Vocabulary
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
- next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- not necessary: Not required; not needed.
- in lieu of: Instead of.
- lieu of: Instead of
- on time
- in hiding: Trying to avoid being found or caught.
- in disguise: Having altered one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
- in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
- cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- pass from: To be transferred or transmitted from one person or thing to another.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- walk free: To be released without punishment or penalty.
- for a change: As something different from what is usual or normal.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- territory: Area of land defended by an animal
- admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
- estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- rapidly: With great speed; quickly
- launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
- ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
- responsible: Being the cause of something that has occurred
- scrutiny: Careful examination, as to see rules are followed
- fellow: Man or a boy
- mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- route: Way to get from one place to another place; path
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- dissolve: To cause something to end
- violent: Done with force; likely to produce physical damage
- crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
- prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- violence: Strong physical force of nature
- assemble: To put parts together to make a complete unit
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- enforcement: Process of making sure that rules are followed
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- retaliation: Revenge for something harmful or wrong
- public: Owned by the government
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- rot: To break down into pieces through dying; decay
- vow: Very serious promise
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- outrage: Very wrong or cruel act which causes great anger
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- land: Region or country
- royalty: Members of a royal family
- scout: To watch or search for something or someone
- echo: (Of a place) to be filled with repeating sounds
- cooperation: Working together to get something done
- anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
- cage: Box made of wire or metal bars, e.g. for a bird
- undercover: Operating in disguise; incognito
- traitor: Person who betrays your country or someone's trust
- rat: Long-tailed rodent similar to/bigger than a mouse
- mafia: Secret criminal organization
- officer: Person of high position in an organization
- fearsome: Causing fear or awe
- lieu: Function usually occupied or done by another
- cellphone: Phone you can take with you everywhere
- motorcycle: Motorbike; vehicle with two wheels and an engine
- grandfather: Your mother's or father's father
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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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