Vocabulary
- on to: Toward something; forward
- not necessary: Not required; not needed.
- sign up to: To register for something, like a service or a course.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- in a hurry: Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
- bump into: To meet someone accidentally
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- butt in: To impolitely interrupt (conversation, action)
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
- hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
- have to: Must do
- incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- regret: Feeling of being sorry, as for what you didn't do
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- variety: Particular type of thing or person
- butt: (Informal) fleshy part of your body you sit on
- slang: Words or phrases used in a very informal way
- maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
- pathetic: Causing feelings of sadness, pity and sympathy
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- fabulous: Almost impossible to believe, incredible
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- interrupt: To stop something from happening for a while
- purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
- polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- responsibility: Job, task or thing you are expected to look after
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- bump: To bounce along over a rough surface
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- text: To send a message by phone or other device
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- important: Having power or authority
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
- part: Division of a book
- realise: To become aware of or understand mentally
- pardon: To forgive for some error or fault; let off
- meaning: To express a particular idea or thought
- terribly: To an extreme degree; badly; very
- messed: To make something untidy or dirty
- handwritten: Being written by hand (i.e. not typed)
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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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How to say SORRY and APOLOGISE in English | British English*
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用用 posted on 2017/06/12Ever stumbled over the right words when you need to say sorry? This video dives into the wonderful world of British apologies, teaching you everything from simple 'sorrys' to more formal ways to say 'I apologise'. You'll pick up essential phrases for daily life and even workplace situations, plus some fun slang and insights into apology body language!
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