Vocabulary
- set up
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
- back then: At that time in the past.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- under the rule: Being governed or controlled by someone or some system.
- on the block: Available for sale; up for auction.
- kid on: To joke or tease someone or pretend something is not true.
- out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- one step ahead: Having an advantage or being more prepared than others.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- bad habits: Negative or harmful routines or behaviors that are difficult to stop.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
- stick together: To support each other; remain united.
- deal with
- run over: To go beyond a limit, e.g. of a budget
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- dedicated: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
- period: Set amount of time during which events take place
- trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- cultivate: To grow plants, crops etc.
- urge: A strong desire for something
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- dumb: Senseless; stupid
- parliament: Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
- awareness: Having knowledge of something
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
- moderate: To host a meeting or panel discussion
- association: Organization of people with the same interest
- radical: Person who believes in extreme political change
- emphasize: To stress the items that are important
- democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
- possess: To enter a person's mind or body as a spirit
- folk: (Of ordinary people) not sophisticated
- protest: To argue against something in a forceful way
- incident: Event, usually unusual or important; accident
- communist: Believer in communism
- influential: Having the power to cause change; having influence
- participate: To take part with others in doing something
- prosperous: Being successful and having a lot of money
- gain: To increase in something, such as weight
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- dismiss: To consider that something is at an end
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- root: Emotional connection with a place, history etc.
- diagnose: To determine the cause of an illness or problem
- assemble: To put parts together to make a complete unit
- petition: Request to an authority to change something
- determination: Will to achieve a goal despite difficulties
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- volunteer: Working willingly without pay to help others
- sponsor: Person that supports the passage of a new law
- active: Moving around a lot or doing many things
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- vulgar: Being rude or socially inappropriate
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- assimilate: To adapt and become part of a new culture
- found: To become aware of something that is happening
- cradle: Small bed for a baby, with rockers and sides
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- traitor: Person who betrays your country or someone's trust
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- governor: Person who leads a state or province
- den: Home of some types of wild animals
- opium: Addictive drug made from the seeds of a poppy
- assassinate: To murder a famous or public figure
- strife: Conflict or discord
- jellyfish: Soft-bodied sea animal, as with stinging tentacles
- asap: Shortened form of 'As soon as possible'
- tang: Sharp, slightly sour taste or smell
- proletariat: Lowest social class in a society or community
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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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『日治時期的社會運動 ft. 博恩配音 the Biggest Social Movement in Taiwan 』History of Taiwan-《動畫臺灣史》 EP3
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Courtney Shih posted on 2022/08/16Ever wondered about the biggest social movements in Taiwan's history? This animated episode dives into the 1920s under Japanese rule, featuring key figures like Lin Hsien-tang and Chiang Wei-shui and their amazing unarmed protests! You'll pick up some cool advanced vocabulary related to history and culture while following along with simple sentence structures.
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