Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- got to: To arrive at some place
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- in circles: Moving or going around and around; not progressing.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- go on: To continue doing something
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- man of god: A religious leader or devout person serving God.
- from beginning to end: Throughout the entire time or process; completely.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- going on: To continue doing something
- end in: To have something as the final result.
- with God: Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
- in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
- to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
- with the Lord: In the care or presence of God; deceased and at peace.
- in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- cut up: Be cut up (about) to be upset or angry
- finish up: To complete or bring something to an end.
- lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
- secret of: The key or hidden information that explains something.
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- run through: To pierce with a sharp pointed object
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- pull it out: To remove something from a place or container by pulling.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- to a man: Every single person involved without exception.
- burn up: To consume all of something, e.g. fuel, energy
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
- on foot
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- puzzle out: To solve or understand something difficult by thinking carefully.
- see through: To realize the truth about
- at last: Finally; after a long delay.
- step into: To enter a place or situation.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
- have to: Must do
- look after: To take care of someone or something
- on to: Toward something; forward
- set off: To start a journey
- deal with
- of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
- above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
- ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
- strength: Condition of being strong
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- folk: (Of ordinary people) not sophisticated
- divine: Concerning or coming from God or a god
- judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
- typical: Normal; usual; expected
- section: A part of a whole
- spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- charismatic: Able to attract and make them like you
- civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
- leave: To go away from; depart
- spiral: A continuous curve round a central point
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- holy: Being good according to religious standards
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- approve: To formally accept something or grant permission
- tribe: Racial group united by language, religion, customs
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- land: Region or country
- valley: Area between mountains with river running through
- slaughter: Act of killing an animal to get its meat
- nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
- sword: A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
- lord: (Name used to refer to god in some religions)
- part: Division of a book
- marriage: Relationship between a husband and a wife
- preach: To write or speak about so as to persuade people
- priest: Person who can perform ceremonies in a religion
- noun: The subject or object of a sentence
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- mistress: Woman in sexual relationship with a married man
- kidnap: To take someone and demand money to return them
- cyclical: Series of regular and repeated actions
- holiness: State or quality of being holy
- fleece: To cheat someone out of money, possessions
- roundabout: Round junction for several roads; traffic island
- hebrew: Ancient Semitic language now spoken in Israel
- saviour: Person who saves someone or something from danger
- chaplain: Priest serving the army, a chapel, etc.
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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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Naphtali posted on 2019/01/12Ever wondered about the dramatic stories in the Book of Judges and Ruth? This lecture dives deep into the history of ancient Israel, offering fascinating insights and helping you master advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures along the way!
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