Vocabulary
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- sit back: To relax and take it easy.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- moment of truth: A critical point, especially in a difficult situation, when one's fate or success is determined.
- the moment of truth: The crucial time when the real outcome is decided.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
- spare: To make (money or time) available for
- fabulous: Almost impossible to believe, incredible
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- lounge: Long, extended chair to sit or lie down on
- leave: To go away from; depart
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- alarm: Sound or light used for a warning or alert
- pilot: To conduct a small practice experiment
- upbeat: Being positive and cheerful
- miracle: Amazing, seemingly impossible thing that happened
- flight: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
- mere: Just enough of something
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- great: Very good; better than before
- tablet: Small hand-held computer with a touch screen
- land: Region or country
- truth: Real facts about something
- classic: Having a simple, basic design or style
- travel: To go to a place that is far away
- train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- happen: To take place or occur
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- saint: Person who is very good, kind or patient
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- carousel: Moving belt carrying bags to be claimed at airport
- underwear: Clothes worn next to skin/under outer clothes
- nick: Person's name
- android: Robot that looks or seems human
- runway: Long road where planes take off and land
- merry: Feeling a little drunk from alcohol
- doll: Toy looking like a person used for play
- eve: The time just before something happens
- heath: Area of land that is poor for growing plants
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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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WestJet Christmas Miracle: real-time giving
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VoiceTube posted on 2013/12/14Get ready for some holiday magic with the WestJet Christmas Miracle! You'll see heartwarming family reactions to an amazing airport surprise, and pick up practical, everyday phrases perfect for understanding situational dialogue. It's a fantastic way to dive into cultural depth while enjoying a truly special holiday story!
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