Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- at least: As a minimum
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- in confidence: Communicating privately and confidentially.
- in case of: If something happens; in the event of.
- look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- at length: In detail; fully
- a few moments: A short period of time
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- little man: A man of short stature.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- in the light of: Considering new information or facts.
- look upon: To consider or regard in a particular way.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- for an instant: For a very short period of time; momentarily.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- at last: Finally; after a long delay.
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- to the good: An advantage or credit that one has.
- pipe in: To suddenly interrupt or add to a conversation.
- in a corner: In a situation where one is trapped or pressured with few options.
- all ears: Fully attentive; very interested in hearing what someone has to say.
- except that: But; with the exception that.
- in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
- by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
- name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
- at random
- for instance: As an example.
- in aid of: For the purpose of helping or supporting someone or something.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
- got to: To arrive at some place
- at the corner: Situated where two streets or edges meet at an angle.
- sit down: To take a seat
- for all that: Despite that; even though.
- dwell upon: To think or talk about something for a long time.
- presence of mind: The ability to remain calm and take quick, sensible action in a difficult situation.
- in the pay of: Receiving money regularly from an employer or for secret work.
- at a loss
- hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- horn in: To interrupt or intrude uninvited into a conversation or activity.
- on end: Continuously; without stopping.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- at the risk of: Used to introduce a statement that may offend or be criticized.
- on duty
- go on: To continue doing something
- between you and me: Said to show that the information is private or confidential.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- think twice: To consider something carefully before doing it, especially because it could have negative consequences.
- on the sly: Doing something secretly or stealthily.
- in favour of
- all along: From the beginning; all the time.
- at the sight of: When seeing something, especially suddenly or unexpectedly.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- with a will: With energetic and enthusiastic effort.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- going on: To continue doing something
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- over against: Directly opposite or facing something.
- of late: Recently; lately.
- slip by: To pass or elapse unnoticed or without being acted upon.
- slip into: To quickly put on (a piece of clothing).
- speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
- hand out: To distribute papers (often in class)
- do without: To manage without having or doing something
- put back: To return something to the proper place
- have at: To attack someone or something.
- look back: To think about past events
- walk with: To accompany someone while walking.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- those times: A period in the past, often remembered fondly.
- for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
- face out: To have the front or main side directed towards something.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- black sheep: A person who is different from the rest of their family or group and who is considered a disgrace.
- to this effect: In words that have this meaning or result.
- in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- in the meanwhile: During the time between two events.
- as follows: Used to introduce a list or explanation.
- with difficulty: Indicates doing something with great effort or struggle.
- rein in: To control or limit something.
- in the hope of: With the expectation or desire for something to happen.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- leave off: To stop doing something.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- in answer to: As a response to something.
- in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- count up: To add numbers together to find a total; to increase gradually.
- in attendance: Present at a particular event or meeting.
- lay in: To provide stocks (e.g. for the winter)
- pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
- get at: To criticize someone, often personally
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- at the most: No more than; maximum amount or degree.
- draw upon: To use something that you have gradually gained or saved
- die out: To disappear completely; to become extinct
- break out
- in order that: With the purpose or intention that.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- out of harness: Not working or not engaged in usual duties or tasks.
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- in hand: In one's possession or control.
- come near: To be nearly as much as (a value)
- break into: To start suddenly (crying, panicking, etc.)
- lift me up: To encourage or improve the mood of someone.
- end in: To have something as the final result.
- in vain: Without success or result; futilely.
- behind the curtain: Secretly; not in public view.
- under the circumstances: Considering the situation; given the facts.
- from the first: From the very beginning.
- in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
- for long: For a considerable period of time.
- share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
- in secret: Done or kept in a way that is not known or seen by others.
- at heart: In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
- out of doors: Outside, in the open air.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
- at rest: Not moving or being used.
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
- in power: Having control of a country or organization.
- connected with: Related to; associated with.
- before now: Up until this moment; previously.
- after dark: After the sun has set and night has begun.
- brother: A boy or man who shares a parent with you
- doctor: Person paid to help people become or stay healthy
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- father: A male parent
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- night: Time when sun does not shine
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- face: To cover a surface with something like paint
- husband: Married man
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- look: Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- dear: Loved or valued very much
- sister: Female you share a parent with
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- dead: Not alive
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
- cry: To sound an animal may make to call its family
- hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
- corner: To force into a position impossible to escape from
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- repeated: To do something over again
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- gate: Place in a fence which can be opened or closed
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- spy: Person who gets secret information about an enemy
- sir: Form of polite address to a man you do not know
- prisoner: Someone kept in a prison as punishment for a crime
- breast: Fleshy part of a woman's body for feeding babies
- strike: To hit something
- difficulty: Something that is hard to do
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- death: When someone dies; the end of life
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- lay: Amateur; not being a trained priest
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- voice: Ability to sing well
- handsome: A large amount or quantity
- pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- manner: The way a person acts, talks, or behaves
- citizen: Person who belongs to and has rights in a country
- gentleman: Man who has good manners and is considerate
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- jury: 12 citizens who decide if someone is guilty or not
- suspect: Person thought to have committed a crime
- grave: Hole in the ground in which you place a dead body
- sword: A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
- dreadful: Extremely bad, unpleasant, or ugly
- carriage: Vehicle on wheels, usually pulled by a horse
- republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
- utter: To make a particular sound; speak
- morrow: Next day
- eld: Late time of life
- tribunal: Type of court with authority over specific issues
- antiquity: Very old object
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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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Part 7 - A Tale of Two Cities Audiobook by Charles Dickens (Book 03, Chs 08-11) !
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Why Why posted on 2013/03/25Get ready for a dramatic reunion in this chapter of A Tale of Two Cities! You'll see Miss Pross and Mr. Cruncher encounter a familiar face in a bustling wine shop, leading to a surprising revelation about identity and past connections. Pay close attention to the tense dialogue and the way characters react under pressure – it's a masterclass in suspense!
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