Vocabulary
- on the verge of: Very near to doing or experiencing something.
- interact with
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- deal with
- got to: To arrive at some place
- strike against: To take action, especially a strike, in opposition to something.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- kick up a stink: To make a noisy public complaint or protest.
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- shut off: To stop the movement of something, such as water
- in use: Being used at the present time.
- spit it out: To say something quickly, especially when reluctant to do so.
- go on: To continue doing something
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
- leave it there: To put something down and not move it from that location.
- constantly: Frequently, or without pause
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
- bizarre: Odd or strange
- spontaneous: Happening on its own, without anyone helping it
- strike: To hit something
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
- commercial: Radio or television advertisement
- freak: (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- footage: A certain amount of film or video of something
- reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
- stir: To arouse (attention or interest)
- racist: Believing that people of other races are inferior
- communist: Believer in communism
- stink: To smell terrible
- spit: To forcefully blow saliva out from your mouth
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- public: Owned by the government
- offend: To break a rule or do something wrong
- prevail: To be successful against enemy/problem
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- daily: Happening every day
- great: Very good; better than before
- verge: Brink or threshold
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- donate: To give money, etc. to charity, party, etc.
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- group: Two or more musicians who play music together
- mysteriously: In a confusing or difficult to understand way
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- disclaimer: Written denial of any legal responsibility
- saint: Person who is very good, kind or patient
- jelly: Semisolid food substance, eaten as dessert
- thug: Violent or aggressive person
- delete: To remove or erase something
- superstar: Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
- mini: Small British car
- sh: Sound people make to make someone be quiet
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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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London pianist confronted by Chinese mob for playing public piano
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林宜悉 posted on 2023/11/14Ever seen a public piano performance turn into a viral controversy? This video dives into the dramatic confrontation involving Brendan Kavanagh and a group of tourists, exploring themes of free speech and police intervention. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and see real-life situational dialogue unfold!
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