Vocabulary
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- get here: To arrive at a specific location.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- upper-body strength: The physical power and force in the muscles of the torso, arms, and shoulders.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- back in the day: In the past; in former times.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- shoot around: To casually practice shooting in sports like basketball.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- go away: To go on vacation
- on the scene: Present at a location, especially where something has happened.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- strength: Condition of being strong
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- gravity: (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
- maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
- rehearse: To practice e.g. play, speech before a performance
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- momentum: Speed or force that is gained when something moves
- huge: Very very large
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- harness: To capture the power of something
- lift: Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
- slam: To criticize sharply
- stunt: Dangerous and daring trick, as in an action film
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
- comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- chemistry: The study of the structure of substances
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- rig: To dishonestly fix the result of elections, games
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- great: Very good; better than before
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- visually: With respect to vision
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- nominate: To choose someone to fill a certain position
- upper: Drug that improves mood or increases energy
- circus: Shows with clowns animals etc. performed in a tent
- workshop: A brief intensive course for a small group
- cherry: Small, round fruit with a red or black skin
- airbrush: Atomizer to spray paint by means of compressed air
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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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Zendaya Shows One of Her and Zac Efron's Trapeze Fails for The Greatest Showman | Jimmy Fallon Show
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Johnny Tsai posted on 2018/01/08Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of a big movie? Zendaya shares a hilarious trapeze fail from 'The Greatest Showman' with Jimmy Fallon, giving you a peek at the bloopers and actor chemistry! You'll pick up some fun, everyday phrases and practice simple sentence structures while laughing along.
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