Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- sit through: To stay until the end of something, especially something long or boring.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in blood: Covered or stained with blood, literally or figuratively.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- in a bad way: In poor physical or emotional condition.
- shit out: To produce something quickly and in large quantities, often of low quality.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- from the first: From the very beginning.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- next to: Being located along side another
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- hinges on: Depends entirely on something.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- come away with: To have a particular feeling or impression after an event or experience.
- wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
- going on: To continue doing something
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- intense: Very strong, great or extreme in degree
- great: Very good; better than before
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- tense: The use of grammar to state the time things happen
- rescue: To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
- propaganda: (Use of) message that you want people to accept
- battle: Military fight between armies
- mark: Person's name
- war: Situation where armies fight each other
- movie: Motion picture; film
- admiration: A feeling of respect and appreciation
- kill: To cause someone to experience a lot of pain
- survivor: Person, thing that continues to live or exist
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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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Lone Survivor (Starring Mark Wahlberg & Ben Foster) Movie Review
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Wallace posted on 2014/06/06Ever wondered what it's like for Navy SEALs in intense combat situations? This review of 'Lone Survivor' dives deep into the true story, offering you a chance to pick up situational dialogue and understand cultural depth around war films. You'll get a visceral look at the action and the tough moral dilemmas faced, all while practicing your listening skills with realistic conversation!
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