Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- knock on: To strike a door or window to attract attention.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- left out: To forget; omit
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- work out
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- at least: As a minimum
- miss out: To exclude; not include in something
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- catch up: To become equal with another person
- improve on: To make something better than it was before.
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- with both hands: Readily and enthusiastically accept something.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- accent: To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- entrepreneur: Businessperson who develops new businesses
- permanent: Lasting forever; not temporary or changing
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- annoying: To make someone angry
- crack: Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
- stumble: Failing to do something well, e.g. giving a speech
- footage: A certain amount of film or video of something
- legit: As recognized by the law
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- furniture: Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
- digital: Using electronic signals or computers
- fake: Not real; made to look like something real
- regularly: At the usual time each day, week, or month
- leave: To go away from; depart
- hysterical: Being out of control mentally; violently emotional
- tutorial: A lesson given to a small group
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- improvise: To compose, speak or perform without preparation
- blink: To close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly
- rubbish: To say someone's ideas/actions are no good
- glad: Happy or pleased about something/to do something
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- dutch: Concerning the culture and people of Holland
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- stability: Quality or state of being even or consistent
- village: Small town in the country
- bubble: A small ball of air inside of a liquid
- gasp: To take a short quick breath because of surprise
- bonus: Extra money for achieving, exceeding targets
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- benchmark: Standard by which other similar things are judged
- remotely: In a remote way
- chuck: To throw carelessly or casually
- realise: To become aware of or understand mentally
- feather: One of the many light soft things on a bird's body
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- improv: Drama that the actors make up as they go along
- live: To be alive
- shout: To speak very loudly to get attention
- tent: Portable cloth shelter used outdoors for camping
- blonde: Having hair of pale yellow color; of such hair
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- weather: Whether it is raining, sunny, cold etc. outside
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- marinate: To put food in sauce to add flavor before cooking
- wireless: Needing no wires to make something operate
- warm: To become more friendly or to like something
- crow: Large black bird
- goose: Large water bird related to a duck
- oscar: Annual award given in the movie industry
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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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Living Alone & Moving Abroad | Teatime with English with Lucy!
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Evangeline posted on 2018/02/26Ever wondered what it's like to pack up and move abroad, or maybe just live alone for the first time? Join Lucy for a cozy chat as she shares her experiences leaving London and touches on everything from home furnishing to Spanish practice! You'll pick up practical, everyday phrases perfect for navigating new situations and maybe even get some sleepover giggles along the way.
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