Vocabulary
- switch off
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- wind down: To become quiet or calm, after activity
- got to: To arrive at some place
- look after: To take care of someone or something
- next to: Being located along side another
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- one being: An individual existence; a person or creature.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- order around: To boss others by telling them what to do frequently.
- like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
- feel happy: To experience a sense of joy, pleasure, or contentment.
- have to: Must do
- swear by: To have great confidence in something; to believe that something is very effective.
- work out
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
- wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
- lie down: To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
- pack in: To decide to stop doing something
- get lost: An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
- good bit: A significant amount or portion.
- in hand: In one's possession or control.
- go overboard: To do something too much; to be excessive.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- drink in: To absorb or take in something with great enjoyment.
- any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
- pop on: To quickly put on (clothing).
- throw on: To put on clothing quickly and carelessly.
- going on: To continue doing something
- phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
- roll over: To make a payment later than planned
- try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- constantly: Frequently, or without pause
- meditation: Act of deep and quiet thinking
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- anxious: Afraid of what may happen; worried and nervous
- category: Groups of things that are similar in some way
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- stimulate: To arouse or excite emotionally
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- hectic: (Of time, activity) very busy; full of activity
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- recite: To speak aloud a passage from memory
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
- organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- fairy: Small imaginary being that can do magic
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- assure: To confirm; state with certainty something is so
- stressful: Worrying; causing tension
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- tick: To function properly or normally
- tidy: With things in their proper place; not messy
- alive: Living; not dead
- cushion: Soft object to make a seat more comfortable
- wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
- plant: Factory or a place where things are made
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- great: Very good; better than before
- recharge: To refill a battery, etc. with electricity
- affirmation: Statement that something is true
- scientifically: In an manner that follows the rules of science
- alternatively: (Used when suggesting another choice)
- peppermint: A mint candy
- countryside: Natural open land away from towns
- twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
- recreate: To make a past situation exist again
- buster: Way of addressing a man
- clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
- gardener: Someone who takes care of a garden
- spa: Place you go to bathe in/drink water for health
- longs: To have a strong desire for something or someone
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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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Winding Down & Mindful Minutes | Zoella
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sehun posted on 2017/02/14Feeling stressed or having trouble winding down? Zoella shares her favorite tips for a relaxing nighttime routine, including digital detox strategies and using apps like Headspace and Relax Melodies! You'll pick up practical phrases for self-care and learn simple sentence structures perfect for daily use.
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