Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- have to: Must do
- shaving cream
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- walk with: To accompany someone while walking.
- theme music: A recurring piece of music associated with a particular film, television program, or event.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- wax on: To apply wax to a surface.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- queue up: To form a line of people waiting for something.
- through the roof: Rising to a very high level; skyrocketing.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- leg up: Assistance given to someone by lifting or pushing them up.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- within reason: Within acceptable or sensible limits; not exceeding what is fair or appropriate.
- take back: To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
- weigh in: To be weighed before a sports event to check you are not over a certain weight
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- grow back: To regrow; to grow again after being cut, lost, or damaged.
- get at: To criticize someone, often personally
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- going on: To continue doing something
- my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- spin the wheel: To rotate a wheel in a game of chance to determine a random outcome.
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- get: To become affected by illness or disease
- go: To attend or be at a place
- point: An item to be discussed
- crew: Organized group of workers (e.g. on a ship)
- face: To cover a surface with something like paint
- full: Containing all the parts; complete
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- link: Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
- music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
- bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
- gum: To cover or stick with adhesive
- peanut: Edible small nut which grows under the ground
- thigh: Upper part of a bird's leg, e.g. eaten as food
- hair: Long thin strands growing on your head or body
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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
A2 Elementary
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5 Weird Things You Can Do With Peanut Butter
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Casey posted on 2016/04/23Think peanut butter is just for sandwiches? Think again! You'll discover 5 hilarious and unexpected ways to use peanut butter, from fixing CDs to tackling gum in hair, and pick up practical vocabulary for everyday situations.
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