Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- have to: Must do
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- go on: To continue doing something
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- absolutely amazing: Extremely good or impressive; causing great surprise or wonder.
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- other places: Different locations or areas
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- shining example: An outstanding and admirable instance; a perfect model.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- back in the day: In the past; in former times.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- after hours: After the usual closing time.
- go away: To go on vacation
- jump on: To criticize someone suddenly and strongly.
- only from: Exclusively originating or sourced from a particular place or entity.
- dial up
- in faith: Truly; certainly; indeed.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
- bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- go in with: To join with others in a business venture or undertaking.
- in terms of
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- force for good: A person or thing that has a positive and beneficial influence.
- pot on: Transfer plants into pots for growth.
- walk back: To retract or reverse a previous statement or position.
- cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- walk over: To treat someone badly, as if they had no rights
- on the back of: As a result of or following something.
- walk down: To walk along or down something.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
- tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
- way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- at the most: No more than; maximum amount or degree.
- going on: To continue doing something
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- spend money: To use money to buy or pay for something.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- call in: To ask others for help when in need
- give in: To submit work; hand in
- stay home: To remain in one's house or residence.
- on my birthday: Referring to the day of one's birth, often used in the context of celebrations or events.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- check out
- on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
- stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
- sit back: To relax and take it easy.
- in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- come on over: An invitation to visit someone's home or location.
- special gift: A particularly thoughtful or unique present.
- want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- go: To attend or be at a place
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- organization: Group of people with a particular purpose
- party: Social event often with food, drinks and dancing
- village: Small town in the country
- charity: Kindness and willingness to forgive, help
- money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
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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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