Vocabulary
- from the dead: Returned to life after being dead.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- with open arms: In a very welcoming way; with great enthusiasm and affection.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
- empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- resolution: End part of a story resolving the conflict
- mystery: Quality of being strange and not understood
- anticipate: To expect or look ahead to something positively
- hangover: Ill feeling from drinking too much alcohol
- pun: Funny way to use a word to express another meaning
- dead: Not alive
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
- detective: Person who investigates and solves crimes
- chocolate: Hard brown candy made from cocoa beans
- divisive: Causing division or disagreement
- doctor: Person paid to help people become or stay healthy
- angry: Having a strong feeling of being upset
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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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Sherlock: Mark Gatiss and Amanda Abbington on Holmes' return from the dead
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張瑜庭 posted on 2016/05/28Ever wondered how Sherlock made that epic comeback? Dive behind the scenes of 'The Empty Hearse' with Mark Gatiss and Amanda Abbington as they spill the tea on Sherlock's return from the dead! You'll pick up on natural dialogue and get a feel for the show's unique dark humor, all while enjoying a peek into this beloved BBC series.
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