Vocabulary
- picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- have to: Must do
- going on: To continue doing something
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- give it up: To stop trying to do something
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- foremost: Being the best or most important
- dude: Form of address for a man
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- text: To send a message by phone or other device
- buddy: Friend, usually male
- important: Having power or authority
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- pal: Friend
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- person: Man, woman or child
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- pump: To make liquid or gas flow in a particular direction
- great: Very good; better than before
- traffic: The cars or vehicles on the road
- shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- edit: To check and make changes before publication
- cheer: Feeling of happiness or optimism
- chauffeur: Person employed to drive someone around in a car
- crazy: Mentally ill; mad
- nickname: Name given by friends or family
- excite: To make something or someone become more active
- titan: Person gigantic or great in size or power
- phone: To talk to someone using a telephone
- whoo: Sound people make when they are surprised
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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
A2 Elementary
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Kevin Hart FaceTimes Dwayne Johnson While Co-Hosting The Tonight Show
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Samuel posted on 2018/12/23Ever wondered what happens when Kevin Hart FaceTimes Dwayne Johnson live on The Tonight Show? You'll get to hear some hilarious improv banter and a funny voicemail moment that's perfect for practicing daily practical English and situational dialogue. This clip is a fantastic way to pick up simple sentence structures used in everyday conversations!
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