Vocabulary
- at least: As a minimum
- crystal clear: Extremely clear and easy to understand.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- head south: To decline, worsen, or go in a negative direction.
- on the bench: Not actively playing in a game; in reserve.
- book on: A book about a particular subject.
- be my guest: An invitation to someone to do something; help yourself
- tag on: To add something extra or join a group or activity.
- cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- split up: To break up your marriage or relationship
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- fluffy: Containing air and being light in weight
- split: No longer married or in a relationship
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
- alter: To change so (clothing) fits better
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- prospect: Opportunity or chance for success
- ditch: To abandon or give up a plan, etc.
- rip: To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- torture: Hurting someone to force them to give information
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- laptop: Portable computer small enough to use on your lap
- storm: To act violently or angrily
- harm: To damage, injure, or hurt someone or something
- crystal: A solid formed by the solidification of a chemical
- motion: Suggestion at a meeting
- sticky: Easy to adhere or stick to other things
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- refuse: To not accept, allow, or give something
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- collar: Band put around the neck of an animal
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- pat: Person's name
- attend: To take care of someone in need
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- unusual: Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
- entrance: A place where you enter a house or other building
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- cop: Slang for police officer
- flash: To appear suddenly and briefly
- tag: Child's game in which one person chases the others
- happen: To take place or occur
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- answer: To reply to a question someone asks
- bench: Part of the room in court where the judge sits
- bark: To make the loud sound of a dog (when angry)
- dead: Not alive
- positivity: Tendency to be positive or accepting
- arm: To activate a weapon or bomb for use
- psychopath: Violent, mentally disturbed person
- rat: Long-tailed rodent similar to/bigger than a mouse
- punk: Violent or criminal young man
- cheddar: A type of cheese
- umbrella: Including many smaller things of the same type
- jingle: Light ringing sound like metal things being shaken
- tempest: (Literary) a powerful storm
- tracker: Person using marks to follow a wild animal
- unsettle: To upset; making someone feel uneasy
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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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Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Jake Goes Undercover to Help Captain Holt Save Cheddar
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Julianne Sung posted on 2023/12/03Get ready for some hilarious undercover action as Jake Peralta tries to help Captain Holt rescue his beloved dog, Cheddar! You'll love the deadpan humor and pick up on natural situational dialogue as they pull off a police sting. This is a fantastic chance to practice simple sentence structures with a super fun clip from Brooklyn Nine-Nine!
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