丞 posted on 2017/02/18Get ready for a super fun singalong with Phineas and Ferb as they throw an epic backyard party with Harry the Platypus! You'll pick up some awesome situational dialogue and simple sentence structures perfect for everyday conversations. It's a fantastic way to boost your English while enjoying a summer anthem!
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