Vocabulary
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
- see out: To continue doing something until it ends, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- right up there: Among the best or most successful.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- roll down: To move downwards by turning over and over.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- pull over: To bring a vehicle to a stop by side of the road
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- have to: Must do
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- feel sick: To experience a sensation of nausea or illness
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- sign over: To transfer ownership or rights by signing a document.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- set up
- pulled off: To manage to succeed
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- after dark: After the sun has set and night has begun.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- gorgeous: Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- sheer: To suddenly turn or change direction
- stunning: Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
- shelter: Place to protect people/animals from abuse
- pile: Large amount of something
- eerie: Strange, mysterious and frightening
- huge: Very very large
- trail: Series of marks or signs left by something moving
- eternal: Endless; constant; never ending
- couple: To join something to something else
- swallow: To believe (something that is not true)
- respond: To answer something or someone
- soak: To make something completely wet
- race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- drone: A remote controlled flying device
- tranquil: Calm; peaceful
- marine: Soldier trained to serve on land and sea
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- coast: Land near the sea or ocean
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- shrine: Religious place that honors a person or saint
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- rogue: Being corrupt, dangerous, or uncontrollable
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- mascara: Makeup for making eyelashes look darker/longer
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- construct: To build or create something
- float: To sell the shares of a company publicly
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- marble: A hard type of stone, often used in monuments
- glad: Happy or pleased about something/to do something
- seaweed: Plant growing in the sea, especially marine algae
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- central: Being in the middle
- bun: Woman's hairstyle of hair drawn into a round shape
- gorge: To eat food greedily and in large quantities.
- coral: Color that is a combination of pink and orange
- tectonic: Denoting or relating to construction or building
- rent: To give the use of something in return for payment
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- link: Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
- spring: Coil of metal that lessens impact, e.g. on cars
- helmet: Hard or padded protective hat, as worn by soldiers
- deeply: To a significant degree
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- sparkly: Having lots of small reflections of light
- lyric: In a tone, or style similar to an emotional song
- view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
- tent: Portable cloth shelter used outdoors for camping
- commemorate: To celebrate the memory of someone or some event
- rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
- hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
- waterproof: That keeps water out, as of clothes
- limestone: Sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium
- setup: Way something is organized or arranged
- scooter: Light motorcycle, usually with small wheels
- waterfall: Steep descent of the water of a river
- visor: Piece on helmet pulled down to protect the eyes
- lemon: Badly made or poorly functioning product
- teardrop: Anything shaped like a falling drop
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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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Taiwan's East Coast Treasure | Taroko National Park Road Trip
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佳萱 posted on 2018/09/03Ever wondered what it's like to ride through Taiwan's stunning Taroko National Park? This video takes you on an epic scooter adventure along the east coast, showing you breathtaking spots like Swallow Grotto and the Eternal Spring Shrine! You'll pick up practical travel phrases and learn about the amazing geology and culture along the way, even with a bit of rainy weather and a close call with a drone!
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