Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- got to: To arrive at some place
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- crystal clear: Extremely clear and easy to understand.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- in style: Fashionable; popular
- in the clear: Free from suspicion or blame; exonerated.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- take it from me: Trust me or believe what I say based on experience.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- every kind of: Each and all types of something; all varieties of.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- in a nutshell: As a summary; including the main points concisely
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- think twice: To consider something carefully before doing it, especially because it could have negative consequences.
- freshen up: To wash and make oneself look clean and tidy.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- under the stars: Outdoors at night, exposed to the open sky and stars.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
- apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- embrace: Act of holding someone closely
- gorgeous: Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
- exclusive: Being available only to people with a lot of money
- spot: A certain place or area
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- huge: Very very large
- cuisine: Certain style or technique of cooking
- advance: Forward movement by an army
- blow: To move something using air
- couple: To join something to something else
- spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
- phenomenal: Amazing; remarkable
- sink: To push something down into the ground
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- grateful: Feeling or showing thanks; thankful
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- lounge: Long, extended chair to sit or lie down on
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- attract: To make something move closer using magnetic force
- glorious: (Of a hero, achievements) deserving praise and awe
- complimentary: (Of goods) free; available for no money
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- sight: To aim (a gun) at something to get your range
- staff: Employees of a company
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- cocktail: Mixed alcoholic drink, containing spirit like gin
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- nutshell: Shell that surrounds the kernel of a nut
- hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
- hospitality: Welcoming treatment of visitors or guests
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- marvel: Something that causes wonder or astonishment
- difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
- paradise: Place with everything needed for specific activity
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- behold: To look at
- realise: To become aware of or understand mentally
- greedy: Wanting to have more of something than you need
- whale: To strike forcefully, e.g. as a punishment
- brochure: Promotional document containing information
- offset: To compensate for or counterbalance the effect of
- paddle: Long stick with a flat end used to move a boat
- reel: To wind something in on a reel; pull something in
- hash: A mixture of meat, potatoes, and vegetables cut into small pieces and baked or fried
- dome: Rounded roof or ceiling shaped like half a ball
- crib: Young child's bed with barred side; cot
- deluxe: Of a higher quality and price than usual
- shark: Person who lends money at unfair rates of interest
- snorkel: To swim underwater using a breathing tube
- ciao: (Italian) hello or goodbye
- postcard: Card for sending messages by post
- underwater: (Moving or existing) beneath the surface of water
- manta: Blanket that is used as a cloak or shawl
- spa: Place you go to bathe in/drink water for health
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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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TravelSSBD Deluxe – Maldives: Sonia has a WHALE of a time!
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Amy.Lin posted on 2017/06/26Ever dreamed of a Maldives getaway? Sonia certainly had a whale of a time, paddleboarding and snorkeling with turtles in this amazing travel vlog! You'll pick up practical travel phrases and learn about this stunning destination through real-life dialogues.
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