Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- have to: Must do
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- black eye: A bruise around the eye, typically caused by a blow.
- run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
- going on: To continue doing something
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- at least: As a minimum
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- run with: To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- bounce around: To move in an energetic and lively manner; to jump or spring about.
- on the market: Available for sale.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- go on: To continue doing something
- at the moment: At this time; now
- previous to: Before a particular time or event.
- by default: Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
- turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
- followed through: To fulfill a promise
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- at this moment in time: Referring to the present moment or current time.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- right up there: Among the best or most successful.
- tune out: To stop paying attention to something; ignore
- like a dream: Working or performing extremely well or smoothly.
- move over: To make room for someone or something by shifting position.
- get here: To arrive at a specific location.
- of a kind: Unique; not like anything else
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- for too long: For an excessively extended period.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
- chase down: To pursue someone or something in order to catch them.
- at speed: Moving quickly.
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- on form: Performing well; at one's best
- at one time or another: Occasionally or sometime during life or a period.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- anything other than: Except for; not including
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- for the hell of it: Doing something for no good reason, often impulsively or rebelliously.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
- like hot cakes: Selling very quickly and in large numbers.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- come about: To turn a boat around; (of boat) to turn around
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- check out
- search out: To find someone or something after looking for them carefully.
- ride on: To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
- on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
- have been around: To have a lot of experience in life.
- in the works: Being planned or prepared; in progress.
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
- watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- point: An item to be discussed
- capacity: Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
- long: Person's name
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
- body: The physical structure of a person or animal.
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
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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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