Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in power: Having control of a country or organization.
- in black and white: Clearly written or documented, usually in print.
- black and white
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- very top: The highest point or part of something.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- rely upon: To depend on someone or something; to trust or have confidence in.
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
- in retrospect: Thinking back on what happened
- think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- at least: As a minimum
- make contact with: To initiate communication with someone.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- in name: Used to indicate something exists only in title, not in reality.
- show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- cordon off: To prevent access to an area by surrounding it with police, barriers, etc.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- fight back: To make your point more strongly against opponent
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- have to: Must do
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- certain to: Sure to happen; inevitable.
- true nature: The inherent qualities or character of a person or thing.
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- going on: To continue doing something
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- next to: Being located along side another
- in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
- in spirit: Feeling or showing enthusiasm; with strong emotional support, even if not physically present.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- pass away: A polite way of saying 'to die'
- meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
- to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
- watch over: To protect or guard someone or something.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- ritual: Performed as part of a ceremony
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- presence: The same place or area that a person is
- encounter: To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
- familiar: Well-known or easily recognized
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- split: No longer married or in a relationship
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- insight: Power to understand people and things very well
- dialogue: Conversation between two or more individuals
- consciousness: Process by which thoughts, ideas are processed
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- realm: Area ruled by a king or queen
- evolution: Theory that living things change over time
- seek: To ask someone for help
- humanity: Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
- grand: A counter for 1000 of something
- defeat: To beat an enemy, team, disease
- courage: Quality of being able to face danger without fear
- nightmare: Frightening, difficult or displeasing experience
- heal: To recover from or forget a bad experience
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- conceive: To become pregnant
- leave: To go away from; depart
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- corpse: A dead body
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- badge: Material with a pin to show membership in a group
- trophy: Prize given to the winner of a competition
- attire: Clothing (especially fine clothes and fashion)
- scourge: Person or thing causing great suffering
- cord: A long strong material, thicker than string
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- great: Very good; better than before
- rank: To rate or class things
- ward: Person's name
- betrayal: Act of giving knowledge or information to an enemy
- surrogate: Person appointed in the place of another
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- knowledge: Information, understanding, or skill
- elevate: To make something higher
- clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
- plane: An airplane
- main: Most important; most often used
- labyrinth: Something complex and challenging to understand
- choir: Group of people who sing together e.g. in church
- lore: Traditional knowledge or tales relating to a thing
- loft: High area with seats in a church or hall
- populace: The people of a country or local area
- rune: Character from ancient Scandinavian alphabet
Get the full experience in the app
Learn anywhere with detailed sentence and usage analysis
01:03
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.
Get the full experience in the app
Look up words anytime with pronunciation, part of speech, and usage
brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
A2 Elementary
Get the full experience in the app
Practice speaking anytime and get instant pronunciation feedback
Try this speaking exercise.
Try practicing with this sentence.
80
0
蕭胖 posted on 2017/12/27Ever wondered about the deep, dark lore of Bloodborne? This video dives into the mysteries of the Great Ones and the Old Blood, perfect for fans wanting to understand the game's complex story! You'll also pick up some advanced vocabulary related to Lovecraftian horror and intricate narratives.
Learn this video on the APP!
The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!
