Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- going on: To continue doing something
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- light on: To illuminate something.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- have to: Must do
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
- care for: To want or desire a thing
- stay home: To remain in one's house or residence.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- walk with: To accompany someone while walking.
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- sit with: To stay with someone and provide support or comfort.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- boost: To increase something; to make something better
- paralyzed: To be unable to move from loss of muscle function
- navigate: To direct (car, plane etc.) in the right direction
- escape: Act to briefly ignoring boring or bad things
- facility: Piece of equipment or buildings with a special use
- lift: Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
- scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
- volunteer: Working willingly without pay to help others
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- horrific: Terrifying and shocking
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- cerebral: Having or concerning ideas rather than emotions
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- donate: To give money, etc. to charity, party, etc.
- devastation: Act of ruining or destroying something
- morale: the amount of confidence and enthusiasm, etc. that a person or a group has at a particular time
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- elementary: Basic, simple, or essential
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- scholarship: Work of learning, studying, acquiring knowledge
- happen: To take place or occur
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- guest: Person invited to visit or stay in someone's home
- age: To keep food, wine for a long time to improve it
- homeless: Having no home; living on the streets
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- cheer: Feeling of happiness or optimism
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- recover: To return to a prior normal condition
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- tape: To record some sounds using an electric device
- cardboard: Lightweight paper board
- disabled: Not able perform full movement or actions
- hug: To hold someone in your arms as sign of affection
- kindness: Quality of being warmhearted and helpful
- wallet: Small flat case for money, credit cards etc.
- muslim: Of or relating to Islam
- subway: Train system running under the ground in a city
- understatement: Description undervaluing how important a thing is
- amazingly: In a surprising and pleasing manner
- motorcycle: Motorbike; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
- mart: Market in which goods are sold or bought
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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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Ellen Isn't Giving Up Hope in the Midst of Devastating Events
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Raina posted on 2017/10/12Get ready for some heartwarming moments with Ellen DeGeneres as she shares incredible stories of kindness and support for first responders and teachers! You'll love picking up simple, everyday phrases and understanding cultural nuances through these uplifting human interest stories.
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