Vocabulary
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- sit down: To take a seat
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- bring on: To cause to appear, e.g. onto a stage
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- fancy: To want to have or do something; feel like
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- handful: an amount of something that can be held in one hand; small quantity or amount of people or things
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- scoop: To dig out for a hole with a tool or hands
- spooky: Unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)
- combine: To mix several things together to form one thing
- apologize: To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
- rarely: Not often (seen, done, etc.); infrequently
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- squirrel: Small furry tree-living animal with a big tail
- mad: Very angry
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- flight: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
- shut: To stop being open for business
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- strap: Strip of leather cloth etc. used to attach/support
- frontier: Border crossing between countries
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- burn: To destroy with fire
- discomfort: To cause to feel uncomfortable or not at ease
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- horn: Device that makes a loud warning noise
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- guest: Person invited to visit or stay in someone's home
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- somber: Grave or even gloomy in character
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- long: Person's name
- note: To notice or pay particular attention to something.
- cider: Alcoholic drink made from fermented fruit (apples)
- passenger: Person who is traveling in a vehicle
- await: To keep ready for future needs
- bathroom: Room where you take a bath or go to the toilet
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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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Thank You Notes: Kanye and Trump, Hot Apple Cider
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Emily posted on 2018/10/16Ever wondered how to craft the perfect thank you note, even for the most unexpected situations? This hilarious stand-up bit dives into observational comedy and political satire, perfect for picking up everyday phrases and cultural insights. You'll get a kick out of the self-deprecating humor while boosting your practical English skills!
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