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- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
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- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
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- turn: To become (a particular age)
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- tube: Plastic or metal container for soft substances
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- palace: Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- happen: To take place or occur
- live: To be alive
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
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- visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
- call: A order or request for action
- website: Collection of webpages in one location
- workshop: A brief intensive course for a small group
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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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Pronunciation: Assimilation of /n/ followed by /p/
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Precious Annie Liao posted on 2017/06/20Ever notice how some English sounds blend together when people speak quickly? This pronunciation workshop from BBC Learning English breaks down the fascinating 'assimilation' of /n/ followed by /p/, showing you exactly how to make these sounds connect smoothly in connected speech. You'll pick up practical tips and practice your mouth shape to sound more natural!
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