Vocabulary
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- pull through: To get back to a good condition; recover
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- properly: In an appropriate or correct manner
- occasion: Significant or important event or function
- apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- formal: Observing rules and procedures strictly
- pinch: A very small amount of something
- choke: To cause someone not to breathe
- business: A company formed for making profit
- bow: To (cause to) curve or bend
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- knot: Secure form of tying a rope, string etc.
- traction: Force causing moving thing to stick, e.g. on roads
- true: Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
- gentleman: Man who has good manners and is considerate
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
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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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Kingsman: The Secret Service | How To Be A Kingsman: Tying A Tie [HD] | 20th Century FOX
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Lilian Chang posted on 2017/10/16Ever wanted to master the art of the perfect knot like a true gentleman spy? This video breaks down how to tie a tie with some hilarious Kingsman-style flair, giving you practical skills for any occasion. You'll pick up essential vocabulary for menswear and etiquette, all while enjoying some dark humor!
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