Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- at least: As a minimum
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- thankful for: Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- on to: Toward something; forward
- go on: To continue doing something
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- breathe in: To inhale; to take air into the lungs.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- got to: To arrive at some place
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- good person: A morally upright and kind individual.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- rip off: To cheat; take advantage of; charge too much
- other places: Different locations or areas
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- going on: To continue doing something
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- centered around: To have (something) as the main subject or focus.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- in appearance: Judging by how someone or something looks.
- for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- off the charts: Extremely high or impressive; beyond normal measurement or scale.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- at heart: In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- good call: A wise or correct decision; a sensible choice.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- dress up: To put on your best clothes, e.g. for a party
- high class: Of superior quality or social standing; luxurious or sophisticated.
- good riddance: Expression showing relief at someone's departure.
- narrow down: To reduce the number of possibilities or choices.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- hike up: To increase something, often prices or taxes.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- eat out: To eat at a restaurant
- pot out: To transplant seedlings into pots.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- sesame oil: An oil derived from sesame seeds, used in cooking and as a flavouring.
- chop it up: To have a casual or informal conversation.
- looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
- close by: Near in distance; nearby.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- very top: The highest point or part of something.
- in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- pop off: To leave a place, usually for a short time.
- of means: Having resources or wealth available for use.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- cheat on: To be sexually unfaithful to one's partner.
- rock on: An expression of encouragement or approval, especially in the context of music or performance.
- huge spike: A large and sudden increase in something.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- on the couch: Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
- game on: An exclamation indicating the start of a game or activity.
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- hot air: Meaningless or exaggerated talk; empty rhetoric.
- turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
- take a bath: To wash oneself in a bathtub.
- eating healthy: The practice of consuming foods that are beneficial for one's health and well-being.
- put away: To put things in a closet, etc.; tidy up
- breathe out: To exhale air from the lungs.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- hit it off: To get on well on first meeting someone
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- jump on: To criticize someone suddenly and strongly.
- play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- check on: To check that things are OK, correct
- on the house: Free; paid for by the establishment.
- go away: To go on vacation
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- up close and personal: Very near or intimately, often in detail or physically close.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- once a month: Happening or appearing one time in each month.
- english speaker: A person who speaks English.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- regret: Feeling of being sorry, as for what you didn't do
- curious: Wanting to know more about something
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- grand: A counter for 1000 of something
- topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
- organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- adult: Person or animal that is fully grown
- breathe: To move air into and out of your lungs
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- shrimp: Small edible salt-water shellfish with many legs
- electronic: Operating by use of electricity; digital
- nowadays: At the present time; now
- passage: Process of moving through time
- great: Very good; better than before
- hockey: Sport played on a field with sticks and a ball
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- affirmative: Saying 'yes'; confirming; agreeing to
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- childhood: The time when you are a child
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- picture: General situation or state of being
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- tourism: Visiting to new places, e.g. abroad, for vacations
- canyon: Deep rock valley usually with flowing water
- cocoon: Case spun by many insects for protection
- chili: Hot-tasting spice used in curry, etc.
- upgrade: To improve something in terms of quality
- hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
- kid: Child or young person
- ocean: Large body of salt water; a large sea
- crazy: Mentally ill; mad
- turkey: Edible bird resembling a large chicken
- rite: Act that is part of a religious ceremony
- dishwasher: Machine for washing dishes
- turtle: Animal that lives in water and has a hard shell
- mantis: Large insectivorous insect with prayerlike pose
- thankful: Feeling or showing you are grateful
- northwest: Being between west and north
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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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Amanda Chang posted on 2020/02/15Get ready for a super engaging 1.5-hour English conversation with Vanessa and Dan, diving into everyday topics and personal family stories! You'll pick up new expressions and practice your listening skills with this fun, real-life dialogue that feels like chatting with friends.
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