Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- have to: Must do
- got to: To arrive at some place
- go on: To continue doing something
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- square up: To stand facing someone in a fighting position; to prepare to fight.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- around the corner: Very near; close by.
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- connected with: Related to; associated with.
- at least: As a minimum
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- get between: To just do well enough to pass, e.g. a course
- heading to: Going in a particular direction.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- going on: To continue doing something
- pop down: To go somewhere briefly or for a short time.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- spell it out: To explain something clearly and in detail.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- come round: To visit someone or some place for a short time
- walk down: To walk along or down something.
- in the books: Finished, completed, or officially recorded.
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- next to: Being located along side another
- on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
- swoop down: To descend or pounce rapidly from a height, especially to attack or seize prey.
- of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- right up there: Among the best or most successful.
- opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- on to: Toward something; forward
- looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
- go shopping: To go to stores to buy things
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- spot: A certain place or area
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- fancy: To want to have or do something; feel like
- express: To send something by fast mail
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- personality: Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- guide: To help or advise someone about something
- bury: To put something into the ground and cover it
- square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- destroy: To damage so badly that something no longer exists
- pity: Feeling very sorry for someone, e.g. in trouble
- chew: To bite something many times without swallowing it
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- public: Owned by the government
- spell: To lead to future trouble
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- millennium: Period of time that lasts one thousand years
- avenue
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- corner: To force into a position impossible to escape from
- match: To equal or be as good as something else
- tally: To count or reckon up; to score a point
- entrance: A place where you enter a house or other building
- alley: A narrow road or path between buildings
- cross: Angry and upset
- tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
- cathedral: Large impressive main church in a particular area
- borough: Section of a city with authority to manage itself
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- gum: To cover or stick with adhesive
- famous: Excellent
- paint: To make a picture with colored liquids
- ministry: Body of religious workers and leaders
- circus: Shows with clowns animals etc. performed in a tent
- snitch: To take by theft; to steal
- potter: To spend time, e.g. gardening, without hurrying
- phoenix: Mythical bird that was burned but rose from ashes
- cauldron: Large metal container used for cooking over a fire
- leaky: Allowing fluid or air to enter or escape
- umbrella: Including many smaller things of the same type
- headquarter: Main office of a company or organisation
- pip: To just beat someone in a competition
- deathly: Like death; very quiet, pale 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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Harry Potter London Magic Walking Tour and Film Locations
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Samantha Wen posted on 2019/03/04Ever wanted to walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter? This video takes you on a magical tour of London's iconic filming locations, from Platform 9 ¾ at King's Cross to the inspiration for Diagon Alley! You'll pick up practical phrases and cultural insights perfect for any aspiring wizard or witch.
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