Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- work out
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- on the strength of: Based on or because of something.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
- turn down: To fold something, e.g. a shirt collar
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- hand down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
- act upon: To take action as a result of something; to have an effect on something.
- by god: An expression of surprise, shock, or emphasis.
- act on: To have an effect on something.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- steal in: To enter quietly and secretly without being seen.
- for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- at least: As a minimum
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- by extension: Using a word or phrase in a wider context than is usual, typically to include situations that are similar to the one that the word or phrase was originally used for.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- up in the air: Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- interact with
- regardless of
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
- of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- in agreement: Sharing the same opinion or feeling.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- unknown: Not being known or famous
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- thing: (Used to introduce the reason for something)
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- talk: Style of speaking
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- brother: A boy or man who shares a parent with you
- son: Male child; friendly way of addressing a boy
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- young: At an early stage of existence; not mature
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
- view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- star: To perform or play a main role in a movie, play
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- pray: To speak to your god to request help
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- kill: To cause someone to experience a lot of pain
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- candy: Small sweet foods made mostly of sugar
- clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- true: Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- female: Person of the sex that gives birth to babies
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- frog: Small hopping amphibian
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- princess: Daughter of a king and queen
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- lover: Someone's romantic and often sexual partner
- landscape: Area or scene of activity, especially in politics
- invent: To create something such as a story or excuse
- hero: Person of great courage/strength who saves others
- impossible: (Child, etc.) very annoying
- faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
- gender: State of being male or female
- distinction: Special quality that makes something different
- accuse: To claim that someone has done something wrong
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- image: Picture, sculpture or painting of something
- God: Someone admired because they are famous or good
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- authority: The power to give orders to people
- resign: To leave a job because you want to
- absurd: So foolish as to be difficult to believe
- construct: To build or create something
- capability: Means, ability, or potential to do something
- strength: Condition of being strong
- knight: Chess piece in the shape of a horse's head
- authentic: From a reliable source; accurate; true
- sacrifice: Person/animal killed in a sacrifice (to a god)
- resignation: Reluctant acceptance when a thing can't be avoided
- spoiler: Bar mounted on rear of fast car to stop it lifting
- fallacy: Idea many people believe is true but is false
- trope: Language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense
- feminist: Person believing women have the same rights as men
- divine: Concerning or coming from God or a god
- narrative: The telling of a story
- hearsay: Rumor or gossip, not based on fact or evidence
- iffy: Uncertain; not reliable; unpredictable
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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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Is Over The Garden Wall About Having Faith? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios
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Mary Lai posted on 2015/09/25Ever wondered if that beloved cartoon 'Over the Garden Wall' is secretly about having faith? This video dives deep into the show's philosophical side, using advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures that will really boost your English comprehension. You'll gain cultural depth and learn tons of new words while exploring existentialism and fairy tales!
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