Vocabulary
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- write out: To write something in full instead of using abbreviations or symbols.
- on fire: Very successful or popular
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- get here: To arrive at a specific location.
- in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- bunch: A group of things of the same kind
- pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
- trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
- gear: To aim at or prepare yourself for something
- fridge: An electric cool box for keeping food fresh
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
- prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
- hell: Any place of pain and suffering
- bottom: The part of your body you sit on
- apologize: To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
- buddy: Friend, usually male
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- remind: To cause someone to remember what they forgot
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- stab: To strike a blow with a knife, as to kill someone
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- governor: Person who leads a state or province
- flu: Illness causing headache, fever etc.
- popcorn: Small-eared corn that burst in dry heat
- bathroom: Room where you take a bath or go to the toilet
- microphone: Device you speak in to record or amplify sounds
- mart: Market in which goods are sold or bought
- mic: Short for 'microphone'
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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: Trick-or-Treating, Out of Office Messages
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Emily posted on 2018/10/30Ever wondered how to craft the perfect thank-you note, from Halloween treats to out-of-office replies? This hilarious talk show segment breaks down everyday scenarios with witty observations and self-deprecating humor, perfect for picking up simple sentence structures and practical phrases!
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