Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- by mistake: Accidentally; unintentionally.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- last person: The individual who is the final one in a sequence or group.
- stand behind: To support or defend someone or something.
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- next to: Being located along side another
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- turn off
- at least: As a minimum
- bang into: To collide forcefully with something.
- bump into: To meet someone accidentally
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- have to: Must do
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- sneak in: To enter a place secretly and quietly, usually without permission.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- look back: To think about past events
- closer than: Nearer in distance compared to something else.
- in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- person: Man, woman or child
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- speak: To be able to use a certain language
- door: You walk through this when you go in a room
- sit: To take an exam
- mouth: Hole in the face used for eating and talking
- excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
- clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
- talk: Style of speaking
- coffee: A brown drink made from roasted beans and water
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- close: Almost; near
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- office: Room or building used for business
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- friendly: Acting like a friend; kind and helpful
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- crowd: To force too many things, people into
- empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
- mistake: Something done wrong/calculated wrong; error
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- smell: To have a particular odor
- cough: To suddenly expel air from the lungs
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- shake: To cause someone to be surprised or upset
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
- smile: To put up the corners of mouth to show happiness
- greet: To meet with friendly words and actions; welcome
- rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
- regularly: At the usual time each day, week, or month
- acceptable: Satisfactory; good enough
- firmly: In a hard, steady, unchanging way
- length: Distance from one end of a pool to the other
- zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
- respect: To follow the established rules
- yawn: Opening the mouth wide and take a deep breath
- subway: Train system running under the ground in a city
- comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
- sweat: To do an amount of hard work
- expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- aware: Knowing or feeling that something exists
- context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
- occupying: To enter and take control of land/property
- aggressively: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- sneeze: Act of air suddenly being forced out of nose/mouth
- deodorant: Substance applied to the skin to hide body smells
- accustomed: Familiar with something
- tobacco: Cigars and cigarettes
- odor: A certain smell, often strong or distinct
- disposition: Normal attitude or mood of someone
- doorway: The space that a door can close
- cologne: Perfume or fragrance that you apply to your skin
- etiquette: Rules regarding manners or good behavior
- cle: CLE is an acronym
- cellphone: Phone you can take with you everywhere
- marijuana: Illegal drug that is made from hemp
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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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Good Manners: What to Say and Do (Polite English)
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Halu Hsieh posted on 2013/10/22Ever wondered about the unspoken rules in English-speaking countries? This video is your ultimate guide to mastering polite English, covering everything from handshake etiquette to personal space and essential phrases for everyday situations. You'll pick up practical skills that are perfect for the workplace and daily life!
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