Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- sticky fingers: Tendency to steal; a person who steals.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
- going on: To continue doing something
- get away with murder: To do something wrong without being punished or stopped.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- peck at: To strike or pick at something with the beak.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
- out of the ordinary : Unusual or remarkable; not typical.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- in terms of
- show tunes: Popular songs from musical theatre productions.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- pull off: To manage to succeed
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
- tv show: A television program.
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
- barely: Only just; just possible
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- strive: To work hard/make effort to achieve something
- tiny: Very, very small
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- effect: An advantage, benefit
- silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
- toddler: Young child learning to walk
- canvas: Special cloth on which an artist paints a picture
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- whisper: To talk with breath but no voice
- collaborate: To cooperate with or help an enemy
- creative: Having the ability to make something new
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- public: Owned by the government
- sticky: Easy to adhere or stick to other things
- greatness: Property of outstanding importance or eminence
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- successful: Having the desired effect or result
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- marathon: Lasting for a long time
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- cell: Smallest unit of living things in biology
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- itch: Something you are desperate to do
- production: Process of producing or growing food naturally
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- global: Concerning, involving, affecting all of something
- southern: Concerning a region in the south
- rover: Someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
- campfire: Small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking
- bathe: To be covered completely in something, e.g. light
- titan: Person gigantic or great in size or power
- ladybug: US small round bright-colored and spotted beetle
- momma: A mother
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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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【TED】Shonda Rhimes: My year of saying yes to everything (My year of saying yes to everything | Shonda Rhimes)
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brightgrace635 posted on 2018/01/19Ever feel like you're drowning in work and missing out on life? This video shares Shonda Rhimes' inspiring journey of saying 'yes' to everything for a year, offering a fantastic look at burnout recovery and finding joy, especially for working parents. You'll pick up practical phrases for work-life balance and creative recharge that you can use every day!
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