Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- have to: Must do
- at least: As a minimum
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- at the moment: At this time; now
- in the bag: Assured of success; certain to be achieved.
- clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- lose money: To suffer a financial loss; to not make a profit.
- by any means: In any way possible, regardless of the method
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- beat up: To hurt someone badly by hitting and punching
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- put away: To put things in a closet, etc.; tidy up
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- tropical fish: A fish that lives in warm, tropical waters, often kept as pets in aquariums.
- back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
- going on: To continue doing something
- in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- left out: To forget; omit
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- for instance: As an example.
- on the fence: Undecided; wavering between two options.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- at a loss
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- pork chops
- get here: To arrive at a specific location.
- join in
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- next to: Being located along side another
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- way too long: Excessively long in duration; much longer than necessary or desired.
- turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
- on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
- show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- get a hold: To make contact with someone
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- deal with
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- plan on: To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
- in heat: (Of a female mammal) ready to mate.
- hold in: To hide your emotions and not let them show
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- put through: To connect someone to the number he or she wants
- for sale: (object) that people can buy
- to order: To give an instruction or command.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- too much work: An excessive amount of tasks or responsibilities.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- heaven forbid: Used to express a strong wish that something does not happen.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- quick look: A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
- check on: To check that things are OK, correct
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- fight off: To defend a position, often violently
- put under: To administer an anaesthetic to someone.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- rule out: To eliminate as a possibility; exclude.
- on the market: Available for sale.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- hop in: To get in or on a vehicle
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- roughly: Approximately; (of numbers) about; around
- quarantine: To isolate ill people to prevent disease spreading
- tiny: Very, very small
- transparent: Being open to see and to public criticism
- swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- business: A company formed for making profit
- coast: Land near the sea or ocean
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
- great: Very good; better than before
- customer: Someone who buys goods or services from a business
- excited: To make something or someone become more active
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- store: To put things in a place for later use
- healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
- overnight: (Becoming famous, etc.) in a short amount of time
- spawn: Product or result of something
- assassin: Person who kills a public figure
- balloon: Thin bag of rubber filled with air, used as a toy
- tail: Extended part at the back of an animal's body
- selection: Process of choosing someone or something carefully
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- chime: To make a musical, harmonious sound
- tank: Container for holding liquid or gas
- tote: To carry something heavy, with difficulty
- pea: Round green seed, several of which grow in a pod
- jumbo: Something that is very large
- shipment: Delivery of goods, e.g. carried by a large vehicle
- neon: Gaseous element used in electric lamps and signs
- shipping: To transport goods by boat, truck or plane
- camera: Object that takes pictures digitally, or on film
- vinyl: Strong plastic used e.g. for car seat covers
- gold: Dark yellow color often seen in sunsets
- discus: A disk used in throwing competitions
- panther: Black leopard
- online: Connected to the internet
- airport: A place where passenger planes land and take off
- dandy: Man who is far too interested in his clothes
- zebra: Black-and-white striped African horse-like animal
- goldfish: Orange or orange and white freshwater fish
- stingray: Large venomous ray with large barbed spines
- yuan: Unit of money in China
- calico: Made of calico; patterned like calico
- angelfish: Butterfly fish
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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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Aquarium Fish Unboxing! Motoro Stingray, Goldfish, Albino Adonis Pleco.
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annie posted on 2017/04/09Ever wondered what goes into a high-end fish shipment? Dive behind the scenes with this unboxing video featuring a Motoro Stingray and more, and pick up advanced vocabulary related to quarantine care and live arrivals! It's a fantastic chance to learn practical terms used in the aquarium trade while seeing some amazing fish.
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