Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- grind up: To break something into small pieces by crushing it.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- on God: Used to solemnly swear or emphasize truthfulness.
- going on: To continue doing something
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- poverty: State of being poor
- strength: Condition of being strong
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- concentrate: To cause to be present in large amount or number
- clever: Funny in a way that shows intelligence
- sustain: To lengthen or continue to do something
- grind: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- medieval: Old or out of date and not of much use
- communicate: To give and exchange information
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- noble: Being admirable and honorable in character
- leave: To go away from; depart
- gossip: To talk about others' private lives
- devote: To dedicate
- silent: Without making any noise; soundless
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- bid: To propose an amount you want to pay for something
- important: Having power or authority
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- glory: State of having respect, honor or pride
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- vow: Very serious promise
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- porridge: Dish made of oatmeal, usually eaten at breakfast
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
- discover: To find something new that was not known before
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
- serenity: Absence of mental stress or anxiety
- peace: Calm and quiet state
- northern: In or toward the north
- wool: Soft, thick hair of sheep, used for clothing
- monk: Man belonging to religious group that live simply
- monastery: Place where monks live
- bell: Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
- abbey: Religious building in a Christian community
- smart: Fashionable; well-dressed; well-groomed
- clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
- marvellous: Extraordinarily good or great
- sheep: Animal with a woolly coat raised for meat or wool
- abbot: Someone who is in control of an abbey of monks
- sweetest: Having the nicest nature, character
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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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April Lu posted on 2018/05/13Ever wondered what life was like for a medieval monk? This video takes you inside Rievaulx Abbey to explore monastic habits, diet, and the vow of silence, perfect for deepening your cultural understanding and picking up simple sentence structures. You'll get a fascinating glimpse into history while practicing your English!
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