Vocabulary
- in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
- see through: To realize the truth about
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- in a tizzy: Being upset or confused about something.
- banana peel: The outer covering of a banana fruit, typically discarded after consumption.
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- turn off
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- walk away from: To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
- work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
- look back: To think about past events
- get your hands dirty: To do hard or unpleasant work yourself.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- black and white
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- custom made: Designed and manufactured specifically for a particular customer.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- fire escape: A special staircase or ladder for escaping from a burning building.
- hold in: To hide your emotions and not let them show
- time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- long: Person's name
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- astronaut: Person who travels in space
- house: Place where a specific activity or business occurs
- ceiling: Top part of a room above your head
- dark: Of a color that is not light
- sweet: Piece of candy, or other food containing sugar
- poetry: Poetic writing; imaginative verses
- room: All of the people inside a particular room
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
- art: Creative skill using the imagination e.g. painting
- girl: A female child; a young woman
- God: Someone admired because they are famous or good
- poem: A written composition in verse, not prose
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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
A2 Elementary
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Sarah Kay-Poetess/Storyteller
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李應振 posted on 2013/02/12Ever wondered what it's like to be a poet, storyteller, and photographer all at once? Dive into Sarah Kay's world with this spoken word piece that blends personal reflection with stunning analog photography, perfect for exploring cultural depth and picking up advanced vocabulary. You'll love the simple sentence structures that make her powerful message about family history and identity so accessible!
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