Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- in answer to: As a response to something.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- appreciate: To rise in value (of property or belongings)
- previous: Existing or happening before the present time
- suspect: Person thought to have committed a crime
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- equal: Same in shape, size, or number
- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- request: To ask for, usually politely and formally
- oxygen: A gas in the air that we need to breathe
- ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
- click: To work well with someone or something
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- poke: To give a push, thrust, or jab
- comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
- punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
- personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- act: To behave in a certain way
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- arise: To stand up
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- throat: Part of the neck that is below the chin
- sack: To put something in a large bag
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- damage: Physical harm that is done to something
- collide: To come together or crash with a lot of force
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- grave: Hole in the ground in which you place a dead body
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- liberty: Doing as one wants without asking
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- missile: A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- notification: Act of giving formal or official information
- answer: To reply to a question someone asks
- disappoint: To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
- arch: Curved part of a structure (e.g. on a bridge)
- collateral: Property you offer as security against a loan
- tank: Container for holding liquid or gas
- vest: US sleeveless garment worn under a coat; waistcoat
- chess: Game of mental strategy for two players
- inflatable: Designed to be filled with air or gas
- ledge: Flat surface that sticks out from a wall of rock
- ohhh: Expression showing surprise
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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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How Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows Should Have Ended
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姚易辰 posted on 2017/01/25Ever wonder how Sherlock Holmes and his arch-nemesis could possibly one-up each other? This hilarious alternate ending to 'A Game of Shadows' is packed with witty banter and unexpected twists, showing you how to use phrases like 'collateral damage' and 'pick-pocketed' in a fun, memorable way. You'll also get a kick out of the escalating 'I knew you knew I knew' scenarios!
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