Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- have to: Must do
- got to: To arrive at some place
- on tour: Time a soldier is away from home for work
- rub it in: To emphasize someone's mistake or misfortune, often to make them feel worse.
- run down: To be in a bad condition
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- look after: To take care of someone or something
- leave on: To keep something (especially clothing) on your body.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- pronounce: To state something in a legal or official way
- chunk: A large bit of something; thick lump
- interrupt: To stop something from happening for a while
- rub: To spread a cream, etc., using a repeated motion
- invest: To use resources to build for the future
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- carpet: Colored floor covering made of wool, etc.
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- defend: To protect and explain your position in court
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- infinity: State of being without end; endless time, space
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- marvel: Something that causes wonder or astonishment
- lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
- brave: (Old-fashioned) A native American warrior
- prohibit: To make something impossible
- skill: Ability to do something well
- cross: Angry and upset
- tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
- flash: To appear suddenly and briefly
- tag: Child's game in which one person chases the others
- shout: To speak very loudly to get attention
- inaudible: Impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
- pine: Tall pointed evergreen tree with needlelike leaves
- shy: Afraid of meeting people; lacking self-confidence
- photography: Art of taking pictures with a camera
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- face: To cover a surface with something like paint
- sunscreen: Cream spread on the skin to protect from sunburn
- comic: Person who stands on a stage and tells jokes
- save: To make your computer keep a file
- true: Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
- dream: A wish or hope for something to happen
- war: Situation where armies fight each other
- beautiful: Having dome something well
- bless: To make something holy by saying a special prayer
- wonderful: Producing feelings of enjoyment or delight
- bean: Large seed eaten as a vegetable
- gauntlet: Thick heavy glove worn to protect hands and arms
- bathroom: Room where you take a bath or go to the toilet
- duke: Title given to a man below the rank of prince
- falcon: Fast-flying hunting bird
- brunch: Mixture of breakfast and lunch eaten late morning
- panther: Black leopard
- whoop: Loud cry expressing excitement or happiness
- rabbit: Type of small animal with long ears and four legs
- mace: Aerosol sprayed in the face to ward off attackers
- nah: Way of saying 'No'
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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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'Avengers: Infinity War' Cast Tours Los Angeles w/ James Corden
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kiki posted on 2018/05/01Ever wondered what it's like to tour LA with the Avengers? James Corden takes Tom Hiddleston and the cast on a hilarious bus tour, giving you a super fun way to practice situational dialogue and pick up everyday phrases. You'll get a kick out of the celebrity cameos and learn about Hollywood culture along the way!
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