Vocabulary
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
- get it on: To start doing what you say you will do
- choke up: To become unable to speak because you are feeling strong emotion, usually sadness.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
- leapt out of: To jump out of something suddenly and quickly.
- in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- bunch: A group of things of the same kind
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
- screw: To cheat someone, as out of money/property
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- ashamed: Feeling of shame or guilt
- thumb: To use your thumb to request a ride in a car
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- entertainment: Act or process of providing service for someone
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- fantasy: Something imagined and very different from reality
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- soul: Central or basic part of something
- motion: Suggestion at a meeting
- choke: To cause someone not to breathe
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- alive: Living; not dead
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- great: Very good; better than before
- pioneer: Person exploring a new place or field of endeavor
- part: Division of a book
- wide: Having a great distance from one side to the other
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- elevate: To make something higher
- anthem: Special song that represents a nation or group
- picture: General situation or state of being
- famous: Excellent
- live: To be alive
- spotlight: Lamp that produces a strong beam of light
- marketing: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
- hug: To hold someone in your arms as sign of affection
- circus: Shows with clowns animals etc. performed in a tent
- stuffy: (Nose) blocked
- redefine: To give a new explanation of or reason for
- opera: A type of play that is sung with classical music
- workshop: A brief intensive course for a small group
- musk: Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
- leapt: To enter or start something eagerly
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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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Hugh Jackman Is The Greatest Showman | Jimmy Fallon Show
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Johnny Tsai posted on 2018/01/08Ever wondered about the magic behind 'The Greatest Showman'? Hugh Jackman chats with Jimmy Fallon about bringing P.T. Barnum's incredible story to life, and you'll pick up some fun situational dialogue and cultural insights along the way!
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