Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- formal: Observing rules and procedures strictly
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- clause: Part of a sentence that has its own verb
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- borrow: To take and later return something from another
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
- begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
- add: To include as well
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- comic: Person who stands on a stage and tells jokes
- hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
- comma: Mark showing a pause or list in a sentence
- tired: Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
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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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How to use 'because', 'as' and 'since' - English In A Minute
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Courtney Shih posted on 2019/11/04Ever get confused between 'because,' 'as,' and 'since' when explaining a reason? This super quick lesson from BBC Learning English breaks down exactly how to use these common connectors correctly, so you can sound more natural and avoid grammar mistakes! You'll master these essential grammar points in no time.
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