Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- have to: Must do
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
- turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
- think up: To think of an idea or an excuse
- awkward: Lacking smooth movement
- admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- parade: Large group walking in a public celebration
- curse: To use offensive language when angry; swear
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- fortune: What might happen to you in the future
- buzz: Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
- leave: To go away from; depart
- alarm: Sound or light used for a warning or alert
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- schedule: A list of events and their times
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- naturally: In the expected or usual way
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- irresistible: Being so attractive or desirable you cannot say no
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- siren: Device that produces loud warning sounds; alarm
- groan: To make a deep sound from despair, pain etc.
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- spring: Coil of metal that lessens impact, e.g. on cars
- pee: To urinate
- come: To arrive at a place
- age: To keep food, wine for a long time to improve it
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- princess: Daughter of a king and queen
- leaf: Page in a book
- male: Characteristic of boys or men
- ninja: Japanese martial arts warrior, often an assassin
- beak: Hard pointed parts of a bird's mouth; bill
- beep: Short high sound such as that made by a car horn
- bath: Long container you fill with hot water to wash in
- spider: Small creature with 8 legs that spins cobwebs
- angel: Supernatural human figure from heaven with wings
- singe: To burn lightly, often to remove hair
- announcer: Person making statements in public or on TV
- telephone: Machine used to talk to someone who is far away
- squawk: (Of birds) to make a short harsh cry
- offscreen: Not on the screen; in real life, not in the movie
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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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VoiceTube posted on 2013/07/05Ever wondered what happens when the last male blue macaw meets a girl who can fly? Dive into the vibrant world of Rio, a super fun animated movie trailer packed with family comedy and catchy songs! You'll pick up simple sentence structures and practice situational dialogue that feels totally real.
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