Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- up in the air: Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- weigh in: To be weighed before a sports event to check you are not over a certain weight
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- lean into: To bend or move your body closer to something, often for support or to get a better view.
- proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
- in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- double over: To bend over at the waist due to pain or laughter
- get to the bottom of: To find the true cause or explanation of something.
- have to: Must do
- under arrest: Being held by the police; formally detained.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- freak out: To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- celebrity: A (famous) entertainer known by many people
- suspect: Person thought to have committed a crime
- favor: Support or approval from people
- obsess: To talk or think about someone, something too much
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- toddler: Young child learning to walk
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- agent: Chemical with the power to make chemical reactions
- tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- point: An item to be discussed
- beard: Hair that grows on a man's face
- person: Man, woman or child
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- murder: Something that is difficult or painful to do
- tan: A light brown color
- glad: Happy or pleased about something/to do something
- bite: Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
- grizzly: Grayish
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- embarrass: To cause someone to feel ashamed
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
- service: Work that a person does to assist others
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- nominate: To choose someone to fill a certain position
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- happen: To take place or occur
- aura: Distinctive feeling or mood coming from a person
- chic: Fashionable; stylish; smart; sophisticated
- lively: Full of life and energy; merry; animated
- bleep: Short sound made by an electronic instrument
- plaid: Cloth with colored yarns in a crossbarred pattern
- gracefully: In a graceful manner
- merry: Feeling a little drunk from alcohol
- poppy: Red flowering plant, a source of heroin
- garland: Crown made from flowers and leaves worn on head
- glen: Narrow mountain valley, especially in Scotland
- hobbit: Imaginary being in stories by JRR Tolkien
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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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What Did Anna Kendrick Say To Make Obama Laugh?
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Emily posted on 2018/09/18Ever wondered what makes President Obama laugh? Dive into this hilarious celebrity interview with Anna Kendrick where she shares a memorable Obama encounter and a fun Beyoncé moment! You'll pick up some great situational dialogue and simple sentence structures perfect for everyday conversations.
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