Vocabulary
- turn into: To change to become something else
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- dude: Form of address for a man
- concentrate: To cause to be present in large amount or number
- snap: To close your mouth quickly like biting something
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- noble: Being admirable and honorable in character
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- disturb: To cause someone anxiety or fear
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- worship: Acts of respect and honor to God or a god
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- blink: To close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- skinny: Too thin; very lean
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- interested: Having had your attention taken; curious
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- ass: (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- store: To put things in a place for later use
- shake: To cause someone to be surprised or upset
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- terribly: To an extreme degree; badly; very
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- mode: Fashion and design
- kid: Child or young person
- super: Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
- hulk: Large object, e.g. a boat
- shush: Sound made to make others be quiet
- superhero: Fictional character who fights evil
- woody: Made of or containing or resembling wood
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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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Elon Gold - Big Black Woman (Stand up Comedy)
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Katharina Yang posted on 2018/01/31Ever wondered what it's like to be someone else? Elon Gold hilariously shares a wild transformation fantasy that starts with a simple trip to Barnes & Noble! You'll pick up some fun, everyday phrases and get a dose of cultural insight with this stand-up comedy gem.
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