Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
- run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
- talk: Style of speaking
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- clown: Performer in funny clothes who makes people laugh
- belong: To be a welcomed as a new member of a group
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- call: A order or request for action
- lonely: Sad because apart from other people
- quit: To leave a job
- frown: When you pull your eyebrows together to show anger
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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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Carpenters-Rainy Days And Mondays Live At The BBC English/Español Subtitles (CC) !
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Why Why posted on 2013/03/25Ever feel like rainy days and Mondays just get you down? This classic Carpenters performance from the BBC is a perfect way to explore simple sentence structures while soaking in a beautiful, melancholic piano ballad. You'll pick up on common vocabulary related to feelings and everyday moods, all while enjoying a truly iconic vocal performance!
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