Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- at least: As a minimum
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- figure away: Leave or go away from a place; depart.
- deal with
- without a doubt: Certainly; definitely.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- mess around: To cheat on your partner with another lover
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- screw with: To interfere with or tamper with something.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- bust up: To end a relationship.
- on fire: Very successful or popular
- allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
- turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
- step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
- on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- consider: To think carefully about something
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- manifest: List of cargo on a ship
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- spoil: To damage something, usually by treating it poorly
- actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- costume: Special clothes, e.g. clothes for acting in a film
- bust: To arrest people involved in crime
- obsess: To talk or think about someone, something too much
- press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
- stunt: Dangerous and daring trick, as in an action film
- detect: To discover or identify the presence of something
- stance: A position or opinion stated in public
- text: To send a message by phone or other device
- verbal: Concerning verbs
- flame: To glow
- relieve: To make less boring by making some change
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- trailer: Advertisement of short scenes from a movie
- premiere: First performance of a show, film, play in public
- pilot: To conduct a small practice experiment
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- erotic: Concerning sex; arousing sexual desire
- melt: To disappear or to go away
- spell: To lead to future trouble
- captain: Title of a senior officer in the military
- simulate: To copy something or look or behave like it
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- offense: Attempt to score in a game or match
- detective: Person who investigates and solves crimes
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- marvel: Something that causes wonder or astonishment
- mutually: So as to be shared by two or more people/things
- part: Division of a book
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- roar: To laugh in a loud and continuous manner
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- puke: (Informal) to vomit; be sick
- persuasion: Using reasons to make people believe something
- senseless: Stupid; not showing the use of reason
- decode: To translate from code into the plain text
- disappointing: To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
- stealthy: Moving/acting so as to avoid being seen/noticed
- plaid: Cloth with colored yarns in a crossbarred pattern
- sparrow: Small, very common bird with gray brown feathers
- pretzel: Glazed and salted cracker in the shape of a knot
- ravioli: Small square cases of pasta with savory fillings
- margarita: Cocktail made of tequila, triple sec and lime
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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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Brie Larson on Becoming Captain Marvel
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Yukiko posted on 2019/03/26Ever wondered what it's like to train for a superhero role? Brie Larson spills the beans on becoming Captain Marvel, sharing candid behind-the-scenes stories about her premiere costume and stunt training! You'll pick up practical, everyday phrases from this fun interview, perfect for understanding casual conversations.
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