Vocabulary
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- for the present: For now; temporarily or at this time.
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- accent: To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- combination: Series of letters or numbers needed to open a lock
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- pronoun: A word that replaces a noun like 'it' 'she' etc.
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- speak: To be able to use a certain language
- talk: Style of speaking
- cup: Small round container used for drinking
- rain: Drops of water that fall out of clouds in the sky
- teacher: Person who teaches others, especially in a school
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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
A2 Elementary
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When 'tell' doesn't mean 'tell' - English In A Minute
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Lian posted on 2019/11/12Ever get confused when someone says 'I can tell'? This quick video breaks down the surprising ways we use the verb 'tell' in English, going beyond just 'to say'! You'll pick up useful phrases and understand how 'tell' can also mean 'know' or 'recognize' in everyday conversations.
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