Vocabulary
- by chance: Accidentally; without planning.
- have to: Must do
- pretty much anything: Almost everything; nearly all things.
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- dude: Form of address for a man
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- address: Exact street location of a place
- deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- pair: Two of the same thing, e.g. socks
- cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
- backpack: Bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
- bless: To make something holy by saying a special prayer
- bro: Shortened form of 'brother'
- clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
- merry: Feeling a little drunk from alcohol
- phone: To talk to someone using a telephone
- smartphone: A telephone that has applications
- app: Small applications for smartphones
- homelessness: Having no home; living on the streets
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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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Katharina Yang posted on 2017/12/14Ever wondered what happens when a social experiment meets instant delivery? This heartwarming video shows how people used Amazon Prime Now to surprise those experiencing homelessness with essential items like socks and water, making for a truly touching holiday giving moment. You'll pick up practical, everyday phrases and get a glimpse into real-life conversations!
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