Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- sit down: To take a seat
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- for the heck of it: Doing something without serious reason, just out of curiosity or fun.
- next to: Being located along side another
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- on point: Perfectly done; exactly right.
- put it away: To return something to its proper location; to tidy up.
- off the table: No longer being considered or discussed.
- hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- lean in: To move closer to someone or something, often by bending forward.
- going on: To continue doing something
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- fill up
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- tear into: To criticize someone angrily.
- reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
- certain foods: Specific types of food, often referring to those with particular characteristics or effects.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- drink off: To consume alcohol to try to forget or reduce feelings.
- ask for permission: To request authorization or consent to do something.
- go away: To go on vacation
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- fold up: To collapse or be able to be collapsed into a smaller shape, often for storage.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- attend to: To deal with; take care of; pay attention to.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- overwhelming: To defeat something or someone completely
- awareness: Having knowledge of something
- lean: To balance against or on something for support
- etiquette: Rules regarding manners or good behavior
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- cue: Word or action in a play to tell an actor to speak
- dominant: The strongest; most powerful
- messy: Being complex or difficult to fix
- posture: Attitude someone adopts regarding a subject
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- handy: Convenient, easy to use, easy to reach
- utensil: A tool with a particular use, especially in a kitchen or house
- formal: Observing rules and procedures strictly
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- tear: Drop of salty water from the eye
- sip: To drink just a little at a time
- important: Having power or authority
- chew: To bite something many times without swallowing it
- gather: To bring objects together into one place
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- lap: (Of water) to move in a gentle repeated motion
- plate: Flat dish used for eating or serving food
- upright: Having good moral standards; of good character
- host: Mass; a great number
- behave: To act correctly
- considerate: Taking care not to offend or disturb someone else
- versa: used to say that what you have just said is also true in the opposite order
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- blade: One of several flat pieces in a fan which move air
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- dessert: Sweet food usually eaten at the end of a meal
- slurp: To drink noisily
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- napkin: Cloth used to protect clothing when eating
- meal: Food for eating at a particular time, e.g. dinner
- pepper: Green, red, or yellow vegetable with hollow center
- continental: Of or typical of the culture of mainland Europe
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- refinement: Act of changing slightly to make it better
- close: Almost; near
- corn: Small, painful hard spot on the foot
- diner: Person who dines; customer in restaurant
- blindly: Without seeing or looking; without thought or care
- blot: To remove a spot by putting absorbent material on
- silverware: Articles made of silver, e.g. table knives/forks
- chomp: To chew noisily and strongly
- seafood: Fish, shellfish, etc. that can be eaten
- distil: To collect the pure form by heating liquid
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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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Eva Liao posted on 2018/04/29Ever wondered about the proper way to use your utensils or handle your napkin at a fancy dinner? This video breaks down essential table manners, from place settings to phone etiquette, giving you the confidence for any dining situation! You'll pick up practical phrases and learn key knowledge for everyday social interactions.
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