Vocabulary
- true nature: The inherent qualities or character of a person or thing.
- have to: Must do
- such as: For example; like
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- chop wood: To cut wood into pieces with an axe or other sharp tool.
- up the hill: In an upward direction on a slope or hill.
- ball up: To crumple something into a ball shape.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- alignment with: A state of agreement or cooperation between people, groups, or organizations.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- going on: To continue doing something
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- push away: To move someone or something away from you by pushing.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- social conditioning: The sociological process of training individuals in a society to respond in a manner generally approved by the society in general and peer groups within society.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- come forth: To appear; to emerge.
- look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- analogous to: Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that clarifies the nature of the things compared.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- even once: At least one time; even a single time.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
- roll down: To move downwards by turning over and over.
- without exception: Including everyone or everything; in every case; without any exclusions.
- being driven by: Currently being motivated or controlled by a particular factor or force.
- in alignment: In a state of agreement or correspondence; consistent.
- bring about: To cause to happen
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- forbidden fruit: Something that is desired because it is not allowed.
- cast out: To expel or banish someone from a place or group.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- connected with: Related to; associated with.
- in service: Available for use; operational
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- certain foods: Specific types of food, often referring to those with particular characteristics or effects.
- seek out: To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- on the cross: Positioned on or attached to the Christian crucifix symbol.
- step to: To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
- constantly: Frequently, or without pause
- individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
- meditation: Act of deep and quiet thinking
- conscious: Aware of what is going on around you
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- illusion: Idea, image or impression that is not correct
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- craving: To have a very strong desire for something
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- unconscious: Not aware of what is going on around you
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
- existence: State of being present, alive or real
- condition: To improve something to make it better
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- consciousness: Process by which thoughts, ideas are processed
- reflection: Sign or indication of a state or condition
- external: Concerning foreign countries
- humanity: Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- spiritual: Of religious belief; believing in things of soul
- wisdom: Knowledge gained from experience in life
- ego: Opinion you have about yourself and your worth
- divine: Concerning or coming from God or a god
- agenda: Plan or policy to achieve your goal or intentions
- enlightenment: State of having a lot of knowledge and wisdom
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- spiral: A continuous curve round a central point
- unfold: (Of a situation) to be told or revealed
- demon: Cruel wicked and inhuman person or spirit
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- aversion: Strong feeling of dislike
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- attain: To reach a desired level or amount over time
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- veil: Covering of fine net to protect or hide the face
- pathological: (Liar, etc.) behaving in an uncontrollable (bad)
- cancer: Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
- limited: (Of a company) with a limit of financial liability
- timeless: Never-ending; everlasting; eternal
- cube: Solid object that has six square sides
- contingent: Dependent (on); likely to result (from)
- continuum: A continuation without noticeable divisions
- grasping: To hold something in your hand very tightly
- identification: (Card or paper) that proves who a person is
- mask: To hide something so that it cannot be seen
- cessation: The stopping of an activity
- serpent: Very big snake
- facet: A part of something; aspect
- duality: Tech having two aspects, e.g. mind and matter
- buddha: Someone achieving a state of perfect enlightenment
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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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Samadhi Movie, 2017 - Part 1 - "Maya, the Illusion of the Self"
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Voice Tube User posted on 2017/03/18Ever wondered about the 'self' and if it's just an illusion? This fascinating documentary explores Samadhi and the concept of nonduality, using the Matrix analogy to explain ego dissolution. You'll dive deep into advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures, perfect for boosting your English comprehension!
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