Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- deal with
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- going on: To continue doing something
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- go on: To continue doing something
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- anything goes: There are no rules or restrictions; anything is acceptable or possible.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- in places: In some locations but not others
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- act upon: To take action as a result of something; to have an effect on something.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- such as: For example; like
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- up till: Until a particular time or point.
- to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
- like anything: Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
- opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- come up to: To meet expectations
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- at least: As a minimum
- take a piece: To remove a portion of something.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- track with: To follow or keep up with something, such as a conversation or a line of reasoning.
- down the track: At some point in the future.
- on the rails: Back on track or properly operating as planned.
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- like a train: In a powerful, unstoppable manner.
- out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
- sort out: To find a way of dealing with a problem; resolve
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- being wise: Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- in order that: With the purpose or intention that.
- withdraw from: To take out or remove (something) from a place or container.
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- in a rut: Stuck in a monotonous routine; lacking variety or progress.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- pay back: To return money or a favor
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- put it down: To place something on a surface.
- picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
- move out: To leave a house or flat permanently.
- tv show: A television program.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- in a nutshell: As a summary; including the main points concisely
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- take it or leave it: An offer that must be accepted as is or rejected entirely.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- talk on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- meditation: Act of deep and quiet thinking
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- wisdom: Knowledge gained from experience in life
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- food: What people and animals eat to live
- ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
- harm: To damage, injure, or hurt someone or something
- cigarette: White paper tube filled with tobacco
- stop: To block or close something
- mindfulness: Paying attention to your responsibilities
- addict: Person who can’t control their overuse of a thing
- lust: Sexual desire
- girl: A female child; a young woman
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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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"The Buddhist Attitude to Sensuality" | by Ajahn Brahm
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Buddhima Xue posted on 2015/04/11Ever wondered about the Buddhist perspective on sensuality and desire? Ajahn Brahm offers a fascinating look at mindfulness, the Middle Way, and practical strategies for navigating these complex feelings, which is fantastic for picking up advanced vocabulary and gaining cultural depth. You'll get daily practical tips and a deeper understanding of ethical choices!
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