Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- belief system: A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- deal with
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- win over: To convince others to support you or your ideas
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- immediate action: Action taken without delay; urgent intervention.
- buy into: To come to accept an idea or believe in it
- bump up: To increase something, often by a small amount.
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- work out
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- by all means: Certainly; of course
- chill out: To relax and stop being angry or nervous about something.
- for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
- vital for: Absolutely necessary or important; essential.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- get up into: To rise or reach a high level or amount.
- at least: As a minimum
- those times: A period in the past, often remembered fondly.
- time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
- emotionally charged: Filled with strong emotions; causing strong emotions.
- clear out: To empty things out of a place
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- taken over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- check into: To register at a hotel or similar establishment.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- hand out: To distribute papers (often in class)
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- come clean: To confess fully; to admit wrongdoing.
- save face: To avoid embarrassment or humiliation; to maintain one's reputation or dignity.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- have a go: To attempt or try something.
- on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
- roll off: To fall off something by rolling.
- wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- get around to: To finally start doing something you avoided doing
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- come on over: An invitation to visit someone's home or location.
- share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
- special gift: A particularly thoughtful or unique present.
- want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- go: To attend or be at a place
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- person: Man, woman or child
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
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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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