Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
- call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
- considered rude: Regarded as impolite or offensive.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- such as: For example; like
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- catch up: To become equal with another person
- quick question: A brief and simple inquiry.
- join in
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- essential: Extremely or most important and necessary
- delicate: Easily broken or damaged
- aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- consider: To think carefully about something
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- harsh: Rough; tough; hard to experience or accept
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- lean: To balance against or on something for support
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- section: A part of a whole
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- interrupt: To stop something from happening for a while
- polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
- deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- pause: To stop doing for a while before continuing
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- participate: To take part with others in doing something
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- leave: To go away from; depart
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- important: Having power or authority
- phrasal: Concerning or consisting of a phrase
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- clarify: To make a liquid become clear or pure
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- great: Very good; better than before
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- neighbor: Person who lives, or is near, you
- nonverbal: Being communicated or done without speaking
- impolite: Not showing good manners or behavior
- online: Connected to the internet
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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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How to Interrupt Someone Politely in English with Tips and Examples
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Samuel posted on 2018/06/28Ever feel stuck in a conversation and don't know how to jump in? This video is your guide to politely interrupting in English, packed with practical phrases and tips for everyday situations like phone calls and meetings. You'll learn how to speak confidently and use nonverbal cues to make your interruptions smooth and effective!
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